New Year's in Gainesville

Find Out How to Celebrate New Year’s in Gainesville!

By Amanda Roland | December 27, 2020 | Blog
As we count down to the new year, we know that we are all ready to send 2020 off with a BANG! A bang from fireworks of course! Even though gathering in large crowds won't happen this year, there are still some safe and virtual options to celebrate New Year's in Gainesville!   2021 Virtual

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Ichetucknee River

Part of the Ichetucknee River Will Be Off-Limits This Spring

By Amanda Roland | December 18, 2020 | Blog
Come May 2021, the upper portion of the Ichetucknee River that runs through Ichetucknee Springs State Park will be off-limits to tubers due to loss of underwater vegetation. Because of this change, more tubers will be allowed to occupy the lower portion of the river in the park. The upper portion of the river will

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winter activities in Gainesville

6 Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville

By Rebecca Vitkus | December 18, 2020 | Health
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and holiday movie marathons to bask in the briskness of the cool outdoors with these winter activities in

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DIY Fake Snow

Make DIY Fake Snow To Have a White Christmas In Florida

By Grace Downey | December 17, 2020 | Blog
In Central Florida, we rarely see snow! So, if you were looking forward to a white Christmas this year, we have the perfect recipe to make DIY Fake Snow! Beware: it is a little messy, but so worth it! DIY Fake Snow SUPPLIES 2 lbs baking soda Shaving cream can Container with lid INSTRUCTIONS Pour

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Elf on the Shelf

Simple and Fun “Elf on the Shelf” Ideas

By Sara Buechler | December 17, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Have you been running out of ideas for your our family "Elf on the Shelf"? Now that Christmas is a week away, your elf is on the home stretch! Here are some different places your naughty (or nice) elf can be!!! Elf is in an arrival box with a letter from Santa Elf makes an

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Free Meal Packs

ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have to be present to pick up the meals. No registration is required, but children must

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Prospective Interim Superintendent

School Board Approves New Interim Superintendent for ACPS

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools announced that the School Board approved the contract for Dr. Carlee Simon as the Interim Superintendent for ACPS. Look below to learn more about Dr. Simon! Dr. Carlee Simon (pictured above) is the prospective interim superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS), chosen by the school board. There was a special

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Holiday Breakfast

Simplify Your Holiday Breakfast With These Tips!

By Rebecca Vitkus | December 15, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Try these simple holiday breakfast set-ups to avoid craziness in the kitchen and allow more time for Christmas cuddles! Make your ordinary breakfast into a festive feast! Use Christmas cookie cutters to pour in pancake batter prepared the day before for a quick and cheerful pancake plate. Put a twist on your holiday tradition by

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Great Conjunction

Watch the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn Next Week!

By Amanda Roland | December 14, 2020 | Blog
As if 2020 couldn't get any more interesting, a space phenomenon that hasn’t happened in almost 400 years is set to take place next week! The ‘great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn will happen on the start of the winter solstice, December 21. “This year, the solstice happens to converge with a ‘great conjunction’ that some

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Sippin' Snowmen Mugs

Make DIY Sippin’ Snowmen Mugs!

By Grace Downey | December 14, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
If you are staying in Florida for the holidays, you won't be seeing the snow fall, but you can always craft it. Make these DIY Sippin' Snowmen Mugs this season! Sippin' Snowmen Mugs SUPPLIES White mugs Oil based sharpies (black & orange) INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Draw your snowmen and snow-women with the oil based markers.

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