Slow Cooker

“Souper” Slow Cooker Favorites!

We have seen having some cooler weather here in Gainesville, but who knows how long it will last! Some things that are are always reliable and delicious are slow cooker recipes! No mater if the weather outside is hot or cold, a tasty meal made in your slow cooker will make the holiday season easy!

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rocky road ice cream

Make DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream At Home!

Do you like Rocky Road Ice Cream just as much as we do? If so,  you can make your own at home with just a few ingredients! DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream You'll Need: Chocolate ice cream (if you only have vanilla, you can swirl in extra chocolate fudge)  Chopped walnuts and peanuts Mini marshmallows

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trash into treasure

Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure

It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees and sparkly decorations are filling up the display windows of every store (even though November just started), and you’re trying to figure out how on earth Santa is going to pay for all those presents that make your kiddo’s heart pitter patter in December. Before turning to

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FREE Letter To Santa

Download Giggle’s FREE Letter To Santa Printable!

It’s time for your kiddos to tell Santa what they want for Christmas this year! To make it easy, we have created a free Letter to Santa printable that you can download and print out for your little ones to fill out. When your kiddos have finished their list, have them fold it and put

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food journaling

Health Trends: Try Food Journaling

Food journaling is a relatively new trend that is used in health circles. Many people associate food journaling with weight loss or exercise, and while that is a main use for it, it also has other purposes. Here are some reasons why you should try food journaling! Food journaling is the process of keeping a

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DIY Fake Snowballs

Make DIY Fake Snowballs to Toss Around at Home!

Here in Florida, we probably won't be seeing any snow this year. So, why not bring the snow to you? Make these easy DIY Fake Snowballs to toss around with the kiddos at home! DIY Fake Snowballs Supplies: Fluffy White Yarn 7x5 in. Rectangle Strip of Cardboard Optional: Sparkle Yarn for extra pop Instructions: Prep

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Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

As parents we want to set a good example for our kids. Of course, we want our children to be good people that help others, treat everyone with respect and contribute to society year-round. But the holiday season lends so many opportunities to show our little ones the importance of thankfulness and what it means

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Should I Keep a Gradebook?

The freedom we enjoy as homeschoolers is great, but it comes with a host of decisions to make. One of the most common is the decision to keep a gradebook or not. The answer to that question is not a straightforward one, and that’s a good thing. Unlike some states, Florida does not require homeschoolers

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DIY Winter Decor

DIY Winter Decor From Old Sweaters!

Winter is almost here, and we all know what that means... sweater weather! As you pull out your winter clothes, you'll find those sweaters with rips, pulls and stains you couldn't bear to throw away last year. Don't throw those away just yet! Repurpose them to make DIY winter decor from old sweaters! Don't have

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes: What It Means For Mom and Baby

It’s difficult enough being pregnant without being afflicted by another major health condition like gestational diabetes. How is gestational diabetes the same or different from regular diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diagnosed only during pregnancy; however, it affects the body in the same way by altering how a woman’s body processes sugar and produces enough insulin.

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