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NOTEWORTHY

FATHER’S DAY IS JUNE 19!

A TOAST TO THE MOMMY AND ME HIGH TEA

A special CHEERS to the 5th Annual Mommy & Me High Tea benefiting Redefining Refuge at Armature Works! This annual fundraiser has grown into an even more magical charitable event where moms and their daughters enjoy cookie decorating, hair and makeup stations, shopping, a fashion show by Dillard’s at International Plaza, princess performances and more. Be on the lookout for ticket sales around February for the 2023 event on May 7, 2023!

Photos by Tacy Briggs Photography

THINGS WE LOVE

THE MEDIA MAT: A TAMPA BAY INVENTION!

Have a long flight this summer? Or maybe you need a few minutes to chat with fellow adults at the dinner table when out at a restaurant? Local mom-of-two Tara Benson has been there, and that’s where the idea for the Media Mat was born. It’s essentially a placemat with a small footprint that supports the kids’ devices or even a book and has a place for snacks or whatever your kiddo has on the table. The Media Mat is a food-grade silicone placemat for kids that will keep everything compact and organized. It is free of BPA and other chemicals and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Media Mat is flexible and can be tossed into a backpack, diaper bag, large purse or under the stroller. Find it on Amazon for $23.95.

A “FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF” CHILDREN’S BOOK IS COMING SOON!

Do you love the ‘80s movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” or know someone who does? Soon, they’ll be able to share the classic romp with their kids through a new children’s book! “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: The Classic Illustrated Storybook” from Quirk books goes on sale Aug. 2. It’s written and designed for kids ages 4-8 … and for kids at heart! FLORIDA TAX HOLIDAY

Florida’s popular sales tax holidays return in 2022 to help you save as you prepare for hurricane season, summer fun and back-to-school! But that’s not all: Several new sales tax breaks were signed into law this year. There’s a sales tax break right now on children’s books through Aug. 14. The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is also happening now and runs through June 10. This gives you a break on certain items for hurricane season like batteries, tarps and more. Scan the QR code to see what qualifies and learn more about other sales tax holidays coming in 2022.

A COUPLE MORE FLORIDA SALES TAX HOLIDAYS FAMILIES WILL LOVE: Diaper + Clothing: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023: Diapers and clothing items for babies and children ages 5 and younger. Freedom Week: July 1-7, 2022: Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday on tickets to live music events, sports, movies, museums and festivals, as well as on specific amounts spent on pool and fishing supplies, grills, tents and bicycles.