The Alachua County Library District and the Florida Museum of Natural History have teamed up to bring the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read Alachua County. This will be a series of free events that highlight females in science and strengthen our community! "The NEA Big Read is a program designed to broaden understanding
7 Must-Have Time-Saving Products Every Family Needs!
There never seems to be enough time at the end of the day to do all the things we wanted to accomplish. And, sadly, time is the one thing that we can’t buy... or can we? Enter the new wave of time-saving products that are built not only to complete the job but save you
Try This Quick Sew Face Mask Tutorial
To keep yourself and others safe, Alachua County requires face masks to be worn in public when entering businesses. Since surgical and N95 face masks are only meant to be used by medical staff, it’s time to get crafty and make your own DIY Quick Sew Face Mask! This easy face mask can be made
Digital Academy Students Can Receive Free Meals Starting September 1
With Alachua County Schools starting next week, Food and Nutrition Services will be providing free meals to Digital Academy students starting on September 1. The meals will be free if you attend a school where all students eat free. Click here to find out if your school receives free meals. For all other Digital Academy
How To Encourage Your Kiddos to Have Proper Posture
“Sit up straight!” I’m sure you heard these words from your mom all the time while growing up. In my case, it was my grandmother who was the stickler for good posture when I was young. It may seem that things like proper posture went out the window with the “children should be seen and not heard” era, but that is not necessarily
Join the Wizarding World for a Back to Hogwarts Celebration
This weekend, join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Fan Page for a fun Back to Hogwarts celebration! September 1 is the day that all the Hogwarts students would be going back for another year, so we have the weekend to get ready! On Saturday, August 29, you can enjoy three different virtual events. Enjoy
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Back at Starbucks!
The fall favorite is back at Starbucks! Even though there is still about a month of summer left, Starbucks announced the return of its fall menu today. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte joins other fall classics that Starbucks has featured over the years. You can also now enjoy the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, which is
Does Your Kiddo Need a New Backpack?
Backpacks really go through a beating! By the end of the school year, your kiddo might be in need of a new one! Now that school is starting back up, it's time for a new backpack! Here is a list of packs that are sturdy and can stand the test of any student. Check them
Cooking Up Fun: Tools for Your Young Chef
Having help in the kitchen is always nice and can also spark a lifelong love of cooking for your kids! If you have a budding chef, finding the right age appropriate, useful and fun kitchen gadgets are key to their culinary success! We have rounded up some of the most fun kiddo inspired tools for
School Supplies for the Classroom to Make Your Kiddo Shine!
Students are headed back to school! While everything is a little different this year, one thing that remains is that our kiddos needs back-to-school supplies. We have put together a list of some of the hottest and most practical school supplies for your kiddos to use in the classroom! Check it out: Fiskars Color Change