Gainesville's parks offer fun, adventure and relaxation for families with kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for playgrounds, nature trails or picnic spots, there
Gentle Giants: The 6 Best Places To See Manatees In Florida
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather
Keep Track of Baby’s Growth During Their First Year
Babies will change a lot during their first year. Although your baby’s height, weight and head circumference will be measured at each monthly checkup, you
Pregnancy Tips From Real-Life Experiences
Warning, Read at Your Own Risk! Pregnancy Tips from Real Life Experiences You read all the books. You attended the classes. You took the hospital
10 Must-Have Baby Items
The number of items your new little bundle of joy demands can be overwhelming. From pacifiers to diaper creams to bottle warmers ... the list
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Ultimate Summer Camp Guide for Kids
Giggle's 2026 Summer Camp Guide is your go-to resource for a wide variety of camps to keep kids of all ages busy and entertained. From band camp to dance camp, the options are endless in our community! You can download a… read more
The Most Unusual and Popular Baby Names in the U.S.
If you have ever or are currently agonizing over the perfect name for your baby, you’ve probably read endless lists. Naming a child can be such a special experience. Inspiration may come from family or religious backgrounds, uniqueness, tradition or… read more
Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter
Every parent knows a good babysitter is hard to find. We’ve compiled a list of must-have instructions for your babysitter to ensure a good experience for everyone. Top 10 Babysitter Instructions 1. Give the babysitter your cell phone numbers and… read more
Is it Time to Ditch Baby Food? Introducing Baby-Led Weaning
Parenthood is new and exciting when you are experiencing it for the first time. It is full of changes, firsts and a ton of decisions. From the moment you learn you are expecting, you are faced with countless choices. And… read more
Hitting the Brakes: Why Less Teens are Getting Their Licenses
There are few moments that ignite a sense of freedom and excitement quite like your first time driving alone as a teen with your license. That initial journey from your childhood driveway marked a commencement into the (somewhat) liberated world… read more
It’s National Chocolate Chip Day: Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!
There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can… read more
New Baby on the Way? How to Stop Sibling Jealousy
A new sibling in the house leads to beautiful, exciting and unforgettable moments. But a sudden shift away from your firstborn can stir up jealousy and sibling rivalry. Now, the attention is divided, and your little one doesn't exactly know… read more
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Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival Thursday,… read more
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Crafting With Katie: Mother’s Day Straw Flowers
Try this fun and easy Mother’s Day craft with your kiddos that can be gifted to those special women in their lives. These flowers will bring smiles to their faces for years to come. Materials For this Mother’s Day craft,… read more
DIY Homework Caddy
Does your kiddo like to do homework on the go? Are they constantly moving from their room, to the kitchen and then on the floor? Do they have to squeeze in a bit of homework while in the car on… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more
Make Your Own Paint Chip Calendar!
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns Large book Parchment paper … read more
6 Great Rainy Day Activities For The Whole Family!
It is summertime in Florida! Here comes the rain! We know we need the showers in order to keep our lawns green, but if you have little ones at home rainy days can become frustrating! Books, puzzles and DVDs can… read more
Make These Easy DIY Bird Feeders
One of the best things about spring-time is being able to hear the birds chirping outside. Make your yard more inviting to our flying friends by making a bird feeder! Reuse your leftover plastic Easter eggs to make these easy… read more
How Can You Use Duct Tape for Crafting?
Duct tape. How many of us actually use it to tape our ducts? I can’t think of a single time I ever said, “Where is that duct that needs taping.” Rather, I see it as the hidden gem of the… read more
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… read more
Easy Kid’s Crafts to Make From At-Home Supplies!
There are so many hours to fill in a day, especially during the spring, holiday or summer break, that we bet you’re contemplating just parking your kids in front of the TV for a Paw Patrol marathon and calling it… read more
