Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Walmart and Ibotta Offer Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Families

By Amanda Roland | November 17, 2020 | Blog
Walmart and Ibotta have teamed up to provide free Thanksgiving dinner for families. All you have to do is download an app and go shopping! Ibotta is an app that people use to get paid back for common, everyday purchases. Click here to download the app; you will need it to take advantage of this

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Foodservice Director of the Year

ACPS Food Service Director Wins Foodservice Director of the Year

By Amanda Roland | November 16, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
The Alachua County Public Schools’ (ACPS) director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department won the Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year Award! Her name is Maria Eunice (pictured above), and she was awarded this highest honor because of her dedication to Alachua County students over the years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We

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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes… 2 Years In

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 13, 2020 | Blog
It’s been over two years since Tyler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. They were right when they said it is the disease that never sleeps. For the last two years, we have monitored sugars, counted carbs, budgeted for supplies, worried about insurance premiums, educated others about his conditions, worried, prayed and cried. It’s the

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Bon Appé-Cheetos® Holiday Cookbook

Check Out The Bon Appé-Cheetos® Holiday Cookbook

By Amanda Roland | November 12, 2020 | Blog
This year, Frito-Lay has given Cheeto-lovers a pretty cheesy gift – The Bon Appé-Cheetos® Holiday Cookbook. Find out how you can get your paws on it this holiday season! "’Tis the season to eat, drink and cheers to a Cheetos® holiday feast! Chester has cooked up the best 22 Cheetos® food and drink recipes and

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Maternity Styling Tips

Get Maternity Styling Tips for Dressing the Bump

By Colleen McTiernan | November 12, 2020 | Life
As your baby bump grows bigger, it might be harder for you to find clothes that best fit your body. Dressing the bump can be a major fashion challenge, but luckily we have some maternity styling tips to help you stay chic, and most importantly, comfy! Don’t be afraid of form-fitting pieces Embrace the bump!

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ACPS will be closed

Alachua County Schools to Reopen on November 13

By Amanda Roland | November 12, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Schools will reopen on Friday, November 13. "The free curbside meals typically distributed on Thursdays will be distributed tomorrow (Friday) at the usual 24 sites from 9:30 to 1 p.m. The list of sites is available at yourchoicefresh.com," according to ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson. Queen of Peace, St. Francis and Oak

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Alachua County Libraries and Pools

Alachua County Libraries and Pools to Close

By Amanda Roland | November 11, 2020 | Blog
Due to Tropical Storm Eta Eta, Alachua County libraries and pools will be closed tomorrow, November 12. The library district issued a statement on November 11: " Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency order for multiple counties, including Alachua County. If local conditions permit, all branches will resume current services, including limited

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Hot Sauce 101

Hot Sauce 101: It’s Getting Hot in Here!

By Megan Sapelak | November 11, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
Hot sauce is a spicy condiment that can be found in almost every nation around the world. Today there are hundreds of different varieties, flavors and styles of hot sauce. Hot sauce can come in many different colors and heat levels depending on the pepper that is used to make it. We are here to

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