Alina Penjiyeva
College Prep Tips Every Florida Family Should Know Before Senior Year
For many families, college prep seems to appear overnight.
One minute, your child is starting high school, and suddenly everyone around you is talking about...
Did You Pee a Little?
I was running the Gate River Run when I saw a sign that said, “Smile if you peed a little.”
I laughed.
Then I kept running...
My Journey to Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Becoming a U.S. citizen has been one of the most rewarding and emotional experiences of my life. My journey started when I was just...
12 Must-Read Tips Before Visiting LEGOLAND Florida
My kids had been begging me to take them to LEGOLAND® Florida, and once I finally agreed, I entered planning mode (my favorite part...
Stock Our Schools: Clay County
The start of the school year is quickly approaching, and teachers are getting ready to stock their classrooms! Teachers spend around $1,000 (out of...
8 Activities For a Meaningful Earth Day
Earth Day (April 22) is a chance to celebrate Mother Earth and take care of our planet. The kids and I love to learn...
World Teachers’ Day: Shower Our Educators with Love This Fall
Most folks are familiar with Teacher Appreciation Week which falls in May of every year, but very few may know about World Teachers' Day...
Last-Minute Ski Vacation Planning with Toddlers
My kids were born in Alabama and grew up in Florida. They are 4 and 2 now, and they have never seen snow. I...
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park: A Clay County Gem
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located in Keystone Heights, Florida, and provides 2,400 acres of rolling sandhills for visitors to enjoy....
The Positive Side of Military Deployment
When I went through the first military deployment after my husband and I first started dating, I was lost. I spent numerous hours reading...
Jacksonville Day Trip: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Tucked away off of A1A Highway, just south of Marineland and St. Augustine is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in beautiful Flagler County. We are...
The Best Monthly & Annual Memberships for Jacksonville Families
My parents wanted to give our toddlers a yearly membership gift to visit their favorite places. It turns out, there are endless options in...