COVID-19 Safety Procedures

ACPS Posts Video to Explain COVID-19 Safety Procedures

Alachua County Public Schools students and faculty are getting ready to return to school next week on August 31. To make the transition a little easier for everyone, ACPS posted a video highlighting the COVID-19 safety procedures that will be implemented when students return. This video features ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson along with

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back to hogwarts

Join the Wizarding World for a Back to Hogwarts Celebration

This weekend, join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Fan Page for a fun Back to Hogwarts celebration! September 1 is the day that all the Hogwarts students would be going back for another year, so we have the weekend to get ready! On Saturday, August 29, you can enjoy three different virtual events. Enjoy

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Quick Mexican Chicken

Get the Recipe for Carmen’s Quick Mexican Chicken

Looking for a quick and simple dinner to make tonight? Look no further! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken is warm, delicious and satisfying. Use the recipe below to make it for your family! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 1⁄2 lbs.) 1 small onion, diced 1 large

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pumpkin spice latte

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Back at Starbucks!

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!

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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New Backpack

Does Your Kiddo Need a New Backpack?

Backpacks really go through a beating! By the end of the school year, your kiddo might be in need of a new one! Now that school is starting back up, it's time for a new backpack! Here is a list of packs that are sturdy and can stand the test of any student. Check them

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Tools for Your Young Chef

Cooking Up Fun: Tools for Your Young Chef

Having help in the kitchen is always nice and can also spark a lifelong love of cooking for your kids! If you have a budding chef, finding the right age appropriate, useful and fun kitchen gadgets are key to their culinary success! We have rounded up some of the most fun kiddo inspired tools for

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Help Your Tween Cope

Isolation During a Pandemic: How to Help Your Tween Cope

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!

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

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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