ACPS will be closed

Alachua County Schools to Reopen on November 13

By Amanda Roland | November 12, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Schools will reopen on Friday, November 13. "The free curbside meals typically distributed on Thursdays will be distributed tomorrow (Friday) at the usual 24 sites from 9:30 to 1 p.m. The list of sites is available at yourchoicefresh.com," according to ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson. Queen of Peace, St. Francis and Oak

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Alachua County Libraries and Pools

Alachua County Libraries and Pools to Close

By Amanda Roland | November 11, 2020 | Blog
Due to Tropical Storm Eta Eta, Alachua County libraries and pools will be closed tomorrow, November 12. The library district issued a statement on November 11: " Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency order for multiple counties, including Alachua County. If local conditions permit, all branches will resume current services, including limited

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Hot Sauce 101

Hot Sauce 101: It’s Getting Hot in Here!

By Megan Sapelak | November 11, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
Hot sauce is a spicy condiment that can be found in almost every nation around the world. Today there are hundreds of different varieties, flavors and styles of hot sauce. Hot sauce can come in many different colors and heat levels depending on the pepper that is used to make it. We are here to

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Superintendent Karen Clarke

ACPS Superintendent Karen Clarke Announces Plan to Step Down

By Amanda Roland | November 10, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke (pictured right) has announced that she will be stepping down next summer, effective June 30, 2021. Clarke has lead ACPS since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, and most notably she has led the county through challenges like Hurricane Irma and the COVID-19 pandemic. "She also highlighted

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Virtual Tricks and Tips

Virtual Tricks and Tips for At-Home Learning

By Giggle Magazine | November 9, 2020 | Learn
There is nothing better than getting great advice from those who know it best and are in the trenches with you...the mom village! This time around, moms who opted for the virtual/digital option this year due to COVID-19 share their virtual tricks and tips on how to navigating the waters of at-home learning. Carrie Groves

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World Diabetes Day

Celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14

By Amanda Roland | November 9, 2020 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WWD). This day was first created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and the World Health Organization as more and more people were being affected by the disease of diabetes. In 2006, it became an official United Nations Day, according to worlddiabetesday.org.

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STEM/STEAM Games

Online STEM/STEAM Games for Your Little Intellectuals

By Amanda Roland | November 5, 2020 | Blog , Learn
STEM/STEAM education is very popular, and it can be implemented in your kiddos life at a young age! Whether your children are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math, we have a list of online STEM/STEAM games that your kiddos should check out! From coding to design, you child is sure to learn some

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STEM/STEAM

6 STEM/STEAM Toys to Spark Your Kiddo’s Curiosity!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 5, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Kids
The inquisitive minds of children are a magical thing. They ask questions and lots of them. Like, “what are clouds made of?” and “how is silly string, well, really silly?” Their minds are sponges at this age and what better way to encourage their natural curiosity and love of learning than with STEM/STEAM toys. Specifically

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new irrigation rules

Get Up to Date on Alachua County’s New Irrigation Rules

By Amanda Roland | November 3, 2020 | Blog
On November 1, Alachua County implemented new irrigation rules, limiting landscape irrigation to one day a week for each household. According to Alachua County's website, here is the schedule for watering yards: Saturday at addresses that end in an odd number or that have no house address Sunday at addresses ending in an even number

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bathroom germs

Say Bye, Bye to Bathroom Germs

By Nicole Germany | October 29, 2020 | Happy Home
On the surface, your bathroom might look clean and polished, but you’d be amazed at how many germs are hiding just out of sight. From the toothbrush holder to the bathmat, mildew and bacteria cling to just about everything. While the bathroom might not win for the dirtiest room in the house (the kitchen takes

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