Snack Foods For A Colorful Birthday Party!

By Giggle Magazine | July 12, 2021 | Feature , Holidays
Throw a colorful party for you little painter with these awesome party snacks! Here is how to craft these sweet treats. Picasso Pallets Ingredients: 24 chocolate chip cookies White buttercream icing Food coloring Directions: 1. Use mini circle cookie cutter and cut out one hole as the "thumb hole” of your pallet. 2. Divide icing

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Right Insect Repellent

Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family

By April Tisher | July 8, 2021 | Health
In Florida, we don’t ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees and chiggers to name a few. Besides being a nuisance, they can also carry diseases,

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S'mores

How To Make a Campsite in Your Living Room

By Amanda Roland | July 8, 2021 | Blog , Home Life
Does all this rain have you and the kiddos stuck inside?  Bring the fun of the outdoors inside with sleeping bags, flashlights, campfire stories and s'mores! Making a campsite in your living room is super easy and is sure to make everyone forget about the craziness of the outside world at least for a night.

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Fresh Air Near Gainesville

5 of the Best Places to Get Fresh Air Near Gainesville

By Danielle Pastula | July 8, 2021 | Health , Home Life
Those who have called Gainesville home for more than four years know that The Swamp is home to more than just the university, football team and the entertainment scene along University Avenue. Gainesville and its surrounding towns are home to numerous gems of nature. From springs, to rivers and lakes, to prairies and plains, there’s

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edible cookie dough

Make Ben & Jerry’s Famous Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2021 | Blog , Recipes
Another famous recipe has been released on the internet, and this time, we can thank Ben & Jerry's ice cream! You can now make their Edible Cookie Dough Recipe at home! This cookie dough recipe is "100% safely snackable," according to the Ben & Jerry's website. This is the same recipe that the brand uses

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father's day gifts

Practical Father’s Day Gifts for Practical Dads!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
Check out these perfect practical Father's Day gifts for the practical dad that loves being able to use every gift! Order them now so that they will be here in time for Father's Day! HoMedics® UV-CLEAN Phone Sanitizer $79.99, homedics.com   The Novel Duffle $89.99, herschel.com   Cuff Adapters $14.95, cuffstyle.com   The Supreme Pillow

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Managing Parenting Differences

“But Mommy said I could!” Managing Parenting Differences

By Olivia Pitkenthly | June 18, 2021 | Life
Take a look around your neighborhood, playground or child’s school, and you will see a variety of parenting styles. The “helicopter” parent who monitors every step the child makes, not only knows the names of her friends, but also her friends’ parents, and makes sure the child stays fed and hydrated every hour on the

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Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

Cherish the Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

By Caroline Strogis | June 17, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Teens
The relationship between fathers and daughters can often be hidden in the shadows of the “father-son relationship” and “like-mother-like-daughter” references. However, the influence of a father on their daughter can have a long-lasting impact on girls, especially throughout their teenage years. Improved academic performance, greater amounts of self-confidence and successful relationships are just some of

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tweens on the water

Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 16, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any parent to go bonkers and running for the hills! However, summer is here! While many camps are out of commission this year, fresh air and Florida's amazing water ways are

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11 Trendy Father’s Day Gifts Any Dad Will Love!

By Amanda Roland | June 15, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
Some dads love keeping up with the latest trends. From a DIY beer brewing kit to a motorized pool float, here is a list of trendy Father's Day gifts that any trendy dad would love to have! Obaku HAVN - CYAN $249, Lang Jewelers   Mother of all Starter Kits $209.88, brewferm.com   Stealth $149,

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