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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Holiday Stuffing

The Right Stuff: Holiday Stuffing for Every Taste

By Colleen McTiernan | December 8, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
While holiday stuffing may be a popular side dish across the board, the way it is prepared differs from kitchen to kitchen. Whether you prefer your stuffing sweet or savory, meat heavy or vegetarian friendly, we have a recipe for you! Pick up your favorite boxed stuffing mix (we like Pepperidge Farms Herb Seasoned Stuffing)

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Gift Guide for the Kiddos

Giggle’s 2020 Gift Guide for the Kiddos!

By Giggle Magazine | December 7, 2020 | Holidays
Need gift ideas for your little ones? We've got you covered with our 2020 Gift Guide for the kiddos! Check out the hottest and trendiest gifts that any kiddo will love. Look below and get shopping! 1. Wild Dough $14.95/each, wilddoughco.com 2. Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia $30, amazon.com 3. Mommy & Me Set $16,

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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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