Toys to Avoid
Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season. Fairplay, a children’s advocacy group, warns that AI chatbots in toys can harm children by fostering obsessive use, explicit conversations, and unsafe behaviors. AI toys marketed as educational can displace important creative and learning activities and disrupt children’s […]
Have Questions about your Turkey?
You can nail this Thanksgiving with the help of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line! The turkey company’s hotline started in 1981 as a holiday service to ease the stress of Thanksgiving. The most common question is how to thaw a turkey. “The best method is to thaw it in your fridge. For every full day in […]
Christmas Gift Warnings
Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season. Fairplay, a children’s advocacy group, warns that AI chatbots in toys can harm children by fostering obsessive use, explicit conversations, and unsafe behaviors. AI toys marketed as educational can displace important creative and learning activities and disrupt children’s […]
Grocery Stores open on Thanksgiving
Turkey Day is around the corner, and there are a few grocery stores you can run out to on Thanksgiving Day if you forgot something or have a kitchen disaster! Before visiting any store, it’s best to check your local store’s hours, as they may vary by location. Kroger will be open from 7 a.m. […]
New Oreo Cookies
Oreo’s latest innovation is bringing turkey and cranberry sauce to a cookie! The beloved cookie company recently announced the release of the new fudge-covered cookies in six different flavors, as part of the “Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin.” The Oreos are each coated in fudge infused with the flavors of six different Thanksgiving dishes. Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Inspired […]
New Scary Bee!
A new bee species discovered in Australia has earned the name “Lucifer” thanks to its tiny devil-like “horns.” The Megachile lucifer was named because of the female bee’s unusual horned face. The bees use the horns as a defense mechanism while collecting pollen.
Thanksgiving Meal Deals
As food prices continue to rise, Thanksgiving could feel more stressful than ever. Many major grocery chains are offering Thanksgiving bundles to help you have an affordable feast: There’s something for everyone!!
How you can help victims of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in 150 years. The storm brought torrential downpours and powerful winds along it’s path through Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas. At least 30 people have died, though the full toll of the catastrophic storm may take days […]
North Florida Neighborhood Talks to The Quigley House
“The more you know the better. Whether it’s your neighbor, friend or colleague. Financial, physical, verbal abuse.. it’s all abuse.” – Jackie King, Executive Director Quigley House is breaking the cycle of domestic violence and empowering survivors to live a life free of violence. Jackie King from Quigley House shares: Find out more at https://www.quigleyhouse.org/
North Florida Neighborhood Talks To Isaiah 117 House
“It’s a yes day! It’s almost like Christmas anytime they’re in our home. We want them to come in and only have to worry about being a kid!” – Shante McCleod, Duval County Location Leader Isaiah 117 House is here to provide physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting […]