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From Garden to Glass: Simple Steps to Start Your Smoothie Garden
Imagine stepping into your backyard and plucking fresh ingredients for your morning smoothie. That dream can become a reality, even for beginner gardeners! Here’s your ultimate guide to creating a smoothie garden that will help you create tasty and nutritious smoothies. If you’re a smoothie lover like me, check...
March Crafting Fun
This March, we get to enjoy TWO Holidays! Here are some adorable Easter & St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kiddos to make as a family. The templates mentioned below are available on CraftingaFunLife.com. Paper Bag Shamrock Craft. Supplies:. Paint (different shades of green) Recycled brown shopping bag. Fiber fill...
ZooTampa’s Manatee Hat Trick: Rescue, Rehab, Release
Manatees are among Tampa Bay’s natural gifts. Aquatic mammals and herbivores, manatees spend spring days swaying through our area’s warming waters. Endangered species, manatees don’t thrive in water colder than 68 degrees. With no natural predators, cold temperatures and boat propellors are manatees’ greatest threats. Through more...
Spring Break is for Families: The Best Sunny or Snowy Destinations of the Season
Whether hitting the slopes or the beach is your idea of a perfect family adventure, you can enjoy your dream vacation in spring. We asked writer Terry Ward, an expert on family travel who’s visited 14 countries with her two children (ages 6 and 7), to share her top domestic and international picks for the most versatile travel season of the year.
Top Library Resources for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Looking for some fun free things to do with your little one? Look no further than your local library! Check out some of our favorite library resources for toddlers:. Located at Riverview Public Library, New Tampa Regional Library and Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, our early learning hives are designated spaces for children from birth through age 6 to develop skills through play.
Kids to Know: Emaline Khavin
Meet Emaline, my friend who attended the Wee Macree Giveback Spectacular last fall. As she learned about different local youth populations in need and participated in activities to serve on the spot, she felt like something was missing. At 5 years old, with a heart bigger than her whole self,...
How to Plan an Epic Day at Tampa Bay AirFest 2024
Get ready for an action-packed weekend when Tampa Bay AirFest lands in town on Friday, March 29 through Saturday, March 30, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base. For the first time, AirFest will take place on a Friday and Saturday (Sunday, March 31 is Easter Sunday). But, with Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties having no school on Friday, it’s the perfect way to spend a long weekend and experience the sound of freedom!
Where to pick strawberries in Tampa Bay
Strawberry picking in Tampa Bay is a must-do in the springtime, in fact, it’s one of our favorite things to do in Tampa Bay with the kids! And, you know strawberries are kind of a big deal in our area since we have a festival dedicated to the sweet fruit, the Florida Strawberry Festival!
Join the wave of swim programs at the Tampa Y
As the temperatures get warmer, the pool is once again becoming a welcome destination. At the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, we have plenty of swim programs for everyone in the family to have fun and learn to stay safe in the water. We offer swim lessons for children starting at...
5 Fun and Easy Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
It seems that each year as students return from spring break, there is a sense of anticipation in the air. Summer is nearly upon us, and families are penciling summer camps and family vacations into their calendars. (Or, if your family is anything like mine, you are just beginning to plan your child’s summer activities. No judgment here!)
Embracing Unique Abilities: Supporting Developmental Growth for Every Child
As we dive into March, we embark on a journey of awareness and understanding, shining a light on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It’s a time when we come together to celebrate every child’s unique abilities and talents and to ensure that families have the support they need to navigate any challenges along the way.
Half-Day Camps Combine for Full-Day Fun
Your kids want summer camps where they can battle robots, decorate cupcakes, design video games and play with American Girl dolls and Legos. Your goals for them are academic practice, exercise, time away from screens and maybe an opportunity to try a new activity. Can one summer camp accomplish all...
Care for the Whole Family: Child Life Specialists
When Ashlyn Strathman had surgery as a high schooler, it was a member of the hospital’s Child Life team who eased her nerves by giving the teen a hospital tour and teaching her relaxation techniques. Today, with a master’s degree in Child Life Studies, Strathman works at St. Joseph’s...
The Best Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay
The thrill of the hunt is back with some pretty amazing Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay on schedule this year. Whether you are looking for an event on the beach or even an underwater egg hunt, we’ve got something for your kid on our top picks!. So, let’s...
The Busch Gardens + Adventure Island FREE Preschool Card is Back in 2024!
NEW – extended registration date for 2024!. The free Busch Gardens Preschool Card is BACK for 2024 and it includes visits to Adventure Island too! If you thought you missed the deadline, don’t worry – they’ve extended the dates to register and redeem!. The 2024 Preschool...
How to Have the Best Day Ever at the Florida Strawberry Festival
The 89th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is back in 2024, kicking off on February 29 through March 10. The theme for this year is “Out of This World!”. We guarantee that there will be no shortage of strawberry shortcake… and strawberry everything at the festival, so come hungry! Bring cash too since you’ll need it to purchase the strawberry shortcake and other items. Some booths take credit cards, but not all of them. Cash is king at the festival.
The Best Spring Break Camps in Tampa Bay
-If you’re searching for spring break camps in Tampa Bay, look no further! Not only will your kids have a guaranteed safe place to stay, but they’ll also have the best week ever as they learn and play!. Our list of top picks for spring break camps includes...
The Best Spots for Easter Brunch in Tampa Bay
The Easter holiday weekend is fast approaching and we’re sharing some of our favorite Easter brunch restaurants in Tampa Bay. From waterfront views to elegant dining, and brunch buffets, we’ve got something for every family on our list. We’re continuing to add to this list as well as new events are announced, so check back often. Related: The BEST Easter Egg Hunts in Tampa Bay and Where to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
A Parent’s Guide to EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2024
If you like to inspire your kids to appreciate nature and the outdoors, then the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is a must-do. This festival runs from February 28 to May 27, 2024, giving you three whole months to plan a great time together. This festival at EPCOT is...
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