Calling All Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | March 30, 2020 | Call Outs
Calling all teachers! We have created a "Teacher Tips" video series to help our local families navigate these choppy waters of "at-home schooling". We are looking for YOU, the amazing teachers of Alachua County, both from the private and public arena, that would like to share their helpful tips with parents who are "at-home schooling"

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Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Happy Community , Local Fun
Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28,  participating business in the Tioga Town Center have placed stuffed teddy

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Starbucks Is Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Responders

By Amanda Roland | March 27, 2020 | Blog
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19. "Starting today through May 3, any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge," according to Starbucks Coffee Company. If you are healthcare worker, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, doctor

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How to Plan The Perfect Picnic

By Colleen McTiernan | March 26, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
During this time of social distancing, we have been spending a lot of time inside. Before you feel cabin fever start to set in, plan the perfect picnic for you and your family! You can do this right in your back yard, or you can go to a local public park (most of them are

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11 #Momlife Tweets That Are So Relatable Right Now

By Amanda Roland | March 26, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
#MomLife is always crazy... but with the coronavirus disrupting everything around us, we have reached a new level of crazy! Here are some #MomLife tweets from moms that are going through the same thing you are. We are all in this together! 1. I guess we are homeschool teachers now? The #homeschool student satisfaction survey

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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
A Stay-At-Home order can seem very scary at first, but don't worry! Here are the do's and don'ts of a Stay-At-Home order! DO'S: Go outside! Remember this isn't a lockdown. Go to the grocery story to get necessities! Don't forget to stock up on things that will last a while in pantry like canned tuna,

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The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The International Olympic Committee and the Prime Minister of Japan concluded that the 2020 Olympic Games, set in Tokyo, Japan, will be rescheduled to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, visit olympic.org.   Related artcles: Closures And Event Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 3/23 Patronize Local Restaurants for

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Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and

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