It's shopping time! With the first day of school right around the corner, the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will run from July 29 through August 11. This is the time to purchase any school-related items in preparation of… read more
Holidays
Make Your Own At-Home Ice Cream
July is ice cream month! Instead of trekking out to get some ice cream, make it yourself with this at-home ice cream recipe! Don’t have an ice cream maker? Don’t worry! This ice cream recipe uses equipment and ingredients that… read more
Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Florida Folk Festival Friday, May 24 -Sunday, May 2610 a.m.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park This three-day event celebrates the music,… read more
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
Make This Elijah’s Cup Craft For Passover
Here is an Elijah's Cup craft for your kiddos that they can use during Passover. Help your kids make their very own Elijah's Cup decorated with yarn! Elijah's Cup Supplies Plastic drinking cup with a stem Yarn in various colors… read more
3 Fun and Easy Earth Day Crafts for Your Kiddos
On April 22, we’ll join the billions of people worldwide to celebrate Earth Day! What a great opportunity to plant the seed of caring for Mother Earth. Here are a three Earth Day Crafts to make this Earth Day memorable… read more
Celebrate Easter With These Crafts and Activities!
As Easter Sunday approaches, it's time to get in the spirit! Whether it’s getting crafty with DIY decorations or special holiday treats the kids can help with, here are 4 things the family can do to celebrate Easter. 1. Egg… read more
Make Mini-Planters Out of Plastic Easter Eggs
The Easter Bunny will be leaving lots of eggs around the house soon! Our Easter egg craft will allow you to reuse and recycle them into adorable mini-planters for your kitchen and for spring time gifts. Round up those kids… read more
Cute Valentine Art From The Heart!
Although Valentine’s Day is often celebrated as a time for romance between you and your significant other, kids can take part in the fun too! Here are a few examples of fun and easy Valentine’s Day cards you can make… read more
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year With Your Kids!
Lunar New Year is Feb. 10 - a time to celebrate the first new moon of the lunar calendar and Asian culture. The celebration lasts 15 days, ending on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, according to Britannica.… read more