Home + Design

Building Dreams

Custom Home Insights with John F. Crawford Article by Ashlea & John F. Crawford | Photography by BlueHour Photography Can you give me a little bit of background to how you landed as a custom home builder? "I actually am a third-generation home builder. My dad was a custom home builder and a framer. Throughout my life I worked various jobs within the industry. When I met my wife she pushed me to take the leap and do what I love to do… build. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and took the...

Home + Design

Why Budget Blinds?

Budget Blinds offers style and service for every budget. Article by Jody and Bruce Dolsberry | Photography by Tyler Laborde Budget Blinds is the largest and best-rated provider of custom window coverings in North America. With over 1,300 locations, we offer high-quality, affordable blinds, shades, plantation shutters, and soft treatments. Budget Blinds features a full-service showroom and also brings the showroom to you with a free in-home consultation. For quality, price, and service, Budget...

Wellness

Invest in Your Aging Skin

Exosomes: A Novel Treatment for Younger-Looking Skin Article by Wendy Wiggs APRN-C Owner of PRP Regeneration Specialists, LLC | Photography by Adrienne Fletcher Skin aging is a natural process that results in visible changes such as wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, dryness, and age spots. Factors like genetics, hormonal shifts, sun exposure, smoking, pollution, poor diet, and lack of sleep can accelerate these signs of aging. A revolutionary new treatment using exosomes is transforming skincare...

Beauty

Investing in Confidence

Meet Dr. David Mateo Article by Tierney Martin For Dr. David Mateo de Acosta Andino, plastic surgery is about more than aesthetics—it’s about confidence and self-empowerment. As a board-certified plastic surgeon at North Florida Plastic Surgery , he combines surgical precision with artistry to create natural, beautiful results. What truly sets Dr. Mateo apart is his compassionate approach to patient care. “If I had to describe my philosophy in three words, they would be kindness...

Education

Invest in Your Child’s Future

Article by Christina Miller Owner/Head of School Millhopper Montessori School, LLC Parents should be able to invest in their child’s future by sending them to a school that best fits their educational needs. School choice is a term that has its roots in allowing parents to choose which school to send their children within their district. It has expanded to become a broader term that now includes other alternative options. With the Florida Scholarship program in effect, it opens the opportunity...

Health + Wellness

Health is a Priceless Wealth!

Invest in You! You are worth it! Article by Dawn Smith, MD How much time do you spend each day on your health and wellness? Nutrition, exercise, and stress management are pillars of overall health. As life gets hectic, we often put ourselves last and it becomes easy to prioritize other things above our well-being. There are ways to improve in these areas that are easy to implement and can provide great results. With convenience often taking precedence over nutritional value, planning ahead –...

Wellness

Hypnotherapy and Wellness

A Scientifically Supported Self-Care Investment Article by Bonnie Lykes-Bigler | Photography by Tyler Laborde Hypnotherapy has a robust scientific framework. Research shows a 93% success rate, and is currently recommended by the Mayo Clinic and the American Psychological Association. It is useful for pain relief, trauma, anxiety, smoking cessation, weight loss, insomnia, phobias, and other unwanted feelings and behaviors. Hypnotherapy is also used for pre-surgery anxiety and cancer treatment...

Fitness

Shop Local, Love Local, Live Local

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Fitness

Warm Cruciferous Salad

Article and Photography by Samantha Howell Warm Cruciferous Salad with Roasted Broccolini and Maple Tahini Dressing.  Maple Tahini Dressing Creamy, slightly sweet, and the perfect complement to the salad. Ingredients 3 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tbsp water (to thin) 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Salad Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 medium beets, diced 1 cup chickpeas (or 1 can, drained) 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 bag...

Home + Design

Heritage Revival

High Springs Parade home by Corey Amira, Custom Home Builder Article by Corey Amira When designing this home on Main Street in High Springs, we wanted it to fit in with the other 100-year-old homes in Downtown High Springs on the exterior, while offering charming, but modern, features on the interior. We took every feature under historical consideration, to make sure the home finished with the ‘feel’ we were going for. Common construction materials have changed a ton over the last 100 years...