Earth Day 2020: 50 Years of Saving Planet Earth

By Jenny Highlander | April 22, 2020 | Articles , Holidays
Did you know that Earth Day 2020 marks 50 years of the celebration of the planet’s single largest civic event? In honor of this year’s golden jubilee of Earth Day 2020, we set out to learn more about how Alachua County is doing its part to help save the Earth and provide readers with some

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The 2020 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee Has Been Canceled

By Amanda Roland | April 21, 2020 | Blog
The 2020 Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many eighth grade student spellers are devastated at the news of the national competition being canceled. This is the only the second time since its origin that the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled. The first time was during World

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coloring contest

Contest Alert! Have Your Kiddo Color Their Own Giggle Magazine Cover!

By Amanda Roland | April 20, 2020 | Blog
Do you have kiddos at home who love to color? We have created a coloring page for your little artists so they can color and create their own Giggle Magazine cover right from home! If you share their colorful creation with us, your kiddo could win a $10 Target gift card for an online shopping spree courtesy

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Learning Distance for rest of school year

Gov. DeSantis Announces K-12 Students Will Continue Distance Learning Through the End of the School Year

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
During a coronavirus press briefing on Saturday (April 17) afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state will move forward and continue to attend school via distance learning until the end of the school year. We will continue to update you as information develops. For updates on Alachua County Public Schools,

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stick ship

Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , DIY
With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to provide a fun craft for you and your kiddo to make that involves nature! Make this DIY Stick Ship out of twigs from your backyard! DIY Stick Ship Supplies: 8-10 sticks or twigs Garden Shears Hot glue Felt or Leaf Directions: Have your little one gather 8-10

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county beaches

Beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County are Reopening

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Some North Florida beaches are re-opening for the first time since the state-wide stay-at-home order, including beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County. The beaches are to be used for activities like exercising, walking, fishing, surfing, biking and more, but all social distancing guidelines must be maintained, like staying 6 feet apart and no

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Lyrid meteor shower

Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower!

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home , Life
Coming up this week, we all have an opportunity to view an amazing light show from our backyards for free! It's called the Lyrid meteor shower, and it has been happening for the past 2,700 years. Every year in April, this meteor shower is active approximately from the 16th to the 25th, according to EarthSky.org.

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three-cheese sandwich

Make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich From Toy Story Land

By Amanda Roland | April 16, 2020 | uncategorized
Attention Disney lovers! So, we know that Disney released its ever popular Dole Whip recipe and we have been loving it. But, did you know they released another coveted recipe to lift our Disney-loving spirits during COVID-19? Now you can make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich from Toy Story Land right in your own kitchen. This

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