Another Parent Disciplined

Another Parent Disciplined Your Child. Now What?

By Danielle Pastula | September 17, 2020 | Life
Another parent disciplining your child is one of those uncomfortable parenting moments we’ve all either already run into or will at some point. Sure, you have no problem telling your mother or sister your discipline preferences, but another mom on the playground or a mom friend, well, that’s a whole different story. Here’s how to

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National Merit Semifinalists

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test

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Go To SeaWorld for Free

Find Out How Florida Teachers Can Go To SeaWorld for Free!

By Amanda Roland | September 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
SeaWorld announced on Thursday, September 3, that Florida certified teachers can go to SeaWorld for free for the next year! To receive the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card eVoucher, go to www.id.me/ to start the process. The card will allow Florida teachers to go to SeaWorld for free in Orlando and have unlimited access to the

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Big Read Alachua County

Get Ready For the NEA Big Read Alachua County

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2020 | Blog
The Alachua County Library District and the Florida Museum of Natural History have teamed up to bring the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read Alachua County. This will be a series of free events that highlight females in science and strengthen our community! "The NEA Big Read is a program designed to broaden understanding

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One-Way Aisles at Publix

One-Way Aisles at Publix Are No Longer Required in Most Stores

By Amanda Roland | August 31, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Just when we all got used to shopping in one-way aisles at Publix, most Publix locations have done away with this shopping requirement. As of this past week, most Publix locations can go back to normal aisle shopping. The only Publix locations that are still requiring the one-way aisles are those in Charleston, South Carolina,

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7 Must-Have Time-Saving Products Every Family Needs!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 31, 2020 | Happy Home
There never seems to be enough time at the end of the day to do all the things we wanted to accomplish. And, sadly, time is the one thing that we can’t buy... or can we? Enter the new wave of time-saving products that are built not only to complete the job but save you

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quick sew face mask

Try This Quick Sew Face Mask Tutorial

By Amanda Roland | August 28, 2020 | Happy Home
To keep yourself and others safe, Alachua County requires face masks to be worn in public when entering businesses. Since surgical and N95 face masks are only meant to be used by medical staff, it’s time to get crafty and make your own DIY Quick Sew Face Mask! This easy face mask can be made

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COVID-19 Safety Procedures

ACPS Posts Video to Explain COVID-19 Safety Procedures

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Alachua County Public Schools students and faculty are getting ready to return to school next week on August 31. To make the transition a little easier for everyone, ACPS posted a video highlighting the COVID-19 safety procedures that will be implemented when students return. This video features ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson along with

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