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Dr. J. Annie Hurt
Long automobile trips with children can be high risk situations for parent and child frustration. The best way to make the long trip as peaceful and enjoyable as …
As Mamas, our children often times do things that embarrass us. Whether it be throwing themselves down in the middle of the Wal-Mart, pounding their fists on the ground, kicking their feet, and screaming bloody …
It’s funny. I was sitting here thinking about my readers and pondering over what I was going to write about, when I suddenly wondered if I had any fellas reading this blog. …
I do, I do!! I have two girlfriends (you know who you are:)) who would probably just die if their children were to eat some of the food I let my girls eat! Don’t get …
Getting Started
Just the thought of getting your little one up and down off the toilet at the right time seems like an awesome task, especially when family members, friends, books and …
If you are reading this you are most likely living in sunny Florida! I am so happy to share this information with all of you Sunshine Mamas.
My family & I moved here just 6 …
Lori, “who is your best friend? I asked this very question to “Sunshine Mama’s” Lori McCluskey. Lori is the “hot” mama Florida editor that to me is a cross between …
As gas prices continue to rise and the economy sits at a standstill, the realization to cut back on some of the finer things in life seemed to be the smartest decision. Some …
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Dear Mama Drama,
To GIFT BAG OR NOT TO GIFT BAG that is the question.
I feel like the gift bag revolution is out of control. Most party gift bags are full of useless …
“Inspect What You Expect”
In Part I of this article, the importance of parent preparation for the leaving of young children was explained. Parents were advised to spend time visiting the care giver or child care …
Capture that special moment at home with your camera.
Photography can be made easy with a few helpful tips from
our resident photographer Estelle Zaret of EZ Photography
located in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
1. Get down on the same level as your …
This Real Deal never expires Mamas; it is literally brought to us by the grace of God! Today I am introducing you to Angelfood Ministries. Angelfood Ministries is a nonprofit organization that provides a substantial …
It is Monday and Hailey Bear is ready to visit our local library (Melbourne Beach) for Storytime with Ms. Dianne. Storytime is one of the many activities offered at our local library! It’s a great …
“ Your Goals or “His” Plans?” Attitudes in Education… Latitudes for Change Thomas “Mr. Tom” Yankus
In youth, I had only one goal in life. NOTHING could prevent this. You see, I knew I was destined …
Dear Mama Drama,
I am currently pregnant and in the beginnings of planning my baby shower with 2 close friends. One of them informed me how some people may take offense to sending out baby shower invitations …
When my creative juices start flowing, the house is generally in disarray. Dishes piled up, laundry over flowing, a needy dog and a sick kid. My next project isn’t just any project. It’s a special …
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Well, I did it! I am happy to announce that I have completed my first 5K, The Melbourne and Beaches Music Marathon. I knew that I wouldn’t be taking …
Damn…who would ever have predicted some 43 years ago that Thomas “Mr. Tom” Yankus, would be authoring a column offering his expertise regarding contemporary issues in education?
Certainly it was NOT Ms. …
“To splurge or not to splurge?” That is the question at hand. It is once again time that my little ladies are in need of some new sneakers. My Husband and I round …


