Tie-Dye

Totally Tie-Dye: Jump on the Hottest DIY Trend

By Isabella Sorresso | January 24, 2023 | DIY , Happy Home
One of the biggest fashion trends we’ve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp activities and middle school projects, is now making its way back into the mainstream. If you want to jump on the trend, but maybe haven’t done tie-dye since you were

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The Truth About Essential Oils and Their Use With Kids and Pets

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | January 24, 2023 | Articles , Health
Essential oils are everywhere. They can be found in Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond right here in Gainesville. They are also often front and center on our social media pages. Proponents argue their health benefits, while opponents assert that they are simply the latest fad. So, what is the truth? Basically,

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Teaching Inclusion to Our Children

Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2023 | Happy Home
By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion to our children is so important, and it should start at home. It seems so

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popcorn recipes

5 Yummy Popcorn Recipes to Make for The Family!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 17, 2023 | Blog
January 19 is National Popcorn Day and we can’t get enough of those airy, salty, buttery and crunchy kernels of corn! In fact, according to Popcorn Boss, the United States is the world’s largest producer of popcorn! So, while we may not be able to venture out to our beloved movie theaters to get our

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Slow Cooker

“Souper” Slow Cooker Favorites!

By Giggle Magazine | January 3, 2023 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
We have seen having some cooler weather here in Gainesville, but who knows how long it will last! Some things that are are always reliable and delicious are slow cooker recipes! No mater if the weather outside is hot or cold, a tasty meal made in your slow cooker will make the holiday season easy!

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rocky road ice cream

Make DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream At Home!

By Amanda Roland | December 26, 2022 | Blog , DIY , Forks & Spoons
Do you like Rocky Road Ice Cream just as much as we do? If so,  you can make your own at home with just a few ingredients! DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream You'll Need: Chocolate ice cream (if you only have vanilla, you can swirl in extra chocolate fudge)  Chopped walnuts and peanuts Mini marshmallows

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trash into treasure

Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure

By Selena Garrison | December 4, 2022 | Life
It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees and sparkly decorations are filling up the display windows of every store (even though November just started), and you’re trying to figure out how on earth Santa is going to pay for all those presents that make your kiddo’s heart pitter patter in December. Before turning to

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Living with Type 1 Diabetes

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | December 1, 2022 | Health , uncategorized
Image by Tanya Consaul Photography It’s been over four years since Tyler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. There isn’t a moment that our entire family is not living with the disease. Pumps, syringes, vials, beeps, alarms, meters and worry surround us daily. Add a pandemic, telehealth, supply shortage worries and Tyler turning 18 and

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food journaling

Health Trends: Try Food Journaling

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2022 | Blog , Health
Food journaling is a relatively new trend that is used in health circles. Many people associate food journaling with weight loss or exercise, and while that is a main use for it, it also has other purposes. Here are some reasons why you should try food journaling! Food journaling is the process of keeping a

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