7 Must-Have Time-Saving Products Every Family Needs!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 31, 2020 | Happy Home
There never seems to be enough time at the end of the day to do all the things we wanted to accomplish. And, sadly, time is the one thing that we can’t buy... or can we? Enter the new wave of time-saving products that are built not only to complete the job but save you

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Yoga and Meditation: How Does It Benefit Your Tweens?

By Sara Buechler | August 31, 2020 | Tweens
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful experience for your tweens. Homework is more tedious, tests are more frequent, and it is at a time where they’re going through hormonal changes. It’s a lot. You want your tween to be happy, healthy, and successful in school without being distracted or succumbing

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Try This Quick Sew Face Mask Tutorial

By Amanda Roland | August 28, 2020 | Happy Home
To keep yourself and others safe, Alachua County requires face masks to be worn in public when entering businesses. Since surgical and N95 face masks are only meant to be used by medical staff, it’s time to get crafty and make your own DIY Quick Sew Face Mask! This easy face mask can be made

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How To Encourage Your Kiddos to Have Proper Posture

By April Tisher | August 27, 2020 | Learn
“Sit up straight!” I’m sure you heard these words from your mom all the time while growing up. In my case, it was my grandmother who was the stickler for good posture when I was young. It may seem that things like proper posture went out the window with the “children should be seen and not heard” era, but that is not necessarily

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COVID-19 Safety Procedures

ACPS Posts Video to Explain COVID-19 Safety Procedures

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
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

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Join the Wizarding World for a Back to Hogwarts Celebration

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2020 | Blog
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

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Tools for Your Young Chef

Cooking Up Fun: Tools for Your Young Chef

By Giggle Magazine | August 24, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
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

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school supplies

School Supplies for the Classroom to Make Your Kiddo Shine!

By Giggle Magazine | August 21, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
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

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Help Your Tween Cope

Isolation During a Pandemic: How to Help Your Tween Cope

By Lindsey Johnson | August 20, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
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.

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