Highlighting and Contouring

Blend, Blend, Blend! The Secrets to Highlighting and Contouring

By Kara Winslow | September 16, 2020 | Health
I’ve been doing makeup for a long time, and that includes highlighting and contouring. I started highlighting and contouring 20 years ago after studying the books of legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin to perfect the technique. Back then, there was no YouTube or Instagram, and the technique was not the “BIG FAD” of makeup popularized

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Healthy Mask Tips to Teach To Your Kiddos!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | September 16, 2020 | Health
Not all children adjust right away to wearing a mast all day, especially if they haven’t needed to during the summer. And, there are things to keep in mind when wearing a mask to make sure you are being as hygienic as possible. Here are some healthy mask tips to teach to your kiddos as

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COVID-19 Research Studies

COVID-19 Research Studies Will Be Conducted at SIMEDHealth

By Amanda Roland | September 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
SIMEDHealth announced last week that the medical center will be conducting COVID-19 Research Studies (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) related research studies). “The virus has significantly affected all of our lives and we understand there is a lot of interest in our community for finding answers to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Timothy H. Elder, M.D., SIMEDHealth Primary Care

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The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | September 10, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
All us moms know how easily our purses can be weighed down with wipes, diapers, fruit snacks and not to mention ALL our must-haves! Enter the magical minis! These are our travel sized must-haves in smaller, easy to carry sizes that will keep that purse light and ready for the day, void of shoulder and

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free coffee at Wawa

Teachers Can Get Free Coffee at Wawa Through the End of September

By Amanda Roland | September 10, 2020 | Blog
Are you a school teacher or administrator? You can get free coffee at Wawa now through the end of September. “As students make their way back to school in-person and virtually across our communities, we wanted to show our tremendous appreciation for the teachers and faculty who are working tirelessly to educate children in our

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farmers market

Visit These 5 Local Farmers Markets That Are Still Open!

By Amanda Roland | September 10, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Amid the craziness of COVID-19, some farmers markets had to close or stop running. Now that more and more establishments are opening, there are plenty of local farmers markets that are ready for business! Check out these local farmers markets to get some fresh, local goods and support your community. Union Street Farmers Market at

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National Merit Semifinalists

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test

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bonds between grandparents and grandkids

Discover the Beneficial Bond Between Grandparents and Grandkids

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 9, 2020 | Life
“If I knew having grandchildren would be this much fun, I would have had them first!” – Becky Raymond, grandmother of four little ones aged 3 and under, agreed with this saying. She said she is more laid back and happier when she is spending time with them. “Seeing your baby’s baby fills your heart

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