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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

By Amanda Roland | May 6, 2020 | Guides , Holidays
For the mom that has everything, surprise her this year with these handpicked unique and fun gifts that are sure to bring a smile to her face this Mother’s Day! Here are some last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas! #ShopLocal: Diamond and Sapphire Starfish $1,800, Lang Jewelers Leather Reversible Mini Tote $158, draperjames.com SodaStream Fizzi $89.99,

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Read Along with Julie Andrews on the Julie’s Library Podcast

By Amanda Roland | May 6, 2020 | Blog
If you're looking to give your kiddos some educational entertainment, tune in to Julie's Library, a story time podcast hosted by the beloved Julie Andrews! This podcast features Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, a children’s author and educator. They read aloud some of their favorite children's books so that you can read

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Find Out Which Florida Parks Have Reopened!

By Amanda Roland | May 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
May 4 marked the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, and many Florida parks have started to reopen as a result! "As these parks are re-opening, DEP will be taking measures to ensure the protection of staff and the public," according to the Florida Parks website. "Visitors should expect limited hours, capacity

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ACPS Cancel EDEP and Camp Crystal Summer Programs

By Amanda Roland | May 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Alachua County Public Schools just announced that both the Extended Day Enrichment and Camp Crystal summer programs are canceled. “This was a hard decision because these programs are so popular with children and families,” Superintendent Karen Clarke said in a press release. “But the safety and well-being of students and staff has to take priority.”

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The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Jamie Valentine and Elise

By Giggle Magazine | May 5, 2020 | Articles , Feature
The joy of newborn motherhood. Jamie Valentine shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Jamie Valentine and Elise BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 2 months / 1-28-20 SPOUSE NAME: Jon Valentine Jamie Valentine and her husband Jon started their journey to having a baby with completing genetic testing based on DNA

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Alachua County Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for All Residents

By Amanda Roland | May 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Health Department is now offering COVID-19 testing to all Alachua County residents. There is no doctor's referral needed. To take advantage of this testing, you can (352) 334-8810 for an appointment, according to the Alachua County Facebook page. "If your insurance covers this, it will be billed and no copay is required.

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Make These DIY Lightsabers for Star Wars Day!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 4, 2020 | Blog
May the Fourth be with you! Happy Star Wars day everyone! Quarantine has put a damper on birthdays, holidays and graduations already, but this is one day where our usual celebration can stay mostly the same. We can still enjoy an all-day movie marathon, Star Wars themed snacks and getting out the lightsabers we have

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Everything You Need to Know About the New Face Mask Requirements

By Amanda Roland | May 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
With May 4 marking the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, new face mask requirements begin in Alachua County and across the state. To continue keeping Alachua County safe, "persons working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants, retail facilities, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social

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The Joy of Motherhood: Alisha Berry and Kamry Rose

By Amanda Roland | May 1, 2020 | Articles , Feature
The joy of newborn motherhood. Alisha Berry shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Alisha and Kamry Berry BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 1 year / 4-5-19 SPOUSE NAME: Brandon Berry Kamry Rose made her entrance into the world at 37 weeks after a rollercoaster delivery and a little visit in

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