memorial day

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2024 | Blog , Holidays
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Florida Folk Festival Friday, May 24 -Sunday, May 2610 a.m.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park This three-day event celebrates the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida the place we love! There will be

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watermelon festival

The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!

By Giggle Magazine | May 13, 2024 | Blog
The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on  Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon Festival, you can expect live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and lots of watermelons!

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grilled cheese

Jazz Up Your Grilled Cheese For Grilled Cheese Day!

By Colleen McTiernan | May 13, 2024 | DIY , Recipes
Friday, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Instead of celebrating with your basic go-to grilled cheese, try one of these recipes for a twist on a classic! Guacamole Grilled Cheese Servings: 4 For the guacamole 3 avocadoes, peeled and pitted 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 lime, juiced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 small

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Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

By Lindsey Johnson | May 7, 2024 | Health
Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While we know intellectually that we need food to thrive, sometimes food can hold power over

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elijah cup

Make This Elijah’s Cup Craft For Passover

By Amanda Roland | April 24, 2024 | Blog , Holidays
Here is an Elijah's Cup craft for your kiddos that they can use during Passover. Help your kids make their very own Elijah's Cup decorated with yarn! Elijah's Cup Supplies Plastic drinking cup with a stem Yarn in various colors craft glue or hot glue Beads, glitter or sequins Disposable Stemmed Glasses Directions To start

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sibling rivalry

National Sibling Day: How To Handle Sibling Rivalry

By Olivia Pitkenthly | April 8, 2024 | Home Life , Learn
April 10 is National Sibling Day! Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as your children grow up with each other. If your

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5 Benefits of Sending Your Child to Summer Camp

By Renee Castro | April 1, 2024 | Blog , Guides , Local Fun
As the summer season approaches, parents begin to worry about where their child is going to be spending the summer. Most typical jobs work through the summer and a lot of parents face leaving their older kids home alone until they can finish the workday. Well, we're here to share with you benefits of sending

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celebrate easter

Celebrate Easter With These Crafts and Activities!

By Anastasia Sims | March 27, 2024 | Holidays
As Easter Sunday approaches, it's time to get in the spirit! Whether it’s getting crafty with DIY decorations or special holiday treats the kids can help with, here are 4 things the family can do to celebrate Easter. 1. Egg Carton Flowers Instead of throwing out Egg cartons after you finish, cut them up in

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Baby Has a Cough

What To Do When Your Baby Has a Cough

By Danielle Spano | March 25, 2024 | Conception 2 College , infant
Coughing is a natural reflex the body uses to clear the lungs and airways. But when a baby has a cough, a parent’s first instinct is often to worry. Sometimes a cough is just a cough, and other times it calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what causes coughing and the different types

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