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HIDDEN GEM ON 3 ACRES

SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE HOME

Graced with Grandaddy Oaks is the setting for this 5-bedroom/3.5 bath home, plus office, formal dining room, chef ’s kitchen, pantry, pool and great outdoor entertaining area with firepit, outdoor $699,000 kitchen and private sitting areas.

Fine finishes, hand-crafted details and exemplary solitude in a great location. Custom floor plan offers many upgrades to this 4-bedroom/4bath home. Recreation wing with kitchen, exercise room, full bath plus bonus room. Large pool, covered lanai and private gardens. $599,000

GATED HOME ON 4.90 +/- ACRES

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Country feel yet only 5 minutes from Hwy 200 and I-75. Home features 10-foot vaulted ceilings, built-ins, chef ’s kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, plus a bonus room with man cave and $425,000 outdoor entertainment area with lanai and firepit.

Newly completed 1.55 acres with beautiful views overlooking lake.

Open kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in pantry, formal living room with fireplace, plus French doors leading to lanai overlooking $859,000 the pool. Expansive master suite and master bath.

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Gorgeous 2018 Excite model with many upgrades in the resort-style community of Trilogy. 2-bedroom/2.5-bath home plus office/den is perfect for entertaining family and friends with open floor plan, $439,000 screen-enclosed lanai, pool and fenced backyard.

Beautiful home located on a cul-de-sac. Grand column entry.

Impressive foyer opens to great room. Spacious chef ’s kitchen open to family room. Split floor plan, formal dining and office. Newly $274,900 screened-enclosed pool.

Past performance is a measure of future success, and Joan Pletcher’s record speaks for itself. With sales totaling over $8,131,900 and $7,370,000 in pending properties in 2020, it’s easy to see that Joan is a passionate, knowledgeable Real Estate expert who puts the cares and concerns of her clients first. Contact Joan today to see what your home is worth and why now is the best time to list.

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9.75 +/- ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS The gated entrance welcomes you home through the tree-lined drive. As you enter, you notice the views from the French doors of the horses in the lush-green paddocks. This custom home with superior finishes throughout is ideal for entertaining. Highlights of the home include a large open kitchen/family room with stunning wood vault ceilings, recently modernized kitchen with granite countertops, bar seating area plus beverage area and breakfast nook. Formal living room with fireplace plus formal dining room. The new luxurious master wing offers a private office, elegant bath, spacious walk-in closet and laundry room. Equestrian enthusiasts will enjoy the 4-stall stable with tack room and feed room. Riding arena plus recently re-fenced 4-board paddocks make this property a must-see. Additional building for tools $1,139,000 and equipment storage. It’s a country life, but only moments from all the amenities of the city.

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HICKORY HILL FARM

HACKING DISTANCE TO HITS

This 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home features an open floor plan, chef’s kitchen, family room and living room, screen-enclosed pool, lanai and summer kitchen. 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. 6-stall barn, irrigated $1,500,000-$1,750,000 arena, detached 3-bay garage for storage.

Stunning location on 42+ acres in the heart of NW Ocala, close to the new World Equestrian Center. Spectacular views of green pastures and live oaks. 3-bedroom/2.5-bath home with upgrades, including chef’s kitchen, 10-foot ceilings and split bedroom floor plan. $839,000

MINUTES FROM WEC AND HITS

HWY 27 - CLOSE TO WEC

Exquisite 37 +/- acre equine estate. Residence with wood accents, tray ceilings and marble columns throughout this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home. Equestrian accommodations: six lush, irrigated pastures, round $3,200,000 pen, 8-stall barn, plus manager’s home.

Location! Location! Location! Prime location for a developer with Hwy 27 frontage, 75 +/- acres with easy access to the World Equestrian Center and HITS. Barn and paddocks. Currently zoned $6,815,425 A-1 with land use of medium residential.

Welcome to a higher level of realty.

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CONTENTS // MAY 2020 8 // TO P 10 MOVIES O F A LL T IME

Thereʼs no better time to mark a few classics off your to-watch list.

WATCH 10 // G IRLS’ N IG H T IN

Forget the high heels and makeup, this weekend put on your most comfy PJs, make yourself a drink and have a girlsʼ night in with your favorite gal pals— from a distance, of course.

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Reader selfies from around town and at home.

13 // RE A DY TO RE A D

School buildings may be closed for the remainder of the year, but learning and reading is still very much alive and well.

EXPLORE 14 // DRO N E DELIVERIES & VIRT UA L VIS ITS

Photo by Dave Miller courtesy of the City of Ocala

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With nothing to do and nowhere to go, itʼs important to just do your best.

16 // QUA R A N T IN E C R A FTS

If youʼre feeling antsy these days and looking for a new project, we have some great suggestions to give you and your loved ones a memorable crafternoon together.

18 // BE A GA RDEN IN G GURU

If youʼve started a garden during this time of social distancing, youʼre not alone.

20 // MA K E YOUR MO M S MILE

Families typically celebrate Motherʼs Day with meals at her favorite restaurant or spa days with the girls.

This year, though, youʼll have to get a little creative.

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If youʼre feeling tired, frumpy and ready to move, check out these suggestions to stay busy offline.

CRAVE 28 // FULL FL AVO R, LESS FUSS

Donʼt want to brave the grocery store, but do want a homecooked meal? There are a variety of meal subscription services that will deliver all the goodies needed.

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FEATURES 24 // FIN D T H IS !

Ocala is full of history and natural beauty. Why not explore it?

Remember when you had to travel to Disney World for a Dole Whip or plan a visit to Waffle House to enjoy their fluffy pancakes? No more!

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Thereʼs no need to go out for a fancy coffee.

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MOVIES OF ALL TIME: THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO MARK A FEW CLASSICS OFF YOUR TO-WATCH LIST. WHAT BETTER WAY TO DECIDE WHICH ONES TO BINGE THAN THE TOP 10 ON THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE’S LIST OF THE TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME?

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CITIZEN KANE (1941)

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The film details the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by writer Orson Welles, a character based in part upon the American newspaper magnates William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

CASABLANCA (1943)

Set during World War II, the film focuses on an American expatriate who must choose between his love for a woman and helping her and her husband escape from the city of Casablanca to continue his fight against the Germans.

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GONE WITH THE WIND (1940)

This historic romance film was adapted from the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell. Set in the American South around the time of the Civil War, the film tells the story of Scarlett OʼHara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner and her romantic pursuits.

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LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

THREE THE GODFATHER (1972)

The most well-known mob movie, the film focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando.

When the familyʼs youngest son, Michael, played Al Pacino, joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the cycle of violence.

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The film, based on the life of T. E. Lawrence, depicts his experiences in Greater Syria during World War I, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)

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When Dorothy is swept over the rainbow to Oz during a tornado, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to find her way home. Known and loved by pretty much everyone everywhere, nowʼs a great time to introduce this classic film to your kiddos who might not have seen it before.

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THE GRADUATE (1967)

WANT MORE?

This film tells the story of 21-year-old Benjamin Braddock, played by Dustin Hoffman, a recent college graduate with no aim in life, who is seduced by an older woman, Mrs. Robinson, and then falls in love with her daughter, Elaine.

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ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)

A crime drama influenced by “Crime on the Waterfront”

by Malcolm Johnson, a series of articles published in November and December 1948 in the New York Sun, which won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The film focuses on union violence and corruption in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Sources: afi.com

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10 SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)

SCHINDLER’S LIST (1993)

Schindlerʼs List follows Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who together with his wife saved more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories during World War II.

This musical romance comedy offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers during the transition from silent films to “talkies.”

11. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1947)

32. THE GODFATHER PART II (1974)

12. SUNSET BLVD. (1950)

33. HIGH NOON (1952)

13. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957)

34. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962)

14. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)

35. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934)

15. STAR WARS (1977) 16. ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)

36. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)

17. THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1952)

37. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946)

18. PSYCHO (1960)

38. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)

19. CHINATOWN (1974)

39. DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965)

20. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST (1975)

40. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)

21. THE GRAPES OF WRATH (1940) 22. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)

41. WEST SIDE STORY (1961) 42. REAR WINDOW (1954) 43. KING KONG (1933)

23. THE MALTESE FALCON (1941)

44. THE BIRTH OF A NATION (1915)

24. RAGING BULL (1980)

45. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1952)

25. E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982) 26. DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964)

46. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971) 47. TAXI DRIVER (1976)

27. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967) 28. APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) 29. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939)

48. JAWS (1975)

30. THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (1948)

49. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1938)

31. ANNIE HALL (1977)

50. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969) MAY ‘20

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Girls’ Night In Forget the high heels and makeup, this weekend put on your most comfy PJs, make yourself a drink and have a girls’ night in with your favorite gal pals—from a distance, of course. // B Y K A R I N F A B R Y- C U S H E N B E R Y

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he Netflix Party Extension makes it super easy and fun to watch specials and movies with your closest buds when using Google Chrome on your computer. Go to netflixparty.com and sign in.

Add the extension to your Chrome browser, and install the program. Then, go to netflix.com and select your program. Click on the newly installed party icon to open the control panel and start the party. Copy the URL link, and send it to your friends to join in. Youʼll be able to 10

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send messages in real time and watch the show simultaneously. (Need help? Google it!)

BRING ON THE LAUGHS

Sure, you could watch a movie, but we think an hour-long stand-up special is the way to go. Who doesnʼt need a good laugh these days? Hereʼs a few of our favorite female stand-ups to check out.

Maria Bamford, Old Baby You may not know the name Maria Bamford,

but if youʼre a fan of stand-up comedy, youʼll recognize her. Her quirky voices, weird phrases and off-the-beaten-path tangents are what make her fans come back for more. In this special, Maria takes her stand-up to the streets. Park benches, bowling alleys, bookstores—if thereʼs an audience, sheʼs sharing her oddball insight.

Wanda Sykes, Not Normal Wanda Sykes is no stranger to comedy. Sheʼs had us laughing for decades, as a matter of

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fact. But in this Netflix special, Wanda lays it all on the line, everything from politics and body image to aging gracefully (or not!). In her mid-40s, Wanda humorously speculates about what old age will be like, talks relationships and charms the audience.

Ellen DeGeneres, Relatable After a 15-year break from stand-up comedy, Americaʼs favorite daytime host, Ellen DeGeneres, has made her way back to the stage for a new special. Taped in Seattle, this special features Ellen poking fun at whether or not she is “relatable” to her fans and the general public anymore. And while thatʼs all funny, itʼs her insight into everyday life, such as buying new shoes, that really brings the laughs.

Ali Wong, Hard Knock Wife Ali Wong, most known for her first stand-up role, Baby Cobra, from 2016. Since then, she has made several television and movie appearances, including Netflixʼs Always Be My Maybe and a recurring role on American Housewife. Her second standup act (filmed while pregnant, just like the first) is filled with anecdotes about married life after children and the perils of motherhood. She discusses breastfeeding and babiesʼ diapers in such a way that youʼll never see motherhood quite the same.

MORE PARTY EXTENSIONS, MORE PLATFORMS

If your preferred show isnʼt on Netflix or you donʼt have Chrome, check out these other party platform options.

Metastream Live chat while watching videos on a variety of platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Hulu, Netflix and more. Works with Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Scener Allows up to 10 friends to watch together, plus thereʼs a live chat feature. It only works with Netflix, though.

TwoSeven This watch-party extension works with Amazon Prime, Netflix, Vimeo, HBO Now and YouTube.

There is usually a subscription fee that ranges between $5-$20 a month, which also allows the service to be used with Disney+ and Hulu.

Because of Covid-19, though, the service currently runs for $3 a month.

HERE’S TO FRIENDSHIP

Of course, no girlsʼ night is complete without a few cocktails, right? If you have a grocery list going, you may want to add a few ingredients to the list. Heading to pick up take-out from a local restaurant? Many are also selling pre-made cocktails or bottles of wine. If youʼre more of a DIYer, hereʼs a few recipes to consider, courtesy of The Food Network.

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PINEAPPLE COCKTAIL

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1 ½ ounces pineapple juice 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce orange liqueur ½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice Turbinado sugar for the rim (optional) Pineapple wedges Maraschino cherry

Chill a martini glass in the freezer.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the pineapple juice, vodka, orange liqueur and lime juice. Cover, and shake vigorously, until combined and chilled.

Scatter turbinado sugar onto a small plate, wet the rim of the glass and dip it into the sugar. Strain the drink into the chilled glass, and garnish with skewered pineapple and cherry.

*WATERMELON COCKTAIL

(makes 4 glasses)

• 5 cups seedless watermelon chunks, plus wedges or balls for garnish • 3 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedge for garnish • 2 tablespoons sugar, depending on watermelon sweetness • ¾ cup silver tequila or your preferred liquor, such as vodka or rum • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, optional Combine the watermelon, lime juice and sugar to taste in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a small pitcher. Stir in the tequila and orange liqueur, if using. Fill glass with ice, and pour the cocktail into the glass, garnishing with watermelon and lime wedge.

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Ready To Read School buildings may be closed for the remainder of the year, but learning and reading is still very much alive and well. Whether you’re 10 or 100, reading is one of those great joys that allows an escape from the everyday. And who couldn’t use a bit of that right now? So, put down the phone, pick up a book and allow your imagination to take off. // B Y K A R I N F A B R Y- C U S H E N B E R Y

LIBRARY SERVICES

The Marion County Public Library branches are closed to in-person visits, but you can still check out and return books to the library. The entire card catalog is available to search online (find it at marioncountyfl.org under departments and agencies), and you can call ahead to have your favorites waiting for you when you arrive. Search by topic, title, author and more. Curbside pickup is simple and library staff members are available to help out via phone or email.

Curbside service is offered Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, and Saturday, 10am-4pm, at the following branches: Belleview, Dunnellon, Forest Freedom, Marion Oaks and Headquarters-Ocala.

The Fort McCoy and Reddick locations are available for curbside pickup on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am6pm and Saturday from 10am-4pm.

FAMILY FUN

Thereʼs nothing quite like curling up with a favorite book. And yes, audiobooks count. Did you know that even middle and high school students say they like to listen to a book read aloud? Itʼs a wonderful way to spend quality time with the kids.

Classics like Harry Potter or Lemony Snicket books are proven favorites for elementary or middle school aged kids, or you can opt for a read like Frindle—who says a pen has to be called a pen?

Check out scholastic.com for great read-aloud suggestions for all grade levels. The libraryʼs webpage also has a link to check out thousands of downloadable audiobooks in a great variety of categories.

RECOMMENDED READ

World War Z by Max Brooks If you feel like embracing the theme of the day, there is no shortage of books related to pandemics or post-apocalyptic scenarios. Check this one out. A virus originates in China before spreading across the globe.

This thrilling novel reveals the cover up China created and the United Statesʼ response to it. Oh, and the book takes place during an election year, too!

The book struck a chord in China and was subsequently banned in the country.

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker When a college freshman comes down with what seems like the flu, it seems like thereʼs nothing to worry about. When the victim falls into a deep coma-like sleep and canʼt be woken up, panic spreads, along with the disease. As quarantines become the norm, the plot twists and turns, and the charactersʼ true characters begin to shine through.

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Drone Delivery & Virtual Visits With nothing to do and nowhere to go, it’s important to just do your best. // B Y K AT I E M C P H E R S O N

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o far, the roarinʼ 2020s have been… anything but. As COVID-19 has spread, social distancing has become our new normal, if you can even call it that.

Graduations, concerts, sporting events—all those special occasions and life milestones are indefinitely postponed.

Weʼre all trying to play our role in flattening SO, HE POPPED A FEW BAGS the curve, which started out relatively OF CHIPS INTO A CLOTH easy—stay home and TOTE, ALONG WITH A ROLL watch TV to save your fellow human, please.

OF TOILET PAPER FOR GOOD But as the weeks MEASURE, AND FLEW BUDDY wear on, the 24-hour news cycle and lack of THE DRONE OVER TO MY contact with friends BACKYARD. WHEN I SAW MY and family can wear and one, named on your mental health.

NEW SNACKS, I FELT LIKE Soner, is pretty Many of us have had outgoing. Heʼs always I SHOULDN’T SEND BUDDY to figure out how ready to meet up for to work from home BACK EMPTY-CLAWED... a meal or a beer. He and become our also happens to own childrenʼs teachers, all on top of trying to keep a drone that can carry up to three pounds. A ourselves and our loved ones safe during an few days into social distancing, he asked if he unprecedented global pandemic. could try flying it with a payload by delivering Personally, Iʼve been trying to do three me some snacks. things each day: work, do something physical So, he popped a few bags of chips into a cloth and engage in a hobby. Sometimes this means tote, along with a roll of toilet paper for good watching my favorite reality TV shows and measure, and flew Buddy the Drone over to my “getting physical” by folding more laundry backyard. When I saw my new snacks, I felt like than usual, to be honest. Bonus points if I can I shouldnʼt send Buddy back empty-clawed, so find a way to socialize with friends or loved I grabbed some Twizzlers, a chocolate bar and ones safely. a bag of popcorn and sent it on its way. It was a Iʼm good friends with many of my neighbors, 10-minute ordeal, but it gave us something to

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laugh about later. He later hosted a virtual happy hour that went well into the night (and resulted in more than one hungover participant).

April 3 was my grandfatherʼs 90th birthday, and his assisted living facility is not allowing visitors in or residents out to prevent virus exposure—something weʼre very thankful for.

Instead of our usual birthday dinner and cake, we sent a cake into the facility with a staff member, who brought Papa out onto a screened porch on the second floor. My family was on the lawn below waiting to sing to him. While it wasnʼt the 90th birthday we had planned for him, we still found a way.

Until life returns to normal, the important thing seems to be just doing our best: in entertaining ourselves, connecting with friends and celebrating with family.

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If you’re feeling antsy these days and looking for a new project, we have some great suggestions to give you and your loved ones a memorable crafternoon together.

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Refinish a table or nightstand

Acrylic pour painting Have you seen this on YouTube? If not, put down what youʼre doing and go search “pour painting” right now. This painting technique is so simple yet so beautiful. There are thousands of videos to choose from, and all you need to get started are some blank canvases and acrylic paint. You start by adding paint colors, a little at a time, to a cup or funnel. Layer the paint in the order youʼd like it to appear on the canvas. Next, slowly pour the paint onto the canvas, allowing it to fall at will. A quick treatment to the canvas and youʼre ready to bend and turn the canvas to create your work of art. Gloves are a must by

If you have that table you picked up at a yard sale months ago still lying around, thereʼs no time like the present to fix it up. A quick trip to a hardware store for some paint, maybe some new knobs if needed, and youʼre on your way.

For a nice, farmhouse-type look, pick up chalk paint. Its dull finish looks rustic and aged but

protects your piece from nicks and scrapes. Did you know you can make your own chalk paint with some flat paint and plaster of Paris? Check out lowes.com and click on ideas for the recipe, plus lots of other DIY suggestions and tips.

EASY AS 1-2-3 Paint by number Remember when you were young and had one of those velvety paint-by-number sets?

The ones with the little connected samples of paint? They still make those! If youʼre looking to paint, but arenʼt much of a freehand artist, this is a great place to start. The finished product can be as simple or as complicated as you like, and the categories and options are seemingly endless. One of our favorite sites is allpaintbynumbers.com. Their collection is broken into categories and even includes favorites like cartoon characters and holiday prints. You can even upload one of your own photos and have it turned into your very own paint-by-number set.

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SWEET SERENITY Serenity jar Weʼve all felt a little extra stress over the last few months, right? A serenity or calming jar may be just what you need to encourage your mind to focus when itʼs needed the most.

These glitter-filled jars are mesmerizing to watch and easy to make.

Hereʼs what you need: • A glass or plastic jar • A jug of warm water • 60 ml glitter glue, color of choice • 3 drops of food coloring, color of choice • Glitter of choice

the way! The end result is nearly impossible to screw up, and every piece is new and original.

Itʼs on our short list of crafts to complete.

PRESERVE THE PAST Create a scrapbook If youʼve always wanted your own photo book of memories, there are plenty of websites and programs that make the process a cinch. A Google search of “make a photo book” will yield lots of results. Once you find the company and price point you like, start planning. Maybe you want to commemorate a certain family vacation or event, or you want to chronicle a whole year. Start selecting and organizing the photos you plan to use.

Many of the online services offer premade pages that you just drop your photos into. If you want a more personalized book, you can choose everything from the page color to the wording and font colors used. Pinterest is a great source for finding scrapbook page ideas that you can borrow from and make your own.

find them there! Choose to make a wreath for each season. (Yes, itʼs that easy!) Think pinks, blues and yellows for spring, and browns, oranges and reds for fall. When choosing fabric, choose prints with small patterns in coordinating colors. For a more subdued shabby chic look, choose fabrics that are tan and brown in color. All you need to get started is a wire wreath form, fabric, scissors and a ruler. What are you waiting for?

To start the process, add warm water to your jar, followed by the glitter glue. Stir until they are combined. Add three or so drops of food coloring and stir. The more food coloring, the darker the water. Next, pour in the glitter. For a varied look, choose multiple colors and/or a combination of fine and chunky glitter. Stir well until the ingredients are mixed, and then top the rest of the jar off with water. If youʼve got the contents just how you like them, we recommend a swirl of glue on the inside of the jar lid to prevent glittery accidents in the future.

Tip: For a galaxy look, combine blue, purple and gray glitter.

RAGS TO RICHES Make A Rag Wreath These raggedy wreaths are super cute and very easy to make. If you can tie a knot, you can do it. The blog typicallysimple.com has our favorite tutorial for the project in steps that are a breeze to follow, so weʼll let you

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“It is important for youth to get outside and explore their worlds,” says Erin, who has young children she gardens with at home. “It can serve as an outdoor classroom when we currently donʼt have traditional ones. In the garden they can learn math through garden design, plant spacing and weighing harvests. They can learn to be creative when designing their gardens and use their reasoning and science skills when interacting with problems.” Erin notes that her daughter, Josie, pictured here, chose to plant tomatoes and squash, while her son chose to plant only potatoes so he could make french fries.

Although the program will officially end after the growing season, the online course will still be available, as will some form of the popular Facebook group. “[The group] has proven to be an excellent way to communicate with gardeners,” says Erin. This program is aimed to help educate home gardeners in North Central Florida; participants in other locations should contact their local Extension service to get more specific information and planting dates. Other information such as soil sampling and garden design is more universal to other locations. “Both [county] offices have gardening programs through their horticulture extension agents,” says Erin, “and we will continue to provide those; although after 2020, the Victory2020 Garden name will be retired.”

Victory2020 Garden Program // University of Florida/IFAS Extension of Marion and Columbia Counties // Register at https://bit.ly/V2020G // For horticulturerelated questions, contact Erin Harlow at eeeck@ufl.edu or Maxine Hunter at maxine32666@ufl.edu. For 4-H youth questions, contact Chandler Mulvaney at chandlermulvaney@ufl.edu or Emma Cannon at emmacannon@ufl.edu.

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personally know more than a handful of people who have exercised their green thumb in order to stay busy during this strange and never-ending time of home sequestering—my family included. So while searching for some tips on how to grow the best tomatoes, I came across a fun and family-friendly gardening program, hosted by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension of Marion and Columbia Counties.

Enter the Victory2020 Garden program. If youʼre not familiar with the concept of Victory Gardens, hereʼs a brief history lesson, according to the Columbia County UF/IFAS Extension website: “Victory gardens or ʻwar gardensʼ were popular during World War I and World War II. They were promoted by the government to help provide fresh produce to individuals at home and help supplement food rationing. [Gardening] also provided opportunities for families to ʻdo their partʼ for the war effort. During 1943, the USDA estimated that over 20 million gardens were planted in the United States.”

The Victory2020 Garden program began as a way to give gardeners a sense of community, especially while weʼre all socially distanced.

“In the beginning, each county was planning something separately,” says Erin Harlow, Residential and Commercial Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer coordinator with University of Florida/IFAS Extension Columbia County. “When we realized, we joined forces to have a stronger program. The program is important because it give[s] gardeners a place where they [can] connect over their similarities and [stay] excited and positive about something.” The program also encourages gardening as a means of stress relief and provides learning opportunities by both UF/IFAS agents and other casual gardeners.

Once you sign up for the program online, youʼll have access to the eight-week online course about growing your own food, a private Facebook group for real-time troubleshooting and the Garden Book Club. Youʼll receive a laminated Victory2020 Garden poster with tips for your garden and seeds to start your garden, while supplies last.

If youʼre introducing young kids to gardening, there are several opportunities for them to participate. In addition to the youth activities in the online course, families can request a 4-H record book to complete with their garden. They can also participate in the youth book club activities.

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otherʼs Day might look a little different this year than in yearʼs past, and you might be wondering how to show her just how much you care in this time of social distancing. Whether youʼre a spouse hoping to craft the perfect day or adult children looking for ideas on how to make the day extra special when you canʼt get together as a family, there are still plenty of options for showing Mom how much she means to you.

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If youʼre the significant other and want to spoil your childrenʼs mother, here are a few ways to celebrate without leaving the house.

Start a garden together. Purchase all the essentials in advance, or even better, do some of the more mundane tasks—like clearing the area—beforehand on the sly. And then spend the day planning and planting. Sheʼll appreciate the forethought you put into it.

Host a wine and canvas night for the family. (The wine is for the adults, of course!) Order some canvases and paint online, and pick up her favorite bottle of wine (and maybe throw in a dessert).

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fancy camera and tripod at home, but honestly many of the new phones take some pretty amazing pictures, too. Tell her to dress up, pick out some cute outfits for the kids (or ask her to do it without telling her why) and bring her outside around sunset. The lighting during the “golden hour” is perfect for getting amazing shots, even if you arenʼt a professional. And then snap away as she interacts with the kiddos and pets if you have them. If youʼre not sure about your photography skills, maybe research a few pointers online beforehand.

And remember, it really is the thought that counts.

Take care of the meals for the day. Whether itʼs breakfast in bed or ordering in from her favorite local restaurant, take this chore off her plate. And speaking of chores, send her back to bed, run her a bubble bath or simply tell her to relax on the porch with a good book while you and the kids clean the house. We promise, this one wonʼt go unnoticed.

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Make it about her.

This one is simple: Ask yourself throughout the day, “What can I do to make her day better?”—and then just do that. Whatever you plan or whatever you purchase for her, make sure that youʼre doing it because itʼs something she loves.

Donʼt ask her to make a lot of decisions; just try to make her day better—she will appreciate even the smallest of gestures.

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Families large and small all around the world are dealing with the prospect of being separated from their loved ones for an extended period of time right now. Whether your mom lives down the street or across the country, here are a few ideas for celebrating when we can be together.

Write her a letter. Seems simple, right? But honestly, when was the last time you wrote your mama a letter? Not a card where you just signed your name, but a letter where you had to write about your thoughts and feelings. While youʼre at it, have the kids draw her a picture and send it along, too.

Make a meal together. If you both love to bake or cook, this is something you can easily plan virtually. Browse through online recipes together until you find something youʼd both love to make and then set up a Zoom or Facetime call. Make sure you can

spend an hour or two with her without interruptions from the kids.

Order a customized photo puzzle. Does your mom love putting together puzzles? Sheʼll be surprised when this one turns out to be a picture of the kids or of you and her on your last mother-daughter trip. Sites like shutterfly.com and collage.com let you upload your own photo. You can even choose the size and number of pieces you prefer.

Drop off a treat. If your mom lives nearby, order her favorite meal or purchase a special present and drop it off safely on her doorstep.

Call her to let her know itʼs waiting for her outside. If she lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, call to find out if you can drop something off for her.

Organize a personal Motherʼs Day parade. Are you one of several siblings? Does your mom and siblings live nearby. If so, you should definitely plan a mini Motherʼs Day parade. Select a time when everyone is available and ask her to come outside. Then you, your siblings and the grandkids can drive by while playing fun music, waving and holding up signs. Itʼs guaranteed to put a smile on her face.

Just chat. Itʼs so simple, but most moms just want to hear from you.

If you live many miles from each other, carve out an hour when you can chat on the phone. If she lives nearby, drive over and sit on her porch while she stays inside and talk through the screen door. We promise, spending time with you is what she wants most.

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SIGNING OFF If you’re like many, you’ve spent the last month and a half staring at screens. Helping your child navigate through distance learning, more time on Zoom meetings for work, binge-watching your favorite shows—the list goes on. If you’re feeling tired, frumpy and ready to move, check out these suggestions to stay busy offline. // B Y K A R I N F A B R Y- C U S H E N B E R Y 22

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CLEAN THE HOUSE

Take a look around your living room. Are the photos in your frames up to date? Chances are they are not. Nowʼs the time to look through your phone and get those photos uploaded to a cloud service. While youʼre at it, delete all the blurry and duplicate photos to make more room on your phone. Make it easy on yourself and group the photos by month and year for easy access in the future.

Choose a few favorites to either print from home or upload to a drugstore or store like Walmart for quick processing.

Although your motivation level may be at an all-time low right now, thereʼs no time like the present to get organized. Tackle a neglected closet or junk drawer, and start throwing stuff away! Do you really need 31 pens? As youʼre cleaning, think ahead. Get stuff together for an upcoming yard sale, or create a donation box to take to your favorite charity in the coming weeks. Or, you could take on a bigger house project. Clean the grout, pressure wash the driveway, paint the living room. The options are endless.

GO FOR A DRIVE

You are allowed to leave the house. Take a morning or evening drive to the forest and explore some of the backroads. The scenery is enjoyable, and the conversation even better.

If youʼre patient and go at just the right time, you may encounter some local wildlife.

HAVE A FAMILY GAME NIGHT

We know for a fact you have games in the closet that you havenʼt played in years. What are you waiting for? Implementing a once-a-week family game night is a great way to get the family together, especially in times of social distancing.

You can stick with the classics like Connect 4 or Clue or opt to order a new game or two from the Internet. If youʼre looking for suggestions, check out the Amazon Best Sellers list of Best Board Games. With 100 listed, youʼre sure to find a winner. Family card games like Uno and SkipBo are always hugely popular and for good reason— theyʼre easy to learn and quick to play. Another favorite is Guesstures. Itʼs like a fast-paced game of charades for the whole fam.

PLANT A GARDEN

It seems like this is the thing to do nowadays!

The COVID-19 crisis has sparked a new interest in backyard gardening, and itʼs time you jumped on board. Whether youʼre opting for an in-ground garden or a raised bed, gardening has many pros, including stress relief and the obvious, fresh fruit and veggies. Hardware stores are open, so you may need to make a quick run for supplies. A raised bed can be made from wood, cinder blocks or even oversized tubs and pots.

Also, invest in a truckload of quality topsoil from a landscaping company to give your seeds a fighting chance! A quick Google search reveals what to plant this time of year in Central Florida.

Maybe sweet potatoes or Southern peas? There are also plenty of gardening apps that enable you to keep track of plants, sprouts and harvest times. Our favorite is Seed to Spoon. If youʼve never grown a garden, no worries. Start small, water daily and watch it grow.

CHALK YOUR SIDEWALK

Have you seen the sensory walks people are creating on social media? Pretty cool! With many businesses closed and events being canceled, more people are venturing outside and exploring their neighborhoods through bike rides, walks and more. Next time you head to the grocery store, pick up some sidewalk chalk if you donʼt already have it and make a sensory walk for your neighbors to enjoy.

Maybe start with hopscotch and add in a few twists and turns. Add directions for fun.

Jump three times, spin two circles. We give you permission to do a quick Google search to find suggestions for creating your own walk. If a walk just isnʼt for you, why not leave some inspirational messages or pictures for your neighbors on their nightly walks? Put that chalk to good use and put a smile on your neighborʼs face. Win-win.

WRITE A LETTER, OR MAKE A CARD

Doesnʼt matter who you are or how old you are, everyone loves to receive mail.

Write a letter to your childhood friend you only talk to on Facebook. Maybe send a card to a troop stationed overseas. Check out Operation Gratitude or Support Our Troops (operationgratitude.com and supportourtroops.org) for suggestions and more. Have your kids draw a happy picture for grandma and grandpa and send it their way.

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BY THIS TIME, WE’RE ALL GETTING A LITTLE TIRED OF SITTING AROUND THE HOUSE. WHY NOT GO FOR A DRIVE? WHILE YOU’RE AT IT, WE CHALLENGE YOU TO FIND THESE MARION COUNTY POINTS OF INTEREST, ALL OF WHICH CAN BE SEEN FROM THE ROAD AND THUS FROM THE SAFETY OF YOUR VEHICLE. THINK OF IT AS AN OCALA SCAVENGER HUNT MEETS OCALA DRIVING TOUR. AND IF YOU CAN’T GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, HOPEFULLY YOU’LL LEARN A THING OR TWO ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY.

Springs. Although Florida State Parks are closed right now, itʼs fun to drive by the historic entrance sign and talk about the impact the park has had on the development of our city.

3 Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park The idea for the veterans park began in the 1980s, and with a partnership between the Marion County Board of County

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SOUTHEAST OCALA 1 Ocala National Forest Sign To start your journey, take a drive out to the Ocala National Forest. While not technically in Ocala, the Ocala National Forest is an important component to our community. At 387,000 acres, it is the southernmost forest in the continental United States, protects the worldʼs largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest and is rich in water resources. Headquarters of the Ocala National Forest, the Lake George Ranger District office is located along SR 40 just east of Forest Corners and west of Mill Dam.

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2 Silver Springs Entrance Sign A major tourist attraction since the 1820s when visitors made their way along the Silver River, Silver Springs now is a naturelovers paradise and is home to one of Americaʼs largest springs.

The main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures, and Silver Riverʼs glass bottom boat tours have been world famous for more than 100 years. In the 1930s and over the years, scenes from at least 20 movies were filmed at Silver

Commissioners and the City of Ocala, the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park opened in 1997. With more than 5,000 bricks, 200 benches and 100 plaques, visitors can learn and appreciate the history of our veterans from the birth of our nation forward. While there, check out the Medal of Honor monument dedicated to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Hammett Bowen, Jr. with the large bald eagle on the top. Ocalaʼs Hammett Bowen, Jr. Elementary School was named after the Medal of Honor recipient.

4 Mosaics at Marion County Public Library System The 16 mosaic art pieces that adorn the outside of the Marion County Public Library Systemʼs Ocala Headquarters building were commissioned by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library in partnership with the Marion

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DOWNTOWN OCALA 5 Horse Fever Horses Youʼll find these painted horses all over our great county. The one pictured can be found in downtown Ocala. What began in 2000 with the founding of the Marion Cultural Alliance has grown into a well-known public art display. Another round of the artistic horses happened 10 years later and was sponsored by the Florida Thoroughbred Breedersʼ and Ownersʼ Association. The horse pictured here titled “Sky Dancing” by artist Linda Ballantine Brown.

6 Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church was built in 1880 at a cost of $742.37. The congregation actually began in 1849, four years after Florida became a state, with six families who met in private homes. The wood-frame church is built using Carpenter Gothic-style architecture. In 1905, the church was disassembled and moved five blocks to its current location on East Broadway Street.

7 Ocala Fire Bell On Thanksgiving Day of 1883, a fire burnt most of downtown Ocala, and when the city was rebuilt, many of the new buildings were made of brick rather than wood, leading to Ocalaʼs nickname, “The Brick City.” The inscription on the fire bell is dated 1889, and in 1894, a fire station made of brick was constructed.

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returned to its original location in 2019, at Southeast Osceola Avenue between Broadway and Ft. King Street.

8 The Marion Block Building This building was constructed in 1885 after the Thanksgiving Day fire and originally housed the first opera house in the county, Marion Opera House, the countyʼs first mechanical elevator and the Court Pharmacy drugstore. In fact, the word “Drug Co” still appears in the mosaic tile at the entrance of the building. Today the building contains offices on the second and third floors and Harryʼs Seafood Bar and Grille on the first.

9 Curbside Gallery at MCA Artists throughout our community have been hard at work during this time of social distancing, and although the Marion Cultural Alliance is temporarily closed, theyʼre still supporting artists however possible. The Art of Social Distancing is a curbside exhibit at MCAʼs Brick City Center for the Arts in downtown Ocala and features new art from local artists inspired by social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibit is currently featuring the art of MCA Artist Members EJ Nieves, Justin Alsedek and Larry Maxwell.

10 Old Ocala National Bank This building on the corner of East Silver Springs Boulevard and North Magnolia Avenue once housed the Ocala National Bank.

Built in 1911, the Neo-Classicalstyle building was the first granite building in Ocala and added a teller machine located on the sidewalk in the 1950s. The machine used a series of mirrors in the basement to allow the bank teller to see drive-up customers.

11 Public Art Mural This mural, titled “Natural Flow,”

was created by artist Eduardo Mendieta. It depicts the water cycle and agricultural products produced in Marion County, like watermelons, peanuts, tomatoes and blueberries. The mural wraps the downtown water tank near Osceola Middle School near the Ocala Downtown Market.

12 Eighth Street Elementary Eighth Street Elementary is the oldest continually operating school in Florida. This threestory, brick building was built in 1914 and still features many of the original details inside the building, including hardwood floors and high ceilings. The school served as Ocala High School for 10 years before it became Ocala Grammar School in 1925. In 1942, it was designated Ocala Junior High and was redesignated as Eighth Street Elementary in 1965.

13 Sculptures at Tuscawilla Park The sculptures of Tuscawilla Park are part of the Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. The competition features artists from across North America.

A selection jury, comprised of local community members, art organization representatives and artists, select 10 sculptures to advance in the competition and travel to Tuscawilla Park for a 22-month exhibit. The sculpture shown here is titled “Wings of the Phoenix” by artist Jenny Hager, professor of sculpture at the University of North Florida.

14 Ocala Union Station The building that once housed the Ocala Union Station was built in 1917 by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. It operated as a train station for a century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The current building was renovated in 1998 and currently houses the nonprofit artist incubator Magnolia Art Xchange.

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Cultural Alliance when the library building was built in 2004. The mosaics are based on the classes of the Dewey Decimal System and themes found within Marion County. While youʼre inspecting them, try to find the key hidden inside each mosaic, which symbolizes the knowledge found inside the library.

15 Tuscawilla Art Park On just the other side of Union Station, youʼll find the Tuscawilla Art Park, created as an inspiring space for artists and guests of all ages to enjoy. The park features plenty of outdoor public art, including the sculpture titled “Navigator” by Mike Hansel, “Reverie” by Sebastian Stoddart and “The Three Muses” by Hanna Jubran, among others.

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NORTHWEST OCALA 16 Former Site Of Gerig Field Built in 1936, Gerig Field was named in honor of John Jacob Gerig, the then-mayor of Ocala, and is located at what is now the Martin Luther King, Jr., Recreation Complex. According to deadballbaseball.com, the Milwaukee Brewers were the first professional baseball team to host their spring training games at Gerig Field, from 1939-1941.

The Tulsa Oilers (a Chicago Cubs affiliate) trained there in 1940 and 1941. Also in 1940 and 1941, the Ocala Yearlings played their home games at Gerig Field. In 1948, the Birmingham Barons, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, began a 23-year affiliation between the Red Sox and Ocala.

Baseball legends Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski played spring ball in west Ocala. 1972 marked the end of spring training in Ocala, and in 1993, the crumbling grandstands of Gerig Field were demolished, but the field remains to this day. The adjoining spring training practice field—known now as Pinkney Woodbury Field—remains at the site and is still contained by the original white limestone wall.

SOUTHWEST OCALA 17 Ocala City Gates On Southwest 1st Avenue youʼll find two large stone gates that were erected at the south entrance to the city in the 1930s. There were also gates at the northern entrance of the city on Magnolia

Avenue that were torn down. The City of Ocala and the Historic Ocala Preservation Society contributed to a restoration effort in 2008 to preserve the two remaining columns.

18 Ocala Drive-In The Ocala Drive-In, heading south on U.S. 411, has received some national press recently for being the only theater in the United States to show first-run films right now during the global pandemic.

The Ocala Drive-In originally opened in 1948 but was closed in 2002. Current owner John Watzke purchased the outdoor theater in 2010 and has revamped the theater to include digital technology and a second screen.

19 Santos Trailhead Sign The Santos Trailhead and Campground is part of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, one of the nationʼs largest incomplete public works projects—the abandoned Cross Florida Barge Canal. The Santos Trailhead has some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast and more than 60 miles of equestrian trails. When these public spaces open back up to visitors, travel just up the road to the green space behind the Marion County Sheriff ʼs Office substation and explore “The Island,” where you can learn about the barge canal project and even see one of the large pillars that was constructed before the project was abandoned.

20 Ocala Stud The Ocala Stud Thoroughbred Farm in Southwest Ocala near Trinity Catholic High School sold its first 2-year-old horses in 1958. Over the years, this family business and Ocala tradition has bred and sold more than 155 stakes winners. While searching for the Ocala Stud sign, continue south down Southwest 27th Avenue and drive through some of Ocalaʼs most beautiful horse farms.

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With HelloFresh you can choose between a variety of plans, including family-friendly meals, low-calorie or veggie-lover options. For right around $8 per meal, give or take, itʼs cheaper than a restaurant and your meal is going to include all the necessities, including proteins, grains and vegetables. Clients curate their own meal plan for the week out of a selection of carefully chosen recipes. The supplies arrive at your doorstep, and youʼre ready to cook. There are no commitments, and thereʼs no problem with skipping a week or canceling the service.

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If quick and easy is your game, you may want to opt for Blue Apron. The 20-minute meals are guaranteed to please, and the ingredients come pre-measured to streamline the cooking process. As an added bonus, lots of Blue Apron meals are Weight Watchersapproved if youʼre trying to shed a few pounds. The Signature serving is for two and includes two or three recipes per week for $10 per serving. Signature for 4 lets you feed the whole family starting at just under $7.50 per serving. Depending on your familyʼs needs, choose between a variety of meat, fish, diabetes-friendly, health-conscious and Weight Watcherʼs-approved recipes. blueapron.com

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If youʼve ever wished Martha Stewart would cook for you, this may be as close as youʼll get! There is no shortage of options with 22 weekly recipes to choose from in five

different categories. Marthaʼs favorite spice blends accompany the seasonal ingredients to make Martha & Marley Spoon recipes unique. The easy-to-follow recipe cards feature six-step recipes that make cooking easy and fun. The four-person box is designed for four adults, so if you have little ones, there will likely be some leftovers for tomorrowʼs lunch! marleyspoon.com

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If value is what youʼre craving, EveryPlate starts at just $4.99 per serving. Plans range from two to four people and three to five dinners each week. Less packaging and simple ingredients (donʼt read simple flavor here!) are the cornerstones that allow EveryPlate to keep the cost down. Each week choose between 11 tasty recipes that will be promptly delivered to your doorstep. No more wondering whatʼs for dinner tonight. everyplate.com

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DOUBLETREE SIGNATURE COOKIES

More than 30 million of these yummy cookies are consumed each year at DoubleTree by Hilton hotels worldwide. The recipe has been an industry secret for years, leaving satisfied guests guessing at the ingredients. Well, guess no more. These chocolate chip treats include lemon juice, rolled oats, cinnamon and more.

Remember when you had to travel to Disney World for a Dole Whip or plan a visit to Waffle House to enjoy their fluffy pancakes? No more! The coronavirus has prompted several businesses and organizations to release their coveted recipes to the public. Have you tried them yet? // B Y K A R I N F A B R Y- C U S H E N B E R Y

DOLE WHIP

Source: disneyparks.disney.go.com, insider.com; Dole Whip photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog; Doubletree Signature Cookie photo courtesy of Doubletree by Hilton

This refreshing, creamy treat is a must when visiting Disneyʼs Polynesian Resort or Magic Kingdom any time of year, but especially during the hot summer months. Now you can recreate this tasty treat with just three simple ingredients.

You may not have the soft-serve machine at home to get that famous swirl look, but the taste will be just as sweet.

DOUBLETREE SIGNATURE COOKIE Makes 26 cookies

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DOLE WHIP

1⁄2 pound butter, softened (2 sticks) 3⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1⁄4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 1⁄4 cups flour

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1⁄2 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Pinch cinnamon 2 2⁄3 cups Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 3⁄4 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 300°F. Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl. With mixer on low speed, add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, blending for about 45 seconds. Donʼt overmix. Remove bowl from mixer, and stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Portion dough with a scoop (about 3 tablespoons) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is still soft. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for about 1 hour.

Makes one serving

• One large scoop of vanilla ice cream • 4 ounces pineapple juice • 2 cups frozen pineapple Combine ingredients in a blender until smooth, and serve. If you have a piping bag (or parchment paper or a Ziploc bag), use that with a star-shaped tip to create the signature swirl.

DISNEY CHURRO BITES

If youʼre missing the magic of Disney while the parks are closed, check out the Disney Parks Blog to see the recipe for these sweet cinnamon bites of goodness. A little flour, sugar, cinnamon and butter and youʼre well on your way! Find the recipe at disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog.

WAFFLE HOUSE WAFFLE MIX

Yes, the breakfast chain is serving up takeout

orders these days, but they went one step further and began selling their beloved waffle mix online much to the delight of customers. The initial offering sold out, but never fear, it will be back soon!

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PS: Did you also know Chick Fil A signature sauces are now available bottled at your local Publix, Target, Walmart or Winn Dixie? Itʼs true!

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Be Your Own Barista There’s no need to go out for a fancy coffee. Make your own right from home. // W R I T T E N B Y M E L I S S A P E T E R S O N // P H O T O G R A P H E D B Y L I S A A N D E R S O N Sure, we love Starbucks and Dunkinʼ, but sometimes you want to satisfy the coffee cravings without spending big bucks and venturing out of the house. These beyond-the-basics coffee recipes are tasty and will make you feel like youʼve just hit up your favorite coffee spot.

COLD BREW COLD FOAM SALTED CARAMEL COFFEE Recipe courtesy of Rhonda Haynes

This coffee drink couldnʼt get any more decadent if it tried.

Trust us, this is destined to become your new favorite. And donʼt forget to add the caramel syrup, you wonʼt regret it.

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Coffee (cold brew) Heavy whipping cream in small mason jar with lid Sea salt Caramel syrup (see recipe below) Protein shake whisk ball

To make cold brew coffee, dump coffee grounds in a container; add water. Leave in refrigerator overnight, and filter coffee from grounds in the morning. Or just use cold coffee, if thatʼs what you have. In the morning, put ice in a glass, and add caramel syrup over the ice to taste. Add cold brew coffee to ice and syrup. Put shaker ball in mason jar with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of whipped cream, depending on how much you prefer. Add the lid, and shake 20-30 times until foam forms. Pour foam into cup with coffee. Sprinkle sea salt on top.

CARAMEL COFFEE SYRUP

Recipe courtesy of withtwospoons.com • • • •

1 cup granulated sugar 3⁄4 cup water divided 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt

In a small saucepan, add sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Dissolve sugar over medium-low heat until completely dissolved. Turn heat up, and bring to a slow boil while continuously stirring. Heat until mixture turns a caramel color. Once the mixture has turned to a caramel color (about 3 minutes of slow boil), remove from heat and carefully add remaining 1/2 cup of water. Be careful during this step, as the syrup will steam and spatter. Continue to stir mixture until all crystallized syrup has fully dissolved. Stir in vanilla and kosher salt. Allow to cool slightly. Using a funnel (or a very steady hand), pour caramel syrup into a glass storage container. Cool fully before using. Caramel coffee syrup will keep in the refrigerator for several months.

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DALGONA WHIPPED COFFEE OR CLOUD COFFEE This coffee concoction first became trendy on the social media platform TikTok, and there are several names for it, depending on whoʼs making it. Thereʼs one thing for certain, though, it tastes as dreamy as it looks. You can make either a hot or iced drink. We made the cold version, as pictured here.

Check out the recipe below.

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2 tablespoons instant coffee 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons hot water Milk of choice

Combine coffee, sugar and hot water. Whisk/blend. You know youʼve whipped it enough when it forms stiff peaks (like a meringue). Add ice (for cold variety) and milk in a glass. Spoon coffee mixture over top of ice. Drink as is, or if using a straw, you can stir to combine.

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The weatherʼs heating up, which means itʼs time to head to Brusterʼs to grab a cool treat. Brusterʼs serves all your favorite flavors plus plenty of exciting options, including Caramel Chocolate Pretzel. Make sure you save room to try the Flavor of the Month for May, Strawberry Shortcake Sundae. Along with the 24 fresh flavors offered daily, there are also no-sugar-added, fatfree alternatives, frozen yogurts, sherbets and sorbets, shakes, sundaes, splits (half off on Thursdays if you bring your own banana!), blasts, cakes and pies. You can even treat your pup to a free doggie sundae.

With all these choices, thereʼs sure to be a cone (or cup) youʼll love!

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