Megan Kilis

Megan Kilis
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Born in Jacksonville and raised in New Orleans and Houston, Megan attended college in Knoxville, then worked in Nashville. From her nomadic lifestyle grew a love for the beach, as well as a fondness for Cajun food and jazz, Texas BBQ, Tennessee football, and everything Music City. She is a work-from-home mompreneur with a passion for business, fashion, fitness, community, and all things mom. Having fallen in love with her parents’ hot plumber Mike in 2007, she married him two years later in her parents’ backyard. After their spunky curly-haired charmer Kingsley was born in February 2010, Megan decided not to return to her job. While spending time as a stay-at-home mom, however, she realized that Jacksonville was lacking some important resources for moms–so in August 2012, she asked her friend Vicky to join her in starting Jacksonville Moms Blog, now Jacksonville Mom. Megan loves learning more about her city; connecting with other moms, as well as connecting moms with one another; and discovering new local businesses. As the blog has grown, so has her family: in May 2014, she and Mike welcomed a spirited baby boy named Britton. When she’s not working on Jacksonville Mom, you can find Megan sweating it out with other moms, shooting skeet with Mike, or running around on the beach with her energetic duo!
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Finding Connection in the Chaos: The Christmas Truce of 1914

As a founding board member of the National Charity League‘s Jacksonville chapter, I have seen firsthand how this incredible organization brings mothers and daughters together to make an impact in our community. At our monthly...
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Best Friends Are Overrated

I’ve never been a fan of the term "best friend." Maybe it’s the people pleaser in me, worrying that by using it, I’m leaving someone out. Or perhaps it’s rooted in those childhood moments...
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Discover Luxury and Adventure at the Orlando World Center Marriott: Your Ultimate Vacation Destination

Did you know that Florida is home to the biggest Marriott brand hotel in the WORLD? As my kids get older, their birthday expectations evolve: Finding something truly special that keeps them engaged and...

Roamstead: Come On In, the Woods are Fine!

We are not a family that vacations. My husband is an outdoorsman and will travel for fishing and hunting, but he would rather stay in the comfort of our home than venture out on...
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I Stopped Chasing Skinny

I stopped chasing skinny. The way we grew up, constantly being bombarded with thin is best, low-fat packaged foods commercials, unhealthy fad diets and supplements — and always being surrounded by marketing images, TV shows,...
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Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car: Tips From Safe Kids

It's extremely easy to judge their parents and caregivers and think this, "This could never happen to me!" But we live in a busy and distracted world, and with any change of routine, babies...
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Giving Thanks for Peace at the Dinner Table

Although the holidays offer a special time for families and loved ones to get together, they can also be stressful — partly because people often have unrealistic expectations of their friends and family members....

It’s Official: JMB is Now Jacksonville Mom!

For those of you who don't already know how our friendship began, Vicky and I met almost nine years ago in a moms' workout group called Stroller Strength. Having both just given birth to...
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LEGOLAND Beach Retreat​: A Must-Visit Getaway​

Whether you live in Florida and are looking for a fun and easy family staycation, or traveling to the Sunshine State from another location, Visit Florida knows the best spots to go. Do you...

2nd Annual Family Foodie Fare

Jacksonville Moms Blog, Jacksonville Magazine, and Vicarious Events are thrilled to bring you our 2nd Annual Family Foodie Fare on Sunday, February 26 at Engine 15 Downtown Taproom! We will have some of the top restaurants...

The LowDOWN on Brazilian Waxing

Thanks to Sole Spa for partnering with Jax Moms Blog and for keeping me nice and trim. All opinions are still my own. Summer is now in full swing, and I have many days ahead...

Family Foodie Fare with Jacksonville Moms Blog & Jacksonville Magazine

Jacksonville Moms Blog and Jacksonville Magazine are thrilled to bring you our First Annual Family Foodie Fare at MOSH on Thursday, April 7, 6-8pm! Duval County students are out of school the next day, so it's...