Learning Distance for rest of school year

Gov. DeSantis Announces K-12 Students Will Continue Distance Learning Through the End of the School Year

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
During a coronavirus press briefing on Saturday (April 17) afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that K-12 students in the state will move forward and continue to attend school via distance learning until the end of the school year. We will continue to update you as information develops. For updates on Alachua County Public Schools,

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county beaches

Beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County are Reopening

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Some North Florida beaches are re-opening for the first time since the state-wide stay-at-home order, including beaches in Duval County and St. Johns County. The beaches are to be used for activities like exercising, walking, fishing, surfing, biking and more, but all social distancing guidelines must be maintained, like staying 6 feet apart and no

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Lyrid meteor shower

Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower!

By Amanda Roland | April 17, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home , Life
Coming up this week, we all have an opportunity to view an amazing light show from our backyards for free! It's called the Lyrid meteor shower, and it has been happening for the past 2,700 years. Every year in April, this meteor shower is active approximately from the 16th to the 25th, according to EarthSky.org.

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three-cheese sandwich

Make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich From Toy Story Land

By Amanda Roland | April 16, 2020 | uncategorized
Attention Disney lovers! So, we know that Disney released its ever popular Dole Whip recipe and we have been loving it. But, did you know they released another coveted recipe to lift our Disney-loving spirits during COVID-19? Now you can make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich from Toy Story Land right in your own kitchen. This

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summer safety

Get Ready for Summertime with Summer Safety Tips!

By Amanda Roland | April 16, 2020 | Blog , Health
Summer is really sneaking up on us. Here are some summer safety tips to brush up on before the summer gets here so that you and your kiddos are ready for hot days, summer camps and more! Summer Safety Tips Bug Bites Though they are annoying, most bites from mosquitoes or ants can be treated

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toasted nuts

Make Spicy Toasted Nuts For an Easy Snack!

By Amanda Roland | April 15, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
For a quick and easy snack that you can make at home, try these Spicy Toasted Nuts! Spicy Toasted Nuts Ingredients: nuts of choice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder pinch of salt and pepper Directions:  In a bowl, toss all ingredients together until your nuts are

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Wea Sto Domingo

The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Wea Sto Domingo and Eliza Jean

By Amanda Roland | April 15, 2020 | Articles , Feature
The joy of newborn motherhood. Wea Sto Domingo shares her stories and experiences of what it's like to raise a newborn baby. Wea and Eliza Jean Sto Domingo BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 4 months old / 11-27-19 SPOUSE NAME: Benjo Sto Domingo “Challenging but rewarding” is how mom of two Wea Sto Domingo describes her adventures in

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compost bin

Make a DIY Compost Bin to Help The Earth!

By Amanda Roland | April 15, 2020 | Articles , Guides , Home Life , Local Fun
Composting is one of the easiest things that a family can do to help the environment. When you compost, you help reduce the amount of organic waste in our landfills, which according to Bay Area Composting, emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas into our atmosphere. Your compost is not only helping our environment, but also

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