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60 Things to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave Home

Some days, it feels like we’re just trying to get through the day until bedtime. And whether you have toddlers or teens, the last few weeks of summer and the first few weeks of school can feel particularly busy and overwhelming at times. That’s why we love...

The Perfect Brunch Glazed Blueberry Biscuit

Glazed Blueberry Biscuit Level Easy Time 20 Min Yields 9 Ingredients 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder, leveled 1 tsp salt 5 tablespoons, frozen, unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 1 cup fresh or dried...

Discounted LEGOLAND Tickets Support Red Cross Disaster Relief

LEGOLAND Florida has teamed up with the American Red Cross of Central Florida for an amazing FUNdraiser. From August 5th to September 5th you can purchase tickets to LEGOLAND for $47 each through the Red Cross. For every ticket sold $10 will be donated to the Red...

Meet A Mom: Softball Star Cat Osterman

When softball star Cat Osterman competed at Athens in 2004, she was the youngest athlete to win a gold medal for Team USA—in fact, she was still a student athlete at the University of Texas. The pitcher won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and she came out...

Things to do in Polk County August 6 – August 8

Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 6 things to do in Polk County and the surrounding areas for the upcoming weekend. Here are our top picks.  Click on the links for all the details! First Friday: Back to School in Downtown LakelandBring the kids to celebrate the...

National Holidays to Celebrate in the Month of August

National Holidays Each month we share National Holidays that are celebrated during that month. Some are fun and some are serious. I usually pick a few of the fun ones to celebrate with my family. It’s a little unexpected surprise during a regular week that gives us...

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