Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing

Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28,  participating business in the Tioga Town Center have placed stuffed teddy

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11 #Momlife Tweets That Are So Relatable Right Now

#MomLife is always crazy... but with the coronavirus disrupting everything around us, we have reached a new level of crazy! Here are some #MomLife tweets from moms that are going through the same thing you are. We are all in this together! 1. I guess we are homeschool teachers now? The #homeschool student satisfaction survey

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

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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Make A Banana Split Bar at Home!

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!

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!

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

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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