3 Nacho Recipes to Make on Super Bowl Sunday!

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! What better way than to celebrate than with your own homemade nachos. Enjoy these recipes with your family as you cheer on the Buccaneers or the Chiefs!   Classic Nachos  Ingredients:  Tortilla Chips  Ground beef or meat of choice  Cheese (shredded)  Toppings: salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, green onion and

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Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While we know intellectually that we need food to thrive, sometimes food can hold power over

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winter activities in Gainesville

Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville

As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons to bask in the briskness of the cool outdoors with these winter activities in Gainesville!

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Common Pregnancy Myths

Myth Busters: Debunking Common Pregnancy Myths

All moms-to-be are bound to be exposed to common pregnancy myths that are just that — myths! While some tips and facts ring true, others are old wives’ tales that can lead to worry and cause panic for no valid reason at all. It is important that pregnant women do everything they can to ensure

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Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and

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Crafting With Toddlers

Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!

You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they

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Tips on Laundry

So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry

Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry, Fold and Put Away). You can even make it a fun song for your kids

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Teach Your Children Math

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

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Is it Wrong to Cry in Front of Kids?

Many parents feel that shielding their children from tough life scenarios is a cardinal responsibility of parenting. They keep their children from learning about difficult situations or hide their own emotions as a way to provide a sense of peace and security. While young children are not necessarily ready for exposure to some of the horrors of

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How to Be a Positive Role Model for Your Children in the New Year

Most parents want their children to grow up and be successful, well-adapted adults who thrive in this chaotic world. Believe it or not, what you do now impacts and shapes their future, so it is important to be a positive role model. Let’s face it - no parent is perfect. Sometimes we hit the drive-through,

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