Shannon Beckham
Shannon is a former Special Education Teacher turned SAHM to two great kids, Cole and Kiley. Originally from Miami, Shannon met her husband while they were both attending the University of Florida (Go Gators). They decided to put down roots in Jacksonville Beach, and are very much enjoying the laid back salt life.
Water Shortage Forces City to Delay Opening of Local Splash Parks
Happy April Fool's Day!
Just kidding! Of course all our awesome Jacksonville & Jacksonville Beach splash parks will open as usual. The temps are starting to creep up and parents will be counting down the...
You are More Than a Test
Last year, when my son was in 3rd grade, we hit a milestone familiar to most parents in Florida. It was time for him to take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). There’s been a lot...
10 Reasons Girl Scouts ROCK
This year my daughter became a Girl Scout. As a former Scout myself I was elated; some of my fondest childhood memories and longest lifetime friends were born in my Girl Scout Troop. Seeing...
5 New Year’s Resolutions All Moms Should Make
Resolution (res-o-lu-tion) – noun. A firm decision to do or not do something.
It’s that time of year when we all think about what we want to achieve in the next 12 months. Lose weight, decrease debt, exercise more…...
Free Printable First Day of School/Last Day of School Signs
It’s almost here, the first day of school is right around the corner and since we know you’re busy getting new backpacks and lunchboxes as well as enjoying those last few days of summer,...
Keep Cool This Summer with Air Engineers Service Experts
Thank you Air Engineers Service Experts for sponsoring this post. All opinions, including those about how awful it is to be hot in the summer, are my own.
One thing you can say about summer...
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 100 Free & Cheap Things to do in Jacksonville
Summer is almost here and that means the kids will be out of school and looking for stuff to do. Luckily, Jacksonville has tons of free or cheap things to do with the kids....
JMB’s 3rd Annual Amazing Mom Contest
Announcing JMB’s 3rd Annual Amazing Mom Contest!
We know that all moms are amazing, but do you know a real Super Mom? They are all around us – moms that amaze us, inspire us, challenge us...
10 Weird Things My Husband Makes Me Do In Bed
Happy April Fool's Day!
We're not going to dish the dirt on what's going on in the bedroom today. But you can read some of our past tips for maintaining a healthy sex life.
The Truth About...
Jacksonville Beaches to Close for Summer
Happy April Fool's Day!
Trust us, if the beaches were going to close, we'd all be crying about it. Our great beaches are one of the best things about Jacksonville, so they definitely won't be closing...
Minivan Carpool Lane to Open on JTB
Happy April Fool's Day!
No, there's not really going to be a minivan carpool lane opening up any time soon but we do want you to keep those little ones safe so check out some...
I Cleaned Out The Closet… Now What?
Ahhhhh spring, my favorite time of year. Not only does it mean beautiful weather and playing outside, but it’s also the time of year I go through and gut my children's’ closets. Since our...