pets safe on halloween

How Do You Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween?

There are few sights more adorable than a cat dressed like a pumpkin or a princess puppy. However, with great cuteness comes great responsibility! To keep your pets safe on Halloween, use these tips to make your pet’s safety a primary focus when joining in the Halloween festivities. Dos and Don'ts DON'T store the treats

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Donate Buses to Local Churches

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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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