Stacy Mcdonald-Taylor
Stacy, a former health care program manager, came to the first coast by way of Charlotte, NC. Passionate for community and creative arts. Stacy has worked with families and educators through Parent Education & Outreach Programs. Since welcoming the births of her and her husband’s two delightful, energetic sons, she has worked from home, always seeking to find new ways to provide a joy-filled, creative environment, nurturing a love for people, learning, nature, and healthy, natural/organic foods. Stacy shares tidbits of her “life learnings” on her blog, Wasting Nothing
DCPS Considering Closing Several Beloved Public Schools
It reads like a poor attempt at an April Fools' prank: "Middle Schools have struggling enrollment, so let’s start closing elementary schools." The shock of so many community members as they wake up to...
Morning Routine Madness: Fostering Independence in Your Child
Helping our children develop independence as the school year starts sounds beautiful. I can see the flawless Instagram-worthy image in my head. All the children packing their own lunches, double-checking homework, perfectly combing their...
Food Insecurity in Jax: How to Get Help
“Gracious acceptance is an art — an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much...
Easy Ways to Help Save Monarch Butterflies from Extinction
Monarch butterflies are one of many amazing butterfly species that spend time in Florida and create lasting memories for our families.
Recently, they joined the endangered species list and are inching ever closer to extinction....
The Importance of Voting in Local Elections + How It Works
It’s almost that time! Children are heading back to school, and Duval County registered voters are heading back to the polls for the 2022 primary election cycle.
As stressful as political discourse can be, I...
Comic Books and Summer Reading Unlock A Multiverse of Opportunity
Comic books may not be at the top of your summer reading list, but maybe they should be. As parents, we know that the Summer Slide is a sneaky nemesis to all the...
Turning Red: Team Red Panda… or NO Panda?
Disney's new Turning Red film is a beautiful, honest coming-of-age love story. It is fun, fast-paced, and family-friendly. This hero’s journey triumphs over the universal struggle of searching for belonging and the hidden perils...
They Didn’t Believe I Was Deaf
One afternoon, I was alerted 16 times in the span of 30 minutes to a TikTok video of a mom crying over Dunkin Donuts. Seriously?! I love my coffee in the morning, but what...
Amanda Gorman Lights the Way on How to See Delay
Amanda Gorman captivated us — along with the entire world — on Wednesday as she graced the inaugural stage with her eloquent poetry. She met the historical moment with sublime alliteration that revealed transcendent...
Spoiler Alert: Diana Is the True Villain of ‘WW84’
It hurts me to not like WW84 as much as I do not like this film. I am a longtime comic book fan. Pop culture tends to paint women who read comic books or...
Hot Cocoa Bombs You Can Make In Under 30 minutes
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Hot Cocoa Bombs are everywhere I scroll. My social media feed is full of these little delights bursting with marshmallow goodness inside cozy mugs, so...
Turn Your Old Junk Into Planters with Gorgeous Greenery
This has been a hard year, and it's not even officially autumn. Our communities, businesses, healthcare systems, and social structures are being challenged and strained. And yet, 2020 has also somehow become the year...