8 Sew-Free Halloween Costumes!

By Giggle Magazine | October 14, 2022 | Holidays
Have you always wanted to make your kiddo's Halloween costume but the thought of having to sew it together stopped you in your tracks? Have no fear! We have your Sew-Free Halloween costumes here! These simple and fun costumes can be made from items out of your craft closet, old clothes and some creativity... oh

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Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos

Order ‘Hocus Pocus’ Themed Frappuccinos on Halloween!

By Amanda Roland | October 4, 2022 | Blog
Do you love the movie "Hocus Pocus"? So do we, and we also love these "Hocus Pocus" themed Frappuccinos that you can order from the Starbucks' secret menu! Get in the spooky spirit by learning how to order these secret menu items during your next Starbucks visit. The website Totally the Bomb has the ultimate

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Trick or Treating Events

Top Spots to Trick or Treat in Gainesville

By Julia Bauer | October 4, 2022 | Blog
Local Trick or Treating Activities in Gainesville! Halloween is this month! Have you decided what you and your kiddos are going to do for the big day?    Sparks and Spooks Where: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention When: October 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Message from Cade Museum press release: “The Halloween spooktacular

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Encourage Good Handwriting

The Write Stuff: How to Encourage Good Handwriting

By Olivia Pitkenthly | August 3, 2022 | Learn
Learning how to write is a struggle, for both the kids and the parents! Kids have to learn to hold a pencil with “pinchy fingers,” keep their hands and shoulders steady and leave spaces between words. Parents have to learn how to have patience with beginning writers, avoid placing pressure on or rushing their children

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make chili dogs

Make Chili Dogs for Your Labor Day Celebrations!

By Morgan Hill | August 1, 2022 | Blog , Forks & Spoons
Kids and parents love hot dogs! They are easy and quick for the busy family, and they can be made in mass quantities for little cost. However, there’s something about a chili dog, a perfectly grilled hot dog with a heaping of chili on top. Regionally, some variations may switch out bun or hot dog

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2021 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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Mosquitoes: The World’s Deadliest Animal

By Lindsey Johnson | September 10, 2021 | Articles , Health
What do you think is the most dangerous animal in Florida? Would you guess rattlesnakes, sharks, alligators or water moccasins? Believe it or not, the most dangerous animal in Florida is the size of a fingernail! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have deemed the mosquito “the world’s deadliest animal.” How could an insect so small

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Seafood Dishes

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons
Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

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