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Gainesville Gift Guide

December 9, 2021February 28, 2022by Kayla The Happy FloridianLeave a Comment

Shop Local for the Perfect Christmas Gift

The holidays are the perfect time to support local businesses. While Walmart, Target and Amazon have made one-stop shopping more convenient, there is nothing better than supporting small business owners, helping them achieve their dreams while also getting unique holiday gifts.

Gainesville is a town full of terrific small businesses that specialize in everything from apparel to food to handmade trinkets. Here are some of my favorite local businesses that are perfect places to shop small and get amazing Christmas gifts!

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St. Pete Beach Bachelorette Party

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020by Kayla The Happy FloridianLeave a Comment

Last weekend my favorite girls and I got together to celebrate my “Final Fiesta!” Spending my bachelorette party in St. Pete Beach, Florida was the best decision, and we had such an amazing time!

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Florida Travel

The Perfect Vacation at St. Augustine Beach

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020by Kayla The Happy Floridian1 Comment

St. Augustine Beach has always been one of my favorite vacation spots. My fiancé and I go there with his family every year, it’s where we had our first vacation and where Jared proposed last year. I love exploring this coastal town, and this summer Jared and I decided to take another trip to our favorite spot.

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Summer Beach Essentials

July 15, 2020by Kayla The Happy Floridian1 Comment

Summer is in full swing here in Florida, and while this season looks a lot different than it has in the past, I am making the most of it and finding safe ways to enjoy my summer! This summer we are headed to St. Augustine Beach to stay in a private condo where we can safely enjoy a much-needed getaway. Here are a few of my summer beach essentials!

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Florida Travel

Exploring John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk

March 6, 2020by Kayla The Happy Floridian2 Comments

Even though I’m a Florida native, there are still so many parts of this state I’ve never explored, especially on the west coast. So last weekend I was so excited about spending a couple days in Madeira Beach, a coastal town east of St. Petersburg.

We were there for a couple days watching my sister’s softball tournament, but we had a full day of exploring on Sunday. When I looked up fun places to visit in the area, John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk came up and it was definitely worth the trip!

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Visiting Margaritaville – Hollywood Beach

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019by Kayla The Happy Floridian1 Comment

A few weeks ago I visited my parents and sisters in South Florida. I grew up just 20 minutes from Hollywood Beach and it always feels like home whenever I spend the day there. I took my fiancé Jared there for the first time and we spent the day walking on the boardwalk, exploring the Margaritaville Beach Resort and hanging out one of their restaurants to watch football. Here are some of my favorite photos from our visit!

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How He Asked: My St. Augustine Proposal Story

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019by Kayla The Happy Floridian8 Comments

I’M ENGAGED! It feels so crazy to say! Two weeks ago my boyfriend Jared got down on one knee and asked me to marry him, and of course I said YES! I wanted to share my proposal story with all of you, so read along to find out how Jared planned a super romantic proposal in Florida’s oldest city, St. Augustine.

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Disney World

Everything You Need To Know About Taking An Adult To Disney For The First Time

June 7, 2019August 12, 2019by Kayla The Happy Floridian3 Comments

Watching a child experience Disney World for the first time is nothing short of magical. But how do you inspire that same magical feeling in an adult? Well, it’s pretty easy if you follow these steps and let Disney do the rest!

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Gainesville: Farmer’s Market Faves

May 14, 2019July 28, 2019by Kayla The Happy FloridianLeave a Comment

One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday morning here in Gainesville is visit the Haile Farmer’s Market. The tree-lined streets of the Haile Village Center transform into a bustling market, with local vendors selling everything from flowers and vegetables to prepared food to jewelry.

I used to drive 45 minutes on Saturdays just to pick up my favorite items from the farmer’s market, and now that I live just a few minutes away it means I get to go every weekend!

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