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
Everything You Need to Know About the New Face Mask Requirements
With May 4 marking the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, new face mask requirements begin in Alachua County and across the state. To continue keeping Alachua County safe, "persons working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants, retail facilities, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social
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
Out With the Old: What to Keep and What to Purge When Moving Out
The day has finally arrived. You and your family have busted the seams of your home and it is time to move to a bigger house. You put your house on the market, it sells, you find the perfect new home with the swimming pool and basketball court (MOM SCORE!) and just like that, you
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
Gov. Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Phase One of Reopening the State of Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on April 29 outlining Florida's approach for reopening the state on May 4. DeSantis explained that the state will be following a "Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step" plan in regards to reopening the state of Florida. Phase One of the plan will allow restaurants to reopen outdoor seating and open
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
Take a Virtual Tour of SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
If your little ones love going to the museum to look at the big skeletons of animals past, then they will love taking a virtual tour of the SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! "SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology is dedicated to the study of bones, skulls, and skeletons," according to their website. "Our museum features over 800
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