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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
A Stay-At-Home order can seem very scary at first, but don't worry! Here are the do's and don'ts of a Stay-At-Home order! DO'S: Go outside! Remember this isn't a lockdown. Go to the grocery story to get necessities! Don't forget to stock up on things that will last a while in pantry like canned tuna,

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The 2020 Olympic Games Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The International Olympic Committee and the Prime Minister of Japan concluded that the 2020 Olympic Games, set in Tokyo, Japan, will be rescheduled to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, visit olympic.org.   Related artcles: Closures And Event Updates For Alachua County Due To COVID-19 Updated 3/23 Patronize Local Restaurants for

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Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Every child loves ice cream! Creating a banana split bar will put a smile on your kiddo’s face — especially when they can add all their favorite toppings and as much whipped cream as they want! Here is everything you will need for an at home banana split bar: Checklist: Ice cream (vanilla, chocolate and

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Create an At-Home Movie Night For The Whole Family!

By Amanda Roland | March 24, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
Everyone loves the movies! Since you can’t go out to the movies right now, bring the theater to your living room and watch your kiddos' faces light up! Here is how to have an awesome at-home movie night with your family! Set up your living room with rows of seats, bean bags or even just

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Moms Need Me-Time, Too — Especially Now!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 23, 2020 | Blog , Home Life , Life
Let’s get real, being a mom is not easy. You are constantly monitoring someone else, making sure everyone gets fed and you are being pulled in a million different directions. If you get a chance to sit down, it’s only for a minute and even the bathroom isn’t a safe zone anymore. And, especially now

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Wood Decay 101: What Every Florida Homeowner Needs to Know

By Jenny Highlander | March 21, 2020 | Happy Home
If you own a home, you are likely to encounter wood decay, also known as wood rot. If you are lucky enough to own a home in Florida, where the weather is especially humid, you will find it hard to avoid wood decay. The good news is that it’s a relatively easy problem to solve

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5 Tips to Keep Your Kiddos Calm During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Anastasia Sims | March 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it’s important to stay informed about the pandemic, here are a few

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