Splash The Mid-Summer Heat Wave Away!

By Giggle Magazine | July 28, 2021 | Blog , Happy Community , Local Fun
If you’re a Florida resident like me, you know how tough this season can be on us or any visitor. Florida has splash parks all over to help us beat the heat.  By Sarah Correa-Dibar Whether you live in a pool-less house, you don’t want to plan an intricate beach day, or your neighborhood doesn’t

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Child's Constipation

Smooth Sailing: Treating Your Child’s Constipation

By Tracy Wright | July 18, 2021 | Health
Constipation is a common health condition, and children are not immune. According to the BMJ journal, it is one of the top 10 common problems that pediatricians see in their office, and up to 8 percent of American children are chronically constipated. We have some tips to help with your child's constipation. Common signs of

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birthday party

D.I.Y. Birthday Party Piñata!

By Giggle Magazine | July 12, 2021 | Happy Home
Your kiddo's birthday is right around the corner, and this year he or she has requested a VERY specific theme for the party. You've searched for hours on the internet and in stores for a piñata that even comes close to the theme, but have had zero luck. Well, have no fear! Roll those sleeves

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Fresh Air Near Gainesville

5 of the Best Places to Get Fresh Air Near Gainesville

By Danielle Pastula | July 8, 2021 | Health , Home Life
Those who have called Gainesville home for more than four years know that The Swamp is home to more than just the university, football team and the entertainment scene along University Avenue. Gainesville and its surrounding towns are home to numerous gems of nature. From springs, to rivers and lakes, to prairies and plains, there’s

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edible cookie dough

Make Ben & Jerry’s Famous Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2021 | Blog , Recipes
Another famous recipe has been released on the internet, and this time, we can thank Ben & Jerry's ice cream! You can now make their Edible Cookie Dough Recipe at home! This cookie dough recipe is "100% safely snackable," according to the Ben & Jerry's website. This is the same recipe that the brand uses

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Creative COVID Solution

Our Creative COVID Solution: Crafting!

By Katie Osterhout | June 23, 2021 | Learn
When #quarantinelife hit our family, we hit back with #osterhoutacademy and found a fun solution to keeping our two young kids happy, entertained and engaged during the months of lock-down... and beyond! My husband James and I certainly experienced our share of melt-downs, Disney+ filled afternoons and exhaustion, but managed to turn an extremely challenging

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father's day gifts

Practical Father’s Day Gifts for Practical Dads!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2021 | Blog , Holidays
Check out these perfect practical Father's Day gifts for the practical dad that loves being able to use every gift! Order them now so that they will be here in time for Father's Day! HoMedics® UV-CLEAN Phone Sanitizer $79.99, homedics.com   The Novel Duffle $89.99, herschel.com   Cuff Adapters $14.95, cuffstyle.com   The Supreme Pillow

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tweens on the water

Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 16, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any parent to go bonkers and running for the hills! However, summer is here! While many camps are out of commission this year, fresh air and Florida's amazing water ways are

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Turn Over a New Leaf with a Family Tree

By Isabella Sorresso | June 10, 2021 | Learn
Whether you’re 100 percent one ethnicity, a mix of a bunch or have absolutely no idea what your history is, it seems that everyone loves trying to piece together a family tree. Making a family tree is another way to connect to your cultural identity and learn about your ancestors, right in your own home

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