Prevent Choking Incidents

Don’t Get Choked Up: How to Prevent Choking Incidents in Children

By Jennifer Jensen | October 9, 2020 | Health
How many times have you said, “No, don’t put that in your mouth!” to your infant or toddler? Sometimes it is your car keys, other times it is "treasures" he found on the ground. Many of those found items pose a choking risk to children, but there are also many foods and other items parents

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Digital Academy

ACPS Digital Academy Program Extended to February 1

By Amanda Roland | October 9, 2020 | Blog
The Alachua County School Board has announced to parents that they will be extending the Digital Academy schooling option until February 1, 2021, for students. The Florida Department of Education has not yet extended the program past the fall semester, which ends on the 1st of February. We will update our readers with more details

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pumpkin patch

Queen of Peace Surprises Students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch

By Amanda Roland | October 8, 2020 | Blog
To lifts the spirits of students during COVID-19, the Queen of Peace Catholic Academy surprised students with an Academy Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 8. Brick and mortar students and online students will both have an opportunity to take home a pumpkin! "Our Principal, Tammie Vassou, has been looking for fun activities for our students

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Scuba Diver Halloween

DIY Scuba Diver Halloween Costume

By Giggle Magazine | October 7, 2020 | Blog
Dress up your kiddo like an underwater explorer with this fun and simple DIY Scuba Diver Halloween costume! Look below for supplies and directions! DIY Scuba Diver solid black shirt and pants black felt empty 2-liter bottle grey spray paint tubing or rope pacifier goggles Have your kiddo dress in all black. With black felt,

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bye-bye to boring brows

Say Bye-Bye to Boring Brows With These Tips!

By Kara Winslow | October 7, 2020 | Health
Your eyebrows can make or break your face. Brows give your face structure and strength, but you have to be careful! If you do them incorrectly, they can overpower your face. Say bye-bye to boring brows with these basic tips for creating the perfect brow. 1. Start by evaluating your brows. Draw an imaginary line

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Kitchen With Your Kids

How to Have Fun in the Kitchen With Your Kids!

By Mercedes Leguizamon | October 6, 2020 | Blog
Do you have some kiddos that won't to get in the kitchen with you? Here are some tips to making sure everything flows smoothly. These are all things that, as an adult, you may not really think about anymore but are essential to a smooth day in the kitchen with your kids. Be ready to

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Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close

Gainesville Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close Starting Thursday

By Amanda Roland | October 6, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Theaters across the county reopened in August. But now, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced a major update on October 5: All Regal theaters will temporarily close starting Thursday, October 8. The closure comes after Cineworld disclaimed that the "increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic" have

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Florida Museum

Visit the New Insect Exhibit at the Florida Museum

By Amanda Roland | October 5, 2020 | Blog
Do you have any little bug enthusiasts at home? If so, there is a new insect exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History that you have to visit with your family. The exhibit is called “Invisible Insects: Helping Florida’s Declining Insect Populations.” Visitors can get up-close and personal with some of Florida's most unique

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presidential and vice presidential debates

How to Explain the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates to Your Children

By Amanda Roland | October 2, 2020 | Blog
With presidential debates in full swing, maybe it's time to talk to your kiddos about what these debates are. For your children, especially your teens and those able to vote, election season can be hard to navigate, and your child might have a couple questions about politics. The presidential and vice presidential debates can provide

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Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costume

DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween Costumes

By Giggle Magazine | October 1, 2020 | Blog
We have two more not-so-scary Halloween costumes to try out this year! Check out these DIY Werewolf and Vampire Halloween costumes. These costumes are totally functional for your little Halloween lover, and feel free to throw in a matching face mask to make it a COVID-cautious costume! DIY Werewolf Halloween Costume Materials Needed Plaid button-down shirt

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