Tina Smithers Peckham
Originally from Kansas City, Tina Smithers Peckham relocated to Jacksonville, FL, with her dear husband, feisty cat, and sweet-natured corgi mix in 2016. After eight years working various gigs in New York City from magazine publishing to digital marketing, Tina joined the world of freelance, writing and reporting for a variety of publications and websites including MTV News, ET Online, Glamour, Us Weekly and more. Tina has also assisted with social media, editorial and, content strategy for brands and personalities such as Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, Beauty Brands, truTV and WE tv. When she’s not plugging away on her laptop, she can be found exploring the Jacksonville beaches, reading a good book or enjoying a local coffee shop with her cherub-cheeked little boys, Archer and Austin.
Need a Caffeine Fix? Meet Our Favorite Local Coffee Shops in Jax
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The Most Amazing Places to Get Pie in Jacksonville
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The BEST of Jacksonville Mom: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024
As we wrap up the craziness that has been 2024, we continue to be amazed and humbled at how much Jacksonville Mom has grown and evolved over the years. But most of all, we...
Hidden Gems: Best Parks & Playgrounds In Jacksonville
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Give Back This Holiday: Weekly Acts of Kindness for Kids
We could all use a little more love and kindness in our lives, especially now more than ever. One of the best ways to teach kids how to be kind is to take action...
Donuts with Santa, Featuring Russ Bratcher Photography
Kick off the holiday season with a sweet treat and a memorable moment with Santa! We are excited to partner with Russ Bratcher Photography for our annual Donuts with Santa event:
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Time: 12:30...
Your Fall Guide to All Things Pumpkin Spice in Jax
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The Sweetest Jacksonville Mom Collab Ever!
What do you get when you cross Jacksonville Mom with the cutest graphic T-shirt retailer in Jax? Only the best T-shirt collab in the history of ever (just sayin'). Enter Sweetees x Jacksonville Mom,...
Free First Day of School Printables for 2024–2025
Ready or not, the time has come! Here are your FREE First Day of School printables for the 2024-2025 school year! Don't forget to use the hashtag #JMFirstDayOfSchool and tag @jacksonvillemom so we can...
Back to School: Tax-Free Holiday + More Money-Saving Hacks
The back-to-school ads, sales, and deals are everywhere. The seasonal section of Target has been inundated with school supplies since early July. Heck, according to Costco, it's basically Halloween now. Whether you love it...
Our Therapy Journey: I Was Worrying About the Wrong Child
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Why Sleepaway Camp Was the Best Thing for My Son… and Me
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