Preparing Your Will

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Preparing Your Will

By Selena Garrison | February 8, 2021 | Life
I was 25 years old when I had my first baby, who is now sitting next to me working on kindergarten math problems while my toddler sleeps. Prior to having kids, I never fully understood the absolute joy and crushing responsibility of being a parent. As my kids’ primary caregiver, kisser of boo boos and

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Meet Sarah Beck, a Local #BossMom!

By Giggle Magazine | February 3, 2021 | Life
As a mom, you quite literally do it all! Between working and making sure your kiddo gets to school with a matching pair of shoes, it proves to be the toughest job anyone could do. Sarah Beck, a Specialty Care Representative, is one of our Giggle Moms, and she has shared with us what makes

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Citizens’ Oversight Committee

ACPS Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seat Opening

By Amanda Roland | February 2, 2021 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is taking applications for an open seat on the citizens' Oversight Committee that reviews expenditures and revenues raised through the Half-Cent for School sales tax initiative. "Under the committee bylaws, two additional members are to be chosen from among local citizens who apply for the at-large seats," according to an

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All Incoming US Travelers Must Test Negative for COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | January 27, 2021 | COVID-19 Updates
As reported by ABC News yesterday, there is a new traveling rule regarding COVID-19. All travelers coming into the US must test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to provide a negative COVID-19 test that was taken no more than three days before traveling. If travelers fail to do this, they will be denied boarding.

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Solid Foods

How to Introduce Your Baby to Solid Foods

By Georgina Chong-You | January 27, 2021 | Conception 2 College , infant
Stage 1 or stage 2, organic or homemade, oatmeal cereal or rice cereal... Whew! For a first time mom, feeding your baby solid food is overwhelming when you consider all of the choices available. Have no fear; you can give your baby the best without loosing your sanity in the process. First Steps If your

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Bump to the Pump: How Do Working Moms Balance Breastfeeding?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 22, 2021 | Life
The number of breast-fed babies in Florida continues to rise. In 2017, 58.3% of infants were breastfeeding at 6 months, according to the CDC Breastfeeding Report Card. So, how do moms balance breastfeeding with employment? Fortunately, there’s a law for that. It is called the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law. Under the Fair Labor

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Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes

Do You Let Your Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes?

By Lindsey Johnson | January 21, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Kids
It’s time to walk out the door and your child refuses to take off the pirate costume (or striped shirt with plaid skirt), mismatched shoes and miscellaneous accessories. In a sigh of frustration, you ask your child to change clothes into something more “appropriate” and you’re met with a tantrum. What’s the next step? Do

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COVID Vaccine Clinic

ACPS Held COVID Vaccine Clinic for 65-and-Older Employees

By Amanda Roland | January 15, 2021 | Blog
Today, January 15, Alachua County Public Schools held a COVID vaccine clinic for ACPS employees who were 65 years old or older. More clinics will be held in the future as the ACPS works with UF Health. There were 210 spots available for getting the vaccine, and employees who were eligible were contacted prior to

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ACPS rezoning

ACPS Rezoning Update and New Terwilliger Elementary Location

By Amanda Roland | January 14, 2021 | Blog
After a special rezoning meeting yesterday, January 13, Alachua County Public School (ACPS) has decided that Terwilliger Elementary School will move into the new Elementary School I, and district-wide ACPS rezoning will hopefully be completed by fall 2022. According to Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon in an email to families, this is the first step in

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