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The Playgarden Preschool Offers Children and Families a Unique Educational Experience
We've all been there — the time in your child's life where you need to find the perfect preschool or kindergarten to set them...
DIY Holiday Projects: Santa Claus Planter & Festive Wall Décor
Looking to get crafty this holiday? Look no further, as we've got two fun and easy projects for you — one adds some festive...
10 Truths I Learned While Pregnant
I’ve dreamt of being pregnant ever since I was a little girl putting baby dolls under my shirt. Being a mother is just always...
JMB Charity Spotlight: Raise Awareness of Homelessness with Family Promise’s Cardboard City
The stereotypical image of a homeless person is an adult man or woman, perhaps with mental health or addiction issues. But that couldn’t be...
Charity Spotlight: Micah’s Backpack Jacksonville
As the director of Micah’s Backpack Jacksonville, I have the pleasure of working with a remarkable group of giving and caring volunteers. These volunteers...
JMB Charity Spotlight: Safe Haven of Northeast Florida
Safe Haven of Northeast Florida is a non-profit organization in the process of raising funds to open a center in Macclenny, FL, in an effort...
How Florida Does Fall (Fashion): Transitioning Your Summer Styles
We all know it's pretty hot in Florida the majority of the year, and we probably wish we could wear sweaters and scarves and...
The Day I Wanted to Quit
I have been a stay-at-home mom for three years. I have sometimes loathed being stuck in a breastmilk-stained T-shirt with the scent of baby...
Breaking My Own Parenting Rules: Letting Go of the Little Things
When I was pregnant with my son, Max, I had a picture in my head of what kind of parent I would be. Now...
Breastfeeding Awareness: Local Moms Speak Out on Nursing in Public
During National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, there are several issues fighting for attention — proper latch, support from health care providers, how mothers balance breastfeeding...
This is My Jacksonville: Exploring Downtown
Since moving to the First Coast 15 years ago I’ve had time to explore some of the best that Jacksonville has to offer. From...
10 Tips for Tubing the Ichetucknee River and Springs
Ichetucknee Springs is a Florida State Park where the beautiful Ichetucknee River flows for six miles. Tubing down the river is a popular family...