Olivia Smith
The Quiet Cost of Convenience
It's not a secret that in the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals, families, and companies had to pivot. Individuals and families had to...
All Aboard! A River Taxi Adventure with Kids on the St. Johns
With 11 different docks that they service along the North and South Bank of the St. Johns River, the St. Johns River Taxi is...
Gaza’s Babies Are Starving, and Mothers Around the World Are Watching in Grief
I've seen the pictures. I've read the captions and stories. I've sobbed over photos of children whose names I may never know but whose...
The Case for Letting Your Kids Cuss (From a Totally Decent Mom)
Alright, mamas, buckle in — because $%!t is about to get real.
Cuss words, swear words, bad words, potty language, etc. No matter what you...
Let Them be Bored
I know it's only June, but I'm taking the liberty and inciting Mariah Carey's famous "iiiitttt'ssss tttiiimmmeeee" line to kick off summer. Because maybe,...
Fostering Teen Moms: They Need More than a Physically Safe Place to Live
As a former foster and current adoptive mom, and as someone who spent a piece of my career working in the child welfare system,...
Teachers: We’ll Tell You What They Want, What They Really, Really Want
First of all, let me just say that if you didn't read that headline in the voice of the renowned musical group the Spice...
My World’s on Fire… How ‘Bout Yours?
All jokes and Smashmouth lyrics aside, I'm sure most people can agree that it feels like our world is on fire most of the...
Tequila, Salt, and Lime: Our Favorite Margaritas in Jax
As a mom living in the heat of Florida, probably eating far too many tacos (is that actually possible though?), and definitely always craving...
There Is a Childcare Crisis, And We Need to Talk About It!
For parents of young children, the options for childcare are becoming increasingly harder to come by. Many preschools have drastically changed their programs, fees,...
It’s (Almost) the Best Day of the Year
One of my all-time favorite days of the year is almost here: Galentine's Day!
I'm sure some of you are reading this squealing in your...
One Blood Donation Can Save Up to Three Peoples’ Lives
In the United States alone, someone is in need of blood every 2 seconds. The reason behind the need for blood could be a...
















