• Remember, there is safety in numbers! Kids should ALWAYS travel with a parent or in groups and NEVER alone. • Keep pathways clean. Remove anything that children might break, crack or get caught on their costume. • If you are handing out… read more
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Queries from the Curious
By Helen Kornblum It’s happening again. Before every holiday season I promise myself that I’m going to keep things simple and not work myself into a frenzy over an impossible to-do list that stresses me and everyone around me. I already feel myself losing my balance… read more
Naturally Beautiful
Written and styled by Paige Benton McKee | Photos by Langley Kate Photography The end of summer and beginning of fall is the perfect time to hunt for interesting and unique wreath components. Gorgeous natural pieces can be found in… read more
Set Your Kids Up for Club Success
By Danielle Pastula We all want to help our kids reach their fullest potential, but how many times have you been asked for help with homework only to be left scratching your head? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Thankfully, you can help… read more
What’s In A Middle School Magnet?
By April Tisher Alachua County has a somewhat unique middle school situation that unless you are “in the know” can seem intimidating. In about the fourth grade you will start to hear the rumblings of “what are you going to do for middle school?” Luckily,… read more
One Mill for Schools up for renewal
By Jackie Johnson, public information officer for Alachua County Public Schools The One Mill for Schools, first approved by local voters in 2008 and then again in 2012, is up for renewal this election year. If approved, it won’t increase school… read more
Blushing Beauty
3 Steps to Your Best Blush With summer fading, chances are your sunkissed glow is too. Using blush can brighten up your face, add color to your cheeks and give you a fresh, healthy-looking flush that will leave people wondering if you just spent a… read more
Power Parent: Tony Espetia
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Realtor for Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish and Oakmont Barry Bullard Sales Team Husband to Rachel Dad to Ethan, Ashton and Arden Maintaining a healthy balance between work and family can be tough, but Tony Espetia learned early on from his own parents that a… read more
On Top of Spaghetti…
By Carmen Basile MEATBALLS 1 pound lean ground beef (addition of lean Italian sausage meat optional) 1 large egg 1–2 slices water-soaked white bread 2/3 cup prepared Italian breadcrumbs* Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients thoroughly and shape into patties… read more
Meet the Maltby Family
Rich, Stephanie, Brynn (8) and Carys (5, but turning 6 in November!) Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Occupation(s): Rich is an attorney with Frost Van den Boom here in Gainesville. His practice areas are business and civil litigation, transactional, real estate, construction and tax.… read more
