Giggle's 2021 Education Guide

Giggle’s 2021 Education Guide is Here!

By Amanda Roland | December 4, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
2021 is literally just around the corner, and with the new year comes all kinds of changes and challenges. Some challenges include making decisions about your kiddos' education! We are here to help. Giggle's 2021 Education Guide is your guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. You can

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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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#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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