31 Nights of Halloween

The ’31 Nights of Halloween’ Movie Line Up is Here!

By Amanda Roland | September 14, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Freeform, formerly ABC Family, has been bringing the spooky season to us for years with "31 Nights of Halloween", aka 31 nights of classic Halloween movies! Freeform released this year's movie line up, and let's just say that we can't wait for October 1. Starting off strong on the first day of October, you can

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Staying Fit When You're Expecting

Tips and Tricks for Staying Fit While You’re Expecting!

By Christy Piña | September 14, 2020 | Health
Although the swollen feet, back aches and overall lethargy of pregnancy may make you feel less inclined to get your sweat on, exercising during your nine months is incredibly important. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout the duration of pregnancy, however women should always consult their doctor first in the case of high-risk

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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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Disney Holiday Festivities

Some Disney World Holiday Festivities Are Canceled This Year

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
With the way the world is, we can expect that the December holidays will all look a little different, and Disney World is no exception. Different Disney World holiday festivities will be canceled, but the park will still bring the magic of the holidays to its patrons. "Building off of our recent experiences of operating

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Go To SeaWorld for Free

Find Out How Florida Teachers Can Go To SeaWorld for Free!

By Amanda Roland | September 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
SeaWorld announced on Thursday, September 3, that Florida certified teachers can go to SeaWorld for free for the next year! To receive the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card eVoucher, go to www.id.me/ to start the process. The card will allow Florida teachers to go to SeaWorld for free in Orlando and have unlimited access to the

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perfect facial roller

Jade vs. Rose Quartz: Pick the Perfect Facial Roller

By Amanda Roland | September 4, 2020 | Health
If you have been on Instagram lately, there is a chance you may have come across these things called facial rollers. They are beauty tools with stones at either end of the tool that can be rolled across the face in a “paint-roller” style motion. Some key benefits that you could experience from facial rolling

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Travel Activities for Kids

10 Non-Electronic Travel Activities for Kiddos

By Carrie Groves | September 4, 2020 | Blog
I don't know about you, but we are not a tablet family. I have one that I barely use, and the only time the kids get to use it is when we are hiding in our safe place during the occasional tornado warning or when our 4-year-old is being stubborn and I have to bribe

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