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We Want to Celebrate 2026 Graduates!
Giggle Magazine wants to make sure that 2026 graduates feel extra special for all they have accomplished this year. If you have a graduating senior from an Alachua County High School/Homeschool/FLVS who you would like to honor, please complete the… read more
Giggle’s 2026 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
Practical Steps for Closing Out the School Year
As the school year winds down, families often find themselves balancing exhaustion, relief and uncertainty about what comes next. The final weeks of school and the beginning of summer provide an opportunity to set the stage for a smoother, more… read more
It’s Time to Start Planning for Summer Camps!
For many kids this summer, camp is where they’re headed. It is a place to create lifelong friendships and memories that last for decades to come. There are many options and activities to choose from, so it’s time to start… read more
Crafting with Katie: Build Your Own “King of the Jungle”
Join us this season in building your very own “king of the jungle.” Lions symbolize strength, courage, leadership and fearlessness. This craft presents a great opportunity to talk with your children about these character traits and how they can apply… read more
Why Tweens Suddenly Want More Privacy
As your child enters tweenhood, you might notice a slight shift — their once open bedroom door is now closed. Some days, you might barely even catch a glimpse of them. This increasing desire for privacy is a common milestone… read more
Maternity & Paternity Leave: What Parents Need to Know
Welcoming a baby should be about bonding, healing and adjusting to a new rhythm, not scrambling to decode workplace policies. But in the United States, parental leave can feel complicated. Between federal protections, short-term disability, paid time off and employer-specific… 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
