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Alachua County Schools to Reopen on November 13

By Amanda Roland | November 12, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Schools will reopen on Friday, November 13. "The free curbside meals typically distributed on Thursdays will be distributed tomorrow (Friday) at the usual 24 sites from 9:30 to 1 p.m. The list of sites is available at yourchoicefresh.com," according to ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson. Queen of Peace, St. Francis and Oak

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Alachua County Libraries and Pools

Alachua County Libraries and Pools to Close

By Amanda Roland | November 11, 2020 | Blog
Due to Tropical Storm Eta Eta, Alachua County libraries and pools will be closed tomorrow, November 12. The library district issued a statement on November 11: " Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency order for multiple counties, including Alachua County. If local conditions permit, all branches will resume current services, including limited

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Hot Sauce 101

Hot Sauce 101: It’s Getting Hot in Here!

By Megan Sapelak | November 11, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
Hot sauce is a spicy condiment that can be found in almost every nation around the world. Today there are hundreds of different varieties, flavors and styles of hot sauce. Hot sauce can come in many different colors and heat levels depending on the pepper that is used to make it. We are here to

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Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

4 Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

By Mercedes Leguizamon | November 10, 2020 | Blog
Soon, families will gather around a table and give thanks for everything they have had this year. Thanksgiving is a time for, in many cases, turkey, mashed potatoes and delicious desserts. It is always exciting for our families to come together, but sometimes picky eaters or boring meals make Thanksgiving a drag for young kids.

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Virtual Tricks and Tips

Virtual Tricks and Tips for At-Home Learning

By Giggle Magazine | November 9, 2020 | Learn
There is nothing better than getting great advice from those who know it best and are in the trenches with you...the mom village! This time around, moms who opted for the virtual/digital option this year due to COVID-19 share their virtual tricks and tips on how to navigating the waters of at-home learning. Carrie Groves

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World Diabetes Day

Celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14

By Amanda Roland | November 9, 2020 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WWD). This day was first created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and the World Health Organization as more and more people were being affected by the disease of diabetes. In 2006, it became an official United Nations Day, according to worlddiabetesday.org.

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Mashed Potatoes

Learn How to Jazz Up Your Mashed Potatoes for the Holidays!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 6, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we don’t want you to settle for boring mashed potatoes this holiday season. Spice them up with flavors, textures and yummy add-ins to jazz up your holiday meal staple! After using the base mashed potato instructions at the top right, add in the following to create new and

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Pregnancy Diet

Discover the Dos & Don’ts of The Pregnancy Diet

By Amanda Roland | November 6, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
Growing a little human for 9 months can really work up an appetite! Making sure you and your growing little one have the right nutrients throughout your pregnancy is so important, and that’s why it is imperative to know what you should and shouldn’t be eating while you are pregnant. And don’t worry, a pregnancy

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STEM/STEAM Games

Online STEM/STEAM Games for Your Little Intellectuals

By Amanda Roland | November 5, 2020 | Blog , Learn
STEM/STEAM education is very popular, and it can be implemented in your kiddos life at a young age! Whether your children are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math, we have a list of online STEM/STEAM games that your kiddos should check out! From coding to design, you child is sure to learn some

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Starbucks Red Cup

Starbucks Holiday Cups and Menu Items Are Back!

By Amanda Roland | November 5, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Starbucks is giving us all something to smile about with the return of the Starbucks holiday cups! Patrons turned up to their local Starbucks on November 6 to get their iconic Starbucks Red cups, and they went fast. Didn't make it up in time to get a cup? Don't be sad, you can still enjoy

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