5 New Ideas for Moms Night Out!
Take your MNO to the next level with our fun suggestions!
Back to School 2022: Backpack Roundup!
Order yours now to be sure you’ll get them in town for Back to School!
Meet Richard & Maria Williams from My Sweet Scent of Home
Meet Richard and Maria Williams from My Sweet Scent of Home. My Sweet Scent of Home specializes in modern farmhouse furniture and home décor, as well as custom engraving and personalized gifts.
Celebrate National Black Business Month!
Did you know August is National Black Business Month?
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Florida
Florida Sales Tax Holiday begins on Monday, July 25, 2022, and ends on Sunday, August 7, 2022. There are some substantial changes to the list!
Beach Reads: 10 Titles to Make Your Summer Sizzle!
These fun reads will help you get into summer mode.
4 Reasons to Head to the Farmers Market
We are big fans of supporting local farms and farmers’ markets.
Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream
A new book, Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, is a homemade ice cream-making bible, taking you through all the steps you need (including equipment purchases) and supplying endless recipes. In short, if you have making ice cream on your summer bucket list, you’ll want to check it out
Patriotic Popcorn!
This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up for the fourth of July!
Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!
After successfully revolutionizing ice cream with his Halo Top brand, Doug Bouton has turned to chocolate.
Advice from Dads of TLMN
Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the role. Here’s some of the best advice we gathered from across The Local Moms Network.
Best Outdoor Toys for Summer!
Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard playdate central.
8 Summer Air-Fryer Recipes to Try!
Whip up a summer feast without heating up the kitchen or firing up the grill.
Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Polk County
Check out our list of Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Polk County
Meet A Dad: Scott Audette from Scott Audette Underwater
Scott Audette Underwater offers a unique way to capture a moment in time. Scott is a local and national professional sports photographer who took a leap of faith during COVID and combined his love of photography with his love of diving.
Summer BreakSpot in Polk County 2022
FREE Breakfast and Lunch for Kids – All Summer Long Summer BreakSpot provides FREE meals to children 18 and under during the summer months
Polk County Youth Summer of Safety – Ride for FREE
While we all love Summer managing transportation for middle and high schoolers can be challenging. Citrus Connection is offering a one-of-a-kind program that gives middle and high school kids a bus pass for FREE during the Summer.
Teen Suicide Epidemic
Across the country, teen suicide rates are soaring. We spoke to Today Show psychology contributor Dr. Michele Barba, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons That Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, about this crucial and timely topic.
2022 Virtual Activities Guide!
Make this your children’s best summer ever with these virtual camps, activities and more.
Polk County Moms 2022 Summer Camp Guide!
The Polk County Moms 2022 Summer Camp Guide is here to help you find the perfect summer camp for your needs!
