Earth Day is on April 22! Cleaning up the Earth can start right at home. Make your home earth friendly with some simple fixes that will cut down on your ecological footprint and help clean our motherland. Stop Buying Disposable Products The impact that we have on the environment, or our ecological footprint, can be
5 Benefits of Sending Your Child to Summer Camp
As the summer season approaches, parents begin to worry about where their child is going to be spending the summer. Most typical jobs work through the summer and a lot of parents face leaving their older kids home alone until they can finish the workday. Well, we're here to share with you benefits of sending
What To Do When Your Baby Has a Cough
Coughing is a natural reflex the body uses to clear the lungs and airways. But when a baby has a cough, a parent’s first instinct is often to worry. Sometimes a cough is just a cough, and other times it calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what causes coughing and the different types
Easter Egg Hunts and Events in Alachua County
Are you searching for Easter egg hunts in Alachua County for your children to enjoy this spring? Look no further! Here are all the Alachua County Easter egg hunts your kids will love! Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Community Easter Egg Hunt Thursday, March 215 – 7 p.m.6517 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606 Come out to
The ABC’s of Acne: Causes and Prevention
According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of acne is “a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.” The Cleveland Clinic states that up to 80% of people ages 11 to
Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after
ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar
Today Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be August 12. The last day of school
4 DIY Valentine Ideas for the Whole Family
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is easy to get carried away in planning things for your partner, but this year, spend the days leading up to February 14 making Valentine ideas for your family, with your family. Valentine Heart Chalkboard Inspired by Pottery Barn for kids, Crafts by Courtney shows us how
Black History Month: Celebrate With These Books!
This month is Black History Month! The theme this year is "African Americans and the Arts" including "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression," according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Books are an art, and there
Homemade Valentines: Art with Heart!
Need some last minute Valentine ideas? Try out these super easy Valentine's Day heart art ideas that you can give out this year to classmates, coworkers or to that special someone. Show your heart with these homemade Valentines! Folding Heart Directions 1. Measure and cut out an 8 inch by 8 inch square from your