Tequesta residents know this is the perfect opportunity for some home bound fun.  Reconnect with the members of your household with basic fun you can do at home with the kids. 

Hire one of your “tweens” as a helper.  If you are working remotely at home, consider hire one of your” tweens” as a mother’s helper. School’s out for everyone, so hire your own” tween” to help entertain and help oversee the little ones or help with an elder in the home.  It’s a win-win for everyone!

Maintain a routine.  Children, especially those experiencing developmental disabilities may find schedule changes and unstructured time anxiety-provoking. Create a schedule that includes wake-up and bedtimes, meals, outdoor play, and learning and free time.

Try an online…

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There are many questions circulating about the Coronavirus. Some of them we have already covered in other posts. But it’s still important to learn as much as you can and then use that knowledge to keep you and your family safe.

What happens when you get the Coronavirus?

People with COVID-19 generally develop signs and symptoms, including mild respiratory symptoms and fever, on an average of 5-6 days after infection (mean incubation period 5-6 days, range 1-14 days). Most people infected with COVID-19 virus have mild disease and recover.

What is the risk of my child becoming sick with the Coronavirus?

Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been…

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Since all gyms, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and all other recreational facilities are closed due to what going on in the world, many gyms and workout apps have been going virtual for you to still get your daily workouts in. 

Here are some free apps and workouts to try from home.

  • Peloton: the indoor spin bike and treadmill is continuing to host their live classes without an audience during this time. The app is free to download and is free for all users with a subscription for 90 days. Not only does Peloton offer spin classes and running but they offer cardio classes, boot camp classes, weights, yoga, meditation, strength, stretching, walking, and their newest class is dance cardio. 
  • Nike Training App: Nike has waived the…

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South Florida take a break from work and family for trivial nonsense.  Its not important or even relevant…just interesting.  Which of America’s recent Presidents have the highest I.Q?  Have you ever taken an I.Q. Test?  The big question may very well be, “How smart is smart enough to run our great nation?”.

George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States, received a reputation by some for being a somewhat unwise individual. Some felt he did not live up to his 138.5 I.Q. Others saw him very favorably. He can be quite the wordsmith, he lacked public speaking skills, thusly many of his statements didn’t translate. Like many of us, he may not have had outstanding grades during high school, but he did do an amazing job of engaging with peers!

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It seems like every season a new trendy design twist pops up that keeps our coastal homes fresh and vibrant, and 2020 is no different. This year, its all about painting the interior side of your front door! 

Instead of wasting gallons of paint on a massive accent wall, this little pop of color will provide the perfect touch of character to the inside of your home. Design experts across the country have seen this trend begin to explode on Instagram and Pinterest. As a result they’ve also noticed that accent walls are starting to fade in popularity. The painted door look—especially when it’s paired with lighter surrounding trim and wall paint—is both striking and dramatic and will have your friends talking! 

The painted door look doesn’t have to be…

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The CDC has released a self-checker for those questioning whether or not they should get tested for the Coronavirus. The best thing any of us can do at this point is self-quarantine and avoid as much physical interaction with others as we possibly can. With that in mind, the online CDC tool is meant to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.

Click here to try the CDC Coronavirus self-checker.

Coronavirus Symptoms

Among other things, the self-checker will ask you about some of the following symptoms:

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

When to Get Help

If you develop emergency warning signs for…

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During the past few weeks, working from home or online schooling has been the new norm for us.  For many, this change is causing anxiety and uncertainty about being productive at home.  

Here are some tips on how to stay productive and connected while working from home. 

  • Stay Connected With Your Peers: social connection is good for your mental health and good for completing tasks.  Communication builds trust and can be done virtual through Zoom meetings or Facetime calls and check in with your work collages or peers. 
  • Structure Your Day: Its important to stick to your daily routine the best that you can to maintain a sense of normality. 
  • Be Patient With Technology: More people are working from home and on the Internet, many home…

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While many restaurants understandably had to shut their doors, there are still some great options available in Palm Beach County.

As of today, April 2nd, you can support local businesses by ordering takeout or delivery from any of the following Palm Beach County restaurants.

Casa Mia Trattoria

  • Location: 337 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 561-972-6888, 561-972-6888

  • Website: casamiajupiter.com

  • Specialty: Italian classics and wood-fired pizza

  • Services: Takeout, curbside pickup, free delivery

  • Hours: Tues-Fri noon-8pm, Sat-Mon 4-8pm

Twisted Trunk Brewing

  • Location: 2000 PGA Blvd. #5506, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-671-BEER

  • Website: twistedtrunkbrewing.com

  • Specialty: Craft beer…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order yesterday instructing the entire state of Florida to “take a pause” for 30 days and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DeSantis said the statewide stay-at-home order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Residents will still be allowed to go out to get essential supplies, including food and groceries.

More than 30 other states had already issued such orders, including other large states like California, New York and Illinois.

“We’re going to be in this for another 30 days and that’s just the reality that we find ourselves in,” DeSantis said.

What Does this Mean?

In effect, this order means you need to limit your movement outside the home more than you already have. Only essential…

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The city of West Palm has more than doubled its contributions to Restaurateur Rodney Mayo’s nonprofit established to feed workers who have been laid off because the Coronavirus.

Mayo is one of the owners of Subculture Group, which is one of the Palm Beaches most successful restaurant organizations owning 17 establishments from Subculture Coffee, to Howley’s, Camelot, and many other popular destinations.

Like many restaurants, the Subculture Group was forced to lay off workers due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. But owner Mayo committed to keeping one location (Howley’s) open to ensure his laid-off employees continued to get fed. They set Howley’s up like a giant kitchen where employees could come and pick up their meals.

Starting with just…

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