Home for the Holidays adoption event

Adopt a Furry Friend Through the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event

The Humane Society of North Central Florida, Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue and Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue are partnering with PetSmart Charities and the Wagmore Foundation to host the 2020 Virtual Home for the Holidays adoption event! From December 4-13, the adoption event will be held online, offering thousands of pets from three local pet

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Hanukkah-Themed Books

8 Hanukkah-Themed Books to Read This Year

The first day of Hanukkah is December 10! What better way to get into the spirit of the holiday than by reading Hanukkah-themed books with your children? With these eight books, you can read and celebrate together each night of the festival of lights! 1. “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated

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Holiday Stuffing

The Right Stuff: Holiday Stuffing for Every Taste

While holiday stuffing may be a popular side dish across the board, the way it is prepared differs from kitchen to kitchen. Whether you prefer your stuffing sweet or savory, meat heavy or vegetarian friendly, we have a recipe for you! Pick up your favorite boxed stuffing mix (we like Pepperidge Farms Herb Seasoned Stuffing)

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Gift Guide for the Kiddos

Giggle’s 2020 Gift Guide for the Kiddos!

Need gift ideas for your little ones? We've got you covered with our 2020 Gift Guide for the kiddos! Check out the hottest and trendiest gifts that any kiddo will love. Look below and get shopping! 1. Wild Dough $14.95/each, wilddoughco.com 2. Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia $30, amazon.com 3. Mommy & Me Set $16,

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holiday recipes

Giggle Staffs’ Secret Holiday Recipes!

From our Giggle family to yours, we have collected some of our staff's secret holiday recipes and we are spilling the beans just for you! May they bring you joy and full bellies this holiday season. Carmelitas submitted by Grace Downey, graphic designer INGREDIENTS 14 oz of caramels (from individual squares or a block) 1

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Free Coffee From Starbucks

Healthcare Workers Can Get Free Coffee From Starbucks All Month

With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc on the country, Starbucks wants to give back. Front-line workers and healthcare workers can get free coffee from Starbucks for the whole month of December! “It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the front-line responders who are serving our communities,” said Starbucks Vice President Virginia Tenpenny, Global Social Impact.

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28 ACPS Students Selected for All-State Ensembles

This year, 28 young talented Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students have been selected to be a part of the virtual All-State Ensembles. "Each year, talented young musicians throughout the state audition for the Florida Music Education Association’s (FMEA) All-State Bands, Choruses and Orchestras," according to an ACPS press release. "Due to COVID-19, the rigorous

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#MomHacks: Holiday Hacks Edition!

We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share with you that in the rise of technology and “life hacks,”

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Specialty Hot Drinks

10 Specialty Hot Drinks for the Holidays!

The weather here in Florida is airing on the side of chilly, and that means we are officially in the swing of the holiday season! It also means that it’s time to snuggle up with a warm drink for the few Florida days there’s a nip in the air. Whether you’re staying in to watch

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