Instructions for Your Babysitter

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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Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Saying Sorry: How To Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

By Olivia Pitkenthly | April 7, 2026 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
Admitting when you are wrong and asking for forgiveness is difficult for some adults. Imagine being a kid and trying to understand these concepts. Young children act and react impulsively, sometimes leading them to insult or hit someone else, and often they don’t even realize that they did anything wrong. It's up to you to

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celebrate easter

Celebrate Easter With These Crafts and Activities!

By Anastasia Sims | March 31, 2026 | Holidays
As Easter Sunday approaches, it's time to get in the spirit! Whether it’s getting crafty with DIY decorations or special holiday treats the kids can help with, here are 4 things the family can do to celebrate Easter. 1. Egg Carton Flowers Instead of throwing out Egg cartons after you finish, cut them up in

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egg shaker

Make This Easy Shaker From Plastic Easter Eggs

By Amanda Roland | March 31, 2026 | Blog , Holidays
After this weekend, you might have a lot of plastic Easter eggs laying around from all your at-home Easter egg hunts! Use those leftover plastic eggs to make an easy shaker perfect for little ones to shake in an at-home jam session! Easy Shaker By using different materials inside each egg, each shaker will produce

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Hop Into Fun: Easter Egg Hunts in Alachua County

By Amelia Bowles | March 31, 2026 | Things to Do
Key Takeaways Alachua County offers a variety of Easter egg hunts and family events from late March through mid-April, many of which are free or low-cost. Popular events include large egg hunts with thousands of eggs, Easter Bunny photo ops and family activities like petting zoos, bounce houses and food trucks. Events are spread across

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Community Spotlight

Know Someone Who Goes Above and Beyond? Nominate Them for our Community Spotlight!

By Giggle Magazine | March 31, 2026 | Call Outs , Community Spotlight
In our Community Spotlight feature, we want to celebrate the incredible individuals who make a difference in the Gainesville community! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? A local friend, parent, teacher, coach, student or athlete who stands out? Is there someone who gives their time, shows unwavering dedication, or lifts

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Bird Feeders

DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!

By Isabella Sorresso | March 31, 2026 | Activities & Camps
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house finches, eastern towhees and common starlings flying around your neighborhood by making DIY bird feeders

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