National Holidays to Celebrate in the Month of June
Each month we share National Holidays that are celebrated during that month with suggestions on how to celebrate them.
New Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This refreshing smoothie from Elizabeth Lim, the talented mom behind Beach Cities Moms, is an antioxidant and inflammatory powerhouse
Meet A Dad: Mauricio Umansky, the founder and CEO of The Agency
Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, a luxury real estate firm with more than 40 offices worldwide. We spoke to Mauricio about his latest news—including launching an office in New Canaan, CT, with Cliff Smith and Todd David Miller.
Things To Do This Weekend in Polk County May 28th – May 31st
Here are our top picks for the weekend of May 28th through May 31st
2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
It's that time of year! Time to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season. This year the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs from May 28, 2021, to June 6, 2021. This is the perfect time to stock up on essentials to help you throughout the season....
Memorial Day Desserts
Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling won't run. Make...
Reading with The Rays
Reading with the Rays is back again this summer!
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Lime Avocado Crema
Thank you to our food contributor CatwithaK Cooks for sharing this delicious plant-based taco recipe with us.
Meet an Adoptive Mom: Jennifer Pratt
Jennifer Pratt is an Iowa-based mom of four who adopted four boys from Brazilian after battling infertility. Read on for this inspiring mom’s journey, from how she decided to adopt from Brazil to her best advice for adoptive parents.
It’s Gator Week at Wild Florida!
Learn more about Florida’s most recognizable, yet misunderstood animals… the American alligator!
Things to do the weekend of May 21st to May 23rd
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in and around Polk County over the weekend
Kids Bowl Free at Cypress Lanes Family Fun Center All Summer Long!
Kids Bowl Free (KBF) is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Go On An Adventure with Auburndale Public Library
The Auburndale Public Library is putting together take-home activity packs for casual explorers and rugged survivalists
5 Things to do this Weekend in and around Polk County
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in and around Polk County over the weekend.
Meet a Mom: Actress Yllka Gashi
Meet the inspiring Yllka Gashi, a mom and actress getting rave reviews for her lead role in HIVE.
Summer Fun Days at Bok Towers fueled by Wawa
Enjoy everything Bok Towers has to offer this summer for FREE on the last Friday of every month from May through September!
Perfect Rainy Day activity – DIY Soap Molds
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift.
Kids Can Learn How to Code for FREE
We love FREE resources and it doesn’t get better than Code.org®
5 Things to do this Weekend in and around Polk County
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in and around Polk County over the weekend.
Vacation Bible Schools in Polk County
We’ve compiled a list of all the VBS Camps we could find in Polk County, Florida.
