Mrs. Claus

Get To Know Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

By Leigh Menninger | December 13, 2020 | Feature , Holidays
With Christmas approaching, boys and girls everywhere are on their best behavior. While everyone asks themselves if they are on the Naughty or Nice list, the Head Elf himself took some time to share some insight into what goes into the big night. Preparations last all year, and decorations begin much earlier for Santa and

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Home for the Holidays adoption event

Adopt a Furry Friend Through the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event

By Amanda Roland | December 9, 2020 | Blog
The Humane Society of North Central Florida, Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue and Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue are partnering with PetSmart Charities and the Wagmore Foundation to host the 2020 Virtual Home for the Holidays adoption event! From December 4-13, the adoption event will be held online, offering thousands of pets from three local pet

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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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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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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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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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