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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

3 Festive Fourth of July Popsicle Recipes

By Morgan Hill | June 29, 2026 | Food , Special Occasion Dining , Treats & Desserts

Looking for a refreshing snack to make with your kids? With the Fourth of July coming up, it's the perfect time to add an extra "pop" to your week with these easy popsicle recipes. Red, White and Blue Yogurt Popsicles Ingredients: 1 cup cut strawberries 1 cup blueberries 2 cups Greek vanilla yogurt Popsicle molds

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

5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | June 7, 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

The Hidden Dangers of Kratom

By Cole Purvis | June 7, 2026 | Health , Health & Development , Parenting Advice , Safety Guidance

There’s growing alarm among parents and health experts: Minors are increasingly using kratom, an over-the-counter herbal substance that carries serious risks, including addiction, poisoning and long-term harm. What Is Kratom? Kratom comes from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in the

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.

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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3 Festive Fourth of July Popsicle Recipes

When Can Kids Bathe Alone? A Parent’s Guide

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

5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

The Hidden Dangers of Kratom

The Magical Minis: Travel Sized Must-Haves

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter

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