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.
Guide to Family-Friendly Breweries Around Jacksonville
If you would have told 21-year-old me that I'd be here writing a blog post on family-friendly breweries (ew, beer) for a local mom's website, I would have laughed in your face. But alas,...
School’s Out… What Do I Do With My Kid All Summer? Woes From a...
This is my first "real" summer break, and in all seriousness, I am at a loss. Daycare and my daughter's preschool were year-round, so I never had to figure out care plans for two+...
Where’s My Free Time?
Serious question: Were our moms constantly exhausted and stretched so thin, almost all day every day? When I think back to my childhood, I picture my mom so chill, full of grace, always put...
Where Did My Baby Go?
I've been pretty in my feels lately. They're getting exhausting, these emotions! My oldest went from 5 to 6 in January, and my youngest turning 1 just two days after Christmas has this mama...
Perfectly Tidy Houses Are Out, Family Memories Are In
I think I speak for moms everywhere when I say THANK YOU, MARIE KONDO, FOR FINALLY BEING HUMAN! Now that sparks joy. If you haven't heard, Marie Kondo finally decided that tidying up is...
Favorite Holiday Traditions: From My Family to Yours
I gotta say it: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are officially feeling festive over here and trying to squeeze in all the things, while still trying to slow down and enjoy the season....
Tips and Ideas for Easy Family Halloween Costumes
It's spooky season, and I LIVE for this time of year. The festivities, the weather, the food and drinks, the creativity... it's everything my fall-loving heart could want! It's my absolute favorite. You can...
The Rainbow Baby Club: An Unwanted Membership With the Most Incredible Reward
For all my fellow moms and dads who are members of the Rainbow Baby Club: This post is for you.
If you've never experienced a pregnancy loss, chances are the term "rainbow baby" might not...
Overnight Date Trip to Charleston: Where to Eat, Drink, Stay and More
One of the hardest parts, in my opinion, of being a parent is remembering to be a couple. More like finding and making the time to be a couple, really. It's so easy to...
Tips for Visiting Universal Orlando with Kids Ages 5 and Under
Call us brave, call us crazy, or call us your guinea pigs... we visited Universal Orlando with a preschooler and an infant. Multiple times. And we survived! Dare I even say it was easy...
Our Struggle with Secondary Infertility, Loss, and an Unexpected Rainbow
Infertility. A word no one wants to hear, especially when it applies to themselves. Conceiving a baby is supposed to be easy... and fun! You fall in love, get married, decide you're ready for...
Only Child Expiring: Things I Wish I’d Known Before Bringing Home Our Second Child
Congrats, Mama! You have a new bundle of joy on the way, and you can't wait to watch your child become a big brother or sister. Brace yourself: Nothing can prepare you for the...