pumpkin spice latte

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Back at Starbucks!

By Amanda Roland | August 25, 2020 | Blog
The fall favorite is back at Starbucks! Even though there is still about a month of summer left, Starbucks announced the return of its fall menu today. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte joins other fall classics that Starbucks has featured over the years. You can also now enjoy the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, which is

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Regal Celebration Pointe

Regal Celebration Pointe Theater is Now Open… Again!

By Amanda Roland | August 25, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regal Celebration Pointe theater has reopened to the public! The theater closed back in March along with many other businesses in Gainesville. After months of waiting, movie lovers can return to the theater. However, there are some major changes! All customers and staff

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school supplies

School Supplies for the Classroom to Make Your Kiddo Shine!

By Giggle Magazine | August 21, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
Students are headed back to school! While everything is a little different this year, one thing that remains is that our kiddos needs back-to-school supplies. We have put together a list of some of the hottest and most practical school supplies for your kiddos to use in the classroom! Check it out: Fiskars Color Change

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Help Your Tween Cope

Isolation During a Pandemic: How to Help Your Tween Cope

By Lindsey Johnson | August 20, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
In the preteen and teenage years, friendships begin to develop and become of increased importance in a child’s life. Friends are often picked over Mom and Dad, and sometimes what friends are doing is the most important factor in decision making. Developing deeper friendships and learning social cues are important aspects of developing budding personalities.

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Delicious Dinners

Download Giggle’s Guide to Delicious Dinners!

By Giggle Magazine | August 20, 2020 | Blog
Now that the kids are going back to school and our lives are about to get a little more hectic, everyone could use a little help with dinner! Flip through this guide to delicious dinners and find a recipe that works for you. From mini pizzas to spring rolls, there is something for every family!

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Children's Behavior

Children’s Behavior Through a Pandemic: A Personal Experience

By Jodi Hunt | August 19, 2020 | Learn
Living through a global pandemic is not something we thought we’d ever experience in our lifetime. Yet, it became a reality so fast we couldn’t plan, and there was little time to even think about how to respond. We just moved and moved quickly, and our children's behavior changed quickly. As a business owner, I

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girl scout cookie

There’s a New French Toast Girl Scout Cookie Coming in 2021

By Amanda Roland | August 18, 2020 | Blog
Girl Scouts just announced that a new Girl Scout Cookie will be added to the line up in 2021! It's called Toast-Yay!™ and it's inspired by the tasty flavors of french toast. "Available in select areas, each delightful, toast-shaped cookie is full of French toast flavor, dipped in delicious icing, and stamped with the iconic

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AMC Theaters Will Reopen

Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters Will Reopen This Week

By Amanda Roland | August 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After being closed for months after the onset of COVID-19, Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters will reopen this week for the first time. Regal Cinemas will reopen this week on August 21 with new health and safety measures. In all locations, both AMC and Regal will require all guests and staff to wear face masks

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Superintendent of Schools

A Letter From the Superintendent of Schools: Karen Clarke

By Karen Clarke | August 14, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
Parenting is never easy, but parenting in the age of COVID-19 is especially challenging—and I speak from personal experience. I have a son who will be going into 7th grade this fall, and I’m asking myself the same question that all parents are asking these days: “What can I do to keep my child safe?”

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Free Meals Program

Alachua County Free Meals Program Gets Extended to August 26

By Amanda Roland | August 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Because the start date for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has been pushed to August 31, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department has extended its free meals program for children aged 0-18 to August 26. The free meals will be distributed from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. every weekday at 23 different distribution

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