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Shows To Binge Watch This Fall

  As we head towards Winter (how?!) it just feels right to be starting a new show. Whether it’s with your spouse as a way to bond or post-bedtime me-time with a cup of tea or glass of wine, we’re sharing a shortlist of picks. This unscientific...

Meet a Mom: Astronaut Kellie Gerardi

  This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Kellie Gerardi, an aerospace and defense professional, a mom, and a bioastronautics researcher who will be flying to space on a dedicated science mission with Virgin Galactic! She also is the author of children’s...

All About RSV – What Parents Need to Know

It’s not even Winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines.  But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves:  pediatrian offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit. While we...

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry from Habitual Hostess

Habitual Hostess’ Beef & Broccoli stir fry is a perfect clean-out-your-fridge, weeknight week, that can be made with any combo of meats and veggies! BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY 1 1/4 pound of flank or skirt steak2 Tablespoon avocado oil, divided1 Tablespoon...

Meet the Mom behind Polk County Moms

Hey, There!I’m Mari (Mar-E). I am the editor and site curator for Polk County Moms. I am a stay-at-home mom of one. Before becoming a SAHM I worked as a mental health counselor. I was born in Nicaragua but have been in the United States since the age of 4....

Heartland for Children Rudolph Round-Up Toy Drive

Heartland For Children Rudolph Round-Up About Heartland for ChildrenHeartland for Children is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families that oversees the child welfare system in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties. This...

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