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Cade Museum Offers At-Home Interactive STEAM Activities

By Amanda Roland | April 10, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Happy Home , Local Fun
The Cade Museum is offering interactive STEAM activities (activities based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through "Cade at Home." Online, you can find 7 lessons all modeled after the museum's Mothers of Invention exhibition. ​"Everyone says that necessity is the mother of invention," according to Cade Museum. "But at the Cade, we see

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ACCPA Hosts Community Relief Day to Giveaway Food

By Amanda Roland | April 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Pastors Association (ACCPA) will host a Community Relief Day tomorrow, April 10, from 9 a.m.- 12p.m. at the Oaks Malls to giveaway food to families. To participate in Community Relief Day, pull up to the Oaks Mall tomorrow between 9 a.m.- 12p.m., project your lights and pop your trunk, according to the

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Disney’s Dole Whip Recipe is Here!

By Amanda Roland | April 9, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
During this COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps one of the places that we miss the most right now is Walt Disney World. Whether you have only visited the park a few times or you are an annual pass-holder, the magic of Disney World is undeniable. And, any hard-core Disney lover knows that no trip to Disney World

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healthy habits

How to Teach Your Kiddos Healthy Habits at Home

By Tracy Wright | April 9, 2020 | Health , Home Life
In this time of social distancing, we are spending a lot of precious time at home with our kiddos! Now is the perfect time to start teaching them healthy habits at home that will stick with them into adulthood. As parents, we are responsible for our children’s healthy growth and development. We know a main

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Learn More About The ‘Newberry Eats’ Delivery Service!

By Amanda Roland | April 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Parks and Recreation Department in Newberry is doing its part to make sure the Newberry community stays safe during COVID-19 with its "Newberry Eats" delivery service. There are many restaurants in Newberry that are still open for pick-up and delivery, and the city has even developed a "Newberry Eats" delivery service that will deliver

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Learn How To Sanitize Your Groceries At Home!

By Amanda Roland | April 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen MD, a family physician from Grand Rapids, Michigan, posted a video to educate people on how to properly sanitize your groceries so that you and your family can minimize your chances of getting sick. Dr. Vanwingen breaks down some easy procedures that we all can use in the store and in our

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face masks

Safety First: Make DIY Face Masks at Home!

By Camille Graham | April 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health
With the CDC’s latest recommendation that everyone should wear a protective mask, people are eager to make DIY face masks to ensure the safety of themselves and their family when leaving the house.   While these simple cloth face masks aren’t as effective in preventing the spread of germs as N-95s and surgical masks, the

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Order an Easter Meal Basket from Maple Street!

By Amanda Roland | April 8, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home
Act quickly and order your Easter Meal Basket from Maple Street Biscuit Company today before 2 p.m.! Order your basket from the Butler Plaza location, Maple Street reached it's ordering capacity at the Tioga Town Center location. The meal basket feeds 6-8 people and is filled with Easter favorites like sugar-cured ham, mac n' cheese

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star wars

Giggle Movie Marathons: Star Wars Edition

By Isabella Sorresso | April 7, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
Looking for a new movie franchise to show your little ones while cooped up at home during this COVID-19 craziness? Well you’re in luck! Most of the Star Wars movies are actually rated PG and perfect for your kiddos. If they’re a little older or you feel they’re mature enough for the PG-13 movies in

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Should You Wear Gloves During COVID-19?

By Amanda Roland | April 7, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Health
During COVID-19, we all want to do out best to protect ourselves and our families from getting sick. One way we can protect ourselves is by using personal protective equipment, like face masks, when going to the store or running essential errands. Recently, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding another type of personal

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