Looking for the perfect dish to whip up for Fourth of July? Check out these all-American recipes for a tasty treat! American Flag Fruit Cookies “I use Pillsbury sugar cookies for the base. Next I top them with white cream cheese frosting, add blueberries for the stars, and then a mix of strawberries and raspberries to finish it off.” -
Fun Summer Reads For All Ages
As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help encourage your kids to read over their vacation, I’ve compiled a list of fun summer
Going Barefoot Can be Harmful for Your Health
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar, the temptation to kick off your shoes and feel the earth beneath your feet is strong. While going barefoot might evoke feelings of freedom and nostalgia, it also exposes your feet to a variety of unseen risks. The Not-So-Obvious Dangers 1. Burns from Hot Surfaces Summer surfaces
National Donut Day: Best Deals and Recipes to Celebrate
Celebrate National Donut Day June 6 with these deals and recipes! Deals for Donut Lovers Krispy Kreme Visit Krispy Kreme for a free donut, no purchase necessary! Dunkin' At Dunkin', you can get a classic donut for free with the purchase of any beverage! Donut Alternatives Are you not much of a donut fan? For
Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?
Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the Journal of Cognition and Culture. If you have a toddler, you may observe them become
Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we
ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of
3 Pie Crusts to Jazz Up the Dessert Table
Making the perfect pie crust can be an art, and on Thanksgiving, the pie is often times the star of the show! The dough recipe you follow is just as important to making a delicious pie as what goes inside. But there are so many variations on the basic dough recipe that it is hard
“But Mommy said I could!” Managing Parenting Differences
Take a look around your neighborhood, playground or child’s school, and you will see a variety of parenting styles. The “helicopter” parent who monitors every step the child makes, not only knows the names of her friends, but also her friends’ parents, and makes sure the child stays fed and hydrated every hour on the
Fun Labor Day Weekend Plans for the Whole Family!
Believe it or not, Labor Day is this Monday! The year is flying by, kiddos are already back in school and I'd say that a day off is much needed – for everyone. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend in a safe way with these fun plans for the whole family! Carson Springs Drive-Thru Safari The