apple turnovers

How to Make Grandma’s Apple Turnovers

By Amanda Roland | October 7, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Fall is such a sweet time for families to gather and share all of their favorite recipes. This is the second fall that my family is spending without my great-grandma, and even though she isn’t here anymore to share her recipes with me, my Mema, her daughter, knows them well enough to pass them down

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bye-bye to boring brows

Say Bye-Bye to Boring Brows With These Tips!

By Kara Winslow | October 7, 2020 | Health
Your eyebrows can make or break your face. Brows give your face structure and strength, but you have to be careful! If you do them incorrectly, they can overpower your face. Say bye-bye to boring brows with these basic tips for creating the perfect brow. 1. Start by evaluating your brows. Draw an imaginary line

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Kitchen With Your Kids

How to Have Fun in the Kitchen With Your Kids!

By Mercedes Leguizamon | October 6, 2020 | Blog
Do you have some kiddos that won't to get in the kitchen with you? Here are some tips to making sure everything flows smoothly. These are all things that, as an adult, you may not really think about anymore but are essential to a smooth day in the kitchen with your kids. Be ready to

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Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close

Gainesville Regal Theaters Will Temporarily Close Starting Thursday

By Amanda Roland | October 6, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Theaters across the county reopened in August. But now, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, announced a major update on October 5: All Regal theaters will temporarily close starting Thursday, October 8. The closure comes after Cineworld disclaimed that the "increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic" have

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Pumpkin and Candy Corn Halloween

DIY Pumpkin and Candy Corn Halloween Costumes

By Amanda Roland | October 5, 2020 | Blog
Want to get the look that our Cover Cuties wore on the front of our Fall Issue? Look below to learn how to make these adorable DIY Pumpkin and Candy Corn Halloween costumes!   DIY Pumpkin Costume Pumpkin Headband Supplies: Black headband Orange felt Brown felt Orange thread Needle Polyester Pillow Filling Green pipe cleaner

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Teach Your Children Math

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

By Kelly Goede | October 5, 2020 | Learn
Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

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Florida Museum

Visit the New Insect Exhibit at the Florida Museum

By Amanda Roland | October 5, 2020 | Blog
Do you have any little bug enthusiasts at home? If so, there is a new insect exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History that you have to visit with your family. The exhibit is called “Invisible Insects: Helping Florida’s Declining Insect Populations.” Visitors can get up-close and personal with some of Florida's most unique

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Oreo Peanut Butter Pie

Try This Oreo Peanut Butter Pie Recipe At Home!

By Kathy Hastings | October 2, 2020 | Blog
This delicious Oreo Peanut Butter Pie recipe was submitted by Kathy Hastings back in 2010. She was the winner of Giggle's Pie Contest, and for good reason! This pie is super simple to make and will put a smile on anyone who eats it. Enjoy this pie with your friends and family.   Oreo Peanut

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presidential and vice presidential debates

How to Explain the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates to Your Children

By Amanda Roland | October 2, 2020 | Blog
With presidential debates in full swing, maybe it's time to talk to your kiddos about what these debates are. For your children, especially your teens and those able to vote, election season can be hard to navigate, and your child might have a couple questions about politics. The presidential and vice presidential debates can provide

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Delicious Halloween Cupcakes

Frightfully Delicious Halloween Cupcakes to Make With Your Kiddos

By Colleen McTiernan | October 1, 2020 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
October is here, which means that in a few short weeks, we get to celebrate our favorite spooky holiday! Get your kiddos into the holiday spirit by creating some creepy, yet tasty, frightfully delicious Halloween cupcakes together. Put on your favorite Halloween movie (“Hocus Pocus” anyone?) and get to decorating!   The Graveyard Cupcake (we

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