Alachua County Public Schools students and faculty are getting ready to return to school next week on August 31. To make the transition a little easier for everyone, ACPS posted a video highlighting the COVID-19 safety procedures that will be implemented when students return. This video features ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson along with
Join the Wizarding World for a Back to Hogwarts Celebration
This weekend, join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Fan Page for a fun Back to Hogwarts celebration! September 1 is the day that all the Hogwarts students would be going back for another year, so we have the weekend to get ready! On Saturday, August 29, you can enjoy three different virtual events. Enjoy
Get the Recipe for Carmen’s Quick Mexican Chicken
Looking for a quick and simple dinner to make tonight? Look no further! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken is warm, delicious and satisfying. Use the recipe below to make it for your family! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 1⁄2 lbs.) 1 small onion, diced 1 large
Cooking Up Fun: Tools for Your Young Chef
Having help in the kitchen is always nice and can also spark a lifelong love of cooking for your kids! If you have a budding chef, finding the right age appropriate, useful and fun kitchen gadgets are key to their culinary success! We have rounded up some of the most fun kiddo inspired tools for
School Supplies for the Classroom to Make Your Kiddo Shine!
Students are headed back to school! While everything is a little different this year, one thing that remains is that our kiddos needs back-to-school supplies. We have put together a list of some of the hottest and most practical school supplies for your kiddos to use in the classroom! Check it out: Fiskars Color Change
Isolation During a Pandemic: How to Help Your Tween Cope
In the preteen and teenage years, friendships begin to develop and become of increased importance in a child’s life. Friends are often picked over Mom and Dad, and sometimes what friends are doing is the most important factor in decision making. Developing deeper friendships and learning social cues are important aspects of developing budding personalities.
Children’s Behavior Through a Pandemic: A Personal Experience
Living through a global pandemic is not something we thought we’d ever experience in our lifetime. Yet, it became a reality so fast we couldn’t plan, and there was little time to even think about how to respond. We just moved and moved quickly, and our children's behavior changed quickly. As a business owner, I
There’s a New French Toast Girl Scout Cookie Coming in 2021
Girl Scouts just announced that a new Girl Scout Cookie will be added to the line up in 2021! It's called Toast-Yay!™ and it's inspired by the tasty flavors of french toast. "Available in select areas, each delightful, toast-shaped cookie is full of French toast flavor, dipped in delicious icing, and stamped with the iconic
Support Local Buchholz High School Student in Doodle for Google Contest
Local Buchholz High School student, Chloe, became the state winner for Florida in this year's Doodle for Google art contest. She is now competing with other states to become one of the five national finalists for the contest. "I first became interested in art when I was little and always liked art classes," Chloe said.
Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters Will Reopen This Week
After being closed for months after the onset of COVID-19, Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters will reopen this week for the first time. Regal Cinemas will reopen this week on August 21 with new health and safety measures. In all locations, both AMC and Regal will require all guests and staff to wear face masks