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Temporary Mask Mandate for ACPS Employees

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Updates , uncategorized
According to a press release sent out by the Alachua County Public Schools on Monday August 2, 2021, masks will be temporarily required for Alachua County Public School employees, vendors and visitors to district facilities. This ACPS mask mandate is due in large part to the rapidly rising rate of COVID cases in the community

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Back to School Rally

Annual Back to School Rally Focuses on Reducing Gun Violence

By Lindsey Johnson | July 30, 2021 | Blog , Happy Community
People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) is organizing the 22nd annual Stop the Violence/ Back to School Rally for Alachua County children and their families. This year’s rally will take place on Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at Citizens Park behind the MLK Center and will focus on reducing gun violence in our

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Terwilliger Elementary

New Terwilliger Elementary School Opens Doors

By Lindsey Johnson | July 28, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools
On Wednesday, July 28, Myra Terwilliger Elementary School opened its doors in a brand new location off Parker Road.  Alachua County Public Schools opened a new facility for the first time since the opening of Meadowbrook Elementary in 2012. The new campus replaces the former campus located off SW 62nd Avenue near the Oaks Mall.

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Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 18, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
When my boys started to show signs of being ready to be potty trained, we did what every parent of little boys did. We let them run around diaper-less in the fenced-in backyard and let them just go! They were amazed to see what happened when they had to go! “Wow... look at that mommy!”

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Snack Foods For A Colorful Birthday Party!

By Giggle Magazine | July 12, 2021 | Feature , Holidays
Throw a colorful party for you little painter with these awesome party snacks! Here is how to craft these sweet treats. Picasso Pallets Ingredients: 24 chocolate chip cookies White buttercream icing Food coloring Directions: 1. Use mini circle cookie cutter and cut out one hole as the "thumb hole” of your pallet. 2. Divide icing

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Right Insect Repellent

Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family

By April Tisher | July 8, 2021 | Health
In Florida, we don’t ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees and chiggers to name a few. Besides being a nuisance, they can also carry diseases,

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S'mores

How To Make a Campsite in Your Living Room

By Amanda Roland | July 8, 2021 | Blog , Home Life
Does all this rain have you and the kiddos stuck inside?  Bring the fun of the outdoors inside with sleeping bags, flashlights, campfire stories and s'mores! Making a campsite in your living room is super easy and is sure to make everyone forget about the craziness of the outside world at least for a night.

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Fresh Air Near Gainesville

5 of the Best Places to Get Fresh Air Near Gainesville

By Danielle Pastula | July 8, 2021 | Health , Home Life
Those who have called Gainesville home for more than four years know that The Swamp is home to more than just the university, football team and the entertainment scene along University Avenue. Gainesville and its surrounding towns are home to numerous gems of nature. From springs, to rivers and lakes, to prairies and plains, there’s

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edible cookie dough

Make Ben & Jerry’s Famous Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2021 | Blog , Recipes
Another famous recipe has been released on the internet, and this time, we can thank Ben & Jerry's ice cream! You can now make their Edible Cookie Dough Recipe at home! This cookie dough recipe is "100% safely snackable," according to the Ben & Jerry's website. This is the same recipe that the brand uses

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father's day gifts

Practical Father’s Day Gifts for Practical Dads!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
Check out these perfect practical Father's Day gifts for the practical dad that loves being able to use every gift! Order them now so that they will be here in time for Father's Day! HoMedics® UV-CLEAN Phone Sanitizer $79.99, homedics.com   The Novel Duffle $89.99, herschel.com   Cuff Adapters $14.95, cuffstyle.com   The Supreme Pillow

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