Fall is officially here! Welcome the season with this delicious Pumpkin Chip Bread recipe. It will make your house smell delightful, and it is sure
The Ultimate Guide to Alachua County Farmers Markets
Whether you're looking for fresh Saturday produce or a Monday evening activity, Alachua County has an incredible local food and market scene. Here is your
Free Educational Adventures for Kids in Gainesville
The fall welcomes new opportunities to learn and explore beyond the classroom, and not all of them come with a price tag. From museums and
Fall Home Safety Checklist
The fall season is always a treat. It brings pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and the start of a few holiday-packed months.
Top 7 Parks in Gainesville for Kids and Families
Gainesville's parks offer fun, adventure and relaxation for families with kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for playgrounds, nature trails or picnic spots, there
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Where to See Manatees Near Alachua This Winter (and the Rules to Know)
Manatee season in Florida officially starts Nov. 15, and Gainesville is about an hour’s drive from two popular manatee viewing spots. I spoke with Rachel Shanker, the conservation and education manager for FPL’s South Florida eco-discovery center, Manatee Lagoon, about… read more
The Mom Edit: Gainesville Mom Amber Robinson on Homeschooling, Sports and Letting Go
Meet the moms who make our community shine. The Mom Edit gets personal with local moms about motherhood, family life and everything in between — from their must-have parenting hacks and favorite traditions to their coffee order, guilty pleasures and… read more
5 Florida Road Trips for Your Family’s Thanksgiving Break
The one-week Thanksgiving break is the perfect time for a short in-state road trip — explore hidden gems, relax and soak up cozy fall, quaint-town vibes. From small historic towns to beach escapes, here are five places in Florida for… read more
Ronald McDonald House® Gainesville: When Family Stays, a Community Stays
By John Thomas and Stevie Doyle At Ronald McDonald House® Gainesville, we believe family is not a visitor. Family stays. Behind the door of Room 49, that belief came to life in a very special way. Ten-year-old Cooper came to… read more
Free Things to Do In Gainesville This Fall!
Fall is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family in the cool weather, but sometimes it can be hard to think of things to do that aren’t expensive. Here are a few fun and free things to… read more
Alachua County Public Schools Announces Magnet Open House and Application Dates
Families in Gainesville and throughout Alachua County can explore public school magnet programs during a series of open houses running through Dec. 3, according to Alachua County Public Schools. The events give parents and students an opportunity to tour school… read more
7 Days of Fall Magic: Your Week-Long Halloween Itinerary for Families
Halloween isn’t just one night; it’s a whole week. By the time Oct. 31 comes around, we’ve already decorated our home, carved pumpkins, watched almost every spooky movie in existence and eaten more candy than we probably should have. If… read more
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Yummy Fall Drinks That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Now that Florida has begun to experience some colder weather, we are ready for all the fall flavors that the season brings. But fall flavors are more than just pumpkin spice. If you want to get into the fall-themed drink… read more
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3 Spooky Halloween Crafts For Your Kiddos
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
Crafting With Katie: Mother’s Day Straw Flowers
Try this fun and easy Mother’s Day craft with your kiddos that can be gifted to those special women in their lives. These flowers will bring smiles to their faces for years to come. Materials For this Mother’s Day craft,… read more
DIY Homework Caddy
Does your kiddo like to do homework on the go? Are they constantly moving from their room, to the kitchen and then on the floor? Do they have to squeeze in a bit of homework while in the car on… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more
Make Your Own Paint Chip Calendar!
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns Large book Parchment paper … read more
6 Great Rainy Day Activities For The Whole Family!
It is summertime in Florida! Here comes the rain! We know we need the showers in order to keep our lawns green, but if you have little ones at home rainy days can become frustrating! Books, puzzles and DVDs can… read more
Make These Easy DIY Bird Feeders
One of the best things about spring-time is being able to hear the birds chirping outside. Make your yard more inviting to our flying friends by making a bird feeder! Reuse your leftover plastic Easter eggs to make these easy… read more
How Can You Use Duct Tape for Crafting?
Duct tape. How many of us actually use it to tape our ducts? I can’t think of a single time I ever said, “Where is that duct that needs taping.” Rather, I see it as the hidden gem of the… read more
Totally Tie-Dye: Jump on the Hottest DIY Trend
One of the biggest fashion trends we’ve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp activities and middle school projects, is now making its way back into the mainstream. If… read more