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This Weekend's Father's Day Activities in Tampa Bay

by Caroline

June 18, 2009

This weekend we will be honoring all of the wonderful Tampa Bay fathers! There are all sorts of ways to celebrate the dads in our households. Check out some of our suggested ways to make it a very Happy Father’s day weekend!

Free admission for fathers at the following:

• The Lowry Park Zoo (all weekend)

• Florida Railroad Museum (fathers ride free all weekend)

• The Florida Aquarium (on Father’s day)

• Dinosaur World (on Father’s day)

• The Tampa Bay History Center (on Father’s day)

• Fantasy of Flight (on Father’s day)

Stu’s Father Daughter Dance: On Sunday, June 21st, the Children’s Cancer center of Tampa will host a father-daughter dance. Tickets cost $25.00 and must be purchased in advance. Call (813) 383-1914 or visit their website for more information.

Hot Air Balloon Rides for Dad. This option is pricey but it might be fun! For more information, check their website.  Read more...

Your Nutrition: 5 Basic Boosts for Busy Parents

by Caroline

March 02, 2009

I know, I know, being a parent is tough.  We're so focused on taking care of our children that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves.  Nutrition-wise, we often take the quick and easy way out -- a cookie here, a bag of chips there, a cup of coffee for breakfast, half of our children's mac-n-cheese at dinnertime .  I'm as guilty as anyone.  But what's a busy parent to do? Today's guest posters, Bonnie Johnson and Deanna Segrave-Daly, serve up five great ways parents can maintain a healthy lifestyle even in the midst of all the childhood chaos.  As registered dieticians, they know the ins and outs of good
nutrition.  Even more important, they are moms who understand that our busy, crazy schedules means we need quick, manageable solutions -- and all the help we can get.

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