#MomHacks: Holiday Hacks Edition!

We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share with you that in the rise of technology and “life hacks,”

Read More

Virtual Tricks and Tips

Virtual Tricks and Tips for At-Home Learning

There is nothing better than getting great advice from those who know it best and are in the trenches with you...the mom village! This time around, moms who opted for the virtual/digital option this year due to COVID-19 share their virtual tricks and tips on how to navigating the waters of at-home learning. Carrie Groves

Read More

Correct Diastasis Recti

Lose the Pooch: How to Correct Diastasis Recti

If you are struggling to lose that last bit of baby fat, we may have just found your answer, and that answer is that it is not fat! The miracle of childbirth is often accompanied by morning sickness, cravings, involuntary urination, and other unpleasant surprises. For some ladies, pregnancy also brings diastasis recti. This condition

Read More

Natural Remedies for Illnesses

Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses

Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold and flu season is arriving. We may not want to automatically reach for pharmaceuticals to

Read More

Modern Day Fairy-Tale Books

5 Modern Day Fairy-Tale Books for Your Kiddos

Fairy tales do not always have to be about a damsel in distress waiting for her prince to save the day. Modern day fairy tale books prove that there is more to life than just aspiring to find your perfect prince or flawless princess. These books reflect the importance of love, but they also illustrate

Read More

Parenting Failures

Parenting Failures: Learn How to Turn a Negative Into a Positive

Parenting failures. No, we’re not talking about the funny memes and gifs we see on social media, but actual parenting failures that can cause repercussions for families. Now, more than ever, it’s easy to feel like a failure of a parent. Think about how highly connected we are through our phones, social media and networks

Read More

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for free

In November, Kiddos Can Visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for Free

Children under 12 can visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for free during the entire month of November! Parents can bring up to five children to the zoo for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. This promotion also includes other discounts, and there is no coupon necessary. Leading up to November, the zoo

Read More

Digital Academy

ACPS Digital Academy Program Extended to February 1

The Alachua County School Board has announced to parents that they will be extending the Digital Academy schooling option until February 1, 2021, for students. The Florida Department of Education has not yet extended the program past the fall semester, which ends on the 1st of February. We will update our readers with more details

Read More