From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Give your kid a “boost” with CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY

May 5, 2009

As parents, grandparents or caregivers, we always want to do the best thing for our child’s health and safety. We make sure that they don’t eat too much candy. We teach them to look both ways before crossing the street. But when our kids are riding in the car, are we making sure they are [...]

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Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids

May 5, 2009

I was asked recently “When is it a good time to start brushing and flossing a child’s teeth?”…..as soon as they appear in the mouth. But I got to thinking about a couple of larger, unasked questions. How many parents reading this article are taking the same advice? We are so concerned about taking care [...]

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The Hauserman Family

May 5, 2009

The Hausermans reside in Eustis but met in Stuart Florida where they began dating as high school seniors in 1990. They were married in June of 1992. Michael is now an inspector for Orange County Government and Jennifer is a mom, and a yoga teacher. SC: Thanks for being our May family interview Jennifer! Tell [...]

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Digging in the Dirt

May 5, 2009

My husband and I have four children, three girls and one boy, and although he adores our daughters and spends countless hours with them, I would be lying if I said my husband wasn’t overwhelmed with joy when our son came along. Finally he would have someone to share a love of sports with. Anthony [...]

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What’s the Big Deal!

May 5, 2009

Well, it looks like the tide has turned…the clouds have been rolled back…and I’m get’n over my DEAL. The last couple of days have been pretty bleak around here…and I’m not talking about the weather. I haven’t been a very nice familyman lately, and until last night, I didn’t know the cause of it, but [...]

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Summer Camps & VBS's 2009

May 5, 2009

Please be sure to contact camps individually for cost, verification of times/dates and other info. Camp Challenge Residential Respite and Summer Camp For persons of disabilities June 14-July 23 Ages 6 and up Petting farm, arts and crafts, sports and games, ropes and nature trail, swimming and karaoke Scholarships available For more info call 352-383-4711 [...]

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5 Ways to GREEN Your Newspaper

May 4, 2009

Do you get a daily newspaper? Or Sunday’s edition? Sure, you can always pop the paperin the recycling bin, but why not use yesterday’s news to . . . Quell the smell. Line the vegetable drawers of your refrigerator to keep it smelling fresh. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap unripened tomatoes individually in a couple of sheets [...]

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