Mrs. Claus

Get To Know Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

By Leigh Menninger | December 13, 2020 | Feature , Holidays
With Christmas approaching, boys and girls everywhere are on their best behavior. While everyone asks themselves if they are on the Naughty or Nice list, the Head Elf himself took some time to share some insight into what goes into the big night. Preparations last all year, and decorations begin much earlier for Santa and

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Winter Wreaths

Winter Wreaths to Make Your Front Door Festive!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | December 10, 2020 | DIY , Happy Home , Holidays
For years, I would gather leftover pine cuttings from Christmas tree sales and create huge, fresh wreaths for the front door. At the end of the season, I was always so sad to see them go. So, that is when I decided to find a fun, creative and pretty wreath project I could do and

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Home for the Holidays adoption event

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

By Amanda Roland | December 9, 2020 | Blog
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

By Colleen McTiernan | December 8, 2020 | Articles , Holidays
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

By Colleen McTiernan | December 8, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
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!

By Giggle Magazine | December 7, 2020 | Holidays
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!

By Giggle Magazine | December 2, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
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

By Amanda Roland | December 2, 2020 | Blog
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

By Amanda Roland | December 1, 2020 | Blog
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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