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
Teal is the New Orange
It’s official! Teal is the new orange this Halloween. Have you spotted all the beautiful teal pumpkins around town? These guys are not just a trend — they are a trend with a purpose....
Living with the Big A: An Open Letter to The Mom Who is Glad...
One day, while I was at a school, a pretty awful thing happened. A mom I had just met began to size up and down the look and actions of a teacher. I was...
Packing School Lunch: Three Truths and a Lie
This time of year, my news feed is full of tips for perfect lunches. There are opinions on the healthy lunch, the cute lunch, the perfect lunch box, the most fun foods, and the...
How to Avoid the PTA Mom: Insider Tips From a PTA Mom
This time of year is hectic. School is back in session. Orientations, open houses, meeting the teachers, and the chaos of back-to-school shopping are all behind us. You are almost through the transition to...
Eating Breakfast: Trust Me, It’s Harder Than It Looks
It is so embarrassing to admit this, but feeding myself breakfast is a real struggle.
It’s completely absurd. I feed my children two breakfasts, my husband one, the dog and the fish all get served...
10 Father’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids
Recently, I spotted a dad wearing the coolest shirt at an indoor play gym. It said, “Dads don’t babysit. It is called parenthood.” In BIG red letters on the front of his shirt, this...
Gardening Fails: Embracing My Brown Thumb
If you had told me a few years ago that our garden would grow in fall, winter, spring, and summer, and we would yield and actually eat over 20 varieties of produce, I would...
The Ultimate Fan Experience: Conning with Kids
When we heard that the Star Wars Celebration Conference was going to be in Orlando this year, we knew we wanted to go and take the kids. If you have never experienced a Comic-Con...
Best Baby Shower Spots in Jacksonville
People rarely greet baby showers with indifference. These events either fill you with an inexplicable sense of joy or dread. Sometimes mamas-to-be get the extra treat of feeling both at the same time. I...
DIY: Easy Homemade Valentines to Remember
Keeping the chaos out of Valentine's Day can be a challenge! I'll be honest, it's not my favorite holiday. Sure, I enjoy it. I LOVE love. The problem is that the love can easily get...
Why My Christmas Tree Stays Up PAST New Year’s Day!
As I type this, I am sitting by the twinkling lights of our Christmas tree. Yes, it’s still up, and it won’t be coming down anytime soon. I understand that the hustle and bustle...
How To Send Letters To Santa (And Get A Response!)
If modern communication is teaching us anything, it is that we have a need for speed. We text to make plans, private message when we need to talk, tweet to share, Snapchat to giggle,...