Nicki Wiggins
Nicki Wiggins is a teacher turned stay-at-home mom to three kids, ages 7, 5, and 3 (a boy and two girls). She is a wife to her wonderful hubby, Jayme, who works hard to support her Disney obsession. They met at Stetson University in undergrad and have been married for 13 amazing years. When not planning her family’s next visit to Disney, Nicki enjoys time at the beach (with the occasional paddleboarding), volunteering in her kids’ classrooms, hanging with friends and family, and exploring Florida. She recently started a blog called Date Your State, which gives tips and ideas for having fun with your family in this amazing state of Florida. She hopes to be a Floridian for life!
Top 10 Family-Friendly Springs to Explore in Florida
We are some lucky ducks here in Florida! We have endless sunshine, beaches, and many theme parks. Did you know there are also over 700 natural Florida springs with crystal clear waters and native...
Top 10 Things to Do at Disney World (Without Going Into the Parks)
Walt Disney World in Orlando is a super magical place to visit. But did you know there is a lot of fun to be had outside the parks? You could easily spend several days...
Was Our Yes Day an Epic Fail?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve probably heard of the new Netflix movie starring Jennifer Garner called Yes Day. Based off the 2009 children’s book of the same name by Amy...
Old Florida Fun: Explore the Showcase of Citrus
Get ready for some good ol’ down-home fun when you visit the Showcase of Citrus in Central Florida. A scant 30-minute drive from the most magical place on earth (Disney World, obvi), the Showcase...
Ideas for Motivating Kids to Read
Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2 every year. Why March 2? It’s the birthday of beloved children’s author Theodor Suess Geisel, aka Dr. Suess. National Read Across America Day was founded...
Simple Ways to Show Kindness Year-Round
Kindness is defined as: "The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate." A second definition is "a kind act."
While there is a specific day that celebrates random acts of kindness (and we here at...
Great Gift Ideas for Kids (Without the Clutter)
My kids really don’t need anything. Their closets are overflowing with toys that have been forgotten or buried under more toys. My two oldest children are in elementary school, so they aren’t home all...
Holiday Travel: Helpful Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane)
These last several months have left many of us with incredible wanderlust with a side of worry. Should we travel? What are the mask requirements in other cities and states? What if I don’t...
Arrrrgh! Pirate-y Day Trip to St. Augustine
Ahoy, me hearties! Come along as we chase the booty! Seriously, though, who doesn’t enjoy talking like a pirate and having an excuse to act silly? You know you do! In the oldest city...
On the Road: Jax to DeLeon Springs and Blue Springs
“Summmertimmmmeee, and the livin’ is easy...” Okay, maybe not easy, but at least less scheduled! Rules and restrictions have become more relaxed, so we have some freedom to move around a bit. I know...
ISR Swim Lessons Can Save Your Child’s Life
Imagine the following scenario: You're on vacation with your family, and it’s after dinner. You're in the kitchen cleaning up while the rest of the family plays and watches TV in the living room....
15 Places to Explore the Great Outdoors In & Around Jax
We are free! Well, to a certain extent anyway — Jacksonville beaches and trails are open for us to enjoy responsibly and with social distancing. This is wonderful news for our physical health and...