Essential oils are everywhere. They can be found in Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond right here in Gainesville. They are also often front and center on our social media pages. Proponents argue their health benefits, while… read more
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Guess Whoโs Coming to Dinner? Getting Real About Imaginary Friends
When I was about 5 years old, I had a friend named Patty. She had straight brown hair with bangs, brown eyes and stood as tall as my bedroom doorknob. She had a brother named Norman and always had a… read more
Decisions, Decisions: The importance of giving your toddler a choice
I remember being a kid and going to Toys โRโ Us, gripping a gift certificate in my little hand. I felt like I was holding a lottery ticket as I walked down every aisle, amazed at how many toys were… read more
5 Second Rule: is it REALLY safe to eat?
Weโve all heard about the 5 Second Ruleโyou know where you drop some food on the floor but if you pick it up within 5 seconds youโd avoid the chance of germs. It sounds good, but is it accurate? The… read more
25 Minute Fitness for Busy Moms
Parenting is a full-time job. Regardless of whether you spend your days chasing children or sitting behind a desk, lifeย is busy. It can be easy to put your own health on hold while taking care of others. However, maintaining a… read more
Your Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist
Itโs often easy to forget about all the home maintenance , the little things, we should be doing around the house to keep it in tip-top shape. Time passes by pretty quickly and before you know it, another year has… read more
What Type of Parent Are You?
Illustrations by Anibal Rodriguez and Megan Sapelak Researchers have identified four primary parenting styles that classify most parents and the way they raise their children. While there is no perfect parent, researchers have also uncovered certain long-termย traits of children associated… read more
Setting Up an Obstacle Course in Your Backyard
Summer is finally upon us. If you are like mostย parents, you are faced with the ever-difficult taskย of keeping your kiddos entertained during theirย summer break. And we are not just talking aboutย them fending for themselves playing video gamesย on their tablets or… read more
Preparing Your Family for Hurricane Season
Preparing your family for hurricane season is here! Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 through the end of November, with the high season occurring in August and September. Before the Storm Bill Quinlan, a meteorologist on WCJB TV20โs weather… read more
Simple Jello Desserts for Summer
A Dessert That Provokes Jello-sy:ย Jello is the ultimate snack for the summer, and here at Giggle Magazine youโll get all the best recipes for them! By Sarah Correa-Dibar I will never forget that one episode of Phineas and Ferb when… read more