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The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking

By Jennifer Jensen | June 8, 2026 | Ages , High school (16–18+)

Parents worry about their children. That is just a fact. And once a child moves into their teen years, many parents start to worry that their child might try alcohol. Although parents cannot be with their children every second of the day, they can offer them the tools and advice to try to prevent them

The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 7, 2026 | Travel

All us moms know how easily our purses can be weighed down with wipes, diapers, fruit snacks and not to mention ALL our must-haves! Enter the magical minis! These are our travel-sized must-haves in smaller, easy-to-carry sizes that will keep that purse light and ready for the day, void of shoulder and back pain. 1.

4 Summer Cocktails to Soak Up the Sun!

By Renee Castro | June 1, 2026 | Food , Forks & Spoons , Treats & Desserts

Summer will officially be here on Sunday, June 21! Get ready for sunny weekends by learning how to make these four summer cocktails. Perfect for a relaxing day by the pool! Frozen Mojito Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup white rum 1⁄4 cup lime juice 10 mint leaves 1⁄4 cup club soda 1⁄2 tablespoon simple syrup 5 tablespoons

8 Books That Teach Your Kiddos To Be Kind To Others!

By Megan Sapelak | May 28, 2026 | Ages , Conception 2 College , Early childhood (0–4) , Early Years , Elementary (5–10)

With Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that teach your kiddos to be kind to others! The importance of teaching children to be kind to all people regardless of race, gender, upbringing, socioeconomic status, sexuality or religion is something that Giggle Magazine strives to

4 Creative Popcorn Recipes to Make For Movie Night!

By Anastasia Sims | May 28, 2026 | Food , Recipes , Special Occasion Dining

When we think about popcorn, our minds usually jump straight to the massive tubs of overly buttered bright yellow kernels at the movie theaters. Some will say the snack is best enjoyed served hot and on its own, but popcorn lovers would say otherwise. This taste snack has been around and enjoyed since the late

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 23, 2026 | Blog , Guides , Holidays , Seasonal Guides , Things to Do

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25Historic Evergreen Cemetery at 10 a.m. This ceremony honors veterans and military service members who lost their lives fighting and standing for the country. The ceremony offers a Presentation of

Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter

By Olivia Pitkenthly | May 18, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4) , Elementary (5–10) , Parenting Advice , Routines & Parenting

Every parent knows a good babysitter is hard to find. We’ve compiled a list of must-have instructions for your babysitter to ensure a good experience for everyone. Top 10 Babysitter Instructions 1. Give the babysitter your cell phone numbers and tell her if she should call or text. Also provide an emergency contact name and

Is it Time to Ditch Baby Food? Introducing Baby-Led Weaning

By Taryn Tacher | May 18, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4)

Parenthood is new and exciting when you are experiencing it for the first time. It is full of changes, firsts and a ton of decisions. From the moment you learn you are expecting, you are faced with countless choices. And once the baby is here, the choices only multiply. What will you name your baby?

It’s National Chocolate Chip Day: Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2026 | Blog , Food , Treats & Desserts

There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

3 Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

By Olivia Pitkenthly | May 10, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4)

New parents receive so much unsolicited advice regarding sleep and their newborns. From “never wake a sleeping baby” to “wake the baby every two hours to eat” it can get pretty confusing. Add to that your exhaustion, and who has time to research the best way to get your baby to sleep? We’ve broken down

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The Dangers of Drinking: Talking to Your Teen About Underage Drinking

The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves

8 Books That Teach Your Kiddos To Be Kind To Others!

4 Creative Popcorn Recipes to Make For Movie Night!

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter

Is it Time to Ditch Baby Food? Introducing Baby-Led Weaning

It’s National Chocolate Chip Day: Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

3 Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

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