One meat and two sides – this has been the popular dinner plate formula for decades and even centuries as meat has become progressively easier to buy and prepare over the years. But, what if subtracting the meat from the dinner menu two nights out of the week could not only improve your health but
Join the Appleton Museum of Art for ‘Teaching Tuesdays’
The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida provides fun and interactive art activities for you and your little ones through "Teaching Tuesdays" on their Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Next week, you can learn how to make a new masterpiece with your kiddos! Visit Appleton Museum of Art's Facebook page to find the "Teaching
Get Free COVID-19 Testing in Gainesville on June 27
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Testing is available for adults and children 10 years or
Help Your Kiddos Learn How to Draw Disney Characters
Do you have a little artist at home who loves Disney? You can help them learn how to draw their favorite Disney characters with the Disney Parks YouTube channel! Disney has a complete online database of videos that teach you step-by-step how to draw countless Disney characters, from Elsa to Flynn Rider to Mickey Mouse.
County Commissioners Vote to Implement Stricter Face Mask Requirements
Alachua County commissioners held a meeting yesterday, June 23, and voted to implement stricter face mask requirements across the county. After a spike in new COVID-19 cases in Alachua County, the commissioners agree that more face mask requirements could help keep the community safe and help our economy, as reported by WCJB TV 20 News.
The Florida Museum Will Reopen on July 3
The Florida Museum of Natural History will reopen its doors on July 3 for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Museum members will have early access on July 1 and 2. The museum will be open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m., which were
Discover the Versatility of Pineapple, the Ultimate Summer Fruit
June 20 marks the first day of summer this year. Although this summer may have a rockier start than years prior due to the ongoing quarantining to help quell the spread of COVID-19, that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of ways to make this summer feel as vibrant as every other year. One way to
Cade Museum to Open Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink on July 3
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention just announced the opening of a synthetic ice-skating rink in the museum's rotunda on July 3. This ice-skating rink is in collaboration with the museum's summer collections of "cool" inventions. The exhibits will teach you about air conditioning, refrigeration and artificial ice, and you can learn more about Florida-based
Find Out How to Plan a Video Call With Your Kiddos’ Favorite Princess
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine, kiddos across the country have been having virtual birthday parties or FaceTime playdates to make birthdays special. If you have a little one that is really bummed about not being able to see their friends on their birthday, maybe a video call with their favorite princess will make
#ParentHacks: Working From Home with Kiddos
Mid March, our lives took an unexpected turn, as many of us had to pack up our offices and move from the boardroom to the dining room. Not only did we find ourselves working from home, but also our kids came home to finish up their school year. It hasn’t always been easy, but us