Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog
Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306

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premiere on Disney+

New Mulan Film Will Premiere on Disney+, Not In Theaters

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After the movie's red carpet premiere in March (pre-COVID), movie executives held out on the theater premier of Mulan with hopes that theaters would be able to open back up soon. Since the pandemic hasn't let up, the Mulan film will premiere only on Disney+, but you have to pay extra for it. The monthly

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class of 2020

We Celebrate the Class of 2020 in Honor of Back-to-School Season!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | August 6, 2020 | Feature
Dear Class of 2020, If we had a crystal ball in August to see what the school year would end like, would you have done anything differently? Sure, maybe you wouldn’t have invested in that prom dress or tux that didn’t get worn, but deep down, would you have changed anything? Would you not have

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Honda Recalls

Find Out If Your Vehicle is Affected by the Honda Recalls

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday, American Honda recalled approximately 608,000 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport and 2019-2021 Pilot cars in the US, according to a Honda press release. These vehicles could be affected by four different Honda recalls. Honda says that there have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to the recalls. The recalls include a Gauge

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Alachua County School Board

Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

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Alachua County Cares Act

Alachua County Cares Act Is Now Accepting Applications

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small business relief grants. The application portal for individual assistance is now open if you are

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Skin Care Routine

Glowing Skin: Developing a Healthy Skin Care Routine for Teens

By Miranda Whitmer | August 3, 2020 | Health
The teenage years are the perfect time to encourage your child to adopt a healthy skin care routine. Good habits established early on can lead to a lifetime of glowing skin. The most important things to remember about teenage skin are to not to wait too long to start acne treatments, to visit your dermatologist to set your teenager up

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discipline hacks

Discipline Hacks For Parents to Keep Their Sanity

By Leah Antovel | July 30, 2020 | Blog
Let me set the scene. You are in a grocery store when your child, whom you love unconditionally, erupts into the dreaded temper tantrum. You break out the trusted “I’m ignoring you”, “scolding” or even the “bribing” tactic, but to no avail. You are frustrated, embarrassed and just trying to run a quick errand without

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Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program

By Amanda Roland | July 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the drive-thru-only distribution will take place at Gainesville Lodge No. 41, 2207 NW 13th St., Gainesville,

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back to school guide

Download Our Free 2020 Back To School Guide

By Giggle Magazine | July 29, 2020 | Guides
It’s that time of year parents! Set those alarms, layout those clothes and pack those lunches as school is back in session! This year, our children will be embarking on a new journey in their schooling and that means new normals, new beginnings and new ways of doing things. With a little planning, lots of

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