Freeform, formerly ABC Family, has been bringing the spooky season to us for years with "31 Nights of Halloween", aka 31 nights of classic Halloween movies! Freeform released this year's movie line up, and let's just say that we can't… read more
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Know What Your Babysitter Needs
Whether you’re dreading leaving your little one alone or you’re running out the door to get a short break, remember to take a few minutes to write down any important information for your babysitter. Though most likely everything will turn… read more
Teachers Can Get Free Coffee at Wawa Through the End of September
Are you a school teacher or administrator? You can get free coffee at Wawa now through the end of September. “As students make their way back to school in-person and virtually across our communities, we wanted to show our tremendous… read more
Visit These 5 Local Farmers Markets That Are Still Open!
Amid the craziness of COVID-19, some farmers markets had to close or stop running. Now that more and more establishments are opening, there are plenty of local farmers markets that are ready for business! Check out these local farmers markets… read more
29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be… read more
Some Disney World Holiday Festivities Are Canceled This Year
With the way the world is, we can expect that the December holidays will all look a little different, and Disney World is no exception. Different Disney World holiday festivities will be canceled, but the park will still bring the… read more
Find Out How Florida Teachers Can Go To SeaWorld for Free!
SeaWorld announced on Thursday, September 3, that Florida certified teachers can go to SeaWorld for free for the next year! To receive the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card eVoucher, go to www.id.me/ to start the process. The card will allow Florida… read more
10 Non-Electronic Travel Activities for Kiddos
I don't know about you, but we are not a tablet family. I have one that I barely use, and the only time the kids get to use it is when we are hiding in our safe place during the… read more
7 Tips to Help Your Kiddo Get Through Their Homework
Homework is a child’s worst nightmare. After spending 6-7 hours at school or in at-home learning, the last thing they want to do is sit down and do more work, so it can be a challenge to actually get them… read more
Alachua County Council of PTAs Shares a ‘Family Guide to CANVAS’
The Alachua County Council of PTAs (ACCPTA) understands that at-home learning and using CANVAS is a new thing for most parents. That's why they have created a family guide to CANVAS with help from UF Professor Trysh Travis. CANVAS is… read more