Monthly Archives: November 2022

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Best Places to See the Fall Foliage

When Mother Nature changes her colors to autumn splendor, people race to experience the reds, yellows, and oranges of fall. Many people don’t think of Florida as a hotspot of autumn color, but there are definitely locations where individuals can go to view fall foliage.

Florida’s changing colors can arrive as late as November due to the warmer climate. The Sunshine State displays her colors when other states are past their peak. It’s possible to discover pockets of spectacular fall foliage by taking a drive along rural roads.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

Revel in the fall foliage that surrounds the sapphire waters of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world. The lake is home to alligators, manatees, and a diverse abundance of wildlife. Colors can be viewed from a diving platform or by riverboat.

Falling Waters State Park

Visitors can view the highest waterfall in Florida – that’s actually a sinkhole – framed by the vivid colors of autumn. There’s an access path and viewing platform.

Morningside Nature Center

In addition to autumn colors, there’s a multitude of fall-blooming wildflowers to view.

Three Rivers State Park

Maples are well known for their intense fall colors. Pockets of brilliantly colored maples and oaks clothed in red, yellow and orange are a stunning contrast to the pines that grow among them. Viewing can be done by hiking trail or by cruising the lake.

Torreya State Park

The park is a favorite for fall colors and features maples, sourwood, and sweetgum. Taking the Weeping Ridge Trail, visitors can view the foliage and the park’s waterfall. The park is also home to rare trees.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Visitors will be treated to the brilliant oranges and yellows of the cypress, maple, sweetgum, sugarberry, and persimmon trees. They grow amongst palm trees for an interesting contrast.

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Entertainment for Your Fall Festival

Autumn festivals are a tradition as old as time when people gave thanks and celebrated a bountiful harvest. While most people won’t be bringing in crops, they’ll be harvesting fun when you hold a fall festival. Autumn is an excellent time for an autumn get together with entertainments to match. Don’t forget the music.

Bounce House

A staple of any fair, carnival or festival, renting a bounce house will provide hours of fun for children ages 6 to 12.

Carnival Games

No festival would be complete without some games of chance. Hosts can rent carnival games encompassing Whack a Mole, skee ball, basketball throw, and dunk tank. You can also include a safe battle axe throw, balloon pop, strongman game, and the ever-popular ring toss.

Face Painting

Children love face painting and there’s always a long waiting line to have their face adorned in everything from unicorns and wild animals to butterflies and superheroes. All that’s required is some Halloween makeup and talented artists.

Food Fest

Every festival must have food and there are multiple ways that can be supplied. The festival can include a chili cookoff, pie baking contest, BBQ, or practically any type of fall food offering. Include some fall favorites such as cider, spiced doughnuts, and caramel apples.

For large neighborhood gatherings, food trucks may be the solution. There are also machines that can be rented to provide a continuous supply of rotisserie hotdogs, snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn.

Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt can be as simple or complex as the host desires. There are options for adults to the youngest children.

Trampoline

People of all ages like to bounce and a bungee jump trampoline provide a safe means for teens and adults to experience the exhilaration of flying through the air.

Yard Games

Popular board games have made the leap to adult size yard games ranging from checkers to Connect Four.

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Top Halloween Kids Costumes of 2022

Kids’ interests change from year to year and Halloween is a chance for youngsters to emulate their favorite superhero, animated character, or prehistoric predator. The following are some of the top sellers for 2022.

Elsa

The character from Frozen has become a perennial favorite, with new legions of little girls discovering the film every year.

Encanto

Girls have a lot of characters from which to choose from in the Disney film about a Colombian family. Youngsters can select from Mirabel, Isabela, and Luisa, depending on who they relate to the most.

Mandalorian

The Star Wars universe holds special appeal for anyone who has seen the films. That popularity has continued with the bounty hunter Mandalorian in the Star Wars universe.

Moana

The animated movie character, based on Polynesian culture, is a strong role model for girls and remains a favorite, even though the original film debuted in 2016.

Steampunk

The costumes feature a variety of nifty gadgets and garments that are just plain fun to wear. The costumes combine retro with science fiction, a look that’s earned its place with older youngsters.

Superheroes

The number of books, TV series and films featuring superheroes is extensive and Halloween costumes are emulating that trend. Children are asking for costumes of Wonder Woman, Black Adam, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, and Dr. Strange.

The Little Mermaid

The remake of The Little Mermaid featuring an African-American girl as Ariel quickly made an impression of girls around the globe.

Top Gun

The highly-touted Top Gun: Maverick film was a favorite of parents and children and that’s being reflected in the number of youngsters that are clamoring to don a flight suit and aviator sunglasses.

Witches

The costumes are a stand-out favorite every Halloween, selling more than any other costume. Individuals will see a myriad of witch costumes, along with replicas of the Sanderson Sisters garb from the film Hocus Pocus 2.

Younger Children

Still popular with the younger set are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mario from the video games. Smaller children are also enamored with the new League of Super-Pets. Harry Potter continues to charm children, along with Wednesday from the Addams Family. Don’t overlook the allure of the prehistoric or the future – dinosaur costumes continue to be popular, along with Baby Yoda.

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Why Karaoke is so Popular

There are many reasons why karaoke is so popular and has become a staple at bars and even senior centers. Karaoke burst on the scene in the U.S. in the 1970s. Invented in Japan, it remains popular there, along with South Korea and the Philippines. Modern-day karaoke is a variation of “amateur night” activities that were popular from the 1930s to the 1980s when karaoke arrived.

Low Cost

It’s a cost-effective investment for businesses. While karaoke machines and lyric prompters can run thousands of dollars, there are also less expensive options that still provide the same amount of fun and participation.

Live Entertainment

Gone are the days when people were happy simply listening to a jukebox. People crave live entertainment.

Size Matters

In many venues, there’s insufficient space for a live band to set up and it’s expensive for the business owner. A karaoke machine takes up very little space, even with a small stage for singers.

Greater Acceptance

When karaoke first arrived in the U.S., it wasn’t viewed very kindly. As participation increased, so did its acceptance as a mainstream activity rather than a guilty pleasure.

Voice Work

More people are joining in the gig economy and doing voiceovers, covers of popular songs, and voices for everything from commercials to animated video. Karaoke gives people the opportunity to showcase their talent, make connections, and make money.

Singing Feels Good

Almost everyone likes to sing, from the youngest child to the oldest adult and it fosters a sense of community. Singing releases “feel good” endorphins and allows individuals to have the spotlight, if only for the length of a song.

Singing Opportunities

Just about everyone has dreamed of being “discovered” at one time or another. It’s a closely held fantasy by many. The advent of talent-based shows such as American Idol have been presenting opportunities for those with talent that first began singing karaoke.

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