UF Health

Learn How to Support UF Health Shands During COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | April 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health
If you have been wanting to help the Gainesville community, but want to give more than money, consider donating to UF Health Shands. They are accepting donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), food and funds to help keep their staff and patients healthy and safe. The medical field has been at a loss for supplies

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bread of the mighty

Donate to Bread of the Mighty to Help Feed the Community!

By Amanda Roland | April 24, 2020 | Blog , Local Fun
During this difficult time of COVID-19, it is important to remember that we are all in this together. There are countless organizations that are doing amazing work for the communities around us to make sure they are staying fed and healthy. One of those organizations is called Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, and you

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kids in the kitchen

Get the Kids in the Kitchen With These Tips!

By Jen Hillan | April 24, 2020 | Early Years
Having your kids in the kitchen is an excellent way to teach them about healthy eating and good nutrition, not to mention help them develop a lifelong love of cooking! While we are all spending a lot of time at home in our kitchens during quarantine, now is the perfect time to start teaching your

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brittany

The Joy Of Newborn Motherhood: Brittany Lee and Emily Brown

By Amanda Roland | April 24, 2020 | Articles , Feature
The joy of newborn motherhood. Brittany Lee shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Brittany Lee and Emily Brown BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 3 months / 12-31-19 SPOUSE NAME: Ryan Brown When she and husband Ryan Brown thought about having a second child they thought they wouldn’t miss a beat.

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family tree

Make Your Own Family Tree With This Free Printable

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog
Looking to teach your kiddos a little more about your family tree? Use some of your social distancing free time to write out your family tree using our free family tree printable below! Just download the file and get to work! Want to dive even deeper into your ancestry? Click here to learn more about

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Ancestry Library

Use Ancestry Library Edition to Learn About Your Family

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , Learn
Search Ancestry Library Edition online through the Alachua County Library District for a limited time! If you have a library card through the Alachua County Library District, then you can find some answers that you have been looking for regarding your family's history! All you have to do in go to the Ancestry Library Edition

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IKEA meatballs

Make IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs at Home!

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
There has been another iconic recipe released that you don't want to miss! You can now make IKEA's Swedish meatballs at home! IKEA UK released the recipe on its twitter account on April 20, along with a diagram and cooking instructions. These meatballs have been a fan favorite in IKEA stores for years, but now

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controlled school choice

ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) controlled school choice and open enrollment application that was postponed due to COVID-19 is now open for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school choice ends on May 8, according to an ACPS news release. "Parents must apply online on the district’s Office of Student

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library love

Enter this ‘Share Your Library Love’ Contest Before April 25

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog
Celebrate 2020 National Library Week with the Alachua County Library District through their Share Your Library Love contest! Do you love your local library? It's time to share that love! You can record a video of you and your kiddos talking about how much you love Alachua County Libraries, and send it in to be

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stay-at-home

Gainesville Mayor Says Gainesville Will Continue Stay-at-Home Practices

By Amanda Roland | April 22, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After a meeting on Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe confirmed that the city of Gainesville will continue operating under state-wide stay-at-home order. Despite the fact that other states like Georgia and South Carolina have loosened their stay-at-home guidelines, Poe that a reopening too soon could lead to a second wave of

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