natural paint

Learn How To Make Natural Paint With Strawberries!

By Camille Graham | March 8, 2021 | Blog , Happy Home , Home Life
It's strawberry season! And what better way to celebrate berry season than by crafting with to make you and your kiddos feel more connected with nature. Try painting the old fashioned way — make natural paint with berries! How To Make Berry Natural Paint Supplies: strawberries salt vinegar bowl strainer paintbrushes paper Directions:  Visit your

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long lasting lashes

Lash Logistics: Make a Statement With Long Lasting Lashes!

By Kara Winslow | February 18, 2021 | Health
With those newest accessories we have been adorning, aka masks, much of our face is covered throughout the day – except for our eyes. So, it’s time to make them pop and have those long lasting lashes on point at all times! FALSE LASH 411 From Kara Winslow, Make Up Artist Applying your own false

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Internet Challenges

How to Monitor Your Tween and Internet Challenges

By Tracy Wright | February 9, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
As a parent of tweens navigating uncharted waters with social media and the internet, new trends have appeared that make your job even more difficult. Most of us have heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised money for ALS research. Yet there have been a number of social media or internet challenges posed by

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Preparing Your Will

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Preparing Your Will

By Selena Garrison | February 8, 2021 | Life
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 responsibility of being a parent. As my kids’ primary caregiver, kisser of boo boos and

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moms balance breastfeeding

Bump to the Pump: How Do Working Moms Balance Breastfeeding?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 22, 2021 | Life
The number of breast-fed babies in Florida continues to rise. In 2017, 58.3% of infants were breastfeeding at 6 months, according to the CDC Breastfeeding Report Card. So, how do moms balance breastfeeding with employment? Fortunately, there’s a law for that. It is called the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law. Under the Fair Labor

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Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes

Do You Let Your Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes?

By Lindsey Johnson | January 21, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Kids
It’s time to walk out the door and your child refuses to take off the pirate costume (or striped shirt with plaid skirt), mismatched shoes and miscellaneous accessories. In a sigh of frustration, you ask your child to change clothes into something more “appropriate” and you’re met with a tantrum. What’s the next step? Do

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Free Things To Do In Gainesville

10 FREE Things To Do In Gainesville With Your Kiddos!

By Giggle Magazine | January 19, 2021 | Blog
Whether you live in the swamp or are just visiting, Gainesville has a lot to offer to its people. It can become difficult to keep your kiddos occupied during these last days of summer while staying on a budget. Here are 10 free things to do in Gainesville with your kids! Due to COVID-19, make

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best self-tanners

6 Best Self-Tanners for a Year-Round Glow

By Isabella Sorresso | January 18, 2021 | Blog , Guides
Fake It ‘Til You Make It! When a world-wide pandemic strikes and you feel like you haven't seen the sun in months, self-tanners are the way to go when you want to feel a little glowy. Self-tanner come in a variety of forms, shades and applications, so we have put together a list of the

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COVID Vaccine Clinic

ACPS Held COVID Vaccine Clinic for 65-and-Older Employees

By Amanda Roland | January 15, 2021 | Blog
Today, January 15, Alachua County Public Schools held a COVID vaccine clinic for ACPS employees who were 65 years old or older. More clinics will be held in the future as the ACPS works with UF Health. There were 210 spots available for getting the vaccine, and employees who were eligible were contacted prior to

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