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,
Lines Are Forming Outside of Stores Because of Stay-At-Home Order
With Alachua County's recent Stay-At-Home order that went into affect on March 23, stores are now limiting the amount of shoppers allowed into stores at one time. Lines are forming outside of stores because of this new rule. As frustrating at as it may be to have to stand in a line to get your
The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19
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
Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!
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
Create an At-Home Movie Night For The Whole Family!
Everyone loves the movies! Since you can’t go out to the movies right now, bring the theater to your living room and watch your kiddos' faces light up! Here is how to have an awesome at-home movie night with your family! Set up your living room with rows of seats, bean bags or even just
Visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. Virtually on Google Earth
As another week of social isolation comes around, you might start to run out of things to do. If you are looking for something to keep the kiddos entertained, how about some educational and visually pleasing screen-time? Head over tho Google Earth! You can visit 31 National Parks in the U.S. virtually — you don't
5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it’s important to stay informed about the pandemic, here are a few
Hallmark is Playing Christmas Movies to Make Social Distancing Bearable!
Hallmark is now playing Christmas movies because many of us are stuck at home to social distance right now, and you might have already exhausted half of your self-quarantine snacks, played all the games on your phone and gotten sick of watching The Office for the 12th time. So, now what? If you’re looking for
FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student
Need some new ideas for at-home learning? Try out these free educational resources for your kiddos to enjoy while they are cooped up at home! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Your kids now have a chance to doodle with Mo Willems, the artist of many popular children’s books like “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy”! Join
A Note From Our Publisher
Dearest Families, It goes without saying that these are uncharted territories for us all. Grocery store shelves are bare, schools are closed, parents have become teachers, teachers have become video stars through distance learning opportunities and social distancing has become our new normal. None of us are immune. We are in this together. As the