Staying local this spring break but don’t want to stay cooped up in the house? Giggle has a variety of ideas perfect for a single day adventure. Explore some options that are fun for the whole family (and won’t break… read more
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#BossMom: Meet Karen Miner
Meet Karen Miner, Mom to Anabel (9), Madex (7) & Finn (4) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals? I own the Gainesville franchise of Just… read more
A Day in the Life of Cody Sheppard
Cody is a fourth grade teacher at Talbot Elementary. He and his wife Kichelle have been married for five years and they are the proud parents to Kameron, who will be five on June 20th. MORNING 6:00 a.m. After hitting… read more
#BossMom: Meet Heather Parker
Meet Heather Parker, Mom to: James (16) and Cameron (13) Wife to James “Robbie” Parker Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals with it? I am the… read more
Parents vs. Grandparents: When Parenting Practices Collide
You’ve done it. You’ve become an adult, had kids of your own and are now attempting to parent them. Undoubtedly you’ve cherry picked parenting methods from a variety of sources and are now settled on how you will navigate your… read more
Plan a Kid’s Birthday Party Without Breaking the Bank
We completely understand the struggle of planning and executing a fun kid's birthday party on a budget. Thankfully, limited funds do not have to mean limited fun! There are lots of ways to cut back on cost, while still providing… read more
Dad in a Day: Our Family Story
By Nick DeConna | Photo by Sincerely Gone Photography On the afternoon of Jan. 28, my wife and I got an unexpected phone call from the Florida Department of Children and Families. My 6-month-old nephew had been removed from his… read more
Check Out These Trendy Ice Cream Snacks
No stranger to the hot, sweltering sun of Florida here in Gainesville, sometimes the heat calls for a refreshing snack. One of the most refreshing snacks of summertime is ice cream, and we are here to provide you with some… read more
Creating a Special Bond With Your Grandchildren
The relationship between a grandparent and his or her grandchildren offers a unique set of responsibilities and rewards. Grandparents don’t have to reprimand. They don’t have to take away dessert because their granddaughter misbehaves. They don’t have to declare a time out sentencing when… read more
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Preparing Your Will
I was 25 years old when I had my first baby, who is now sitting next to me working on kindergarten math problems while my toddler sleeps. Prior to having kids, I never fully understood the absolute joy and crushing… read more
