Peppermint Hot Chocolate

DIY Sweet Peppermint Hot Chocolate for the Holidays

By Ashleigh Braun | November 24, 2020 | DIY , Forks & Spoons
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And there is nothing better than sweet peppermint hot chocolate to get you in the Christmas spirit. Make this for the whole family on a chilly Florida night. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped into small pieces 4 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped into

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The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2

‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2’ Comes to Netflix on November 25!

By Amanda Roland | November 24, 2020 | Blog
Following a beloved prequel, The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2 will come out on Netflix tomorrow, November 25! In the first movie, "after accidentally crashing Santa's sleigh, a brother and sister pull an all-nighter to save Christmas with a savvy, straight-talking St. Nick," according to Netflix. Now in Part 2, "unhappy over her mom’s new relationship,

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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Doughnuts

Make Mini Baked Pumpkin Pie Spiced Doughnuts with Vanilla Glaze

By Giggle Magazine | November 23, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
As the temperature continues to drop, warm up with these Pumpkin Pie Spiced Doughnuts! They also make the perfect shareable dessert for family get togethers. Enjoy! Pumpkin Pie Spiced Doughnuts with Vanilla Glaze Doughnuts Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar 2⁄3 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon McCormick Pure Vanilla

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Name The Newest Baby Panda

Meet Xiao Qi Ji, the Smithsonian Zoo’s Newest Baby Panda | Updated

By Amanda Roland | November 23, 2020 | Blog
People across the country joined together to name the newest baby panda born at the Smithsonian National Zoo. The little one's new name was announced today, and we think the name fits him well. The cub's name is Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji), which means “little miracle,” according to the Smithsonian National Zoo’s website. “His name

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Double Dating With Other Parents

4 Reasons Why Double Dating With Other Parents is Great

By Samantha Bradley | November 20, 2020 | Blog
As hardworking parents, we can all use the occasional night out with our significant other and close friends. It doesn’t quite matter if everyone goes to a local sporting event, restaurant, bar or movie theater, all that matters is that it is adults only (and that mask are worn, of course)! Whether you are going

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school be like in 2021

What Will School Be Like in 2021? Florida Waits to Find Out

By Amanda Roland | November 20, 2020 | Blog
Many parents are asking themselves, "What will school be like in 2021?," and Richard Corcoran, Florida's Education Commissioner, is working on the answer. A plan to extend the current Emergency Order and remote learning options for schools into 2021 is in the works after a State Board of Education meeting in Tallahassee on Wednesday, November

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Lola Perkins Memorial Scholarship

Sun Country Offers the Lola Perkins Memorial Scholarship

By Amanda Roland | November 19, 2020 | Blog
In memory of Lola Perkins (picture above, far left), a Team Sun Country athlete, the Perkins family is offering to pay the tuition of one gymnast at Sun County Sport Center through the Lola Perkins Memorial Scholarship. "All gymnasts who indicate an interest in gymnastics will be considered for the scholarship," according to Sun Country's

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Walmart and Ibotta Offer Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Families

By Amanda Roland | November 17, 2020 | Blog
Walmart and Ibotta have teamed up to provide free Thanksgiving dinner for families. All you have to do is download an app and go shopping! Ibotta is an app that people use to get paid back for common, everyday purchases. Click here to download the app; you will need it to take advantage of this

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Foodservice Director of the Year

ACPS Food Service Director Wins Foodservice Director of the Year

By Amanda Roland | November 16, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
The Alachua County Public Schools’ (ACPS) director of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department won the Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year Award! Her name is Maria Eunice (pictured above), and she was awarded this highest honor because of her dedication to Alachua County students over the years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We

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