Allie Leweke
Allie never would have guessed that she’d be calling Jacksonville, Florida home, but here she is! A midwest native, she’s lived in Indiana, New York City, Jax, Chicago and has now returned to the First Coast with her family—husband Jonny, two toddlers, Adair & Fitz, and an ageless cockapoo. Her professional history and range of passions is as all-over the map as her home bases. With degrees in musical theatre and journalism, Allie has worked both as Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader (go ROAR!) and, most recently, a senior content strategist. She loves being a mom more than anything in the world (even wine) and is excited to be sharing the ups and downs of her journey with you.
Stop Telling Your Kids It’ll Be Alright
Hey guys! Remember me? I’m the mom who lovingly told you to “stop talking to your kids so much.” If you missed it, I obviously don’t mean that we shouldn’t communicate with our children....
Chrissy Teigen Is All of Us: In Honor of National Infant & Pregnancy Loss...
I hadn’t planned on writing anything about pregnancy loss this year. Sometimes it feels like maybe I talk about it too much. Sometimes it feels like it’s not something that people want to be...
Jax Mom Favorites: Toddler Shoes We Love
You asked, we answered: A round-up of our favorite shoes for your toddler’s squishy feet! From wellies and water shoes to sandals and sneakers, we've included a wide range of styles and price...
Our Ultimate Fall Bucket List: Autumn Fun in Jax
We can all feel it — autumn's electricity is in the air. Falling temps and crisp breezes coupled with pumpkin spice EVERYTHING? Yes, please! Here's our 2020 Fall Bucket List with fun local options...
Jax Mom Favorites: Our Fall Fashion Look Book
I teamed up with Sharnique (@thatdopemom) to share some of our favorite kids’ fashion finds that are next-level cute, won’t break the bank (or the planet), and, most importantly, that your kids will love...
Tight Hamstrings, Humility and Learning to Hustle Again
This post was supposed to be my renaissance story. A brittle and bony former dancer, brushing the proverbial cobwebs off of her incredibly tight hamstrings and returning to the athletic glory of her earlier...
Florida Prepaid Is Here for You, Especially in These Uncertain Times
Today’s current pandemic climate has reminded me of two things: 1. The future may be uncertain, but my goals and dreams and children are not; and 2. Education is very, very, very important.
If you’re...
Raising Givers in a World Full of Taking
Hey, y’all! Podcast queen returns to drop some more knowledge that I’ve stolen, researched, distilled and appropriated for the purpose of helping Jacksonville moms just like me. Just before the holidays, Dax Shepherd hosted...
To the Mama Without a Village: I See You
You’re tired and you feel like you’re going to cry if anyone makes eye contact with you. Which will be super awkward since you’re sitting at the desk of a new job, surrounded by...
Putting CBD to the Test: A Skeptic’s Experiment
CBD. I’m sure you’ve heard of it by this point, right? We’ve even discussed it here before, with our very own (adorably-named) Allie Testoni testifying to its vast benefits. I’m not one to be...
6 Steps to a Stress-Free Flight with Toddlers
Step 1: Make a detailed plan.
Step 2: Throw it in the garbage.
Step 3: Set expectations.
Step 4: Cut them in half.
Step 5: Lower them just a little more.
Step 6: Have a cocktail and board your...
Finding Gratitude After Miscarriage (and Why I Had to Do It)
I heard something on a podcast recently that made me pause: apparently, the only way to truly let something go, to forgive someone or something, is to find gratitude for it. So perhaps finding...