Donate Buses to Local Churches

ACPS to Donate Buses to Local Churches and Non-Profits | Updated 10/26

By Amanda Roland | October 26, 2020 | Blog
Updated 10/26: Alachua County Public Schools will hold the "Operation Moving Forward" Bus Giveaway on Wednesday, October 28. Forty busses will be given to churches, non-profits and other organizations that applied to receive a bus. More than 150 local organizations sent in applications. The giveaway will be held at the Gainesville Raceway at 1 p.m.,

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roasted pumpkin seeds

Make Your Own Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By Amanda Roland | October 26, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day! To celebrate the day, make some easy, roasted pumpkin seeds to snack on until Halloween! Just carved a jack-o-lantern? Don't toss the seeds! Use them to make the recipe below! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 2 cups fresh/raw pumpkin seeds 2 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted Seasoning options: Cajun: paprika, salt,

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Natural Remedies for Illnesses

Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses

By April Tisher | October 23, 2020 | Health
Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold and flu season is arriving. We may not want to automatically reach for pharmaceuticals to

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Cope With Election Anxiety

4 Tips to Help Your Family Cope With Election Anxiety

By Amanda Roland | October 23, 2020 | Blog
Election Day is coming up, and for many people, the political season brings a lot of anxiety and stress. And, even for your kiddos who can't vote yet, they can feel when their parents are anxious. Help your family cope with election anxiety with these tips! Limit Your News Consumption With all the presidential debates,

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Transform Today Event

Get Ready for Dance Marathon at UF’s ‘Transform Today’ Event

By Amanda Roland | October 22, 2020 | Blog
Dance Marathon at the University of Florida (DM at UF) holds the Transform Today event every fall. This year, the event will begin on October 27 at 8 a.m and end on October 28 at 10:12 a.m. "Every dollar raised during Transform Today will contribute to DM at UF’s 2021 total, which will directly benefit

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No Tricks, Just Halloween Themed Treats!

By Giggle Magazine | October 22, 2020 | Blog
Halloween is next week, and we are so ready! While you probably aren't throwing a big Halloween party for the whole neighborhood, you can still make some spooky snacks for your family and a few friends! Try out these Halloween themed treats this year to get in the spooky spirit! FESTIVE MIX Combine Chex mix,

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Halloween Door Decor

DIY This Frightful Halloween Door Decor

By Grace Downey | October 21, 2020 | Happy Home , Holidays
While trick or treating may be on pause this year for some, there is no reason why you can’t go all out on decorating your door! Our Halloween door decor was inspired by all things spooky. With touches of black, white and orange, we gathered white pumpkins, brooms, bird cages, candle holders and decorated the

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help your kids stay connected

Help Your Kiddos Stay Connected While Social Distancing

By Amanda Roland | October 20, 2020 | Blog , Conception 2 College , Home Life , Kids , Teens , Toddler , Tweens
Even though kiddos are back in school, whether bring and mortar or virtual, their daily schedules are still very different than before. Maybe they haven't been able to see their best friends, teammates or grandparents for months on end? Help your kiddos stay connected with their loved ones during this time of social distancing with

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