In the second century B.C., the city of Alexandria was considered by most to be the intellectual center of the world. As the capital of Egypt and home of the widely renowned Museion, ancient Alexandria is remembered today for one thing above all else: the Great Library. This vast collection of papyrus scrolls was the …
How to Homeschool a Special Needs Child
Raising kids of any age, whether they’re cantankerous teenagers or rambunctious toddlers, is a challenge. This is never more true than when your child has special needs. If you are the parent of a child or children with special needs, you know from experience that this task requires a lot of love, time, commitment, patience …
Different Colors for Different Spaces
Renovating a space in your home or apartment can be a trying task. Choosing new fixtures, appliances, furniture and decor can be a seemingly endless task. The countless trips to Home Depot in search of a sconce or that isn’t absolutely appalling, only to come back empty handed every time. One such common struggle is …
The City of Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Immaculate white sandy beaches. Towering coastal resorts. A charming downtown area with dozens of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. Imagine a place with all of these. Sound too good to be true? Well, we have good news: it’s not! The city of Jacksonville Beach Florida has all of this and much, much more! As one …
Saint Augustine: the Oldest City in the U.S.
Over 400 years ago, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed on the North Eastern coast of modern day Florida, and founded a colony, naming it San Augustine. Unbeknownst to him, this would become the oldest continuously inhabited city in the continental United States, immortalising his name and that of his colony in history forever. Today, the …