5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | June 7, 2026 | Food
You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or make a refreshing drink you can kick back with, we have

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The Hidden Dangers of Kratom

By Cole Purvis | June 7, 2026 | Health , Health & Development , Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance
There’s growing alarm among parents and health experts: Minors are increasingly using kratom, an over-the-counter herbal substance that carries serious risks, including addiction, poisoning and long-term harm.  What Is Kratom?  Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in the

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The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 7, 2026 | Travel
All us moms know how easily our purses can be weighed down with wipes, diapers, fruit snacks and not to mention ALL our must-haves! Enter the magical minis! These are our travel-sized must-haves in smaller, easy-to-carry sizes that will keep that purse light and ready for the day, void of shoulder and back pain. 1.

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memorial day

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 23, 2026 | Blog , Guides , Holidays , Seasonal Guides , Things to Do
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25Historic Evergreen Cemetery at 10 a.m. This ceremony honors veterans and military service members who lost their lives fighting and standing for the country. The ceremony offers a Presentation of

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Instructions for Your Babysitter

Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter

By Olivia Pitkenthly | May 18, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4) , Elementary (5–10) , Parenting Advice , Routines & Parenting
Every parent knows a good babysitter is hard to find. We’ve compiled a list of must-have instructions for your babysitter to ensure a good experience for everyone. Top 10 Babysitter Instructions 1. Give the babysitter your cell phone numbers and tell her if she should call or text. Also provide an emergency contact name and

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Sleep Train Your Baby

3 Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

By Olivia Pitkenthly | May 10, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4)
New parents receive so much unsolicited advice regarding sleep and their newborns. From “never wake a sleeping baby” to “wake the baby every two hours to eat” it can get pretty confusing. Add to that your exhaustion, and who has time to research the best way to get your baby to sleep? We’ve broken down

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Bird Feeders

DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 31, 2026 | Activities & Camps
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house finches, eastern towhees and common starlings flying around your neighborhood by making DIY bird feeders

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