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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Away for the High Holidays
Michelle Balaun2018-08-28T12:38:02+00:00Celebrate with a New Community Generally, our kids get to come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but for those who celebrate the upcoming Jewish High [...]
Making the Most of Summer C
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:00+00:00This Can Be the Best Summer Ever! If you’re starting FSU during the summer, get ready for an amazing start to four years of college ahead of you. Summe [...]
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 [...]
Parking at FSU
Michelle Balaun2019-02-11T10:30:16+00:00Get the Last Spot! You sent them to college with a car and they are grateful. However, although it will make a weekly Publix run easier, no one really t [...]
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 [...]
ProctorU – Test Taking
Michelle Balaun2019-01-03T15:42:20+00:00Online Test Taking For Today’s Students Technology has changed the way students take tests. My daughter was able to extend one of her holiday breaks by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Places of Worship Around Campus
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:26+00:00Keeping The Traditions of Worship If you're wondering about keeping up the tradition of worship, here are some thoughts. Shortly after my daughter start [...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2019-01-15T10:32:31+00:00Sent With Love As far back as I can remember we always celebrated Valentine’s Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and continued when I became a mom. [...]
Managing the Gap
Michelle Balaun2018-09-05T11:09:44+00:00Where Will They Live? Although it feels like you just moved your students into their dorms, you now have to move them out. The worst part, aside from th [...]
Birthright Israel
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:45:19+00:00What is Birthright Israel? Birthright Israel is the gift of a free, 10-day trip to Israel designed for young adults of Jewish heritage, aged 18–32. Flor [...]
Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU
Michelle Balaun2019-02-18T18:44:18+00:00Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU Here is where you can find a list of events and important dates for students and parents of the Florida S [...]