By Jessica Franklin | Photo Courtesy of Jessica Franklin I snapped the picture of my 3-year-old proudly holding up his artwork and smiled. Ah, but look at the mess behind him. Quickly, I shoved the stack of papers and the… read more
Giggle Magazine
17 Fantastic Father’s Day Finds
By Ashleigh Braun & Colleen McTiernan | Photos Courtesy of Manufacturers & Irving Publications Father’s Day is fast approaching! To help you find the perfect present to give the father in your life this June 17, we found 17 gifts… read more
Drink Up!
By Ashleigh Braun & Colleen McTiernan | Photos courtesy of manufacturers Tea is not just for drinking anymore! From green tea to black tea and every tea in between, beauty companies are now infusing their products with these skin-soothing brews.… read more
Fun in the Sun: Constructing your own solar oven
By Colleen McTiernan | Photo by Jimmy Ho Photography Instead of dreading the heat this summer, use it to your advantage by engaging in a fun, food-related project with your little ones. With these instructions for an easy-to-make solar oven,… read more
Benefits of Weighted Blankets
By Ashleigh Braun | Lead photo courtesy of SensaCalm A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are feeling lonely. Next time you reach… read more
An Inside Look at our Local Labor & Delivery Rooms
Photos courtesy of UF Health Shands Hospital & Indigo & Co. Photography While the birth of your child, whether your first or your fifth, is an exciting time, it can also be very nerve-wracking for moms. If you are giving… read more
Our Volunteering Family: The Garrett Family
Volunteering has been deeply ingrained in the Garrett family DNA from the beginning. In fact, Jenn Garrett met her husband Tim during their undergraduate studies through Alternative Spring Break, a group that organized community service projects during spring break. “Helping… read more
A Day in the Life of Tarcha Rentz
Photo by Nytrell Greenlee Tarcha Rentz works for the Children’s Home Society of Florida and is the director of Howard Bishop Middle School A Community Partnership School. She is a lifelong resident of Alachua County. She and her husband, Ishmael,… read more
Summer Fun Bucket List!
By Isabella Sorresso School is out and there is finally time to have some fun with the with the whole family. But what to do? Here are a few ideas of things to do and places to go in Gainesville… read more
Happy Mother’s Day!
By Elayza Gonzalez With Mother’s Day around the corner, it is time to start planning a special day to show mom all the love. Lucky for you, there are plenty of local events and specials going on around town that… read more
