Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos

Order ‘Hocus Pocus’ Themed Frappuccinos on Halloween!

By Amanda Roland | October 4, 2022 | Blog
Do you love the movie "Hocus Pocus"? So do we, and we also love these "Hocus Pocus" themed Frappuccinos that you can order from the Starbucks' secret menu! Get in the spooky spirit by learning how to order these secret menu items during your next Starbucks visit. The website Totally the Bomb has the ultimate

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Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

By Julia Bauer | October 4, 2022 | Blog
Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

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Snail and Gnome Halloween

DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

By Kelly Goede | September 28, 2022 | DIY , uncategorized
Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY Snail White or cream-colored dress Headband with paper bug antennas Brown craft paper Sandals or

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make chili dogs

Make Chili Dogs for Your Labor Day Celebrations!

By Morgan Hill | August 1, 2022 | Blog , Forks & Spoons
Kids and parents love hot dogs! They are easy and quick for the busy family, and they can be made in mass quantities for little cost. However, there’s something about a chili dog, a perfectly grilled hot dog with a heaping of chili on top. Regionally, some variations may switch out bun or hot dog

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Original Toll House Cookie

Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

By Amanda Roland | May 16, 2022 | Blog
There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

By Julie Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog
It’s no secret that the Florida heat can be brutal. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to be stuck inside all day. There are fun ways to get outside and stay safe in the summer heat! Go Early The mornings are the perfect time to get outside before the hottest time of day. Try

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Exploring Makeup for the First Time

By Lucille Lannigan | April 25, 2022 | Blog
I can remember the excitement that came with exploring makeup as a child — sneaking into my mom’s lipsticks or playing with colorful, sparkly eyeshadow palettes. For a while, makeup was merely a dress-up component. As I entered middle school and began consuming more media, I wanted to start implementing it into my daily routine,

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#BossMom: Meet Brandi Parker

By Giggle Magazine | February 17, 2022 | uncategorized
Meet Brandi Parker, Wife to Travis Parker, Mom to Ava (7) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals with it?  I became a nurse in 2011 and currently work as the director for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. I love my job

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Hanukkah History and Traditions

By Chris Wilson | December 1, 2021 | Holidays
The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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