Caitlyn Hawkins
The Sports Mom Survival Playbook
Sports are a big deal in our family. Whether watching or playing, we all love the thrill of a game. My kiddos play multiple...
Self Intolerant: The Best Gluten-Friendly Jax Restaurants From a Former Gluten Glutton
As we grow older, there are some things we know we can expect. Wrinkles, gray hairs, and being, as Toby put it best, "ain’t...
Family Meal Deals & Other Kids Eat FREE Specials Around Jax
We recommend calling ahead, as restaurants sometimes change their KEF policy.
Being the designated dinner decider for the rest of forever is no easy task....
The Beauty of Hand-Me-Downs
When I was pregnant with my son, a gal at my office asked if I’d like some baby clothes. As someone who grew up...
Find Your Pink Again, Mama
Parenting can be the most rewarding and exhausting experience of your entire life. At times, it feels like you give everything you have, until...
She Scoops Seashells by the Sea Shore: Scalloping with Kids
Never did I ever think I would be throwing my children into a large body of water and asking them to go find dinner,...
The Case for ISR: So Much More Than Blowing Bubbles
I didn’t realize how important ISR was until it saved my son.
ISR used to stand for Infant Swimming Research. It was created with the hope of...
What to Expect When You Aren’t Expecting the Unexpected: My Emergency C-Section Story
I am a planner. I like to know when, how, and where things are happening so I can prep appropriately. I also research everything,...
A Lot of Chatter From the Bottom of the Ladder
Want to test if a marriage will survive?
Attempt to put up outdoor Christmas lights together.
Nothing will try your patience more than arguing over the...
It’s a Crockpot Life For Us
This time of year, I always think Green Day had it right. I wish someone would just "wake me up when September ends." All...
Guide to Jacksonville’s Professional Sports
Rich history, miles of beautiful beaches and waterways, deep and diverse musical and cultural roots, incredible restaurants... there are infinite reasons why this proud...
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: But Is It the Rec or Competitive...
I love sports. Particularly soccer. I played recreational soccer from kindergarten through college, even after getting married. Growing up in the Mia Hamm and Brandi...