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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...

Our First Day of School Traditions

Can you believe school is already here? This year I have a middle schooler and that blows my mind. All of a sudden my small child isn’t that small. I want to be able to look back and remember different stages in his life growing up. A lot of the traditions I...

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect summer dish to serve at a backyard BBQ. You can pre-make the mayo mixture so when the corn is cooled, it’ll be ready to serve quickly. Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore of Cat with a K Cooks for...

Giveaway to Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”

Giveaway to Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” The last year has been RUFF on all of us but through it, all PAW Patrol Live! is back on a roll… IN-PERSON AND LIVE ON STAGE! Ryder and your favorite pups have been working hard to get back on the...

Things to do in Polk County July 30th – August 1

Weekend Roundup Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares things to do over the weekend in Polk County and the surrounding areas. These are our top picks but you will find more events on our calendar. Click on the links for all the details! The Fancy Flea at RP Funding...

Back to School Events In Polk County 2021

Back to School Events  The 2021-2022 School Year is just around the corner. It’s time to buy pencils, backpacks, shoes, paper and everything in between. Luckily, there are many community events to help gather school supplies.  Upcoming Events Events occurring...

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday 2021

This year’s sales tax holiday begins Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9. What is included in the tax exemption: Most school supplies selling for $15 or less per item. Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item. The first...

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