Updated School Calendar

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 20, 2025 | Blog
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of

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How Much is Too Much Sodium for Toddlers

By Tracy Wright | February 17, 2025 | Health
Once babies begin eating solid foods, they will invariably begin ingesting more ingredients like salt and sugar which may not have been in their previous diet. It is important for parents to monitor their salt intake in their baby’s or toddler’s diets. Where is Salt Hiding? Mayo Clinic says that “table salt, or sodium chloride,

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Super Bowl Sunday Party Snacks

Easy Super Bowl Sunday Party Snacks!

By Amanda Roland | February 4, 2025 | Happy Home , Recipes
Are you ready watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? Root for your favorite team while eating some delicious and easy Super Bowl Sunday party snacks! Caprese Salad Skewers These super simple party appetizers take only 4 ingredients to make, but they will make your guests feel like they are eating something fancy. Ingredients: Small mozzarella

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Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival! Taking place in the park-like setting of The Shoppes at Thornebrook, this two-day event showcases a diverse range of talented artists, including favorites from the Fall Arts Festival and exciting new participants. Visitors can enjoy artwork across various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography,

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Prevent Chapped Lips

Tips to Prevent Chapped Lips in Cold Weather

By Allen Haynes | January 13, 2025 | Blog , Health
Chapped lips are literally a pain during the winter season. We have so much fun spending time outdoors and enjoying this break in the heat, but having chapped lips can make fun days less enjoyable when the cold and wind hit our dry, cracked lips. What causes chapped lips? Our lips are full of moisture

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Winter Wear In Florida!

By Giggle Magazine | January 13, 2025 | Guides
Living in the Sunshine State has it’s advantages. Sun, surf and sand all year long. Golf on Thanksgiving, swimming on Christmas...what could be better? We are so lucky to live in paradise...but, even paradise welcomes Jack Frost now and then in the Florida winter. Although short lived, the winter season does show its face here

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winter activities in Gainesville

Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville

By Rebecca Vitkus | January 13, 2025 | Health
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons to bask in the briskness of the cool outdoors with these winter activities in Gainesville!

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The Dangers of Bubble Baths

By Amelia Bowles | January 6, 2025 | Health
Bath time with kids can sometimes come with difficulty and sour moods. Finding ways to make bath time fun can make all the difference, and many parents have turned to bubble baths to help children enjoy getting clean. January 8 has even become National Bubble Bath Day, but despite its popularity at home, it may

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Baby Sign Language

From Fuss to Fun: Perks of Teaching Baby Sign Language

By Jacqueline Saguin | December 9, 2024 | Conception 2 College , infant
No need for baby talk when there’s baby sign language. Babies can communicate using modified gestures from American Sign Language, and teaching it can make for a fun bonding activity with your child. According to the Mayo Clinic, baby sign language may allow children a way to communicate months earlier than those who only communicate

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