Explore a Working Dairy Farm

By Diane Hernandez | March 16, 2022 | Blog
Donuts, cakes, cookies and alfredo sauce -- what do these all have in common?  All items use milk-related products! In fact, name one item that doesn’t contain milk -- I’ll wait. Cow milk is one of the most common ingredients used when cooking or baking. And, if you’re not using milk, chances are you’re using

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#momhacks: Spring Break Day Trips

By Giggle Magazine | March 7, 2022 | Life , Local Fun
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 the bank)! Little Talbot Island State Park - Explore pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, hiking and

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#BossMom: Meet Brandi Parker

By Giggle Magazine | February 17, 2022 | uncategorized
Meet Brandi Parker, Wife to Travis Parker, Mom to Ava (7) Where do you work and what do you do? Tell us a bit about it. What are some of your goals with it?  I became a nurse in 2011 and currently work as the director for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. I love my job

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FREE Pass for Every Kid Outdoors

By Diane Hernandez | January 25, 2022 | Blog
Dear Diary -- I loved the outdoors when I was small. Didn’t you?  There was something about the smelly dirt beneath me. I wanted to dig my hands into it hunting and finding worms.  I wanted to touch trees. I wanted to bounce from one monkey bar to the next. I wanted to imagine, and

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Stay Active Indoors This Winter

By Tracy Wright | December 22, 2021 | Blog
We can get some pretty chilly days as we move into the winter season. When it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors, head inside for some fun activities that will keep you active this winter! Some of these may require a short drive to Jacksonville, but it’s worth it! Ice Skating is a way to

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Holiday Keepsake: Salt Dough Ornaments

By Lindsey Johnson | December 10, 2021 | Happy Home
Spend some time connecting with the kids this season by making these fun ornament keepsakes. Kids of any age can help with this fun project. Make them for your own tree or as gifts for family, friends or teachers! Materials: All-purpose flour Iodized salt Water Polyurethane spray or mod podge String Straw Cookie cutters Acrylic

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Hanukkah History and Traditions

By Chris Wilson | December 1, 2021 | Holidays
The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2021 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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DIY Menorahs

Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Menorahs!

By Colleen McTiernan | November 26, 2021 | DIY
Hanukkah is from Sunday, November 28th - Monday, December 6th, 2021. Get prepared for the holiday with these fun family crafts! Get crafty this holiday season with DIY menorahs! Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly version or something more understated, these menorahs are sure to please this Hanukkah!   Wood Block Menorah Supplies Ten 2-inch wood

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perfect your pie's next crust

3 Pie Crusts to Jazz Up the Dessert Table

By Colleen McTiernan | November 18, 2021 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Making the perfect pie crust can be an art, and on Thanksgiving, the pie is often times the star of the show! The dough recipe you follow is just as important to making a delicious pie as what goes inside. But there are so many variations on the basic dough recipe that it is hard

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