The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School, 13800 Northwest 152nd Place, Alachua, FL 32615. According to the Alachua Police Department's Facebook page,
Why is it Important to Cut Out Refined Sugar?
From mid-week meals to holiday treats, cooking and baking for our families provides tradition and nutrition. Unfortunately, these do not always go hand in hand. Many of our favorite recipes include refined sugars and oils that are nutrient poor and harmful to health. When you cut out refined sugar, these recipes can be transformed into
Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we
Common Household Items to Pull and Pop Out Dents on Your Car!
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an avid car enthusiast or you simply see your vehicle as a means of transportation, it’s always frustrating when you find a small dent on your car. Thankfully, there are a plethora of DIY tricks and tools that you can use to fix up your car with just using common
Let’s Decode the Reason for Your Toddler’s Temper Tantrums
If just reading the headline makes you want to cringe, relax. We have all been there. The complete meltdown accompanied by a strawberry-colored face, salty streaming tears and screams that only dogs could hear. Yep, we know a temper tantrum when we see one. Although we have experienced it, sometimes we cannot figure out why.
Should You Embrace or Reduce Messy Eating Habits?
As your little one leaves the baby stage and grows into a toddler, the days of enticing them to “open up wide for the airplane” as you spoon feed them mushy peas will eventually be replaced by their attempts to feed themselves. And when this phase begins, avoiding a messy kitchen or child is nearly
The 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts August 7
This year, the Florida 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9! This sales tax holiday allows you to purchase qualifying items exempt from tax. These items include school supplies, clothing, shoes and more. To download a list of qualifying items, click here! Also, "the first $1,000
Can I Work From Home and Homeschool? YES!
As uncertainty about fall looms, we’re left wondering if schools will open, what that will look like, and how many people will once again be working from home. Many families who never planned to homeschool are now considering homeschooling and working from home as an option. So, how can parents effectively work and homeschool their
Zappos Adaptive Launches ‘Single and Different Size Shoes Test Program’
Zappos Adaptive is an experience created by Zappos.com that offers functional products for people of all abilities to make it easier to get dressed. The Single and Different Size Shoes Test Program will allow buyers to purchase one shoe or different sized shoes, depending on their individual needs. “The Single and Different Size Shoes Test
Review AHLA’s ‘Safe Stay Guest Checklist’ for Hotels
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced some new guidelines regarding cleanliness and safety for their guests during COVID-19. They have released a “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” to help guests and staff safe. This AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines are an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe