bathroom germs

Say Bye, Bye to Bathroom Germs

By Nicole Germany | October 29, 2020 | Happy Home
On the surface, your bathroom might look clean and polished, but you’d be amazed at how many germs are hiding just out of sight. From the toothbrush holder to the bathmat, mildew and bacteria cling to just about everything. While the bathroom might not win for the dirtiest room in the house (the kitchen takes

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Support the Community Connectivity Fund in Alachua County

By Amanda Roland | October 28, 2020 | Blog
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida and The Education Foundation of Alachua County have come together to create the Community Connectivity Fund. This is a local effort to help the community in Alachua County find accessibility to the internet and other digital devices. The 50% of the money donated to the fund will go

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Correct Diastasis Recti

Lose the Pooch: How to Correct Diastasis Recti

By Sawyer Carlton | October 28, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
If you are struggling to lose that last bit of baby fat, we may have just found your answer, and that answer is that it is not fat! The miracle of childbirth is often accompanied by morning sickness, cravings, involuntary urination, and other unpleasant surprises. For some ladies, pregnancy also brings diastasis recti. This condition

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pets safe on halloween

How Do You Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween?

By Rebecca Vitkus | October 26, 2020 | Articles , Holidays
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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roasted pumpkin seeds

Make Your Own Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By Amanda Roland | October 26, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
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

By April Tisher | October 23, 2020 | Health
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

By Amanda Roland | October 23, 2020 | Blog
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

By Amanda Roland | October 22, 2020 | Blog
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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