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Easter Egg Hunts and Events in Alachua County
Are you searching for Easter egg hunts in Alachua County for your children to enjoy this spring? Look no further! Here are all the Alachua County Easter egg hunts your kids will love! Oaks Mall Easter Bunny Friday, April 4… read more
Celebrate World Health Day
Your child’s health and wellness begins in the comfort of your own home. You strive to make sure that your child has the best pediatrician and access to healthcare, but what about the families in the third world countries who… read more
Fun and Harmless April Fools’ Day Pranks for the Whole Family!
Some believe April Fools’ Day may have originated in 1582, when France switched calendars. This calendar switch changed the start of the new year from April 1 to January 1. Those who did not recognize this change, either by accident… read more
Nominations for Super Dads 2025 are Open!
If you know a dad who is the COMPLETE package and deserves to be spotlighted, nominate your SUPER DAD now. The deadline for Super Dad submissions is midnight, April 10, 2025. *Make sure to fill out all fields before submitting. You will receive a… read more
We Want to Celebrate Your High School Graduate!
Giggle Magazine wants to make sure that your high school graduate feels extra special for all they have accomplished this year. If you have a graduating senior from an Alachua County High School/Homeschool/FLVS who you would like to honor, please… read more
College Alternatives That Lead to Success
By the time our kiddos grow to be 16, 17 or 18 years old, thoughts like “Which college am I going to go to?” and “What career path do I want to choose?” have already flooded their minds. For many… read more
How to Create a Healthy Home Environment
From our children’s success at school, to how we perform at work, to how happy we are in our relationships with family and friends, many things can be linked back to our healthy home environment. One way to adjust how… read more
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Kids and Energy Drinks: Our Youth’s Latest Health Scare
Energy drinks are everywhere. From convenience stores to pharmacies, they are ever-increasing in popularity, particularly with our children. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 50% of kids between the ages of 12 and… read more
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Update Your Kid’s Room On A Small Budget
While that adorable farm animal theme may have been just perfect for your newborn, it is quite possible that your 6-year-old is more into super heroes now than cuddly sheep. If you are ready to update your kiddo’s space but… read more
Back to School Pencil People Craft
The time has finally come to send our sun-kissed summer babes back to the classroom. After you choose lunchboxes and first day clothes, try this cute craft to build some excitement around the new school year. This “pencil people” craft… read more
Crafting With Katie: Summer Flamingo Craft
Sum-Sum Summertime! School is out, warm weather is here and Floridians can be found outdoors enjoying our surroundings all summer long. Those surroundings, of course, include many wonderful and unique native birds. I’m sure I’m not alone in picking the… read more
Jazz Up Your Grilled Cheese For Grilled Cheese Day!
Friday, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Instead of celebrating with your basic go-to grilled cheese, try one of these recipes for a twist on a classic! Guacamole Grilled Cheese Servings: 4 For the guacamole 3 avocadoes, peeled… read more
Crafting With Katie: Mother’s Day Straw Flowers
Try this fun and easy Mother’s Day craft with your kiddos that can be gifted to those special women in their lives. These flowers will bring smiles to their faces for years to come. Materials For this Mother’s Day craft,… read more
Make Homemade Nontoxic Playdough For Endless Fun!
Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Doh® that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying… read more
Easy DIY Stain Removers
We’ve all been there, a party guest splashes her red wine on your new white rug, or you turn around for two minutes and come back to crayon-coated walls. Spills and stains can happen in an instant. If only the… read more
DIY Homework Caddy
Does your kiddo like to do homework on the go? Are they constantly moving from their room, to the kitchen and then on the floor? Do they have to squeeze in a bit of homework while in the car on… read more
Make DIY Cleaning Solutions with Lemons!
When life gives you lemons, start cleaning! Lemons are the perfect natural cleaning ingredient to use in the kitchen and around the whole house. The acidity in lemons gives them antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and the aroma is bright and… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more