South Florida take a break from work and family for trivial nonsense.  Its not important or even relevant…just interesting.  Which of America’s recent Presidents have the highest I.Q?  Have you ever taken an I.Q. Test?  The big question may very well be, “How smart is smart enough to run our great nation?”.

George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States, received a reputation by some for being a somewhat unwise individual. Some felt he did not live up to his 138.5 I.Q. Others saw him very favorably. He can be quite the wordsmith, he lacked public speaking skills, thusly many of his statements didn’t translate. Like many of us, he may not have had outstanding grades during high school, but he did do an amazing job of engaging with peers!

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It seems like every season a new trendy design twist pops up that keeps our coastal homes fresh and vibrant, and 2020 is no different. This year, its all about painting the interior side of your front door! 

Instead of wasting gallons of paint on a massive accent wall, this little pop of color will provide the perfect touch of character to the inside of your home. Design experts across the country have seen this trend begin to explode on Instagram and Pinterest. As a result they’ve also noticed that accent walls are starting to fade in popularity. The painted door look—especially when it’s paired with lighter surrounding trim and wall paint—is both striking and dramatic and will have your friends talking! 

The painted door look doesn’t have to be…

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The CDC has released a self-checker for those questioning whether or not they should get tested for the Coronavirus. The best thing any of us can do at this point is self-quarantine and avoid as much physical interaction with others as we possibly can. With that in mind, the online CDC tool is meant to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.

Click here to try the CDC Coronavirus self-checker.

Coronavirus Symptoms

Among other things, the self-checker will ask you about some of the following symptoms:

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

When to Get Help

If you develop emergency warning signs for…

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During the past few weeks, working from home or online schooling has been the new norm for us.  For many, this change is causing anxiety and uncertainty about being productive at home.  

Here are some tips on how to stay productive and connected while working from home. 

  • Stay Connected With Your Peers: social connection is good for your mental health and good for completing tasks.  Communication builds trust and can be done virtual through Zoom meetings or Facetime calls and check in with your work collages or peers. 
  • Structure Your Day: Its important to stick to your daily routine the best that you can to maintain a sense of normality. 
  • Be Patient With Technology: More people are working from home and on the Internet, many home…

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While many restaurants understandably had to shut their doors, there are still some great options available in Palm Beach County.

As of today, April 2nd, you can support local businesses by ordering takeout or delivery from any of the following Palm Beach County restaurants.

Casa Mia Trattoria

  • Location: 337 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 561-972-6888, 561-972-6888

  • Website: casamiajupiter.com

  • Specialty: Italian classics and wood-fired pizza

  • Services: Takeout, curbside pickup, free delivery

  • Hours: Tues-Fri noon-8pm, Sat-Mon 4-8pm

Twisted Trunk Brewing

  • Location: 2000 PGA Blvd. #5506, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-671-BEER

  • Website: twistedtrunkbrewing.com

  • Specialty: Craft beer…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order yesterday instructing the entire state of Florida to “take a pause” for 30 days and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DeSantis said the statewide stay-at-home order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Residents will still be allowed to go out to get essential supplies, including food and groceries.

More than 30 other states had already issued such orders, including other large states like California, New York and Illinois.

“We’re going to be in this for another 30 days and that’s just the reality that we find ourselves in,” DeSantis said.

What Does this Mean?

In effect, this order means you need to limit your movement outside the home more than you already have. Only essential…

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The city of West Palm has more than doubled its contributions to Restaurateur Rodney Mayo’s nonprofit established to feed workers who have been laid off because the Coronavirus.

Mayo is one of the owners of Subculture Group, which is one of the Palm Beaches most successful restaurant organizations owning 17 establishments from Subculture Coffee, to Howley’s, Camelot, and many other popular destinations.

Like many restaurants, the Subculture Group was forced to lay off workers due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. But owner Mayo committed to keeping one location (Howley’s) open to ensure his laid-off employees continued to get fed. They set Howley’s up like a giant kitchen where employees could come and pick up their meals.

Starting with just…

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Now that Spring has arrived let us all take the opportunity to find the bright spots Jupiter, Florida. Spring is the perfect opportunity to build outdoor family time into your schedule. Obviously, it coincides with our government stay-at-home request, so the interest to get outside into our yards has turned up.  Are you “itching” to get out?  Your backyard garden may be a pleasant getaway for the mind.

Gardeners have known that working with soil and plants is an incredible way to connect with natural surroundings and assert it eases their worries. It’s incredibly therapeutic to watch things grow.

Gardening underlines that we are all nurturers. Horticulture is a great equalizer: plants don’t give a fig who is tending them and for those with…

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Living the Florida lifestyle means you can spend plenty of family time outside all year-round! It's key to set up your outdoor oasis exactly how you want it so your time with family is focused on each other. Here are a few tips for setting up the perfect outdoor kitchen.

The Set-Up - Have it Your Way 

The first thing to consider when building the ideal summer kitchen is yourself! What do you like to eat? How do you like it cooked? Some may choose the option with two or three grills with a pizza oven. Some may want a cook top and a smoker. The options are endless! 

The next thing to consider is your workflow. When setting up your outdoor kitchen, consider the space needed. Are you going to be working alone or will your sons be flipping the burgers…

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Everyone loves Slime!  So clear off the kitchen table Palm Beach County and spread out some newspapers.   Round up your young kids, older kids and young-at-heart’s and get ready for science class. Time for an experiment in the “home lab”.  This fun may even count toward science class credit.

There are various receipes avaiable to make slime.  Here is an easy one to try.

Stuff you’ll need…

½ cup white glue (like Elmer’s).

1 squirt of foaming shaving cream.

2 pumps of foaming hand soap.

3 pumps of hand lotion.

Borax (in powdered form...Instacart it!)

Food coloring (blues, greens make beautiful ocean water slime)

Glitter (glistening ocean water slime).

Here’s how…

Pour the ½ cup of glue into a bowl (no, not the good…

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