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Halloween Books for Kids

  This story was contributed by Rosemary D’Urso of Library Mom! Follow her on instagram @librarymombooks.   It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that...

Spooky Snack Mix

Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make. It has all the things we love in a holiday snack—sweet, salty, festive and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Maegan, the talented mom behind The...

Maple Pecan Muffins

  These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all her recipes or...

The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to make Halloween safe for all kids

For many, Halloween signifies carefree holiday fun. For families dealing with food allergies, it is a very scary holiday. Many traditional Halloween treats can cause life-threatening allergic reactions. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, about...

Filet Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce

    This filet sandwich is a Fall crowd-pleaser, ready for football Sunday or any time you’re making food for a group. “It’s a perfect, easy meal for when you’re entertaining and don’t want to spend the entire time in the kitchen,” says...

Fall 2021 Beauty & Skincare Picks!

  Fall skincare and beauty feels like a fresh start for our faces. With the kids back in school, you have more than 30 seconds to get back into a skincare routine…and maybe even put on some makeup! But where to start? We asked Kari Molvar, a mom of two...

The Ultimate Fall Fun Guide in Polk County

Ultimate Fall Fun Guide in Polk County and Surrounding Areas   Fall is in the air. Ok, not really because it is Florida but we can all pretend. We have gathered all the fun Fall things we could find into one easy-to-use guide. We will be adding events to the...

UNDead in the Water on the American Victory

In late September, the American Victory Ship will shift from its home berth to Sparkman Wharf, joining a haunted experience both by land and by sea. UNDead in the Water, Tampa’s premier nautical haunted attraction, opens October 1 and will operate twelve nights...

Non-Candy Items to Hand Out on Halloween

Making Halloween Safe for All Kids As I became more aware of the dangers of food allergies I began buying non-candy items to hand out during Halloween. It’s a small gesture but it makes a big impact especially on families who struggle with food allergies. These...

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