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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

Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family

By April Tisher | July 8, 2021 | Health

In Florida, we don’t ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees and chiggers to name a few. Besides being a nuisance, they can also carry diseases,

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

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

Protect Your Home During the Summer Months

By Taryn Tacher | June 2, 2021 | Happy Home

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

Check Out These Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

By Brooke Avedon | June 2, 2021 | Life

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

Talk to Me: How To Get Your Teens to Open Up

By April Tisher | May 14, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Teens

Remember when they were little and they wouldn’t stop talking? Or maybe you still have one of those non-stop chatters. For many children, the older they get the less they begin to share with their parents about their day; this is often especially true for boys. At the end of the school day, you may

5 Ways to Talk To Your Child About Bullying

By Mercedes Leguizamon | January 15, 2021 | Blog

As parents, we send our children into the world hoping that they come back every day with more knowledge and more confidence. In some cases, unfortunately, bullying can get in the way. Bullying can have serious short- and long-term effects, according to PBS Parents. These include anxiety, low self-esteem and the desire to skip school

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

By Kelly Goede | October 5, 2020 | Learn

Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

Visit These 5 Local Farmers Markets That Are Still Open!

By Amanda Roland | September 10, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Amid the craziness of COVID-19, some farmers markets had to close or stop running. Now that more and more establishments are opening, there are plenty of local farmers markets that are ready for business! Check out these local farmers markets to get some fresh, local goods and support your community. Union Street Farmers Market at

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Splash The Mid-Summer Heat Wave Away!

Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family

Protect Your Home During the Summer Months

Check Out These Trendy Ice Cream Snacks

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