Digital Academy

ACPS Digital Academy Program Extended to February 1

The Alachua County School Board has announced to parents that they will be extending the Digital Academy schooling option until February 1, 2021, for students. The Florida Department of Education has not yet extended the program past the fall semester, which ends on the 1st of February. We will update our readers with more details

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Kitchen With Your Kids

How to Have Fun in the Kitchen With Your Kids!

Do you have some kiddos that won't to get in the kitchen with you? Here are some tips to making sure everything flows smoothly. These are all things that, as an adult, you may not really think about anymore but are essential to a smooth day in the kitchen with your kids. Be ready to

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Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close

Gainesville Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close Starting Thursday

Theaters across the county reopened in August. But now, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced a major update on October 5: All Regal theaters will temporarily close starting Thursday, October 8. The closure comes after Cineworld disclaimed that the "increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic" have

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Florida Museum

Visit the New Insect Exhibit at the Florida Museum

Do you have any little bug enthusiasts at home? If so, there is a new insect exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History that you have to visit with your family. The exhibit is called “Invisible Insects: Helping Florida’s Declining Insect Populations.” Visitors can get up-close and personal with some of Florida's most unique

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Oreo Peanut Butter Pie

Try This Oreo Peanut Butter Pie Recipe At Home!

This delicious Oreo Peanut Butter Pie recipe was submitted by Kathy Hastings back in 2010. She was the winner of Giggle's Pie Contest, and for good reason! This pie is super simple to make and will put a smile on anyone who eats it. Enjoy this pie with your friends and family.   Oreo Peanut

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presidential and vice presidential debates

How to Explain the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates to Your Children

With presidential debates in full swing, maybe it's time to talk to your kiddos about what these debates are. For your children, especially your teens and those able to vote, election season can be hard to navigate, and your child might have a couple questions about politics. The presidential and vice presidential debates can provide

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Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costume

DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costumes

We have two more not-so-scary Halloween costumes to try out this year! Check out these DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween costumes. These costumes are totally functional for your little Halloween lover, and feel free to throw in a matching face mask to make it a COVID-cautious costume! DIY Werewolf Halloween Costume Materials Needed Plaid button-down shirt

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wash a face mask

How Do You Properly Wash a Face Mask?

We're all trying to do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19, and part of that has included excessive cleaning. Wiping down countertops, disinfecting cars and carrying hand sanitizer at all times are just a few ways to keep clean. But, ever since the CDC recommended we all wear face masks while in public,

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Sweet Scarecrow Costume

DIY Sweet Scarecrow Costume

This DIY Sweet Scarecrow costume is perfect for your little one who wants to scare – in a sweet way! You might even have all the supplies to make the costume at your house. Also, throw in a plaid or fall-colored face mask to make a COVID-19 cautious costume! Sweet Scarecrow Costume Materials Needed Denim

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Baby to the Love of Reading

Introduce Your Baby to the Love of Reading with These Books

Psychology Today reports that “reading to babies as young as six months of age leads to stronger vocabularies and better early literacy skills four years later, just as the children are getting ready to go to school.” So, there is no time to wait to instill a love of learning, a growing vocabulary and engaging

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