Right Insect Repellent

Bug Off! Finding the Right Insect Repellent for Your Family

By April Tisher | July 8, 2021 | Health
In Florida, we don’t ever have a season that is truly bug free, however, we do have times that are buggier than others. Mosquitoes and ticks are the most popular annoyances, but we are also home to flies, ants, bees and chiggers to name a few. Besides being a nuisance, they can also carry diseases,

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S'mores

How To Make a Campsite in Your Living Room

By Amanda Roland | July 8, 2021 | Blog , Home Life
Does all this rain have you and the kiddos stuck inside?  Bring the fun of the outdoors inside with sleeping bags, flashlights, campfire stories and s'mores! Making a campsite in your living room is super easy and is sure to make everyone forget about the craziness of the outside world at least for a night.

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'Congrats' Banner

Easy as Pie ‘Congrats’ Banner for Your Graduating Senior

By Amanda Roland | May 24, 2021 | Blog
Even though graduation ceremonies have been put to a halt this spring, that doesn't mean that you can't celebrate your high school senior from home! Get festive with this DIY 'Congrats' Banner to decorate your home to celebrate your graduate! Supplies: colored construction paper of choice scissors  a silver sharpie  ribbon or string of your

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Why Do Teens Sleep Till Noon?

By Taryn Tacher | May 14, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Your daughter used to scurry to your bedroom door at a ripe 6 a.m. and peer inside at your sound asleep self. Without hesitation, her mouse-like tendencies would turn feline and she'd pounce — jolting you awake in hopes that you'd play with her. Your son used to greet the sunrise with the boisterous vroom-vroom

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Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

Saying Sorry: How To Teach Your Kiddos to Apologize

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 5, 2021 | 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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Giggle's 2021 Education Guide

Giggle’s 2021 Education Guide is Here!

By Amanda Roland | December 4, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
2021 is literally just around the corner, and with the new year comes all kinds of changes and challenges. Some challenges include making decisions about your kiddos' education! We are here to help. Giggle's 2021 Education Guide is your guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. You can

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National Merit Semifinalists

29 ACPS High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

By Amanda Roland | September 9, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) have 29 high school students that have been named National Merit semifinalists for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The names were announced earlier today, September 9, by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. To be considered as a semifinalist, students must score high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Qualifying Test

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Support Local Buchholz High School Student in Doodle for Google Contest

By Amanda Roland | August 18, 2020 | Blog
Local Buchholz High School student, Chloe, became the state winner for Florida in this year's Doodle for Google art contest. She is now competing with other states to become one of the five national finalists for the contest. "I first became interested in art when I was little and always liked art classes," Chloe said.

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kid's movies

Kid’s Movies on Netflix to Watch Before Summer is Over

By Amanda Roland | August 17, 2020 | Blog
Now that summer is coming to a close, it's time for one last summer movie night. Luckily, Netflix is full of great kid's movies and new releases so that the whole family can enjoy a movie night together. So pop some popcorn and pick your favorite flick!   The Secret Life of Pets 2 With

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