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
How To Teach Your Kiddos Sportsmanship
We live in an extremely competitive world. From a very young age, children are taught that winning is the ultimate goal. This mindset applies to
Helping Your Tween Conquer Video Game Addiction
Pac-Man, Mario Bros., Tetris. Video games have changed since we were kids. Now, there are first-person games, multi-player online role playing games and multi-user domain
Savory Chicken Chili
Cooler weather calls for sweaters, fires and dishes full and hearty flavors that the whole family will love. Next time you’rein the mood for a
Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!
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
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Trifles: Layers of Deliciousness
Trifles are a tasty dessert that are also beautiful! This Valentine’s Day, dress up your party table with these seasonal delights, either in a full sized trifle dish or an individual serving cup. RED VELVET TRIFLE Bring Valentine’s red to… read more
National Library Lovers Month: For the Love of Reading!
For all of the little readers out there, they may be thrilled to know that February is National Library Lovers Month, but you may not know how to help them celebrate. Fortunately, Gainesville has much to offer for those who… read more
9 Children’s Books and YA Novels Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
There’s no better time to read than all the time, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether your child enjoys a good picture book or would rather curl up on the couch for a novel marathon, these 9 books about… read more
Homemade Valentines: Art with Heart!
Need some last minute Valentine ideas? Try out these super easy Valentine's Day heart art ideas that you can give out this year to classmates, coworkers or to that special someone. Show your heart with these homemade Valentines! Folding Heart… read more
Giggle’s Summer Camp Guide
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
Super Bowl Recipes Kids Will Love
Your kiddos might not want to sit in front of the TV screen for four hours watching Super Bowl LX like your partner does, but you can give them something to keep them busy: food. These three recipes are easy,… read more
Why Should You Enroll Your Kids In Sports?
Enrolling your children in sports, no matter what age, teaches them a lot of new skills, encourages a positive attitude and allows them to engage with something they enjoy. Whether or not the go all the way in one sport,… read more
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Go Gluten-Free with These Tasty Snacks
Gluten-free foods have become extremely mainstream in grocery stores and restaurants, and for good reason. The Celiac Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medicine says that celiac disease (an immune reaction to eating gluten) affects every 1 in 133 healthy people in the… 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
DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house… 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