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Looking for the Easter Bunny in Polk County?

Spring is in the air and you know what that means? Easter Bunny Pictures! We’ve teamed up with Where is Bunny? to help you get the best Easter Bunny pictures possible. Starting Friday, April 1, 2022, you can find the Bunny at Lakeland Square Mall.  Scheduling...

Winter Haven PD’s Race for Special Olympics Florida

This event is brought to you by the Winter Haven Police Department and all of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The course is in downtown Winter Haven beginning in the area of the library and...

Winter Haven Lakes – Kayak EcoTour

The City of Winter Haven’s Natural Resources Division is hosting a series of kayak ecotours on various lakes throughout the city. These tours will last about 3 hours and participants can learn about the lakes, wildlife, plants, and more -March 5th: Lake -April...

Board Games Your Family Will Love!

Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens. Too cold to spend much time outside? Kids home sick? Need to enforce a screen time break? Board games are a solution to all of these. Plus, they teach important life...

A festive Saint Patrick’s Day board from @thebakermama

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...

Easy Candied Oranges

  Easy Candied Oranges Ingredients 3-4 oranges2 cups water ( 2 additional cups for blanching)2 cups of ice2 cups sugar1/4 orange juice2 baking sheetsParchment paperSugar for sprinkling (if using) Instructions:  Wash oranges and scrub well to remove dirt. Slice into...

2022 Birthday Party Guide in Polk County & Surrounding Areas

We’re excited to bring you our 2022 Birthday Party Guide in Polk County, sponsored by Miracle Toyota.     With the Spring + Summer months fast approaching, there’s no better time to celebrate! We’ve put together a list of the best local bakers,...

White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons + Balsamic Glaze!

  Have you all been following The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen Ashmore’s Hungry Lady Salad series on Instagram & TikTok? Dish after dish is going viral, and this White Bean Pesto Salad with Garlic Croutons & Balsamic Glaze has been a fan...

Dylan Lauren on Building her Candy Empire & Being a Twin Mom

  This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Dylan Lauren, founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, a veritable candy empire with 13 locations nationwide, including at some of the country’s largest airports. Walking into a Dylan’s Candy Bar is as fun as tasting what’s inside; the...

How to Talk about Black History Month & Race with Kids

  February is Black History Month. If you’re looking for ways this month (and always) to celebrate Black History and have age appropriate discussions about race and racism, you’ll want to bookmark our latest interview with our psychology contributor, Reon...

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