Gainesville is not only home to beautiful parks and scenic lakes, but it's also the perfect place to catch a stunning sunset. Whether you're looking
Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day
Who doesn’t love the sand in their toes, the sun on their face and the smell of the fresh salty air? Whether you are going
Crafting with Katie: Rock’n Watermelon
Looking for a fun summer craft for your kiddos? These rock’n watermelons are not only colorful and sweet, but super simple and versatile. It’s the
Unpacking Brain Rot
You may have heard certain buzzwords like “skibidi toilet,” “rizz” and “sigma” being used by your children around the house. And while we’re not going
Ready, Set, Potty Train: When Should You Potty Train Your Child?
So — you’ve made it through the newborn phase sleep struggles and may feel like you’re finally in a settled place as a parent. But
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How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Understanding Meningitis
Meningitis might not be on every teen’s radar, but it should be. Though relatively rare, this illness can become dangerous and even life-threatening within hours. The good news? It’s also highly preventable with the right knowledge and a little proactive… read more
Understanding Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
When you hear “Alice in Wonderland,” you’re likely to think of the well-known children’s story of a girl who falls down a rabbit hole and lands herself in a mystical world of make-believe. You may also be reminded of the… read more
Everything to Know About The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
It's shopping time! With the first day of school right around the corner, the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will run from August 1 through August 31, 2025. This is the time to purchase any school-related items in preparation… read more
We Want to Feature Your Kiddos’ Back-to-School Photos!
Giggle Magazine wants to celebrate your kiddo's first day of school with our annual First Day of School Photo Gallery sponsored by our amazing friends at Sun Country Sports Center! All you need to do is snap a photo of… read more
Mommy Planning Tips for a Stress Free Morning
Being a mom means having 100 jobs at once, and getting out of the house on time can be one of the hardest ones. If you plan accordingly every night, you will be able to sleep in longer and leave… read more
Send Your Kiddos Back to School With Snacks for the Brainiac
We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that may not be a particularly scientific analysis, science does suggest that frequently snacking on apples can help with brain development and learning! Their richness in… read more
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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
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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
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 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
Make Your Own Paint Chip Calendar!
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house… read more
So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry
Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry,… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns Large book Parchment paper … read more
6 Great Rainy Day Activities For The Whole Family!
It is summertime in Florida! Here comes the rain! We know we need the showers in order to keep our lawns green, but if you have little ones at home rainy days can become frustrating! Books, puzzles and DVDs can… read more
Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your… read more