On November 1, Alachua County implemented new irrigation rules, limiting landscape irrigation to one day a week for each household. According to Alachua County's website, here is the schedule for watering yards: Saturday at addresses that end in an odd number or that have no house address Sunday at addresses ending in an even number
Help Your Teen Find and Apply for College Scholarships
Going to college is a life milestone. But, an undergraduate education can come with a hefty price tag. Along with federal loans and grants, there are other ways your children can earn some extra dollars toward their education: apply for college scholarships. College expenses pile up not just from tuition but also from living expenses,
Find Out How Bribing Your Kids Can Cause Issues
If you’re a parent, chances are good that you have bribed your kids at one point or another. Bribing your kids is often a reactive response to a situation that has escalated beyond your comfort zone. This may be in a public situation where your child’s behavior may have you feeling embarrassed or bring out
Support the Community Connectivity Fund in Alachua County
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida and The Education Foundation of Alachua County have come together to create the Community Connectivity Fund. This is a local effort to help the community in Alachua County find accessibility to the internet and other digital devices. The 50% of the money donated to the fund will go
Lose the Pooch: How to Correct Diastasis Recti
If you are struggling to lose that last bit of baby fat, we may have just found your answer, and that answer is that it is not fat! The miracle of childbirth is often accompanied by morning sickness, cravings, involuntary urination, and other unpleasant surprises. For some ladies, pregnancy also brings diastasis recti. This condition
How Do You Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween?
There are few sights more adorable than a cat dressed like a pumpkin or a princess puppy. However, with great cuteness comes great responsibility! To keep your pets safe on Halloween, use these tips to make your pet’s safety a primary focus when joining in the Halloween festivities. Dos and Don'ts DON'T store the treats
Make Your Own Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day! To celebrate the day, make some easy, roasted pumpkin seeds to snack on until Halloween! Just carved a jack-o-lantern? Don't toss the seeds! Use them to make the recipe below! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 2 cups fresh/raw pumpkin seeds 2 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Seasoning options: Cajun: paprika, salt,
Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses
Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold and flu season is arriving. We may not want to automatically reach for pharmaceuticals to
4 Tips to Help Your Family Cope With Election Anxiety
Election Day is coming up, and for many people, the political season brings a lot of anxiety and stress. And, even for your kiddos who can't vote yet, they can feel when their parents are anxious. Help your family cope with election anxiety with these tips! Limit Your News Consumption With all the presidential debates,
Learn More about the ACPS One Mill Ballot Item Before You Vote!
The renewal of the One Mill ballot item will be on your voting ballot on November 3. This ballot item is aimed to protect teaching jobs, school nurses, technology and other Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) programs. This One Mill ballot item was first introduced and approved by voters in 2008, and then it was