yoga and meditation

Yoga and Meditation: How Does It Benefit Your Tweens?

By Sara Buechler | August 31, 2020 | Tweens
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful experience for your tweens. Homework is more tedious, tests are more frequent, and it is at a time where they’re going through hormonal changes. It’s a lot. You want your tween to be happy, healthy, and successful in school without being distracted or succumbing

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quick sew face mask

Try This Quick Sew Face Mask Tutorial

By Amanda Roland | August 28, 2020 | Happy Home
To keep yourself and others safe, Alachua County requires face masks to be worn in public when entering businesses. Since surgical and N95 face masks are only meant to be used by medical staff, it’s time to get crafty and make your own DIY Quick Sew Face Mask! This easy face mask can be made

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have proper posture

How To Encourage Your Kiddos to Have Proper Posture

By April Tisher | August 27, 2020 | Learn
“Sit up straight!” I’m sure you heard these words from your mom all the time while growing up. In my case, it was my grandmother who was the stickler for good posture when I was young. It may seem that things like proper posture went out the window with the “children should be seen and not heard” era, but that is not necessarily

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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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Quick Mexican Chicken

Get the Recipe for Carmen’s Quick Mexican Chicken

By Carmen Basile | August 25, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
Looking for a quick and simple dinner to make tonight? Look no further! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken is warm, delicious and satisfying. Use the recipe below to make it for your family! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 1⁄2 lbs.) 1 small onion, diced 1 large

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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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school supplies

School Supplies for the Classroom to Make Your Kiddo Shine!

By Giggle Magazine | August 21, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
Students are headed back to school! While everything is a little different this year, one thing that remains is that our kiddos needs back-to-school supplies. We have put together a list of some of the hottest and most practical school supplies for your kiddos to use in the classroom! Check it out: Fiskars Color Change

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