Allison Lore
Why I Love Living In Jacksonville (And Why You Should, Too)
Hi, I love living in Jacksonville, and I think you should move here, too. Why, do you ask? Even in the most precedented of times, Jacksonville offers so much to transplants. We moved here...
If You Don’t Have Something Nice to Say, Just Keep Scrolling
In a world where it feels like every thought or action gets posted to Instagram stories, where Christmas cards have gone virtual, where entire museums exist for Facebook selfies, a new trend seems to...
Don’t Assume They’re Okay: How to Support a Friend in the NICU
Until I had my premature baby spend a week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), I had no idea what it was like. Having your minutes-old baby snatched off your chest and rushed...
A Skeptic’s Review of Hypnobirthing
When I first heard about hypnobirthing, it sounded like the type of birth experience where you hold crystals in your hands and chant while laughing the baby down the birth canal — under the...
COVID-19 Daily Schedule for When Societal Order Breaks Down
As we look down the long, dark road of social distancing with children used to the routine of school, daycare, or just simply going to the playground, many of us have found solace in...
Mornings Out with the Littles: The Beaches & Intracoastal
Since we last discussed mornings out, I became a mom of two, and we moved off of Kernan, solidly "Intracoastal." My oldest has not ceased in his daily desire to leave the house, and...
Self Care for Busy Mamas: A Tongue-in-Cheek Guide
Hello, Mama. Do you have young children? Do you spend the majority of your day wiping, putting away, making meals and snacks, cleaning up from meals and snacks, drying everyone's tears, over and over...
What I Wish I’d Known Before Having My Second Baby
Becoming a mom was the most life-altering, paradigm-shattering thing I’ve ever experienced. The birth of my first son broke apart my world and everything I knew about myself. It took me over a year...
Celebrating the Holiday Season with Intention
I admit it, I’m a go-go-go person. I have passed this down to my toddler, who only had two things he said he was thankful for this year — "Going Out" and "Race Cars."...
Channeling the Spirit of Fall (Even in 90 Degrees)
Apple picking. Hayrides. Warm apple cider. Flannel. Blanket scarves. Cozy. Pumpkin spice. Colorful leaves. Crisp, cool air.
Doesn’t that list make you feel cozy and peaceful? It sounds like everything wonderful about fall — well,...
Guide to Children’s Consignment & Resale Shops in Jacksonville
I wasn’t a big consignment shopper before kids. It seemed just as easy to find things I liked on sale at Nordstrom Rack and Loft. However, there’s a big difference between a $20 shirt...
Family-Friendly Places in Jacksonville for Out-of-Town Visitors
Showing visitors around Jacksonville when you have kids can be both enjoyable and stressful. It’s a delicate balance to find places where the adults can have fun and hang out, that show off the...