On my list for 2015 resolutions is to send more thank you cards or notes. I would add in a “timely manner” or “more often” but the truth is, I think the last time I sent a thank you card was after one of my baby showers, a decade or so ago… Shameful, I know. It’s...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
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Keeping Kids Active In Winter- Eight FUN Ideas!
Snow days, freezing weather, and school cancellations means many winter days inside for children. Parents may be wondering how to give children the activity they need despite extreme temperatures and a long holiday break. Not only are the kids cooped up but so are you. When children don’t get enough activity behavior problems may begin....
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Celebrating a Blue Christmas
We’ll be celebrating a blue Christmas but ours is nothing but sad or lonely. I love hosting friends for holiday cocktails, this year we have three parties to plan. And I love making a big Christmas Eve dinner and listening to Christmas music while I cook and get the house ready. A beautiful home for Christmas...
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Preparing Your Child For First Pair of Glasses
Are you getting your child ready for his or her first pair of glasses? How do you know if your child needs glasses? I started wearing glasses in second grade. I’ll never forget my first pair, red glasses with Strawberry Shortcake on the sides. I loved them. Fast-forward 30+ years later, I have two children...
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30 Business Tips for Women in Their 30s
Starting your own business isn’t easy, especially as a women. Doing this more than once is even harder. With each start-up there’s risk. Will your business do well? What will it cost you? What if your new business fails, what will friends and colleagues think then? I’m not sure where my entrepreneurial spirit came from...
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Hair Tutorial for Curly Girls!
Curly hair runs deep in my family. All curls, all patterns. My hair is different than my daughter’s so I’ve been trying to learn how her hair works. If you have a girl with curly hair then you know it’s a fun and adventurous ride! Taking care of curly hair takes time. And patience. With...
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YMCA Teams Up With Wal-Mart to Feed Children This Summer
Hot dogs on the grill, watermelon, grapes, hamburgers and potato salad – these are all staples of delicious summer meals.* While most of us have more than we could ever eat (and a fridge full of leftovers), more than 16 million children live in homes that struggle to put full meals on the table. More...
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Tax Free Weekend Shopping Tips For Back to School
Tax free weekend in Florida starts August 1st, 2014! Do you have your game plan ready to get the best deals? Use these tips to save the most and make the shopping process as easy as possible! Plus enter to win free school supplies and learn how you can help a teacher!* When does Tax...
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The Best Family Weekend Getaways Near Jacksonville
Our family loves to take a weekend road trip. They are easy to plan and budget friendly since we save on air travel for five. We have traveled up and down the state, it seems, but there’s still so many options when it comes to family friendly weekend getaways near Jacksonville. Hop in your car...
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6 Tips for Making Time for Yourself as a Busy Mom
When you’re a busy mom of young kids and multiples, it’s hard to make time or even find time for yourself. But as the saying goes, a happy mom is a happy family. Making time for yourself as a busy mom is so important for you mental health and well being. Our guest writer below shares how...
