The joy of newborn motherhood. Jamie Valentine shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Jamie Valentine and Elise BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 2 months / 1-28-20 SPOUSE NAME: Jon Valentine Jamie Valentine and her husband Jon started their journey to having a baby with completing genetic testing based on DNA
Make These DIY Lightsabers for Star Wars Day!
May the Fourth be with you! Happy Star Wars day everyone! Quarantine has put a damper on birthdays, holidays and graduations already, but this is one day where our usual celebration can stay mostly the same. We can still enjoy an all-day movie marathon, Star Wars themed snacks and getting out the lightsabers we have
Meet Kirk Tapley, Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year
Sometimes in life we come across people who radiate passion. The ones you could sit and listen to for hours, just because they’re so excited about what they do. The ones who respond with, “How much time do we have?” when you ask about their favorite part of their job. When Kirk Tapley walks into
The Joy of Motherhood: Alisha Berry and Kamry Rose
The joy of newborn motherhood. Alisha Berry shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Alisha and Kamry Berry BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 1 year / 4-5-19 SPOUSE NAME: Brandon Berry Kamry Rose made her entrance into the world at 37 weeks after a rollercoaster delivery and a little visit in
Find Out How to Get Disney-Themed Cloth Face Masks for Your Kiddos
Looking for some cute and safe face masks to buy for your kiddos? Disney has you covered with their new line of family-friendly reusable cloth face masks. These face masks are safe for the whole family to use, and they are machine washable, making them easy to sanitize. Each mask has a playful Disney pattern
Get A Take-Home Meal Kit from Chick-fil-A Starting May 4
You can get a take-home meal kit from Chick-fil-A starting on May 4! "To provide customers with a convenient meal solution that can be easily made right at home, Chick-fil-A today announces that it will offer Chicken Parmesan Meal Kits at participating restaurants nationwide, starting as early as May 4," according to a press release
LeBron James Prepares to Celebrate 2020 Graduates with a ‘Graduate Together’ Special
As graduations are canceled throughout the county, LeBron James wants to make sure that all high school seniors have their special moments this semester. The LeBron James Foundation, XQ Institute and The Entertainment Industry Foundation just announced that there will be a celebration called “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020” on
Celebrate the Class of 2020 on Facebook Watch in May
While Alachua County has yet to announce how it will proceed regarding high school graduations during COVID-19, Facebook has decided to do something special for graduates across the country with #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020. This virtual commencement ceremony will start on May 15 at 2 p.m. and it will be
Get Your Kids in the Kitchen with ‘Cooking with Pixar’!
Looking for an activity that is just as much fun for the parents that is it for the kids? How about cooking food from your favorite Pixar movies? Pixar has a YouTube channel with a "Cooking with Pixar" series that teaches you how to make some of the iconic dishes seen in some beloved Pixar
ACPS Will Host a Telephone Town Hall Meeting This Thursday
If you, like many other parents, have questions and concerns about your schools, students and education during COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is hosting a Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 30. “On Thursday, April 30 from 6 to 7 p.m., you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and hear from Superintendent Karen