Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Saying Sorry: How To Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

By Olivia Pitkenthly | April 7, 2026 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
Admitting when you are wrong and asking for forgiveness is difficult for some adults. Imagine being a kid and trying to understand these concepts. Young children act and react impulsively, sometimes leading them to insult or hit someone else, and often they don’t even realize that they did anything wrong. It's up to you to

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celebrate easter

Celebrate Easter With These Crafts and Activities!

By Anastasia Sims | March 31, 2026 | Holidays
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 Carton Flowers Instead of throwing out Egg cartons after you finish, cut them up in

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egg shaker

Make This Easy Shaker From Plastic Easter Eggs

By Amanda Roland | March 31, 2026 | Blog , Holidays
After this weekend, you might have a lot of plastic Easter eggs laying around from all your at-home Easter egg hunts! Use those leftover plastic eggs to make an easy shaker perfect for little ones to shake in an at-home jam session! Easy Shaker By using different materials inside each egg, each shaker will produce

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Community Spotlight

Know Someone Who Goes Above and Beyond? Nominate Them for our Community Spotlight!

By Giggle Magazine | March 31, 2026 | Call Outs , Community Spotlight
In our Community Spotlight feature, we want to celebrate the incredible individuals who make a difference in the Gainesville community! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? A local friend, parent, teacher, coach, student or athlete who stands out? Is there someone who gives their time, shows unwavering dedication, or lifts

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Vitamin C Products

7 Vitamin C Products for Happy and Glowing Skin

By Amanda Roland | March 23, 2026 | Health & Development , Parenting Advice
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “normal skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C, which supports important and well-known functions, stimulating collagen synthesis and assisting in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photo damage.” As you age and through exposure to external forces like smoking and the sun, your levels of vitamin C in your

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Valentine card

Homemade Valentines: Art with Heart!

By Megan Sapelak | February 10, 2026 | Holidays
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 Directions 1. Measure and cut out an 8 inch by 8 inch square from your

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Valentine’s Day Treats

Three Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

By Colleen McTiernan | February 8, 2026 | Forks & Spoons
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 in the spirit to celebrate a day of “love” can be a struggle for all us parents. With February 14 fast approaching, keep these Valentine's Day Treats recipes in your

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3 Nacho Recipes to Make on Super Bowl Sunday!

By Isabela Rosa | February 4, 2026 | Blog , Food , Forks & Spoons , Recipes , Special Occasion Dining
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! What better way than to celebrate than with your own homemade nachos. Enjoy these recipes with your family as you cheer on the Buccaneers or the Chiefs!   Classic Nachos  Ingredients:  Tortilla Chips  Ground beef or meat of choice  Cheese (shredded)  Toppings: salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, green onion and

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winter activities in Gainesville

Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville

By Rebecca Vitkus | January 18, 2026 | Health
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons to bask in the briskness of the cool outdoors with these winter activities in Gainesville!

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