Summer means long days of fun in the sun and constant movement! Playing around all day can really work up an appetite for your kiddos, but sometimes a snack too late in the day could ruin dinner. Try making these easy afternoon snacks that will satisfy your kiddo without ruining dinner! Ants on a log
ACPS Requests Parents to Select School Options for Education in the Fall
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is requesting that parents select school options for educating their children in the fall. There are three options available, and the district requests that options be selected by July 20. The three options for education include "traditional, in-person, five-days-a-week model mandated by the state of Florida, and two online options,
Try Out These 3 Classic Salsa Recipes this Summer!
A must-have accompaniment with tortilla chips and other Mexican dishes, salsa can be traced to the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. However, the name “salsa” (Spanish for “sauce”) didn’t appear until the conquistadors arrived in the early 1500s. Looking for a fresh side to go with any meal this summer? Here are three classic salsa recipes
State of Emergency Extended for 60 Days in Florida
On July 7, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's state of emergency will be extended for another 60 days. The original state of emergency in Florida came about in March when COVID-19 first started to have an impact on the state. The governor extended the order once before in May, and with the new rise
Get Ready For the Just Between Friends Summer Sale
The Just Between Friends summer sale will be from July 23 to July 26 at the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Florida. Just Between Friends (JBT) is a franchise that creates pop-up consignment stores across the county, according to the JBF websites. These consignments stores are marketed to families looking to buy gently used and
Staying at Home Doesn’t Have to Mean Staying on Screens
The recent COVID-19 lockdown sent a twist into everyone’s best laid plans. Students were sent home for virtual learning, parents were sent home to balance working and home schooling. Suddenly the schedules were turned upside down and everyone had to learn how to adapt to their family’s unique circumstances. With the transition to a virtual
The Historic Haile Homestead Will Be Closed Until the End of July
Due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Alachua County, the Historic Haile Homestead in Gainesville will be closed at least until the end of July. The Historic Haile Homestead lies on Kanapaha Plantation where it was started in 1852 by Thomas Evans and Serena Chesnut Haile. The home is especially unique for it's "talking
Enroll Your Little Wizards in Hogwarts Classes Online
Many kiddos are already obsessed with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but you can help grow their excitement by enrolling them in actual Hogwarts classes online at hogwartsishere.com! Your little wizards can take courses like History of Magic, Potions 101 and Defense Against the Dark Arts just to name a few. They can also
Make Easy D.I.Y. Hand Sanitizers With Just a Few Ingredients
If you can’t get your hands on a store bought hand sanitizer, try these easy-to-make, D.I.Y. hand sanitizers below. Life can’t stop because of the coronavirus. We still have to work, care for children and buy groceries, which is why hand sanitizer is essential for when you need on-the-go cleansing. You may come up empty
Celebrate Fourth of July With This Sweet Fanfare Cake
According to Timeanddate.com, John Adams wrote his wife Abigail a letter on July 3, 1776, and described how Independence Day should be celebrated. He said that the celebration should include “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. Today, we would make him proud as we honor