edible cookie dough

Make Ben & Jerry’s Famous Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

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!

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!

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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Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

Cherish the Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters

The relationship between fathers and daughters can often be hidden in the shadows of the “father-son relationship” and “like-mother-like-daughter” references. However, the influence of a father on their daughter can have a long-lasting impact on girls, especially throughout their teenage years. Improved academic performance, greater amounts of self-confidence and successful relationships are just some of

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tweens on the water

Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water

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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soaps, fathers day

11 Trendy Father’s Day Gifts Any Dad Will Love!

Some dads love keeping up with the latest trends. From a DIY beer brewing kit to a motorized pool float, here is a list of trendy Father's Day gifts that any trendy dad would love to have! Obaku HAVN - CYAN $249, Lang Jewelers   Mother of all Starter Kits $209.88, brewferm.com   Stealth $149,

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Turn Over a New Leaf with a Family Tree

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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museums

14 of the Best Florida Museums

While most tourists come to the Sunshine State to get away from the snow and indulge in the beautiful sandy beaches, there’s actually more to Florida than just our infinite sunny days. With endless history, some of the best-kept secrets are the spots that many seem to skip over altogether. So next time the clouds

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protect your home

Protect Your Home During the Summer Months

The temperature is rising. The humidity is surrounding you. You feel the warmth on your face (as always) and the bugs are starting to bite. Summer is here! Florida’s blistering summer months can be an exhausting collection of sweat, rosy cheeks, sunburns and mosquito bites — all of which are seemingly unavoidable unless you permanently

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Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

Check Out These Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

No stranger to the hot, sweltering sun of Florida here in Gainesville, sometimes the heat calls for a refreshing snack. One of the most refreshing snacks of summertime is ice cream, and we are here to provide you with some fun ice cream ideas to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19! While a

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