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How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

By Caroline Lentz | May 18, 2020 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Expecting

“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and more parents- to-be are now choosing a gender-neutral approach for their children for everything from

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide documents to the schools to complete the registration process. “Although we don’t know what school

Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or continuing their services in response to Phase One. This list will be updated as new

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever Twilight Awards, where we donated $300,000 to teachers and schools," according to the Box Tops

Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Gyms Will Reopen Monday

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

In a Jacksonville press conference on May 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that gyms will reopen starting Monday, May 18. Restaurants and retail stores will also be allowed to expand their capacity from 25% to 50%. This new development in the reopening of Florida is the third step of Phase One. Gyms can reopen

Buchholz High School Will Host ‘Senior Drive Through’ For Graduates

By Amanda Roland | May 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools

This weekend, graduating seniors at Buchholz High School have been invited to a special 'senior drive through' event on the BHS campus to celebrate their graduation while practicing social distancing. "Students will line up in their cars and drive through the parking area to the cheers of teachers and staff," according to an Alachua County

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | May 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Select venues in CityWalk at Universal Orlando have reopened their doors after state-wide lockdown. Starting today, May 14, these venues will be open daily from 4–10 p.m., and you can click here for a complete list of open venues. CityWalk says that all staff and guests should follow all recommended safety practices outlined by the CDC

UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Midst the COVID-19 lockdown, Kay Harris, a mom from the United Kingdom, had the idea to create a scarecrow scavenger hunt around her village for her daughter Amelia's lockdown birthday party. What started as a small idea quickly became much bigger, as there are now more than 200 scarecrows decorating the yards and houses of

DeSantis Announces Barbershops and Nail Salons Will Open May 11

By Amanda Roland | May 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Twitter via video that barbershops and nail salons can open on Monday, May 11. Friend of DeSantis and barbershop owner J Henry filmed a video announcing the reopening of “barbershops, hair salons and nail salons with enhanced safety protocol for all counties currently in Phase 1.” In the video, J

The Oaks Mall is Now Open!

By Amanda Roland | May 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Oaks Mall in Gainesville is now open with adjusted hours. "The mall will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday," according to the mall. "New measures have been implemented to help ensure the health and safety for all who enter the mall, including hand-sanitizing stations,

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How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

Buchholz High School Will Host ‘Senior Drive Through’ For Graduates

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19

The Oaks Mall is Now Open!

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