Around Town
Looking for the Easter Bunny in Polk County?
We’ve teamed up with Where is Bunny to help you get the best Easter Bunny pictures possible!
Winter Haven PD’s Race for Special Olympics Florida
This event is brought to you by the Winter Haven Police Department and all of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Winter Haven Lakes – Kayak EcoTour
The City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division is hosting a series of kayak ecotours on various lakes throughout the city.
A festive Saint Patrick’s Day board from @thebakermama
The BakerMama has you covered for St. Patrick’s Day with this festive recipe.
Bambino Buddy Ball comes to Auburndale Youth Baseball
The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division allows challenged or special needs athletes to participate in the game of baseball. Registration is open all season long for the Auburndale Youth Baseball Buddy Ball Division.
Black History Discovery Trail in Lakeland
Learn about the people, places, and events that shaped the Black History of Lakeland through the Black History Discovery Trail
Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids
Valentine’s Day is almost here and Library Mom Rosemary D’Urso has the perfect read-aloud books focusing on love, kindness, and friendship that are packed with kid appeal!
Intermittent Fasting: 7 Things to Know About This Diet Trend!
Want tools weight, lower your blood pressure and boost your energy? This way of eating might just help.
Meditation 101: Getting Started with a Mindfulness Routine!
Our new contributor Kimberly Snyder helps us get motivated to meditate.
The 87th Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court
Watch the 87th Florida Strawberry Festival Queen competition from your home on Zoom or in person. All proceeds go to help support the Local Plant City Lions Club.
Meet A Mom: Dr. Shey Cunha, PsyD NCSP of Star Psychology
Whether it is behavioral issues, learning difficulties, or even being able to connect with each other in a positive manner – sometimes we all need a little external help. This month’s Meet a Mom is Dr. Shey Cunha, PsyD NCSP from Star Psychology.
The Hunt for Sasquatch at Bone Valley ATV Park
Legend has it, Sasquatch has been lurking in the woods at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Bone Valley ATV Park. It is up to us to find Sasquatch and unmask his traps on the beautiful trails of Bone Valley ATV Park.
The Local Moms Network Wishlist
Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this season. “Most of the moms in our network of over 100 suburbs are shopping early so they don’t risk not getting the gifts they want because of supply chain issues—about 75% of the ones we talked to have already started and some have even completed the process, and of those about 50% are having a tough time getting what they want even this early on,” says Layla. She adds, “The fastest way to get your hands on gifts is to shop locally!”
Meet A Mom: Emily Higgs from Mousin’ Around Books
What is the perfect year-round gift? Books, of course! Reading helps children gain knowledge, learn social norms, reduce stress, and improve their vocabulary just to name a few things. We spoke with local mom Emily Higgs from Mousin Around Books and her passion for children’s literacy.
The Wonderland of Light & Santa’s Village host a Pachyderm Picnic
Join Santa and his animal expert friend, Joey Frisco at THE WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS & SANTA’S VILLAGE for an ele-fant-astic picnic with majestic Asian elephants!
Meet a Mom: Taylor Ard from East Of These
Anyone else insanely happy that scrunchies and hair turbans are very in right now? They are perfect for making your hair look done without requiring tons of effort which is completely my style. I was beyond excited to meet this month’s local Meet a Mom, Taylor Ard...
My Green Mattress: Big Black Friday Savings and Even Bigger Health Benefits!
Our favorite organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress, @mygreenmattress is doing a *huge* Black Friday sale and offering special savings to followers of The Local Moms Network! Go to mygreenmattress.com and use code LOCALMOMS to receive up to $225 off on your non-toxic, safe and organic-certified mattress from November 12th to November 28th! And head to the link in bio for all the details, plus more about this family-owned brand.
The Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program adds to the excitement of Christmas
The Postal Service™ can help you prove Santa is real by having Santa reply to your child’s letter — complete with the North Pole Postmark
Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments
Heads up: This recipe includes affiliate links to products. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All items that have an affiliate link have been used by us.There is something simple and fun about making salt dough ornaments. We make them every year....
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread
When you take your first bite it literally tastes like you eating a bite of cheesecake. Pumpkin knows no season so this recipe can be good for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
