Blair Gregg
No Pool? No Problem! 9 Ways to Water Play in Your Own Backyard
It’s summertime in Florida, and we all know what that means! School is out, kids are bored, and it is A MILLION DEGREES OUTSIDE. (I’m only slightly exaggerating.)
Essentially, the only way to comfortably be...
Why We’re Saying Goodbye to Sibling Room-Sharing
When we moved to Jacksonville, our boys were 2.5 and 5 years old and had never previously shared a room. We gave them their own spaces initially, but after struggling to find space for...
Finding What Fits (and Looks Good) As a Petite Mama
As a vertically challenged person, it’s always been hard to find clothes that fit me well. I stand at just over 4’10”, which is considered on the extreme end of short, so I’ve always...
Resolution-Free in 2023
It’s the start of a new year, and, as is tradition, most people have already outlined their resolutions for 2023. For some, they’ve set health-specific goals: eat healthier, go to the gym, drink more...
Practicing Gratitude With Kids
In this crazy world of constant comparing and “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” it’s nice to take a step back and remember what we have to be grateful for. It can be hard as...
Help Fight Food Insecurity in Jax with Feeding Northeast Florida
As parents, we’ve all dealt with the consequences of overly hangry children. Maybe we forgot to pack a snack for our outing or had a late practice delay dinner. We’ve seen firsthand what a...
Yes, We Treat Our Kids Differently
Growing up, I always had a great relationship with my younger sister, despite the fact that we are nearly five years apart. Being the stereotypical older sibling, however, I was very sensitive to any...
Stay-at-Home Mom or Working Mom: Does It Really Matter?
A few months ago, I was grabbing lunch with a new mom friend, and we commented on how much we had in common as working moms in similar industries. We were able to “talk...
Can We Please Normalize Platonic Friendships Between Boys and Girls?
I’m sure you’ve heard it before: a 2-year-old being called a “flirt” because he plays with his female classmates. A 5-year-old’s friend at school being referred to as her “boyfriend” by her parents because...
The Beauty of Day Dates
When my husband and I first started dating almost 15 years ago, our first date was a bit unconventional. Instead of the typical evening dinner date, we met at a college soccer game. Our...
What Every Mom Can Learn From Disney’s ‘Encanto’
We’re not talking about Bruno... no, no, no. But, we are talking about Encanto's middle child, Luisa Madrigal, born with the magical gift of super strength. Reliable and ripped, Luisa is an incredible asset...
Why I Paint My Son’s Nails
Over the last 18 months, I’ve developed what I’d describe as a “healthy obsession” with painting my nails (although my husband might argue the “healthy” part). At the start of the pandemic, we weren’t...