Posts with tag 'holidays'
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How to Get in the Holiday Spirit in Sunny Florida
Holiday season is a magical time of year. Warmth and holiday movies and family and a general, pervading sense of mirth make for a potion that can rejuvenate even the darkest spirits. But let's face it – capturing that holiday spirit can be tricky when you're in a place like sunny Florida, where the temperatures rarely dip below 50 degrees and snow seems more like something from a book rather than an actual meteorological event.
Don't fret, though. There are still plenty of ways to kindle your holiday spirit even in a state that's more at home in summer than winter, and we're here to share them.
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Pandemic-Safe Date Ideas for Valentine's Day
Just because the pandemic hasn't quite gone away yet doesn't mean you can't still celebrate Valentine's Day in a special way. We've all spent plenty of date nights cuddled up on the couch with a good movie over the last year, so why not try something new without sacrificing the safety of social distance? Here are some romantic, pandemic-safe date ideas.
Stargazing
Nothing says romance like watching the stars with your main squeeze. Find a night with clear skies and venture away from the city's bright lights and enjoy the quiet, peaceful ambiance.
Go for a Picnic
Rather than risk dinner at a restaurant, pack up a picnic with your favorite snacks and enjoy the outdoors with your valentine. Who says you need candlelight to make a dinner romantic?
Rock Climbing
You could book time...
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Where to See Christmas Lights in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL is no stranger to holiday spirit! The home to the University of Florida, Gainesville and its residents don't slack when it comes to celebrating Christmas with ornate displays and festive atmosphere. Here's where you can see the best Christmas lights in Gainesville, FL.
Butler Town Center Friday Night Lights
Every Friday night through December 18, you can catch a live lighting of the Butler Town Center's Christmas tree. The event features special sales, letters to Santa, giveaways, and more. You can even tune in live on Facebook or Instagram if you can't make it in person!
Celebrate D Holidays at Depot Park
Venture out to Depot Park fo...
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Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving
You can directly tie your Thanksgiving experience to which stage of life you're in. Hear us out: when you're a kid, Thanksgiving means having family over (or going to a family member's house) for a delicious feast. As you get older, maybe you start helping with the setup or even contribute your own dish. Then you become a full-fledged adult, and suddenly you're hosting Thanksgiving at your house and oh my there's so much to do. As always, we're here to make sure you get through your first Thanksgiving as host. Or maybe it isn't even your first time! That's fine, too, because these tips for hosting Thanksgiving will help anyone looking to host the best Turkey Day possible.
Make a Plan
Go into the big day with a vision in mind. How many guests are coming? What time is dinner? Are you doing anything after dinner? What's on the menu? Ha...
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12 Socially Distant Halloween Ideas
Even though spooky season is thoroughly underway, there's still a need to follow safety guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. While that means the landscape of Halloween looks a little different, it doesn't mean you can't still get your creepy kicks this October. Here are some creative, socially distant Halloween ideas!
Create a Candy Graveyard
Use novelty skeleton bones to create a path that stops at individual graves full of candy! Go wild decorating to give each station a unique flair and your trick-or-treaters will have a blast stocking up on candy in a safe, socially distant way.
Carve Pumpkins as a Family
This is a pretty common activity that many families already do. But this year, it might take on a new significance as we look for ways to celebrate Halloween safely. With that in m...
