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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

Learn More about the ACPS One Mill Ballot Item Before You Vote!

By Amanda Roland | October 23, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools

The renewal of the One Mill ballot item will be on your voting ballot on November 3. This ballot item is aimed to protect teaching jobs, school nurses, technology and other Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) programs. This One Mill ballot item was first introduced and approved by voters in 2008, and then it was

5 Modern Day Fairy-Tale Books for Your Kiddos

By Elayza Gonzalez | October 16, 2020 | Blog

Fairy tales do not always have to be about a damsel in distress waiting for her prince to save the day. Modern day fairy tale books prove that there is more to life than just aspiring to find your perfect prince or flawless princess. These books reflect the importance of love, but they also illustrate

Parenting Failures: Learn How to Turn a Negative Into a Positive

By Natalie Richoux | October 14, 2020 | Blog

Parenting failures. No, we’re not talking about the funny memes and gifs we see on social media, but actual parenting failures that can cause repercussions for families. Now, more than ever, it’s easy to feel like a failure of a parent. Think about how highly connected we are through our phones, social media and networks

In November, Kiddos Can Visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for Free

By Amanda Roland | October 13, 2020 | Blog

Children under 12 can visit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for free during the entire month of November! Parents can bring up to five children to the zoo for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. This promotion also includes other discounts, and there is no coupon necessary. Leading up to November, the zoo

ACPS Digital Academy Program Extended to February 1

By Amanda Roland | October 9, 2020 | Blog

The Alachua County School Board has announced to parents that they will be extending the Digital Academy schooling option until February 1, 2021, for students. The Florida Department of Education has not yet extended the program past the fall semester, which ends on the 1st of February. We will update our readers with more details

Queen of Peace Surprises Students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch

By Amanda Roland | October 8, 2020 | Blog

To lifts the spirits of students during COVID-19, the Queen of Peace Catholic Academy surprised students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 8. Brick and mortar students and online students will both have an opportunity to take home a pumpkin! "Our Principal, Tammie Vassou, has been looking for fun activities for our students

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

By Kelly Goede | October 5, 2020 | Learn

Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costumes

By Giggle Magazine | October 1, 2020 | Blog

We have two more not-so-scary Halloween costumes to try out this year! Check out these DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween costumes. These costumes are totally functional for your little Halloween lover, and feel free to throw in a matching face mask to make it a COVID-cautious costume! DIY Werewolf Halloween Costume Materials Needed Plaid button-down shirt

How Do You Properly Wash a Face Mask?

By Isabella Sorresso | September 30, 2020 | Blog , Health

We're all trying to do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19, and part of that has included excessive cleaning. Wiping down countertops, disinfecting cars and carrying hand sanitizer at all times are just a few ways to keep clean. But, ever since the CDC recommended we all wear face masks while in public,

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