Manatee Season Kickoff

As we enter Manatee Awareness month and anticipate the return of Florida’s gentle marine giants, join Manatee Lagoon Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the annual Manatee Season Kickoff, a free event that’s fun for the whole family. Participate in a variety of free games and activities as our environmental

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The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Fun for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Join us to celebrate the return of football season with a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3, and pop-ups from your favorite local vendors.
Jello Desserts

Simple Jello Desserts for Summer

By Giggle Magazine | June 22, 2023 | Articles , Blog , Forks & Spoons
A Dessert That Provokes Jello-sy: Jello is the ultimate snack for the summer, and here at Giggle Magazine you’ll get all the best recipes for them! I will never forget that one episode of Phineas and Ferb when they filled the pool with Jello mix so they could have a fruity-flavored trampoline. I can’t tell you

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Family Fishing Days Returns August 21

By Lindsey Johnson | August 12, 2021 | Blog , Happy Community , Local Fun
The educational program Fishing for Success resumes the popular Family FIshing Days starting August 21.  This program, run by the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, offers an opportunity for families to fish together in the University of Florida’s stocked fish ponds. The freshwater ponds include channel catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass and redear

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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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Free Things To Do In Gainesville

10 FREE Things To Do In Gainesville With Your Kiddos!

By Giggle Magazine | January 19, 2021 | Blog
Whether you live in the swamp or are just visiting, Gainesville has a lot to offer to its people. It can become difficult to keep your kiddos occupied during these last days of summer while staying on a budget. Here are 10 free things to do in Gainesville with your kids! Due to COVID-19, make

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healthy snacks

Why is it Important to Give Your Kiddos Healthy Snacks?

By Tracy Wright | August 7, 2020 | Health
Snacks and their association with children have had an up and down reputation over the years. Many years ago, some of us may have heard our moms admonish any type of snacking with the warning “you’ll spoil your dinner!” Snacking’s reputation has improved as nutritionists recommend healthy snacks in between meals to supplement healthy eating

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