Free Kid's Shake

Trick or Treat at Steak ‘n Shake to Get a Free Kid’s Shake

By Amanda Roland | October 8, 2020 | Blog
Take your costumed-kiddos to Steak 'n Shake for trick or treating this Halloween! They can receive a free kid's shake if they arrive in costume. All children under the age of 12 can participate, and they will get a free kid's shake in any flavor, including classics like vanilla and chocolate, or specialty flavors like

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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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apple turnovers

How to Make Grandma’s Apple Turnovers

By Amanda Roland | October 7, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Fall is such a sweet time for families to gather and share all of their favorite recipes. This is the second fall that my family is spending without my great-grandma, and even though she isn’t here anymore to share her recipes with me, my Mema, her daughter, knows them well enough to pass them down

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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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Delicious Halloween Cupcakes

Frightfully Delicious Halloween Cupcakes to Make With Your Kiddos

By Colleen McTiernan | October 1, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
October is here, which means that in a few short weeks, we get to celebrate our favorite spooky holiday! Get your kiddos into the holiday spirit by creating some creepy, yet tasty, frightfully delicious Halloween cupcakes together. Put on your favorite Halloween movie (“Hocus Pocus” anyone?) and get to decorating!   The Graveyard Cupcake (we

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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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