Looking for Ways To Get Creative In Gainesville?

By Anastasia Sims | February 26, 2020 | Blog , Life , Local Fun
For the creative mind, Gainesville is a great location. There are so many creative things to do with your friends and family, ranging from painting to something a little more out of this world. Forbes shares that tapping into your creativity can improve your overall health by increasing happiness and improving mental health.  Painters can

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#MomHacks: New Mom Birthday Hacks!

By Betsy Langan | February 25, 2020 | Happy Home , Life
We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share with you that in the rise of technology and “life hacks,”

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For What It’s Worth: What Should You Hold On To?

By Selena Garrison | February 24, 2020 | Life
I was standing with a friend of mine sipping coffee as she was rummaging through some yard sale finds. As she picked up a cool, retro lampshade, I asked her why she had bought it. It wasn’t really her style and it didn’t seem like something she would usually be drawn to. She said, “Well,

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#BossMom: Diana Saiz

By Giggle Magazine | February 21, 2020 | Call Outs , Life
As a mom, you quite literally do it all! Between working and making sure your kiddo gets to school with a matching pair of shoes, it proves to be the toughest job anyone could do. Our Giggle moms have shared with us what makes them a #BossMom, and we are all for it! Meet our

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Featured Teacher: Meet Sara Bolton

By Giggle Magazine | February 20, 2020 | Featured Teacher , Learn
AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Talbot Elementary School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 5th grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? Nine years WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? Math, Science and Robotics Why were you inspired to teach? I had many fantastic teachers growing up who inspired me to teach. I knew

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DIY Hanging Planter Pails

By Allison Raber | February 20, 2020 | DIY , Happy Home
Calling all green-thumbed gardeners! Have you been looking for a fun way to brighten up your entryway? Well look no further! These quick do-it-yourself hanging planter pails are the perfect way to complete your garden. Supplies needed 2 metal pails, about 8 inches in diameter 2 coco liners, sized to fit in your pail Mini

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9 Products For a Birthday Bonanza

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 19, 2020 | Giggle Stamp
These are a must-have for any birthday party you are planning this year! They are perfect for adding those finishing touches to any birthday party celebration! Happy party planning! Rifle Paper Birthday Cards $5, riflepaper.com Acrylic Birthday Cake Topper $9, canaryandking.com   DIY Unicorn Balloon Kit $16, uncommongoods.com   Cookie Spoon Pan $18, uncommongoods.com  

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Paint The Perfect Party For Your Little Picasso!

By Giggle Magazine | February 18, 2020 | Feature , Holidays
It’s party time and this year, what better way to celebrate your little Picasso than with a magical get-together inspired by the arts! We used bright and fun paint colors and tied in art elements for a party fit for any budding artist! Paint Party Essentials 1. Pantone punch 2. Festive backdrop 3. Birthday banner

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30 Local Students Achieve National Merit Finalist Status

By Amanda Roland | February 18, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that 30 students from local high schools are finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.  This program is extremely prestigious and indicates great academic excellence. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently informed the finalists of their status, and the finalists have a chance to be awarded thousands of

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ACPS is Offering a Second Round of Free Flu Shots

By Amanda Roland | February 17, 2020 | Blog , Health
Alachua County Public Schools announced there will be an optional second round of flu shots offered in Alachua County schools due to the severity of this year’s flu virus.  The vaccination will be offered as a flu shot only. “As always, the shots are FREE, safe and will be administered at school during the school

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