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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Bird Feeders

DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 31, 2026 | Activities & Camps
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house finches, eastern towhees and common starlings flying around your neighborhood by making DIY bird feeders

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5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 24, 2026 | Food
You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or make a refreshing drink you can kick back with, we have

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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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Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!

By Alexandra Burns | March 19, 2026 | Guides , Local Fun , Seasonal Guides
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, February 26 - Sunday, March 8, Plant City Add this premiere event in Plant City

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Hopping into Springtime With Easter Activities

By Katie Osterhout | March 18, 2026 | Happy Home
Spring is here and we’re thrilled to welcome blooming gardens, warmer weather, longer days and all the seersucker we can handle. This also means the Easter bunny will be making its rounds! While you work on filling those baskets, try some of these fun ideas for Easter Activities to brighten up your Easter season.   

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GROW HUB Spring Pop Up Shops

At GROW HUB's pop up shop, this free outdoor event will have popup shops with local vendors, a selection of plants and art, live music, food and kids' activities.
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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