Now more than ever it’s important for us as a community to help our local shops and boutiques. Since most of us are working from home, there has been a spike in online shopping. Everyone is buying groceries, medications, food deliveries, shoes, clothes and more online. While the local shops and boutiques temporarily closed their doors, their online shop is still open. 

Here is a list of some local Palm Beach County shops and boutiques that you can shop online.

Blessed Boutique

Ceci Palm Beach

Rulon Reed

Chic Boutique Fashion

John Craig

Lola Dre

Ileen Girl 

Pineapple, Palms, Etc.

For more, click here. 

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Stimulus payments are now in full swing as the daily U.S. death toll from the coronavirus dipped for the second straight day, providing hope that the worst of the pandemic could soon be behind us.

Today (Monday, April 13) marks one month since President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus a national emergency. There were fewer than 2,000 confirmed cases nationwide then. Much has changed:

  • The U.S. numbers have exploded, with more than 22,000 deaths – more than any other country – and 550,000 confirmed cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
  • Every major professional sports league in the country has suspended operations.
  • Forty-two states have issued stay-at-home orders.
  • Most national and state parks have…

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Yesterday, Palm Beach County issued Emergency Order 20-004, which states all residents, employees, and visitors in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain should wear face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The emergency order will go into effect on April 13 at 12:01 a.m.

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines urging people to wear masks in social settings where "social distancing measures are difficult to maintain."

Facial masks can take any form as long as the mouth and nose are covered. Homemade masks have been made using scarfs, bandanas, handkerchiefs and other cloth coverings.

The use of N95 rated masks should be avoided as they are a necessity…

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Many area residents have wrongly presumed that Donald Ross Road in Jupiter was named for legendary golf course designer Donald Ross who designed Seminole Golf Club in North Palm Beach.  Beautiful gated communities such as Bears Club, Trump National, and others buffer the active roadway. Are you curious who or what inspired the busy thoroughfare’s namesake?

Ellison Wilson was a young man whose family founded Kelsey City (Lake Park).  The family moved from Tennessee to the area in 1923. Ellison was one of eight siblings who also spent many days enjoying the local waterways.  The Wilson’s had a farm along the Intracoastal Waterway, running parallel to Prosperity Farms Road (near The Benjamin School).  His mother was beloved principal of Lake Park…

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You have certainly heard both “coronavirus” and “Covid-19” used a lot recently. Here is some more information on what they both are and how they are different.

What is a Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.  In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

What is Covid-19?

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in…

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If you have a child or children who have been pulled out of school due to the coronavirus pandemic, you should not plan on schools re-opening anytime soon. While there is something to be said for optimism, it is also important (more important) to face the realities of the current situation and make plans to continue teaching and helping your child learn at home.

As of yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis was on the fence about shutting school campuses statewide for the rest of the academic year, but he said some students may return to school sooner than others.

“We’re going to make the best decision that we can, but it may be that not every county is going to be treated the same in this,” the governor told reporters. “There is nothing wrong with that.…

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South Florida has quickly organized to set up a number of efficient testing centers throughout the area. If you or a loved one is ill and you think you may have Covid-19, you will first have to book an appointment over the phone by calling into one of the following testing sites.

You will be asked about the following symptoms:

  • Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions who have fever, cough or any type of respiratory distress.

  • Any people — including health care workers — who within 14 days of symptom onset had contact with a suspected or confirmed coronavirus patient.

  • Any people with history of travel from an affected area or an area with community spread.

Testing Centers

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As N95 facemasks are being mainly being used by medical professionals and those in the most danger, many have turned to using cloth facemasks.

Cloth face masks can be effective when worn properly. The CDC has released information on cloth face masks as well as provided answers to some of the most common questions.

Why Wear a Face Mask?

In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms.

When Do You Need to Wear a Cloth Face Covering?

A cloth face covering should be…

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Two gardens in Palm Beach County are going virtual for tours and online classes and demonstrations.  The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and the Mounts Botanical Gardens are going completely virtual for you to enjoy the peace and serenity of the gardens from the comfort of your own home. 

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is planning the following online sessions. There will be a total of three online sessions led by Minx Boren, a master certified coach and author. Boren has teamed up with the Sculpture gardens and Zoom and will host three one-hour sessions. The sessions are free to attend and will begin at 11 am and advanced reservations are required. The classes will be on Wednesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 22nd. To register, click here. 

The…

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South Florida residents, as well as the most people in the nation, are feverishly searching for hand sanitizer.  Here is a “Do It Yourself” procedure to make your own sanitizer at home.  It’s rather simplistic.  Prior to starting the hand sanitizer project, clean your work surface thoroughly, and make sure your hands and utensils as well. This sanitizer closely emulates the commercial kind, without all the chemicals and without the bad smell. Hand sanitizer should not replace hand washing; just use it when you really need it. Here's what you'll need:

Assemble ingredients:  

  • 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or 190-proof grain alcohol
  • 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel
  • 8 to 10 drops essential oil, such as lavender, lemon, or…

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