Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

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Snail and Gnome Halloween

DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY Snail White or cream-colored dress Headband with paper bug antennas Brown craft paper Sandals or

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School Nurses

More Nurses for COVID Support in Alachua County Public Schools

This fall, the Alachua County Public Schools will have some new faces on campus.  In partnership with the Alachua County Health Department, there will be an additional 30 nurses working in the schools to help with COVID mitigation efforts. These nurses will work alongside current school nursing staff and will be focused on contact tracing,

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birthday party

D.I.Y. Birthday Party Piñata!

Your kiddo's birthday is right around the corner, and this year he or she has requested a VERY specific theme for the party. You've searched for hours on the internet and in stores for a piñata that even comes close to the theme, but have had zero luck. Well, have no fear! Roll those sleeves

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Fresh Air Near Gainesville

5 of the Best Places to Get Fresh Air Near Gainesville

Those who have called Gainesville home for more than four years know that The Swamp is home to more than just the university, football team and the entertainment scene along University Avenue. Gainesville and its surrounding towns are home to numerous gems of nature. From springs, to rivers and lakes, to prairies and plains, there’s

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edible cookie dough

Make Ben & Jerry’s Famous Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

Another famous recipe has been released on the internet, and this time, we can thank Ben & Jerry's ice cream! You can now make their Edible Cookie Dough Recipe at home! This cookie dough recipe is "100% safely snackable," according to the Ben & Jerry's website. This is the same recipe that the brand uses

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Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

Cherish the Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

The relationship between fathers and daughters can often be hidden in the shadows of the “father-son relationship” and “like-mother-like-daughter” references. However, the influence of a father on their daughter can have a long-lasting impact on girls, especially throughout their teenage years. Improved academic performance, greater amounts of self-confidence and successful relationships are just some of

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tweens on the water

Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water

With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any parent to go bonkers and running for the hills! However, summer is here! While many camps are out of commission this year, fresh air and Florida's amazing water ways are

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museums

14 of the Best Florida Museums

While most tourists come to the Sunshine State to get away from the snow and indulge in the beautiful sandy beaches, there’s actually more to Florida than just our infinite sunny days. With endless history, some of the best-kept secrets are the spots that many seem to skip over altogether. So next time the clouds

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