free meals for kids in alachua county

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog , Local School News , Schools
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

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Beach Safety Tips for This Summer

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | May 27, 2024 | Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance
The beach can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind with the family, but it is always best to learn and practice beach safety to make sure your vacation goes on without a hitch! Here are some things to keep in mind when visiting the beach! First Aid Kit It is always good to

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watermelon festival

The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!

By Giggle Magazine | May 13, 2024 | Blog
The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on  Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon Festival, you can expect live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and lots of watermelons!

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How to Navigate Your Tween Through a Break Up

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 22, 2024 | Ages , Tween/young teen (11–15)
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists of talking, group dates, texting and social gatherings. It can be normal to be “dating”

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Spring Roll Ingredients

Make These Easy Spring Rolls to Welcome Spring!

By Mindy Bledsoe | March 20, 2024 | Recipes
Spring is here and it is the perfect time share a dish that is beloved world-wide - Spring Rolls! A classic and refreshing Vietnamese dish, these spring rolls combine fresh vegetables, shrimp and customary garnishes to complement any springtime gathering. A family favorite in the Bledsoe house, these are easy and simple for kids of

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ABC’s of Acne

The ABC’s of Acne: Causes and Prevention

By Lindsey Johnson | February 26, 2024 | Health & Development , Parenting Advice
According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of acne is “a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.” The Cleveland Clinic states that up to 80% of people ages 11 to

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Homemade Chili Recipes

4 Homemade Chili Recipes from Chili-loving Locals!

By Giggle Magazine | February 21, 2024 | Food , Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Feb. 22 is National Chili Day! And what is better than a night in with the family and a homemade bowl of chili? Not much! Here are four amazing homemade chili recipes to satisfy everyone’s palate as the cool weather comes to Florida. So, get the whole family together for a new tradition — chili

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Pawsitive Pet Chores

Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From

By Jacqueline Saguin | February 19, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after

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