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Starbucks Is Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Responders

By Amanda Roland | March 27, 2020 | Blog

Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19. "Starting today through May 3, any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge," according to Starbucks Coffee Company. If you are healthcare worker, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, doctor

Staff Picks: Best Games To Play With the Family While Quarantining

By Amanda Roland | March 27, 2020 | Blog , Home Life

During this time of social distancing and self-quarantining, it's so easy to turn to our phones or the TV for entertainment instead of spending time with our family. It's time to stop and realize that we all can use this opportunity of the whole family being home with nowhere to go to our advantage! Enter:

Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Donuts to Healthcare Professionals

By Isabella Sorresso | March 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Happy Community

Many of us are working from home or doing schoolwork from home, but doctors and nurses are among a few professions that can’t stay home right now. To say thank you to these brave individuals, Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts starting next Monday through May 12. “Beginning Monday, March 30 – National Doctors’ Day

How to Plan The Perfect Picnic

By Colleen McTiernan | March 26, 2020 | Forks & Spoons

During this time of social distancing, we have been spending a lot of time inside. Before you feel cabin fever start to set in, plan the perfect picnic for you and your family! You can do this right in your back yard, or you can go to a local public park (most of them are

Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice

By Isabella Sorresso | March 25, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , uncategorized

The Alachua County Library District is extending their closure of all library locations until further notice due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Per the Alachua County Library District: "All Alachua County Library District locations will remain closed until further notice due to the continued threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus). All library programs and meeting room

The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , Home Life

A Stay-At-Home order can seem very scary at first, but don't worry! Here are the do's and don'ts of a Stay-At-Home order! DO'S: Go outside! Remember this isn't a lockdown. Go to the grocery story to get necessities! Don't forget to stock up on things that will last a while in pantry like canned tuna,

Lines Are Forming Outside of Stores Because of Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Life

With Alachua County's recent Stay-At-Home order that went into affect on March 23, stores are now limiting the amount of shoppers allowed into stores at one time. Lines are forming outside of stores because of this new rule. As frustrating at as it may be to have to stand in a line to get your

The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The International Olympic Committee and the Prime Minister of Japan concluded that the 2020 Olympic Games, set in Tokyo, Japan, will be rescheduled to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, visit olympic.org. Related artcles: Closures And Event Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 3/23 Patronize Local Restaurants for

Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Recipes

Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and

Create an At-Home Movie Night For The Whole Family!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Home Life

Everyone loves the movies! Since you can’t go out to the movies right now, bring the theater to your living room and watch your kiddos' faces light up! Here is how to have an awesome at-home movie night with your family! Set up your living room with rows of seats, bean bags or even just

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Starbucks Is Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Responders

Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Donuts to Healthcare Professionals

How to Plan The Perfect Picnic

Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice

The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

Lines Are Forming Outside of Stores Because of Stay-At-Home Order

The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19

Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

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