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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#MomHacks: Holiday Hacks Edition!

By Giggle Magazine | December 1, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
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!

By Isabella Sorresso | December 1, 2020 | Blog
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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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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Old Clothes

Tips for Salvaging Old Clothes in Your Wardrobe

By Trace Ferguson | November 23, 2020 | Happy Home
We all have old clothes that we don’t wear as much as we used to. Sometimes the clothes are visibly worn down or sometimes they are just no longer in style. Either way, they usually end up collecting dust in the back of our closets. I like to think of this part of the closet

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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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