Alachua County Public Schools is starting a new free School Bus Wifi program midst distance learning. Because some students do not have access to reliable wifi at home or any wifi at all, ACPS has created a free program that will send school buses equipped with ‘hot spots’ into local communities. “We know so many
Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!
With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to provide a fun craft for you and your kiddo to make that involves nature! Make this DIY Stick Ship out of twigs from your backyard! DIY Stick Ship Supplies: 8-10 sticks or twigs Garden Shears Hot glue Felt or Leaf Directions: Have your little one gather 8-10
Publix Extends Shopping Hours for Hospital Workers and First Responders
Publix is now offering special shopping hours for hospital workers and first responders! The new shopping hours designated to hospital workers and first responders are from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. on Fridays, according to Publix. Since the Florida stay-at-home order, Publix's daily hours have changed to be open
Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower!
Coming up this week, we all have an opportunity to view an amazing light show from our backyards for free! It's called the Lyrid meteor shower, and it has been happening for the past 2,700 years. Every year in April, this meteor shower is active approximately from the 16th to the 25th, according to EarthSky.org.
Make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich From Toy Story Land
Attention Disney lovers! So, we know that Disney released its ever popular Dole Whip recipe and we have been loving it. But, did you know they released another coveted recipe to lift our Disney-loving spirits during COVID-19? Now you can make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich from Toy Story Land right in your own kitchen. This
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Wea Sto Domingo and Eliza Jean
The joy of newborn motherhood. Wea Sto Domingo shares her stories and experiences of what it's like to raise a newborn baby. Wea and Eliza Jean Sto Domingo BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 4 months old / 11-27-19 SPOUSE NAME: Benjo Sto Domingo “Challenging but rewarding” is how mom of two Wea Sto Domingo describes her adventures in
Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!
Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also
‘Reading Rainbow’s’ LeVar Burton Reads Stories to Families At Home
To create a nice distraction for families across the country, "Reading Rainbow's" LeVar Burton has been going live on Twitter to read family-friendly books! Levar Burton is loved far and wide for his time on Reading Rainbow, a children's reading show that ran for 26 years starting in 1983, according to Reading Rainbow's website. Burton was
Safety First: Make DIY Face Masks at Home!
With the CDC’s latest recommendation that everyone should wear a protective mask, people are eager to make DIY face masks to ensure the safety of themselves and their family when leaving the house. While these simple cloth face masks aren’t as effective in preventing the spread of germs as N-95s and surgical masks, the
Order an Easter Meal Basket from Maple Street!
Act quickly and order your Easter Meal Basket from Maple Street Biscuit Company today before 2 p.m.! Order your basket from the Butler Plaza location, Maple Street reached it's ordering capacity at the Tioga Town Center location. The meal basket feeds 6-8 people and is filled with Easter favorites like sugar-cured ham, mac n' cheese