Stacy Mcdonald-Taylor
Stacy, a former health care program manager, came to the first coast by way of Charlotte, NC. Passionate for community and creative arts. Stacy has worked with families and educators through Parent Education & Outreach Programs. Since welcoming the births of her and her husband’s two delightful, energetic sons, she has worked from home, always seeking to find new ways to provide a joy-filled, creative environment, nurturing a love for people, learning, nature, and healthy, natural/organic foods. Stacy shares tidbits of her “life learnings” on her blog, Wasting Nothing
5 Sanity Saving Tips: When Homework Attacks
Did you read the article about that unicorn of a teacher who refused to give out homework? I did--and I cheered. If you missed it, there is a teacher, turned social media sensation, that...
The Cost of the EpiPen has Not “Dropped”
You may have heard and seen a lot of information in your newsfeed about epi-pens in the past few days. If your family doesn’t need the drug, you may be saddened and shocked for...
Back to School : Morning Hacks for Mom
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s true. The back-to-school morning dash is about to be on, my friends. In a few short days, our morning schedule is going to include a tardy bell....
Your Children & the Theatre
Small Disclaimer Before I Begin: “Taking your children to the symphony or theatre is not for the faint of heart. You are likely to get at least one side eye or cheeky comment; but,...
Sand-Free Beach Bites
We are the luckiest mamas ever. We have the world’s best sandbox at our fingertips. Day trips to the beach are the perfect way to let our little ones explore and play, unplugged from...
Creative Grain Studio – Sharing the Joy of Crafting
The perfect Moms' Night Out requires just the right mix of fun, relaxation, and laughs. Recently, Jacksonville Moms Blog had the opportunity to scope out a new crafting studio. Creative Grain Studio promises to...
Crafty Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite events of summer. I am a patriotic person; but frankly I just love the community spirit that fills the air. Backyard barbecues and community fireworks...
Ultimate Beaches Guide In & Around Jax
It’s finally SUMMER! Schools are dismissed or nearly dismissed, and the beach is calling our family. If you are anything like my tribe, you have been heading out to explore the sand and surf...
A Sunday Brunch Can Change Your Life
I can still feel the joyful calm of that sunny summer Sunday morning. My bubbly one-year-old baby boy waking from a full night of glorious sleep ready for a fun-filled day of church, brunch,...
Earth Day B-I-N-G-O
Earth day always brings out the crunchy mama side to my personality. I love sustainable living and make a serious effort to make earth healthy choices every day. But modern life and crazy schedules...
Celebrate Pi!
True confession time: I was no mathlete in school. It wasn’t until college that I started to embrace my inner number cruncher and allowed myself to enjoy the numerical arts. That’s right, I said...
Easy Thanksgiving “Snack”tivity
The fall and winter months are full of fun opportunities to get together with friends and classmates. Happily, when I sit down to scan Pinterest for ideas, there is no short supply of inspiration....