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What is Memorial Day?

What is Memorial Day?

Happy Veteran's Day. Happy Independence Day. Those are "happy" holidays. Memorial Day is not. Memorial Day is defined as an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It is a...

Gifts of Love Food Pantry

Gifts of Love Food Pantry

Everyone needs help now and then. Now more than ever community matters. Gifts of Love Food Pantry is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you need food they are there to help. They are following all social distancing and cleaning procedures...

Volusia County School Graduation Dates

Volusia County School Graduation Dates

Graduation Dates Have Been Updated Graduation rehearsals and ceremonies have been rescheduled for Volusia County Schools beginning July 6 and ending July 11.  Admission is $3 per person. Parking is $5 for ceremonies at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center.  Tickets will be...

Earth Day 2020

Earth Day 2020

Protect and Celebrate Our Earth The usual Earth Day events in parks and beaches around town will obviously not be happening this year. I don't like to get too deep into spiritual things here. When I do I feel like I am breaking my own rule of no religion and no...

National Bicycle Day

National Bicycle Day

April 19th is National Bicycle Day. We will not go into the history of WHY and HOW this National Day originated if you are curious use the magical tool called Google. It will give you the scoop. We love to ride bikes, and in these days of social distancing, it is a...

Have You Visited The Florida Springs?

Have You Visited The Florida Springs?

Sitting around dreaming of fun things to do once the quarantine is lifted? Visit one of the beautiful springs in Florida. The parks are closed now but when they open there is no better way to enjoy nature, cool off and have some fun with your family. Here is a rundown...

Are You Bored? Get To Know Us.

Are You Bored? Get To Know Us.

If you are truly following the "Stay at Home" order you may be bored by now. I for one have been doing some long necessary home projects, cleaning and oh yes I am bored. So Misty and I were chatting and I said tell me ten things about you that I did not know. She did,...

Why Now?

Why Now?

I have started and restarted this site over and over the past 3 years and one thing or another got in the way. So if you have a minute, I will tell you all about it. You may remember this old site. I converted it to a new one in 2016 but never really stuck with it....

Meet Roxanne

Meet Roxanne

Roxanne started NSB Mom in 2006 when she moved to NSB with her two elementary-aged children. She was blogging before blogging was cool. The idea was to create an informational website where Moms (and Dads) could interact and ask questions and learn about the area,...