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Make Your Own Homemade French Fries for National French Fry Day

By Amanda Roland | July 6, 2026 | Blog , Food

National French Fry Day is this Friday! French fries are an American favorite and the perfect side dish for so many meals. Instead of heading to your local fast food restaurant to enjoy these golden treats, try making them at home! Here is an easy recipe for homemade French fries. Homemade French Fries Ingredients: Russel

8 Easy All-American Recipes for the 4th of July

By Giggle Magazine | June 29, 2026 | Food , Recipes , Special Occasion Dining

Looking for the perfect dish to whip up for Fourth of July? Check out these all-American recipes for a tasty treat! American Flag Fruit Cookies “I use Pillsbury sugar cookies for the base. Next I top them with white cream cheese frosting, add blueberries for the stars, and then a mix of strawberries and raspberries to finish it off.” -

When Can Kids Bathe Alone? A Parent’s Guide

By Danielle Spano | June 14, 2026 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4) , Elementary (5–10) , Parenting Advice , Pregnancy & Early Childhood , Routines & Parenting

Bathing is a self-care skill that all children need to learn. It is not as simple as telling them to wash behind their ears and calling it a day, as water safety is a big issue. How do we teach our kids to bathe themselves? And once they have learned to wash themselves properly, at

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

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When Can Kids Bathe Alone? A Parent’s Guide

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

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