Original Toll House Cookie

Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

By Amanda Roland | May 16, 2022 | Blog
There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

By Julie Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog
It’s no secret that the Florida heat can be brutal. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to be stuck inside all day. There are fun ways to get outside and stay safe in the summer heat! Go Early The mornings are the perfect time to get outside before the hottest time of day. Try

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Newborn Screenings: What They Are and What They Really Mean

By Tracy Wright | April 27, 2022 | Health
The day has finally come—your baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby is completely healthy. Newborn screenings are necessary to help “identify serious but rare conditions at

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Should Kids Play in the Dirt?

By Marlena Carrillo | March 17, 2022 | Blog
We’ve all heard it (and said it): “Get out of the dirt!” “Get that out of your mouth!” “You’re getting filthy!” But what if playing in the dirt is actually beneficial for kids?  In a global pandemic, kids are spending more time inside than ever. The Child Mind Institute says the average child in America

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Hanukkah History and Traditions

By Chris Wilson | December 1, 2021 | Holidays
The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2021 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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Toddler Toys

How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2021 | Articles , Toddler
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them in their mouth. But what do you clean them with? Many cleaners on the market

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Seafood Dishes

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons
Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

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Homeschooler Struggles

What to Do When Your Homeschooler Struggles With a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 2, 2021 | Homeschool
I vividly remember my junior year of high school. I was taking physics. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t seem to get it. I studied. I met with my teacher. I did everything right, but I still struggled with that class. I know I’m not alone. You probably have a subject like

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