summer Archives - Page 3 of 13

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

Going Barefoot Can be Harmful for Your Health

By Cole Purvis | June 9, 2025 | Health , uncategorized

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar, the temptation to kick off your shoes and feel the earth beneath your feet is strong. While going barefoot might evoke feelings of freedom and nostalgia, it also exposes your feet to a variety of unseen risks. The Not-So-Obvious Dangers 1. Burns from Hot Surfaces Summer surfaces

National Donut Day: Best Deals and Recipes to Celebrate

By Amanda Roland | June 2, 2025 | Blog , Recipes

Celebrate National Donut Day June 6 with these deals and recipes! Deals for Donut Lovers Krispy Kreme Visit Krispy Kreme for a free donut, no purchase necessary! Dunkin' At Dunkin', you can get a classic donut for free with the purchase of any beverage! Donut Alternatives Are you not much of a donut fan? For

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

By Tracy Wright | April 29, 2025 | Conception 2 College , Feature , 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. If you have a toddler, you may observe them become

Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 10, 2025 | Expecting

When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2025 | Blog , Calendar & Deadlines , Schools

Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 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 Monday, August 11. The last day of

“But Mommy said I could!” Managing Parenting Differences

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Life

Take a look around your neighborhood, playground or child’s school, and you will see a variety of parenting styles. The “helicopter” parent who monitors every step the child makes, not only knows the names of her friends, but also her friends’ parents, and makes sure the child stays fed and hydrated every hour on the

Fun Labor Day Weekend Plans for the Whole Family!

By Amanda Roland | August 26, 2024 | Blog

Believe it or not, Labor Day is this Monday! The year is flying by, kiddos are already back in school and I'd say that a day off is much needed – for everyone. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend in a safe way with these fun plans for the whole family! Carson Springs Drive-Thru Safari The

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

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog , Local School News , Schools

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

1 2 3 4 5 … 13

Going Barefoot Can be Harmful for Your Health

National Donut Day: Best Deals and Recipes to Celebrate

Fun Labor Day Weekend Plans for the Whole Family!

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

Subscribe to our

Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to receive Giggle Magazine content straight to your inbox! Stay in the know about free community events, Giggle giveaways, weekly blogs and so much more!

Menu

About