The beach is a wonderful place to get outside, get some sun and relax in the sand. It can also be a great family excursion with endless activities for the whole crew — maybe even the four-legged members. Bringing your… read more
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National Donut Day: Best Deals and Recipes to Celebrate
Celebrate National Donut Day June 6 with these deals and recipes! Deals for Donut Lovers Krispy Kreme Visit Krispy Kreme for a free donut, no purchase necessary! Dunkin' At Dunkin', you can get a classic donut for free with the… read more
Need An Easy Craft? Try Felt Flowers!
Looking for an easy craft to try this week? Try felt flowers! This craft requires only felt, hot glue and scissors, perfect for your older kiddos. Add these felt flowers to wreaths, headbands, bouquets and picture frames. Get creative! *this… read more
How To Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids
While our planet deserves appreciation every day, April 22nd is Earth Day – a time to celebrate the Earth and everything it does for us. And Earth Day is a great holiday to celebrate with your kids! According to National Geographic,… read more
Fun and Harmless April Fools’ Day Pranks for the Whole Family!
Some believe April Fools’ Day may have originated in 1582, when France switched calendars. This calendar switch changed the start of the new year from April 1 to January 1. Those who did not recognize this change, either by accident… read more
Stressed? Laughter May Be the Best Medicine
Mental health is no laughing matter. Well, maybe it is. For years, the age-old expression telling us that laughter is the best medicine has been circulating. Whether it’s being said by a mother comforting her child or someone saying it… read more
Common App Essay Prompts Released
The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts Are Out! Attention rising high-school seniors! The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts have been released. While the prompts haven’t changed since the 2024-2025 school year, there are some changes to the “Additional Information” section… read more
Heart Health for Women
February is American Heart Month! A study done in 2020 by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that women are found to be at a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men. Why is this? Let's… read more
ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all… read more
Our 14 Favorite Valentine’s Day Books
Roses are red, violets are blue, these Valentine's day books are great, so we’re sharing them with you! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so why not celebrate by cuddling up with your kids and reading a sweet story that… read more
