ACPS is Offering a Second Round of Free Flu Shots

By Amanda Roland | February 17, 2020 | Blog , Health
Alachua County Public Schools announced there will be an optional second round of flu shots offered in Alachua County schools due to the severity of this year’s flu virus.  The vaccination will be offered as a flu shot only. “As always, the shots are FREE, safe and will be administered at school during the school

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Help Your Tween Navigate Dating

By Jackie Smith | February 14, 2020 | Ages , Tween/young teen (11–15)
Valentine’s Day is an exciting time of year for tweens to interact with peers by delivering kind messages in cards, celebrating at parties and sharing their favorite sweets. But unlike the comfortably predictable annual arrival of Valentine’s Day festivities, anticipating when your child is ready to start dating can be hard to pin down. While

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Try These 9 Must-Have Rose Infused Products

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 13, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
Every girl loves to receive a bouquet of roses, but, they aren’t just for your vases.They can also be a part of your beauty regime. Rose water, which is prepared by steeping rose petals in water, helps maintain your skin’s pH balance. So go ahead, smell the roses and wear them too! 1. Garnier SkinActive

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Express Yourself… with Flowers!

By Sarah Loftus | February 11, 2020 | Home Life , Life
Who doesn't love getting flowers? When one thinks Valentine's Day, red roses is sure to pop into the mind. But, what happens when Valentine's Day comes and goes and you want to send a message to a loved one or friend, and you're not quite sure what kind of flower to send? Here is a

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Choosing Your Grandparent Name

By Taryn Tacher | February 10, 2020 | Home Life , infant , Life
It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you birthed, raised, loved and let flourish, follow in your footsteps by becoming a parent is

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Super Bowl Party Food

Super Bowl Party Food That Shines!

By Giggle Magazine | January 27, 2020 | Blog , Food , Special Occasion Dining
Are you throwing a Super Bowl Party this Sunday? Use this Super Bowl Party food ideas to keep your guests full and happy until the game ends! These are easy recipes that are great for snacking. Go team!   Basil Pesto Hummus Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients Two 15 ounce cans of chickpeas Lemon juice

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Make Everyday Moments Teachable Moments

By Bobbi Bloom | January 24, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens
It is certainly true that many sensitive topics in life (the birds and the bees, drugs, divorce or natural disasters) cause even the most comfortable parents to be a little uneasy. While those conversations may not be a piece of cake to discuss, it is always better if the truth comes from you rather than

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Is a Homeschool Co-op Right for Your Family?

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | January 20, 2020 | Homeschooling , Schools
Socialization is widely considered to be a concern for families as they start home schooling. Alachua County and the surrounding areas are blessed to have an incredible level of support for home schooling, one that many other districts in Florida do not share. Without a doubt, the best source of socialization and support comes from

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Use These Activities To Bring The Whole Family Together!

By Giggle Magazine | January 17, 2020 | Learn
The holidays are the perfect time to squeeze in as much together time as possible with those distant relatives and even your own children, as schools are closed and sports and activities generally take a break during this time. But, don’t let the days pass and fill them with TV and Video games. Instead, encourage

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