New Year's in Gainesville

Find Out How to Celebrate New Year’s in Gainesville!

By Amanda Roland | December 27, 2020 | Blog
As we count down to the new year, we know that we are all ready to send 2020 off with a BANG! A bang from fireworks of course! Even though gathering in large crowds won't happen this year, there are still some safe and virtual options to celebrate New Year's in Gainesville!   2021 Virtual

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Ichetucknee River

Part of the Ichetucknee River Will Be Off-Limits This Spring

By Amanda Roland | December 18, 2020 | Blog
Come May 2021, the upper portion of the Ichetucknee River that runs through Ichetucknee Springs State Park will be off-limits to tubers due to loss of underwater vegetation. Because of this change, more tubers will be allowed to occupy the lower portion of the river in the park. The upper portion of the river will

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DIY Fake Snow

Make DIY Fake Snow To Have a White Christmas In Florida

By Grace Downey | December 17, 2020 | Blog
In Central Florida, we rarely see snow! So, if you were looking forward to a white Christmas this year, we have the perfect recipe to make DIY Fake Snow! Beware: it is a little messy, but so worth it! DIY Fake Snow SUPPLIES 2 lbs baking soda Shaving cream can Container with lid INSTRUCTIONS Pour

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Free Meal Packs

ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have to be present to pick up the meals. No registration is required, but children must

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Prospective Interim Superintendent

School Board Approves New Interim Superintendent for ACPS

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools announced that the School Board approved the contract for Dr. Carlee Simon as the Interim Superintendent for ACPS. Look below to learn more about Dr. Simon! Dr. Carlee Simon (pictured above) is the prospective interim superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS), chosen by the school board. There was a special

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Holiday Breakfast

Simplify Your Holiday Breakfast With These Tips!

By Rebecca Vitkus | December 15, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Try these simple holiday breakfast set-ups to avoid craziness in the kitchen and allow more time for Christmas cuddles! Make your ordinary breakfast into a festive feast! Use Christmas cookie cutters to pour in pancake batter prepared the day before for a quick and cheerful pancake plate. Put a twist on your holiday tradition by

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gift guide for adults

Giggle’s 2020 Gift Guide for Adults

By Giggle Magazine | December 12, 2020 | Blog
Need some last minute gift ideas for the adults in your life? We've got you covered with our gift guide for adults! Check out some of the hottest gifts of 2020! 1. Gentleman's Box: Subscription Box Classic Monthly: $29/month, Premium Quarterly: $100/quarter, gentlemansbox.com 2. Nike Sportswear Essentials Fleece Cropped Crew $60, dickssportinggoods.com 3. Wonderful Wine

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Holiday Crafts

6 Holiday Crafts for Little Hands

By Mercedes Leguizamon | December 11, 2020 | Blog
The time for decorating is now! Why not have your little ones help with decorations or even create their own holiday crafts? These crafts are so easy that they can be made with even the smallest of hands, but they will definitely result in big smiles from both your guests and your little artists, who

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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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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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