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Meet Our Local Featured Teacher: Maddie Ward
AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Meadowbrook Elementary School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? Kindergarten, this year I am teaching fully online (Digital Academy)
Easy Super Bowl Sunday Party Snacks!
Are you ready watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? Root for your favorite team while eating some delicious and easy Super Bowl Sunday party snacks!
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Hello, new parents and parents-to-be! Wondering what you need for your new baby? Are the aisles upon aisles of baby items at Target stressing you
ACPS Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seat Opening
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is taking applications for an open seat on the citizens' Oversight Committee that reviews expenditures and revenues raised through the
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Imagine the perfect day on the water – enjoying the sunshine, playing with water toys and swimming in the ocean or bay. However, for some families, a day like this can turn deadly in the most invisible and unexpected way.… read more
Dapper In Diapers: The Evolving Cloth Diaper
These days babies’ bottoms are getting an upgrade thanks to cloth diapers, and people are starting to take notice. With the increase in popularity, a debate has sparked comparing cloth diapers to disposable. The big question is, which is the better pick? For starters, always stick to… read more
Navigating Your Child’s Allergies This Season
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Get Serious About Spring Cleaning
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The Ups and Downs of Fertility Issues
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Alachua County Public Schools Honors Our Amazing Teachers
Out of all the amazing teachers in the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) system, three teachers were chosen to be the 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists! Pictured above: LEFT: Teacher: Amy Beres Subject Area: Music/Band Director School: Howard Bishop… read more
Tips and Tricks For Easier Pumping & Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and pumping is a very personal decision. Deciding how long and whether you’ll be nursing or pumping or both is a decision only you can make. This act of nourishing your baby can be very rewarding, but simplifying the… read more
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Giggle Magazine’s MVP Club is NOW open to all parents in Alachua County! Why do the kids get all the perks? The MVP (most valuable parent) Club is full of benefits and highlights just for you, the parents! … read more
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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
DIY Herb Pallet Garden
As the days grow longer and the afternoon becomes perfect for outdoor time, revisiting your garden and sprucing up the backyard fall into the natural order of summer weekends. Repurposing, up-cycling and turning the vintage into the ultra awesome are… read more
Make this DIY Stick Ship From Items in Your Yard!
With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to provide a fun craft for you and your kiddo to make that involves nature! Make this DIY Stick Ship out of twigs from your backyard! DIY Stick Ship Supplies: 8-10 sticks or… read more