Polk County Moms | Giving Moms The Gift Of Time

Cozy Sets: 7 Dopamine Dressing Picks To Get You Through Winter

  Cozy sets are a mom style staple for a reason—you can look effortlessly pulled together, fast. Plus, these soft, comforting fabrics are dopamine dressing at their finest. A step up from regular sweats, and a lot more hygge than leggings (or jeans—no thanks!). ...

Unleashing the Spirit of Adventure: Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Gasparilla Pirate Fest January 31, 2026 | Tampa, Fl   Yo ho ho, matey’s! Set sail to the Gasparilla Pirate Fest for some swashbuckling adventures and unforgetable memories.   About Gasparilla Every year, on the final Saturday of January, a massive crowd of...

Mom Friends Wants and Nots

Ashley Tisdale French recently shared an essay with The Cut, “Breaking Up with My Toxic Mom Group”. The “High School Musical” star’s story has been widely shared in the news and on social media, in part because her group was seemingly pretty A-list, with...

Your Guide to Preschool Pass Florida – Updated for 2026

If you have a preschooler in Florida, this is one of those things you don’t want to miss. Every year, select Florida attractions offer free preschool passes, which means big fun without the big price tag. From theme parks to educational experiences, these passes make...

Polk County School Choice 2026-27: What Busy Moms Need to Know

2026 - 2027 What Busy Moms Need to Know Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is opening the School Choice application window on Monday, January 12, giving families across Polk County the chance to apply for specialty school programs for the 2026-27 school year.  What Is...

Meet a MomBiscuit Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli

If you have a new reader, chances are you’re familiar with the iconic Biscuit book series based on a playful golden retriever pup. Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli has penned over 80 titles, with 54 million copies sold, and she says it was all inspired by her own...

Toy Gift Guide for Babies, Toddlers, Big Kids & Tweens!

Holiday shopping is a big part of the mental load of motherhood this time of year. That’s why we’re sharing a shortlist of gifts our Local Moms across the country have been hits—and what their kids are asking for this year. Here are five each guaranteed to be winners,...

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