Tina Smithers Peckham

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Originally from Kansas City, Tina Peckham has called Jacksonville home since 2016, where she lives with her husband and their two boys, Archer and Austin. She spent eight years in New York City working in magazine publishing and digital marketing before moving into freelance writing and reporting for a range of national publications and websites. Tina has also worked behind the scenes on social media, editorial, and content strategy for brands and talent. When she’s not plugging away on her laptop at a local coffee shop, she enjoys volunteering with her kids’ elementary school, reading thrillers, and taking dance classes.
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Bring On the Sugar: Our Favorite Donuts in Jax

Donuts are delicious. There, we said it. Call them guilty pleasures, call them necessities of life, call them what you want (heck, spell them...
Holiday Events In & Around Jacksonville

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...

The Sweetest Jacksonville Mom Collab Ever!

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FREE Lunch at the Library for All Jacksonville Kids

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Dads Speak Out on What Fatherhood Means to Them

While it might seem as if moms get much of the glory — we do spend nine months growing tiny humans, only to have them...
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The Mother-In-Law I Didn’t Know I Needed

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The Busy Mom’s Simple Guide to Raising Monarchs

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Taylor, I Was a Functioning Alcoholic, Too (Until I Wasn’t)

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Florida Prepaid: A Perfect Fit for Those Ever-Changing Life Stages

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Cry Me a River, Justin

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