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Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | July 8, 2024 | 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

Barbecue 101: Tips, Tricks and Gear for the Perfect Barbecue!

By Renee Castro | June 19, 2024 | Forks & Spoons

Welcome to Florida, where the sun shines bright (on most days), and many summers are spent at family barbecues by the pool. For most of us, attending barbecues have been a summer staple for as long as we can remember, so bring out your favorite tools and get grilling! Use our BBQ 101 guide for

Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 17, 2024 | Blog

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

Giggle’s 2024 Summer Camp Guide

By Giggle Magazine | June 3, 2024 | Guides

Giggle's 2024 Summer Camp Guide is your resource for a wide variety of camps to keep kids of all ages busy and entertained. You can download a PDF version of the education guide by clicking here. Related articles Family Beach Day with Pets Hey Moms! It's Time to Put Yourself First The 6 Best Places to

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

Beach Safety Tips for This Summer

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | May 27, 2024 | Blog

The beach can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind with the family, but it is always best to learn and practice beach safety to make sure your vacation goes on without a hitch! Here are some things to keep in mind when visiting the beach! First Aid Kit It is always good to

Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?

By Tracy Wright | May 23, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the Journal of Cognition and Culture in 2010. If you have a toddler, you may observe

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2024 | Blog , Holidays

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Florida Folk Festival Friday, May 24 -Sunday, May 2610 a.m.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park This three-day event celebrates the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida the place we love! There will be

The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!

By Giggle Magazine | May 13, 2024 | Blog

The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon Festival, you can expect live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids' activities and lots of watermelons!

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 10, 2024 | Blog

Today Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be August 12. The last day of school

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Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

Giggle’s 2024 Summer Camp Guide

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

Beach Safety Tips for This Summer

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

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