Contents / December 2018
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LIFE + HOME
Stress Tips Stress busting tips for parents Families Keep calm and parent on PHELC The importance of tradition + Gift ideas for early learners
EDUCATION
Corbett Prep Kids talk books Books and Resources Spend your holiday at the library
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Flu Focus Should you get a flu shot? Kids Health Are antibiotics the solution? Cryotherapy What is CryoSkin?
FOOD + DRINK
Tampa Bay Date Night Guide French-Vietnamese gourmet fare at BT Tradewinds Eat, drink, shop and be merry!
FAMILY FUN
holiday time
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Guest Editor The magic of Christmas in Tampa Bay
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Find your Holiday Fun Events this season
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Celebrate New Year's With or without kiddos
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Gift Guide Our favorite items this holiday
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Make Some Fun It takes a gingerbread village
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ZooTampa Celebrate the magic of the season with wildlife and Santa Claus Travel Tips Fly with Me Subscription Box Favorites The gift that keeps on giving
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Gifts of Experience Game day fun with the home team Disney Do Disney like a pro
WHAT'S HAPPENING
From the web Local stories, InstaLOVE and more!
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ON THE COVER
OUR FAVORITE
EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND GIFT IDEAS
Cover kid James Tompkins, 22 months Cover images by Darlene Barlows Photography