Kerry Schicker
Boy mom. Household CEO. Corporate leader. Outdoor lover. Social seeker. Sun worshipper. Curious traveler. Champagne enthusiast. These words describe me, Kerry Schicker, and contributor for Jacksonville Mom. I first approached founders Vicky and Megan after a heartbreaking miscarriage a few years ago. I had a very unpleasant experience with my OB at the time and I needed to get it off my chest so I wrote an anonymous blog that resonated with some of our readers. I have since written dozens of blogs mostly about motherhood. I have a passion for writing. My 20-year career has grown through some form of writing including TV news reporting and producing, magazine publishing, public relations, advertising, marketing, blogging and my current day job doing HR and employee communications for a Fortune 300 FinTech company. I am thankful that Jacksonville has such a supportive community for moms like me, and I can't imagine raising my two boys anywhere else.
What’s All the Hype Around Stanley Tumblers?
Please someone explain to me the hype around Stanley Tumblers. I really don't get it and think the trend is rather stupid. It's a cup with a straw. It keeps your drink cold. Whoopdie...
When Work Takes You 10,000 Miles From Home
I recently traveled to India for work. I was gone for 13 days. We visited four different cities, took seven flights, drove hundreds of miles, and had an overnight stop in Dubai. It was...
On the Road: Jax to New York City
New York City is a must for every family. In addition to being one of the biggest cities in America with literally endless things to do, it’s also pretty eye-opening for kids to experience...
Part II: The Endometrial Ablation Procedure & My Results
If you read my first blog about my endometrial ablation journey, then you're probably wondering how it went. Let's start with the procedure itself.
Endometrial ablation is a surgery that destroys the lining of the...
Give Thrifting a Try: You and the Community Benefit
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. That is especially true at thrift stores where bargain shopping is endless, and sometimes you can find amazing deals and hidden gems on...
Part I: My Endometrial Ablation Journey
Getting an endometrial ablation is something I've been thinking about doing for years, even before I was diagnosed with anemia and iron deficiency as a result of heavy periods. Endometrial ablation is a surgical...
On the Road: Jax to Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Move over Asheville, there’s a new destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains gaining popularity for its quaint, family-friendly, small-town allure.
About 7.5 hours to our north is Blowing Rock, North Carolina, aka “the Crown of...
20 Must-Have Beach Accessories for This Mama and Her Brood
We are fortunate to live a few miles from the beach, and we take full advantage of that. My favorite time to go is late afternoon for a few hours until the sun sets...
What’s Your Emoji IQ?
If you’re like me, I use an emoji in almost every text I send. Emojis are the perfect way to describe how I’m feeling... without actually saying it.
The word emoji comes from a Japanese...
What’s All the Hype Over PRIME Drinks? I Bet Your Kid(s) Can Tell You
A few months ago, my 11-year-old son asked me if we could go to GNC on a Tuesday after school. I thought to myself, that’s very specific. It had to be a Tuesday. Come...
Cavity Fillings in Baby Teeth: Is It Necessary? And What Can You Expect?
I was a little surprised when our dentist told us our 4-year-old son had four cavities in his baby teeth — two that were in between his top molars. My first thought was, "So,...
Sibling Showdown at Super Bowl LVII (and the Mom in the Middle)
No one is more interested in this year’s Super Bowl than Donna Kelce, the first mom in history to have two sons playing against one another in a Super Bowl game. So, who will...