Blakeley Vinicky
Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Blakeley has been a Jacksonville resident for more than 14 years. She moved to Jax temporarily for an internship at The Jacksonville Landing (RIP), fell in love with the city and a boy (her now husband), and ended up sticking around. She is married to loud and crazy Chicago-native Jimmy Vinicky of nearly 10 years, and has two daughters, Daisy and Poppy. In addition to writing for Jacksonville Mom, she works full time in Public Relations, runs her own lifestyle blog This Blonde Life, and is a freelance makeup artist. She loves adventuring with her family, and you’ll rarely catch her sitting around home doing nothing. Her favorite local spots include Sipper’s and Breezy coffee houses, Wicked Barley Brewing, Cap’s on the Water, Ink Factory, happy hour at One Ocean’s Azurea, and soaking up rays at the beach.
How I’m Trying To Raise Kind Humans in an Unkind World
That may be a bit dramatic: "an unkind world." The world isn't all bad, and there is definitely a lot of kindness out there. But it seems we keep hearing more and more about...
Easy DIY Halloween Costumes and Makeup Tutorials
The Halloween Queen is BACK! If you don't know it already, Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. I love the opportunity to be creative, and all the decor, events, and projects just make my...
A Message to My Daughters
Kids are the greatest blessings, and I am fortunate enough to have two daughters of my own. As someone who also has a sister and cherishes our relationship with one another and what we...
Slime For the Summer! Easy DIY Slime Recipes Straight From My 7-Year-Old
I know, I know. SLIME?! Every mom's worst nightmare. No, really. I have actual nightmares about the messes I know I'm going to have to clean. But it's summer break, my husband and I...
A Memo to The Tortured Moms Department: Taylor Isn’t Making Songs for Your Kids
Taylor Swift isn’t just for young girls anymore, and moms are pissed about it.
Uh-oh. I said a naughty word... please don’t come for me. You’re only allowed to go after Taylor for that kind...
Off The Beaten Path: Unexpected Fun for the Whole Family
It's no surprise that Jacksonville has a ton to offer, especially when it comes to families. But it can, at times, be tough to find a spot that truly allows everyone in the family...
Why I’m Done Going All Out For Holidays (and Why I’m Also a Liar)
Holidays. Ugh. I have such a love/hate relationship with them. Well, not the actual holidays, just everything else that comes along with them. Err, moreso everything that I do for them. For my kids....
It’s Taylor’s Super Bowl! (You Mad, Bro?)
The entire internet is buzzing about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl. Some of them are #TeamTaylor and can't get enough, and some are in a tizzy about her being the talk of, well,...
Why the World Needs More Hugs
Who couldn't use a hug during at least some point in their day? Every day. Life is hard. Adulting sucks sometimes (a lot of times). Being a mom is hard. But you know what...
This Sh*t Is Bananas! The Great Ticket Debacle
When did ticket bots become a thing, why are they here, why can't we stop them, and WHY DO THEY HAVE TO RUIN IT FOR ALL OF US?! If people can invent smartphones, blue-tooth...
Top Viral Trends of 2023: Hit or Miss?
Every time we open up Instagram or TikTok, we're bombarded with at least one new viral trend or hack — things we "must try" or "need to buy" because they will just "change your...
Are We Still Doing Black Friday?
Seriously, though. Are we still doing Black Friday? Asking for a friend. And myself. And maybe all of you, too? Don't get me wrong, I love a deal and I love to shop. But...