Have Some Fun Without The Television!

By Dana Kamp | January 28, 2020 | Happy Home , Health , Home Life
So you gave in and allowed Santa to bring the Xbox 360 this year. You put off having a game system as long as you could, but when you realized the games are as much fun for parents as they are for kiddos, you softened. The fact that you play the games standing up and

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Make Everyday Moments Teachable Moments

By Bobbi Bloom | January 24, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens
It is certainly true that many sensitive topics in life (the birds and the bees, drugs, divorce or natural disasters) cause even the most comfortable parents to be a little uneasy. While those conversations may not be a piece of cake to discuss, it is always better if the truth comes from you rather than

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Is a Homeschool Co-op Right for Your Family?

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | January 20, 2020 | Homeschool , Learn
Socialization is widely considered to be a concern for families as they start home schooling. Alachua County and the surrounding areas are blessed to have an incredible level of support for home schooling, one that many other districts in Florida do not share. Without a doubt, the best source of socialization and support comes from

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Use These Activities To Bring The Whole Family Together!

By Giggle Magazine | January 17, 2020 | Learn
The holidays are the perfect time to squeeze in as much together time as possible with those distant relatives and even your own children, as schools are closed and sports and activities generally take a break during this time. But, don’t let the days pass and fill them with TV and Video games. Instead, encourage

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8 Travel Tips from Parents Who Have Been There, Done That…

By Dana Kamp | January 14, 2020 | Life
Whether loading the kiddos in the minivan or an airplane, travel with the family takes special planning (and a whole lot of patience). Use these Lifesaver's Travel Tips as a guide for happily getting from Point A to Point B this holiday season. 1. I pack my boys’ clothes in gallon Ziplocks. Pack a whole

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Local New Year’s Eve Events For The Family!

By Amanda Roland | December 30, 2019 | Blog , Holidays
Looking for a place to celebrate New Year's this year with your family? There are a bunch of places around Gainesville hosting parties to ring in the new decade! Take your family to these local spots this year:   New Year's Eve 90's Party Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, 9 p.m. – Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020,

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Featured Teacher: Amy Tanner

By Giggle Magazine | December 30, 2019 | Featured Teacher , Learn
Amy Tanner is our December/January Featured Teacher! Read below about what makes her an amazing featured teacher in Alachua County. AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Glen Springs Elementary WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? I teach in the Project Friends Program, which is Multi-Age (K-2), but teach all our 2nd Graders this year! HOW

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7 Golden Beauty Products You’ll Love!

By Giggle Magazine | November 6, 2019 | Health
Now that Florida is starting to reopen again since the onset of COVID-19, it's time to get your skin ready to see other people again. If you want to look fresh, glowy and golden as you emerge from quarantine, then try these seven golden beauty products! CRUNCHI LIGHT REFLECTING PRESSED HIGHLIGHTER Gold pigment and light

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7 Best Moisturizers For Your Skin

By Giggle Magazine | August 28, 2019 | Articles
  There is nothing more important in your makeup kit than your daily face moisturizer. It can protect, tighten, soothe and replenish from even the harshest of elements. From protecting it against the weather or fighting the hands of time, here are some of the best moisturizers for your skin! Bliss Ex-Glow-Sion Super Rich Moisturizer;

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JUULs and Teens: The Vaping Epidemic

By Isabella Sorresso | May 29, 2019 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Being the daughter of a pulmonologist, I was taught to never smoke around the same time I was learning my ABCs. My mom found a photo I drew when I was about 5 years old that depicted a scribbly version of the “no smoking” sign. I had to have been the youngest spokesperson for “Tobacco

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