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Be A Part Of Our Christmas Book Drive!

When you think about Christmas presents for kids of course you think about toys! Maybe your kids have a room full of toys they never play with…but for some children in our community that’s not the case. You already know about The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program where you can adopt a child for Christmas and give them the presents they normally never see. Well we want to take it a step further! Toys are… … Continue reading

Be A Part Of Our First Ever Toy Drive!

Christmas…it means a lot of things to a lot of people…and most of those things bring smiles to faces! But for some families Christmas isn’t so joyful… We know Christmas isn’t about presents but for some families it’s a constant reminder of another thing they don’t have. Well we want to change that – with YOUR help! For the first time ever we are holding a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit our friends at Stuff… … Continue reading

You Did It!

Congratulations! You’re in the running! Winners will be contacted by email! And be sure to follow us on social media for more giveaways!   … Continue reading

How To Make Sure Your Child Is Safe On The Road With These Tips

As I put every ounce of my weight on the car seat – pushing and pulling – sweating in the noonday sun I determined installing a car seat was impossible. My knees were banged up, my blood was rising, and I had reached the end of my patience. Thankfully my lovely, even-headed wife took over and at least got the seat secured in the car…that’s when we learned about the local police department’s car seat… … Continue reading

5 Affordable Ways Guaranteed To Unlock Your Perfect Summer

80 years ago you could get a hamburger AND a pint of ice cream for almost a quarter EACH! Times have changed and budgets are tighter but that doesn’t mean you can’t have summer fun without taking out a loan! Here are JUST 4 fun and affordable ways you can make sure your kids stay happy and entertained right here in the Gulf Coast! 1. Cheap Movies Regal Theaters across the area hold their Summer… … Continue reading

Why are books absolutely important for teens now?

There’s no denying that reading is fundamental for ALL children! Some of us have read to our children from birth (even in the womb!) But there comes a time when our children enter school and learning to read turns into reading to learn – and sometimes that’s when we can see children lose that love for reading. One of the key reasons teens lose their love to read is simply because they don’t have access to… … Continue reading