BY DANIELLE SPANO The Tooth Fairy is a North American contemporary tradition, but the concept of trading a lost tooth is not unique. It is the fairy, herself, that is unique to this continent. Customs from other parts of the world range from legends of toothless witches to a mouse and even the Virgin Mary [...]
By Renee Castro Another winter break is wrapping up and it’s almost time to lie out the children’s finely pressed uniforms and sit in the slew of morning traffic. Everything seems to be fine as the weekend winds down and the start of school draws near. And then, as the alarm goes off on that [...]
BY RENEE CASTRO There is no other feeling like snuggling up on the couch in a blanket and sipping on a cup of hot cocoa. But, can’t you agree that you are so over the stuff that sells at the store for a few bucks and then you mix it with water? Don’t you think [...]
BY RENEE CASTRO Christmas is quickly approaching! As the 25th of December draws near, it’s time to make sure that you have everything in order for Christmas Eve. Did Santa finish all of his holiday shopping? Did the elves keep a watchful eye on the kids to make sure they were behaving well this [...]
By Isabella Sorresso It’s December and that means we are officially in the swing of the holiday season! It also means that it’s time to snuggle up with a warm drink for the few Florida days there’s a nip in the air. Whether you’re staying in to watch a seasonal film or on your way [...]
By Isabella Sorresso It’s December and that means it’s finally acceptable to listen to holiday music, eat holiday foods and watch holiday movies. There are amazing holiday films on every channel this time of year, but here are just a few of our favorite picks this month: December 1: Freeform: The Nightmare Before Christmas [...]
By Sara Buechler Parents, it’s that time of the year again. Your family elf is back and ready to be in new places around the house and may or may not be a little naughty this holiday season. Here are some different places your naughty (or nice) elf can be in December!!! Elf is [...]
Santa is visiting Alachua County this season! By: Rebecca Santana Make sure you don't miss him! Here is a list of some of his locations this holiday season! Santa’s Workshop at the Oaks Mall Make sure to get your photo with Santa before he goes back to the North Pole. You can visit the Oaks [...]
2019 Career Academy Forum is coming! On November 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., current eighth-graders and their families are invited to attend this year's Career Academy Forum. The annual event, which has drawn crowds of over 700 people, will be held at Buchholz High School in Gainesville (5510 NW 27 th Avenue). Here, students will [...]
Home to hundreds of sleepless nights and even more dirty diapers, toys and laundry your nursery might feel like the most stressful part of your house. Don’t let a messy nursery get in the way of spending quality time with your baby. By Rebecca Santana Make the most out of your furniture Your baby has [...]
