“Mom’s Nite Out” Celebrates Motherhood

Posted on April 29, 2011 By Renee (Edit) Leave a Comment
Mom and daughter with colorful finger nail colors, hands up to face.

Mother’s Day is really special because it celebrates the woman who’s been there for you since, well, birth! Cards and flowers are a nice thought, but what you mom really wants is some appreciation for those many, many years of kissing boo-boos, after-school pickups, last-minute science projects, and extra cookies in your Looney Tunes lunch pale. Take... [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Quiz

Posted on November 23, 2009 By mbeth (Edit) Leave a Comment

Don't tell the kids, just start asking them questions while they set the table. History.com's Thanksgiving quiz to test your knowledge is set up in a True/False format, so just asking one question here and another there, you may wind up helping them learn something under the radar. For instance: wild turkeys can fly. Really. And tryptophan is found in lots of... [Read more...]

Canoeing at Juniper Springs

Posted on November 18, 2009 By mbeth (Edit) Leave a Comment

Within the Ocala National Forest is the beautiful Juniper Springs, a place for canoeing, hiking, camping, and all-around fun. If you’re looking to get the family out of the house or if you want to do something romantic, just the two of you, then paddling through the blue, freshwater springs of Juniper will bring out the fun and relaxation for anyone. The... [Read more...]