Megan Kilis
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!
The BEST of JMB: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2013
Although we launched in October 2012, 2013 was the first full year for Jacksonville Moms Blog. In the past year we have gained almost 3,500 new Facebook fans, and we are so grateful for...
For The Dog Lovers: Rover.com Offers a Safe Solution for Pet Sitting
For a limited time on Groupon, new customers can save over 60% on Rover.com! Check out all the great sitters in your neighborhood here.
We all know the whirlwind of the holidays can get stressful, especially if...
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Mom
Let's face it: many guys just aren't the best gift-givers. Granted, some gems like my brother-in-law get really cute and creative, coming up with gifts straight out of the best chick flick, but I...
Our First Moms’ Night Out at Penelope T!
Our first Moms' Night Out at Penelope T Boutique in Jacksonville Beach was amazing! Every mom was greeted at the front door with raffle tickets and a fabulous Local Loyalties swag bag filled with...
Pure Barre is Coming to Riverside! {Giveaway}
Some of you may have read my Pure Barre Challenge series, but if you have not heard of Pure Barre, it's a fabulous 55 minute low-impact, full-body workout that targets trouble areas for women:...
October in Jacksonville–Pumpkin Patches, Halloween and More!
Fall has arrived in Jacksonville—well, sort of, it is starting to get a little cooler, right? The outside temperature was 62 degrees this morning, and you know what that means for a Floridian?--Sweatshirts! Yeah,...
Moms’ Night Out at Penelope T Tickets On Sale Now!
We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for our upcoming Moms' Night Out event! Please read the entire post so you have all of the information you need!
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The Busy Mom Style Solution: Yes, You Can Be a Mom and Still Be...
Although I originally heard of Stitch Fix through some friends, I didn’t totally get the concept at the time, and I didn’t dig deeper to find out more about it. Then, when I was...
Why You Should Know About The Pink Nickel
I’ve discovered a lot of clothing and accessory sites through Facebook, as I’m sure many of you have, but when I found The Pink Nickel (formerly Bedazzled Boutique), I knew it was different and if...
5 Reasons Why You Should Know about Jax Boat Club
When I was contacted about Jax Boat Club, I recognized their logo from having dinner at Marker 32, but I had no idea exactly what it was. As I soon discovered, they provide an...
A Fun Photo Shoot for JMB–Thanks to Wendy Updegraff, Penelope T, and Sutra Salon!
For our new team pictures, Jacksonville Moms Blog was thrilled to partner with Wendy Updegraff Photography once again. Since our first shoot showed one side of Jacksonville, down by Friendship Fountain and the Main Street Bridge, we decided that with spring in full swing and summer around the corner, the beach would be the perfect location this time around--so we designated Atlantic Beach Town Center as our next beautiful backdrop.
Dignity U Wear: New Clothes. New Life.
I first heard of Dignity U Wear through my friend Bill Sorenson, a board member who is passionate about helping others. Dignity U Wear Foundation’s goal is to "positively impact the lives of children and their...