COVID-19 Safety Procedures

ACPS Posts Video to Explain COVID-19 Safety Procedures

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
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

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2020 | Blog
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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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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New Backpack

Does Your Kiddo Need a New Backpack?

By Giggle Magazine | August 24, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
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

By Giggle Magazine | August 24, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
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

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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