favorite princess

Find Out How to Plan a Video Call With Your Kiddos’ Favorite Princess

By Amanda Roland | June 19, 2020 | Blog
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

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#ParentHacks: Working From Home with Kiddos

By Amanda Roland | June 19, 2020 | Articles
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

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Sun Country

Sun Country Sports Center is Officially Reopen!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After having to close due to COVID-19, Sun Country Sports Center is now open with adjusted hours and class schedules! Almost all recreational classes are up and running again, including gymnastics, swim, dance, NinjaZone, tumbling and martial arts. Currently, hours of operation vary as the Sun Country Sports Center opens more programs. "We’re committed to

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Meet Local Featured Teacher, Beth Clifford!

By Amanda Roland | June 16, 2020 | Featured Teacher , Learn
Beth Clifford is our most recent Featured Teacher! Clifford works at Queen of Peace Catholic Academy teaching 3rd-grade English, reading, spelling, math, faith, science and social studies. This is her ninth year teaching at Queen of Peace, but her first year teaching through a world-wide pandemic. Read on to learn more about Beth Clifford! AT

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ground beef recall

USDA Announces Ground Beef Recall For E. Coli Contamination

By Amanda Roland | June 15, 2020 | Blog
The USDA announced a ground beef recall on June 13 due to a possible E. coli contamination of about 42,922 pounds of ground beef distributed nation-wide. The ground beef has been recalled. This recalled ground beef was processed and packaged on June 1, and the following products are subject to recall, according to the USDA:

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Sign Up For Giggle Magazine’s MVP Club!

By Giggle Magazine | June 12, 2020 | Call Outs
Giggle Magazine’s MVP Club is NOW open to all parents in Alachua County! Why do the kids get all the perks? The MVP (most valuable parent) Club is full of benefits and highlights just for you, the parents! By signing up, you will receive: * Giggle Magazine STRAIGHT to your mailbox, FREE! * An exclusive MVP

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Harry Potter + Vera Bradley Collection

Look Out For A Harry Potter + Vera Bradley Collection This Summer!

By Amanda Roland | June 11, 2020 | Blog
Vera Bradley has announced that it will be releasing a Harry Potter + Vera Bradley collection with patterns reflecting each house in Hogwarts this summer. Because the company was founded by two women, Vera Bradley is emphasizing the strong female characters in Harry Potter with their designs. "Our company was founded by two women, so

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