Meg Sacks
Meg is a working mom of four and an avid community volunteer. She has worked in corporate communications and media relations for more than 18 years, for a Fortune 500 company as well as a non-profit. She took some time off to enjoy life as a stay at home mom after the birth of her first child in 2008. Her sweet, introverted daughter, was excited to welcome her baby brother in 2013, and then boy/girl twins joined the family in 2016. Meg finds being an “office mama” a constant balancing act and never-ending challenge but enjoys the opportunities it offers her for personal growth. A Virginia girl at heart, she loves Florida’s warm weather, the great quality of life Jacksonville offers her family.
Admit It — You DO Have a Favorite Child
Admit it — you DO have a favorite child. AmIright?
It's ok, you don't have to tell me which one it is. I don't need to know. No one needs to know. Hold that secret close,...
The Mom I Hope My Kids Remember
Now that I am a parent, I often try to remember when I was a kid and what my parents were like with me back then. It might be a "How did they handle that...
The Witching Hour: Parenting Crazy After 5 p.m.
Most days, I pick my children up from school and daycare, and we are home by about 4 p.m. There's plenty of time for my big kids to play on the swing set, throw the...
Hey, Supermom! You. Yes, YOU!
"Wow, you're Supermom!"
You know you've heard that phrase — muttered under someone's breath, as a direct and outright compliment, in a begrudging admiration — at some point or another throughout your motherhood journey.
Because we...
Guide to Tree Lightings and Holiday Light Displays
The Jacksonville and North Florida area offer many tree lightings every year! Starting early in November, through Thanksgiving and up until Christmas, there's sure to be a tree lighting event to amaze the whole...
Where to See Santa In & Around Jacksonville {Dining & Photos}
Jacksonville offers many opportunities to see Santa, whether for a timeless holiday photo or for a special meal or storybook tea. Special events feature Santa all around the First Coast this holiday season, so...
Guide to Holiday Parades In & Around Jacksonville
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit more than a holiday parade! Jacksonville and the surrounding areas not only have a variety of parades, but also boat parades! JMB loves the Community First Jacksonville...
Guide to Holiday Shows & Gingerbread Houses
Who doesn't love dressing up in holiday dresses and heading out on the town for dinner and a show? We have an incredible list of holiday shows, including several Nutcracker options, and theatre in...
Guide to Winter Festivals & Special Holiday Events
We are so lucky that Jacksonville offers so many fun winter festivals during the holiday season! Some of JMB's top picks include Dickens on Centre in Amelia Island, Enchanted Christmas, Hometown Holiday in the...
Guide to Holiday Fun Runs in Jacksonville
Lace up your running shoes and tie them with some jingle bells! Ready to run for the holidays? There are plenty of season-theme holiday runs in Jacksonville and the First Coast, including kid-friendly fun...
I Grew Up So Fast: My Mamamorphosis
I've realized, after eight years and four kids, I'm not the same mom I once was. I've been the mom to an only child--a sweet, well behaved little girl. I've been the mom of...
Newsflash: No One Leaves the Hospital in Skinny Jeans!
When I was pregnant with my first child my husband and I attended a few parenting classes at the hospital. One day before class I passed a new mom sitting in a wheelchair with...