Polk County Moms | Giving Moms The Gift Of Time

4 Reasons to Head to the Farmers Market

Farmers Markets are the perfect way to grocery shop with kids. Like most great mom hacks, a trip to the local Farmers Market is both functional (you can check most of the grocery shopping off your list) and fun for the whole family. Here are four other reasons we will...

Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream

A new book, Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop, is a homemade ice cream-making bible, taking you through all the steps you need (including equipment purchases) and supplying endless recipes. In short, if you have making ice cream on your summer...

Patriotic Popcorn!

  Recipe and c/o from South Orange County Moms Network.   Fourth of July is right around the corner. I know it’s not going to look or feel the same this year  But that doesn’t mean that you and your family can’t enjoy some festive treats. This year take your...

Meet the Founder of Gatsby Chocolate!

  If you’re a chocolate lover but not so sweet on extra calories, you’ll definitely want to know about our newest find, Gatsby Chocolate! Founded by Doug Bouton, the cofounder of Halo Top ice cream, Gatsby Chocolate is the lowest-calorie chocolate you can buy....

Advice from Dads of TLMN

Moms, let’s hear it for our other (better?) halves! As we approach Father’s Day, we want to shout out the men who love, support, and encourage our kids. Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the...

Best Outdoor Toys for Summer!

Summer is here and if you’re looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your...

8 Summer Air-Fryer Recipes to Try!

Air fryer recipes are so popular year round, but we love using the air fryer in Summer. If you need a break from grilling (or haave a rainy day!) it’s a fabulous way to whip up healthy eats, fast, without heating up the kitchen. Here’s a fun summer menu—made from top...

Juneteenth Celebrations in and around Polk County

Juneteenth was created to celebrate and recognize the emancipation of enslaved people within the United States. On June 19, 1865, news of the end of the Civil War reached Galveston, Texas along with news that slavery had been abolished. The first Juneteenth...

Meet A Dad: Scott Audette from Scott Audette Underwater

One of the first things that struck us upon meeting Scott was his mischievous smile and sense of humor. Then again you have to be unique to come up with the idea of underwater maternity photography. I knew right then that this was going to be a fun and different kind...

Summer BreakSpot in Polk County 2022

FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR KIDS – ALL SUMMER LONG Summer BreakSpot provides FREE meals to children 18 and under during the summer months. Locations and hours vary throughout the county. Summer BreakSpot is a federally funded program under the U.S. Department...

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