PANDAS: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?

By Tracy Wright | February 6, 2023 | Health
When local mom and hairstylist Tonya Cowart’s oldest son Michael was three years old, out of the blue she noticed he began sucking on his fingers. His preschool teacher told Tonya that he had been doing it all day, and she worried it may be a problem. Out of caution, Tonya took him to the

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Anatomy heart model on stand in classroom

Keeping Your Ticker in Tip Top Shape

By Danielle Pastula | February 2, 2023 | Health
As we get older, more and more foods get added to the indigestion list. Our favorite indulgences or even food items that were once normal during dinner now keep us lying awake with pain, wondering if the food was really worth it. Whether you’re someone who experiences heartburn frequently, or not all, some episodes of

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Valentine’s Day Treats

Three Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

By Colleen McTiernan | February 2, 2023 | DIY , Forks & Spoons
From writing valentines to prepping delicious treats, getting your child ready for Valentine’s Day can be overwhelming. With class parties, doilies and cards galore, getting in the spirit to celebrate a day of “love” can be a struggle for all us parents. With February 14 fast approaching, keep these Valentine's Day Treats recipes in your

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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 25, 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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