You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they
Three Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Treats
From writing valentines to prepping delicious treats, getting your child ready for Valentine’s Day can be overwhelming. With class parties, doilies and cards galore, getting in the spirit to celebrate a day of “love” can be a struggle for all us parents. With February 14 fast approaching, keep these Valentine's Day Treats recipes in your
Totally Tie-Dye: Jump on the Hottest DIY Trend
One of the biggest fashion trends we’ve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp activities and middle school projects, is now making its way back into the mainstream. If you want to jump on the trend, but maybe haven’t done tie-dye since you were
Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home
By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion to our children is so important, and it should start at home. It seems so
5 Yummy Popcorn Recipes to Make for The Family!
January 19 is National Popcorn Day and we can’t get enough of those airy, salty, buttery and crunchy kernels of corn! In fact, according to Popcorn Boss, the United States is the world’s largest producer of popcorn! So, while we may not be able to venture out to our beloved movie theaters to get our
Hands are for Playing: Fostering Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
When parents think of their children attending preschool or kindergarten, they may imagine their child playing with Play-Doh, building with blocks and making intricate pieces of macaroni art — the normal kid stuff we think of young school children doing. The truth is that this child’s play, while vital to the normal growth and development
“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!
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
Print Out Giggle’s 25 Fun Family Christmas Activities Checklist!
Now that December is right around the corner and the holidays are in full swing, we have a fun family Christmas activities checklist for you to do this month! Print out this checklist and post it on the fridge to check off with your family! Click here to download the printable for FREE! Related
Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick
He is billed as a jolly ole’ guy that kids adore. He arrives once a year in his sleigh full of presents to deliver to children all over the world. Children whisper their Christmas wishes to him and we take thousands of photos with him. Santa Claus is one of the staples of Christmas traditions.