#momhacks: Spring Break Day Trips

By Giggle Magazine | March 7, 2022 | Life , Local Fun
Staying local this spring break but don’t want to stay cooped up in the house? Giggle has a variety of ideas perfect for a single day adventure. Explore some options that are fun for the whole family (and won’t break the bank)! Little Talbot Island State Park - Explore pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, hiking and

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Future Olympian: Grace McDaniel (Softball)

By Giggle Magazine | December 27, 2021 | Feature
GRACE MCDANIEL  AGE 10  How long have you been involved in softball?  I have played softball for two and a half years. Two seasons of rec softball and two seasons of travel ball.  What do you like best about it?  I love spending time with my friends on and off the field. My favorite part

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2021 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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Is it Wrong to Cry in Front of Kids?

By Lindsey Johnson | September 28, 2021 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Kids
Many parents feel that shielding their children from tough life scenarios is a cardinal responsibility of parenting. They keep their children from learning about difficult situations or hide their own emotions as a way to provide a sense of peace and security. While young children are not necessarily ready for exposure to some of the horrors of

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Future Olympians: Lorelei and Niery Turner (Baton Twirling)

By Giggle Magazine | September 23, 2021 | Articles , Feature
Meet Lorelei and Niery Turner, two sisters with a passion for baton twirling! LORELEI AND NIERY TURNER AGE 9 AND AGE 7 How long have you been involved in baton twirling? Lorelei: I have twirled since I was four. Niery: I have twirled since I was three. What do you like best about it? Lorelei:

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Toddler Toys

How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2021 | Articles , Toddler
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them in their mouth. But what do you clean them with? Many cleaners on the market

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Backpack

Ewww! The Gross Germs that Follow Your Kids Home in Their Backpacks

By Tracy Wright | August 20, 2021 | Happy Home
It is time to go back to school and for most children this means suiting up with a school backpack. The American Occupational Therapy Association reports that more than 79 million students nationally carry backpacks. We know that backpacks are meant to carry books, lunchboxes and other school supplies, but often some unwelcome friends may attach

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Seafood Dishes

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons
Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

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Parents vs. Grandparents: When Parenting Practices Collide

By Kelly Goede | August 2, 2021 | Home Life , Life
You’ve done it. You’ve become an adult, had kids of your own and are now attempting to parent them. Undoubtedly you’ve cherry picked parenting methods from a variety of sources and are now settled on how you will navigate your babes from infancy through college. All is well until you find yourself at odds with

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