The School Board approved the 2022-23 Alachua County Public School (ACPS) calendar on Feb. 15. The calendar indicates that ACPS Spring Break aligns with that of the University of Florida (UF). The Spring Breaks are planned to begin on March… read more
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How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
It’s no secret that the Florida heat can be brutal. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to be stuck inside all day. There are fun ways to get outside and stay safe in the summer heat! Go Early The… read more
When Should Your Child Do Their Own Laundry?
Do you remember when you started doing your own laundry? Did you learn in middle school? Or did you figure it out on your own once you moved out of the house? Figuring out when a child should start doing… read more
Simple After-School Snacks
The period after school is a tricky one when it comes to feeding your kids. It’s probably around 3 p.m. when you get home, and the first thing that comes out of their mouths is, “I’m hungry.” It’s tricky because… read more
Best Mother’s Day Gifts
Moms: what would we do without them? They spend countless hours cooking, cleaning, working, and all around just being selfless for their families. However, one day a year (though, it should be every day) they get to sit back, relax… read more
Exploring Makeup for the First Time
I can remember the excitement that came with exploring makeup as a child — sneaking into my mom’s lipsticks or playing with colorful, sparkly eyeshadow palettes. For a while, makeup was merely a dress-up component. As I entered middle school… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Chanae Jackson
Photo Courtesy of Chanae Jackson March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as Women’s History Month.… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Jyoti Parmar
Photos Courtesy of Jyoti Parmar and Lucille Lannigan March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Carjie Scott
Photo Courtesy of Jamaal Ethridge and Carolyn Mason March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Kandra Albury
Photo Courtesy of Mervin Head Shots Studio March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as Women’s… read more