8 Sew-Free Halloween Costumes!

Have you always wanted to make your kiddo's Halloween costume but the thought of having to sew it together stopped you in your tracks? Have no fear! We have your Sew-Free Halloween costumes here! These simple and fun costumes can be made from items out of your craft closet, old clothes and some creativity... oh

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spooky Halloween Crafts

3 Spooky Halloween Crafts For Your Kiddos

Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of parental involvement. Crafting is your chance to have fun and be creative with your little

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Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos

Order ‘Hocus Pocus’ Themed Frappuccinos on Halloween!

Do you love the movie "Hocus Pocus"? So do we, and we also love these "Hocus Pocus" themed Frappuccinos that you can order from the Starbucks' secret menu! Get in the spooky spirit by learning how to order these secret menu items during your next Starbucks visit. The website Totally the Bomb has the ultimate

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Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

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Snail and Gnome Halloween

DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume

Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY Snail White or cream-colored dress Headband with paper bug antennas Brown craft paper Sandals or

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No-Sew Witch Tutu

DIY No-Sew Witch Tutu (and Broomstick!)

Make this adorable no-sew witch tutu  and broom stick to complete your little witch's costume this year! You may even have most of the supplies already at your house! No-Sew Witch Tutu   You'll need: Tutu Crochet elastic ribbon or a premade crochet headband Four to five spools of Black 3" Matte Tulle, 25 feet

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Encourage Good Handwriting

The Write Stuff: How to Encourage Good Handwriting

Learning how to write is a struggle, for both the kids and the parents! Kids have to learn to hold a pencil with “pinchy fingers,” keep their hands and shoulders steady and leave spaces between words. Parents have to learn how to have patience with beginning writers, avoid placing pressure on or rushing their children

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make chili dogs

Make Chili Dogs for Your Labor Day Celebrations!

Kids and parents love hot dogs! They are easy and quick for the busy family, and they can be made in mass quantities for little cost. However, there’s something about a chili dog, a perfectly grilled hot dog with a heaping of chili on top. Regionally, some variations may switch out bun or hot dog

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Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlin empathize with such families. In fact, they note that 10

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