31 Nights of Halloween

The ’31 Nights of Halloween’ Movie Line Up is Here!

By Amanda Roland | September 14, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Freeform, formerly ABC Family, has been bringing the spooky season to us for years with "31 Nights of Halloween", aka 31 nights of classic Halloween movies! Freeform released this year's movie line up, and let's just say that we can't wait for October 1. Starting off strong on the first day of October, you can

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What Your Babysitter Needs

Know What Your Babysitter Needs

By Isabella Sorresso | September 11, 2020 | Blog
Whether you’re dreading leaving your little one alone or you’re running out the door to get a short break, remember to take a few minutes to write down any important information for your babysitter. Though most likely everything will turn out just fine, knowing what your babysitter needs in an emergency will not only be

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National Merit Semifinalists

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test

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Discover the Beneficial Bond Between Grandparents and Grandkids

By Olivia Pitkenthly | September 9, 2020 | Life
“If I knew having grandchildren would be this much fun, I would have had them first!” – Becky Raymond, grandmother of four little ones aged 3 and under, agreed with this saying. She said she is more laid back and happier when she is spending time with them. “Seeing your baby’s baby fills your heart

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Disney Holiday Festivities

Some Disney World Holiday Festivities Are Canceled This Year

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
With the way the world is, we can expect that the December holidays will all look a little different, and Disney World is no exception. Different Disney World holiday festivities will be canceled, but the park will still bring the magic of the holidays to its patrons. "Building off of our recent experiences of operating

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#BossMom: Meet Tamerin Dygert

By Amanda Roland | September 8, 2020 | BOSS Moms
Meet Tamerin Dygert, executive director of market development for March of Dimes (Central Florida Territory). For Dygert, the decision to go back to school while raising a family and working full time was about setting aside excuses, putting on the “oxygen mask” and working toward her goals with her family’s support. What made you want

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perfect facial roller

Jade vs. Rose Quartz: Pick the Perfect Facial Roller

By Amanda Roland | September 4, 2020 | Health
If you have been on Instagram lately, there is a chance you may have come across these things called facial rollers. They are beauty tools with stones at either end of the tool that can be rolled across the face in a “paint-roller” style motion. Some key benefits that you could experience from facial rolling

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Travel Activities for Kids

10 Non-Electronic Travel Activities for Kiddos

By Carrie Groves | September 4, 2020 | Blog
I don't know about you, but we are not a tablet family. I have one that I barely use, and the only time the kids get to use it is when we are hiding in our safe place during the occasional tornado warning or when our 4-year-old is being stubborn and I have to bribe

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