Wakey Wakey – Eggs and Bakey Means Breakfast Anytime
Michelle Balaun2019-02-19T14:18:16+00:00Here are our favorites! Best Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Like any college town or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining option [...]
Father-daughter/father son weekend
Michelle Balaun2019-02-04T13:22:04+00:00Officially, unofficial. Dad’s weekend isn’t exactly official at FSU, meaning that there isn’t one specific weekend that it is called for, but many soro [...]
Dinner, Early or Late
Michelle Balaun2018-10-10T15:40:10+00:00When you want to go somewhere nice. Like any college town and/or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining options from fast food to fast c [...]
Finding a Roommate
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:01+00:00A really great experience! Finding the ideal roommate(s) can be tough and a hassle. I’m here to tell you about my personal experiences and how to avoid [...]
Garnet and Gold Debut
Michelle Balaun2019-02-11T18:46:59+00:00Get ready for Florida State Football. There will be a throwback theme, a new coach and a lot of excitement on April 6th at 4 pm when our Seminoles play [...]
Sports
Michelle Balaun2019-01-30T13:17:09+00:00Seminole Chop anyone? Way back, when your student was deciding on where to go to college, attending Seminole sports probably came into play. It’s just [...]
Retail Therapy
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:39:35+00:00A Little Retail Therapy There is plenty of shopping in Tallahassee and although your student is up there for school, there is always something that he o [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2018-12-06T10:13:55+00:00A Nice Place to Stay, Hotels Nearby Keeping in mind that Tallahassee is not only a college town but also the state capital, there is a vast selection of [...]
Safety Tips For Using Rideshare
Michelle Balaun2018-10-10T17:40:12+00:00Important Reminders I remember when I first heard about Uber and thought it was a brilliant concept for so many reasons; one of which was that it shoul [...]
Fun Classes to Take
Michelle Balaun2018-12-01T10:09:39+00:00When You Need Electives At orientation, before freshman year had started, advisors asked that students declare a major. My daughter left there practical [...]
Game Day Attire
Michelle Balaun2018-11-25T13:26:57+00:00Tailgate time! Picture this. It is a beautiful Saturday morning, your roommate is playing the War chant, there is not a cloud in the sky and the Noles [...]
What to Get Dad on a Limited Budget
Michelle Balaun2018-09-14T13:52:32+00:00Don't Forget About Dear Old Dad! My sister and I are daddy’s girls but not in the way you would think. We grew up playing sports and having him as our [...]
Let’s Do Lunch
Michelle Balaun2019-02-11T18:50:33+00:00Hey, let's grab some grub. Like any college town and/or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining options from fast food to fast casual, fr [...]
Shopping Guide for New Students
Michelle Balaun2018-08-23T15:41:31+00:00The Top 7 Categories of What They Need! Back to school-college is the second biggest consumer spending season right behind winter holiday season. Parent [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2018-11-04T22:13:31+00:00Everyone loves sports With the unexpected and disappointing football season that we endured, some fans are quick to claim that FSU is now a Basketball a [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2018-11-26T15:40:54+00:00Fun to be had by all! You haven’t seen them since January and are looking forward to some time with them home again over Spring Break. FSU's 2019 Spring [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:20:33+00:00Check out those 'Noles This is what we call entertainment, I’m going to go out on a limb here and tell you flat out; I wasn’t a sports fan until my daug [...]
Advice to My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2018-11-05T12:20:07+00:00What Every Freshman Should Know Moving to an unfamiliar place where you don’t know the area or a lot of people can be intimidating and challenging. It i [...]
Gameday Outfits for FSU Parents
Michelle Balaun2018-09-28T10:12:20+00:00Show Your Team Spirit! I love going to college football games- there is nothing like game days but, TBH, I am not going to wear some of the outfits that [...]
Happy Birthday Care Packages
Michelle Balaun2019-02-19T14:43:43+00:00Blow Out the Candles! When their birthday rolls around, it can be just one more reminder that you won’t be celebrating together so putting together a c [...]
More Veggies Please
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:24:52+00:00Vegetarian/Vegan Dining Slowly, but surely, more and more young people are going vegan or vegetarian. I can’t blame them. Sometimes the choices on or ar [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2019-01-30T12:47:47+00:00So much more than you think! Your first few trips up to Tallahassee were probably about seeing the school, orientation, and move in (which means shoppi [...]
F.S.U. Move.In.Day.
Michelle Balaun2019-02-19T13:11:47+00:00F.S.U.M.I.D. FSU’s move-in day is …well…a lot of work. Be prepared for many trips to the car and possibly one or two to the store for the inevitable for [...]
Staying at FSU for Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2018-11-16T15:04:45+00:00Make it a Friendsgiving Although FSU is officially closed from November 22nd-24th, 2018, not all students will be going home for the holiday. Flights ca [...]
Midterm Blues Care Package
Michelle Balaun2018-10-16T15:47:43+00:00Surprise Them With a Box of Love! Midterm and final exams can be some of the biggest stressors for your student. I typically do not get to speak to my d [...]
Football, are U ready?
Michelle Balaun2019-02-18T11:50:53+00:00Are U Ready For Some Football? Spring or summer may not seem like the time to talk football, but if are planning on coming up to Tally for a game in the [...]
Study Abroad FSU
Michelle Balaun2019-02-07T17:01:24+00:00The World is your Classroom I am a big believer in this adage. Apparently many students agree as Study Abroad programs have become increasingly popular. [...]
Radio and TV Stations
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:37:37+00:00Radio and TV Stations There are lots of media options, but if you still need it here are the radio and TV details for FSU. For students coming from larg [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:31+00:00Have you begun practicing your Tomahawk chop yet? If you have a student ready to spend the next four years at FSU and plan to visit, you best get your [...]
Where to Pre-Game at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-09T10:39:08+00:00Have your Florida State chop down pat? Football season is upon us and other than making sure you will be properly attired in garnet and gold and have yo [...]
Bucket List FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:49:46+00:00Check out these 'Nole' things to do! If you have committed to becoming a Nole, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your next fo [...]
Beauty and the Beast
Michelle Balaun2019-02-18T18:37:18+00:00Beauty & The Beast When planning for college, we rarely think about the fact that our kids may still have to visit hair salons and barbershops or ge [...]
Homecoming at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-10-23T12:31:43+00:00It's about the game. Homecoming…no, not the kind where our kids announce they are coming home for the weekend…at FSU is exciting. From the tailgates tha [...]
Namast’ ay – Yes Yoga Can Help
Michelle Balaun2018-09-06T13:04:20+00:00Namast’ ay at FSU For years I tried to get my daughter to enjoy yoga with me, but she had multiple excuses. I knew it would be good for her mentally and [...]
Eating Healthy
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:50:34+00:00Not an easy feat! It can be hard to eat healthfully when at college. Meal plans, rushing to and from classes and activities, budgets, the amount of bur [...]
Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2018-10-25T15:50:20+00:00It's Thanksgiving and They’re Back... Thanksgiving break is the first official long break when students come home. I do not know about you, but after n [...]
Mother – Daughter Time
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:26+00:00A Little Retail Therapy Is Good! Shopping in Tallahassee is not exactly what I am used to, but I assure you it is out there. There are plenty of big box [...]
Finals Are A Bear – Send A Care Package!
Michelle Balaun2018-11-14T14:30:36+00:00Send Help Now! Final exams can be some of the biggest stressors for your student. I typically do not get to speak to my daughter during exam weeks. My c [...]
Because Balance Is Important
Michelle Balaun2019-02-07T13:27:21+00:00Leach and Campus Rec FSU Going to college isn’t just about studying; no matter what parents think. Finding your balance while at school is incredibly im [...]
Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:24+00:00Roommates and other fun life experiences. For many students entering college, this may be their first time away from home for an extended period of tim [...]
Parents Weekend
Michelle Balaun2019-01-17T13:50:22+00:00Early Bird Gets It - Parents Weekend Get the Deals Our first experience with Parent’s Weekend meant booking a hotel a year in advance, every weekend in [...]
Meal Plans
Michelle Balaun2019-01-24T16:47:18+00:00Burgers and Pizza and Fries… Oh my… A Guide to Meal Plans Some of us will miss those family dinners. Others will find some relief. Either way, we all wa [...]
The David Project
Michelle Balaun2018-09-13T11:38:57+00:00Israel, however, is not just for Jews It’s true that Birthright is a fabulous (and free) program for Jewish individuals from 18 to 28 to visit Israel. I [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion into Action
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:47:48+00:00There are many reasons... Volunteering lets you give back to the community to make a difference in the world, to gain experience and to change a person’ [...]
Send a Little Halloween Love…
Michelle Balaun2019-02-08T14:09:49+00:00Have Some Halloween Fun! When my daughter left for college, I sent her a Halloween care package. It was nothing fancy; just some dollar store decoratio [...]
21 and Oh So Fun
Michelle Balaun2018-09-04T09:03:32+00:00Time for "Adulting" My daughter turned 21 in June of her junior year at FSU as do many students. Being that it was officially summer break, they held of [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2018-10-29T18:31:41+00:00It's Talloweek! Trick or Treat That Was Then… I would race home from school so my mom could put together some sort of costume for me then rush to meet [...]
Dance Marathon
Michelle Balaun2018-11-25T13:31:14+00:00You Can Dance If You Want To Perhaps you have seen the Facebook posts from your student or friends’ kids that say #FTK or #ForTheKids. Maybe even fundra [...]