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Protect Your Child from the Sun’s Harmful Rays

By Jennifer Jensen | July 14, 2025 | Health
Nestled in the middle of the sunshine state, Gainesville provides plenty of opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. But, parents have to be careful about sun exposure and make sure they are protecting their children, especially infants. Nothing dampens a great day spent outside more than being stuck with a terrible, painful sunburn. And,

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Sidewalk Chalk: Creativity Without The Mess!

By Amanda Roland | July 10, 2025 | Blog , Local Fun
Sidewalk chalk! The ultimate crafting medium that isn't super messy and can wash off of ~pretty much~ anything! Here are some crafts that involve sidewalk chalk to keep your kiddos busy if they are bored from all this social distancing! Gather Your Supplies! Glitter Sidewalk Chalk Colorations Sidewalk Chalk Crayola Washable Chalk Draw Yourself Challenge

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Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 9, 2025 | Articles
Who doesn’t love the sand in their toes, the sun on their face and the smell of the fresh salty air? Whether you are going to the beach for a day or for a week, there are some things you need to know to make your beach trip a success! We have some fun tips

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Make Homemade Nontoxic Playdough For Endless Fun!

By Amanda Roland | June 30, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Doh® that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying to make wallpaper cleaner. Play-Doh® was marketed a year later by a toy manufacturer, and

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3 Sweet 4th of July Popsicle Recipes!

By Morgan Hill | June 25, 2025 | Blog
Looking for a refreshing snack to make with your kids? Add an extra ‘pop’ to your 4th of July celebration with these easy popsicle recipes!   Berry Blast Popsicle Ingredients: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, coconut water, popsicle molds Directions: Cut up strawberries. Drop blueberries, raspberries and pieces of strawberries into popsicle molds. Pour coconut water in

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Keep Your Family Safe from Hot Car Fatalities

By Danielle Pastula | June 25, 2025 | Learn
It is something we hear on the news, but none of us ever imagine that it could happen to our own families. Although many of us think we would never make this fatal mistake, a simple change in routine or a distracted mind are often the most common culprits in hot car fatalities. Because no

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Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | June 9, 2025 | Blog
As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help encourage your kids to read over their vacation, I’ve compiled a list of fun summer

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3 Fun Father’s Day Crafts to Give To Dad!

By Carrie Groves | June 9, 2025 | Articles
Father's Day is June 15th this year and you know what that means! Time to spoil those dads!  My husband is impossible to shop for, and if you have the same dilemma, then you might be thinking something homemade from the kiddos is what you need! I'm obsessed with Pinterest and have found great Father’s

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Preparing Your Family for Hurricane Season

By Christina Vila | June 2, 2025 | Happy Home
Preparing your family for hurricane season is here! Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 through the end of November, with the high season occurring in August and September. Before the Storm Bill Quinlan, a meteorologist on WCJB TV20’s weather team, insists that although North Central Florida may not see a lot of hurricane action,

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