Hogwarts Classes Online

Enroll Your Little Wizards in Hogwarts Classes Online

By Amanda Roland | July 7, 2020 | Blog
Many kiddos are already obsessed with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but you can help grow their excitement by enrolling them in actual Hogwarts classes online at hogwartsishere.com! Your little wizards can take courses like History of Magic, Potions 101 and Defense Against the Dark Arts just to name a few. They can also

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American Flag Cupcakes

Make Some Easy and Festive American Flag Cupcakes

By Amanda Roland | July 2, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
These easy and festive American Flag cupcakes will be fun for the whole family to make, and they will be a tasty treat for any patriotic occasion. Here is how to make them! Festive American Flag Cupcakes You'll need: Box cake mix (flavor of choice) cupcakes tins cupcakes liners 2 cans of pre-made vanilla frosting

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Requiring Face Masks

County Businesses Must Post Signs Requiring Face Masks Starting July 1

By Amanda Roland | July 1, 2020 | Blog
Last week, Alachua County commissioners decided to create stricter face mask requirements across the county. Today, these new rules go into effect, and businesses must display signs requiring face masks to be worn by customers. The county has created a sign that businesses can download and print out. The sign for retail stores is different

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draft plan for reopening schools

View the ACPS Draft Plan for Reopening Schools in Fall

By Amanda Roland | June 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has developed a draft plan for reopening schools in the fall with guidance from the Florida Department of Education and local healthcare experts. You can view the full draft plan by clicking here! The plan outlines different strategies and plans depending of the severity on the spread of COVID-19 in

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fourth of july fireworks

Enjoy Fourth of July Festivities Virtually This Year!

By Amanda Roland | June 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
This weekend is the Fourth of July! This weekend that is typically filled with firework shows, block parties and family get togethers might look a little different. Especially with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Florida, it is important to take you and your family's health into consideration when planning your Fourth of July

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Meatless Meals

Better Your Health and Your Savings with Meatless Meals

By Amanda Roland | June 29, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
One meat and two sides – this has been the popular dinner plate formula for decades and even centuries as meat has become progressively easier to buy and prepare over the years. But, what if subtracting the meat from the dinner menu two nights out of the week could not only improve your health but

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covid-19 testing

Get Free COVID-19 Testing in Gainesville on June 27

By Amanda Roland | June 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Testing is available for adults and children 10 years or

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draw disney characters

Help Your Kiddos Learn How to Draw Disney Characters

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2020 | Blog
Do you have a little artist at home who loves Disney? You can help them learn how to draw their favorite Disney characters with the Disney Parks YouTube channel! Disney has a complete online database of videos that teach you step-by-step how to draw countless Disney characters, from Elsa to Flynn Rider to Mickey Mouse.

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