Patricia Kozack
Patricia Kozack is a professional makeup artist, wife and mom to two kids. Her days are spent wrangling the kids, being a mom taxi, and getting a workout in on the tennis courts. Her weekends are spent beautifying clients for their weddings and events. She is obsessed with all things beauty related and cannot wait to share her niche of the world with Jacksonville Mom.
The Hottest Beauty Trend You Didn’t Know You Needed
Like many of you, I'm basically married to my eyelash curler and insist on clamping down before applying mascara. But guess what? NOT ANYMORE! And I'm so happy to share why. Last month, I...
Helping Puerto Rico From Afar: Hurricane Maria Relief
When you first glance at me, you don't see it. It's okay, most don't. But the minute you hear me talk with my family, you know — I'm a Puerto Rican through and through....
Don’t Waste Your Money, Honey! Best Beauty Buys for a 5-Minute Face
I'll admit, I can be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to makeup... but since it's my job, that makes it more acceptable, right? My husband would beg to differ.
The great thing...
The One Day That Forever Changed How I Parent
I'd say my parenting style is riiiiight in the middle of helicopter mom and hands-off mom. My girlfriend calls it "drone parenting" — where we can hover from afar, but swoop in when needed....
7 Beat-the-Heat Summer Beauty Essentials
Nothing like those first few days of the Florida heat and humidity when summer hits to make you rethink what you are currently wearing. Most of us are dying to take off those jeans and...
I Love You, But I Need You to Love Me, Too
Dear Kids,
I promise it's not you... it's me. I love you, but I've gotta love me, too.
Yes, I wrote that. It's true. As moms, we tend to think of ourselves last, but two years...
I Get Knocked Down… But I Get Up Again
Two years ago, I trained. I trained REALLY hard. I had my will tested the entire race. In the end, I felt like I failed... remember this? The sweet lady in the med tent...
Nobody Wants Me: I’m Plus Size
The holidays have come and gone, and everyone’s in a similar state of mind: LET’S GET IN SHAPE! I’m starting fresh! NEW YEAR, NEW ME! Sign me up! After all, I am signed up for...
Shop Local This Holiday: Last-Minute Beauty Stocking Stuffers
Can you believe there's only one week left until Christmas?! While you may be done with most of your major holiday shopping, you might still have a few holiday parties or white elephant get-togethers to attend. These...
JMB’s Beauty Holiday Gift Guide
As a professional makeup artist, the holidays are one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Every seasoned beauty lover knows that when beauty retailers release their often limited-edition holiday collections, it's time to STOCK UP! I recently...
The Day I Prayed for DEATH
"You never know how strong you are, until your only choice is to be strong."
I read this quote when we lost my Abuela to the debilitating disease of Alzheimers. Amongst other things I read...
Mom Tested, Kid Approved: Quick Summertime Meals
We’ve all been there--it’s been a long summer day, you either just got home from work or swim practice and you have ravenous children asking WHAT ARE WE GOING TO EAT?!? Summertime can easily...