Things to do in Polk County with Kids: Bowling Edition
Kids can bowl for FREE at Cypress Lanes Family Fun Center!
Things to do in Polk County with Kids: Movie Edition
Summer Movies are a great way to beat the heat and enjoy a family-friendly movie!
Sustainable Clothing Roundup
Eco-friendly fashion for moms and kids.
Sparkling Sweet Tea Sangria for Summer!
This warm-weather drink is fun and festive for the season.
How to Tale to Kids About the Uvalde, TX School Shooting
Even if your child is not asking any questions, how and when should you be talking to them about what they might be hearing about at school or seeing on the news? Our parent site, The Local Moms Network spoke to Psychology Contributor Reon Baird, PhD.
Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board from The Baker Mama
This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat!
Vacation Bible School Guide in Polk County
Churches provide Vacation Bible School as a ministry to educate children about God. Most VBS programs are free to attend and last a few hours a day.
Instapot Carnitas Recipe
This is a family favorite carnitas recipe using Coca-Cola. It’s perfect for busy days when you don’t want to cook.
Press Pause: Helping Moms Take a Moment for Themselves
Founded by mom of three Dawn Fable in 2018, their high-quality, science-backed CBD products have been a pioneer in applying the benefits of CBD to mental health. Use code LOCALMOMS for 15% off any product
Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing!
A great salad for your Mother’s day meal!
All Terrain: Helping Families Get Outdoors Safely
As moms, we’re always looking for ways to have fun outside as a family, and for products that are truly safe and non-toxic. All Terrain is our latest find that fits both bills, and we’re thrilled to partner with this effective, environmentally friendly and yes, safe, line of insect repellents, itch relief soap, cream & spray, bandages and poison ivy products!
5 Tips for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Party!
Cheers to Spring—and what better way to kick off the season than with a killer Cinco de Mayo fiesta? We recently threw together a soirée with a little help from 21Seeds, a female-founded fruit-infused tequila brand we love, and our talented friends at Habitual Hostess.
Top Rain Jacket Picks for Moms!
Enjoy rainy days with these chic looks.
Truffle Asparagus Crostinis from Habitual Hostess
A tasty Spring app your guests will love.
Meet the Mom Behind NicoleHD Jewelry
Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz is a talented mom and fine jewelry designer.
5 Holidays to Celebrate in May
Here are 5 fun National Holidays to celebrate in the month of May.
Test Taking Tips from Dr. Shey Cunha, Psy.D.
Standardized testing is a stressful time for students, teachers, and parents. We wanted to help parents with practical advice for their test takers. We reached out to Dr. Shey Cunha from Star Psychology, LLC for some tips and suggestions.
Brisket Recipe for Passover
This delicious Brisket Recipe from Mike of Mike’s Organic Delivery is the perfect entrée for your holiday family get-together!
Earth Day: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
We’ve rounded up some great ways to note the occasion. Hope it gives you some inspiration for celebrating Mother Earth all year long!
Blueberry Farms in and around Polk County 2022
It’s U-Pick Blueberry Season! Here is a list of local farms in Polk County, Lake County & Hillsborough County that offer U-Pick this season.