Vicky Lane
Vicky Lane is the co-owner and co-founder of Jacksonville Mom (formerly Jax Moms Blog). Since 2012, she has been overseeing the content and technical side of Jacksonville Mom. In this role, she manages over 30 writers and works closely with the managing editor to provide the most relevant content for the Jacksonville parenting community. In her previous career, Vicky obtained her Masters in Education and served as University Registrar at the University of North Florida. Wife to adoring husband John, her love for all things “Mom” began in 2010 when their son Brendan was born. Vicky chose to put her full-time career in higher education on hold to spend time with her new baby, giving her a new respect for motherhood and parenting. In June 2012, John and Vicky welcomed sweet Audrey to the family. Vicky has created an amazing circle of Moms who are continuously seeking new ways to enrich their children’s lives in and around Jacksonville. Being part of the creation of an online parenting resource and small business that serves the great Jacksonville area has allowed her to flourish in a successful career while remaining present for her family.
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Gardner Minshew Loves Moms!!
We are so excited to announce that we are planning our Fall Moms' Night Out at Wicked Barley with special guest and Jaguar QB, Gardner Minshew! In a recent post, Minshew...
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Offers Preschool Pass Free of Charge
Parents, have you heard the news? Now through February 3, 2020, LEGOLAND® will grant Florida Resident children ages 3-years-old and 4-years-old 12 months of unlimited admission to both LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park and Water...
The Elf on the Shelf — Operation: Nice List
He’s back…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I will assume you’ve at least heard of the Elf on the Shelf. We’re reaching that time of year when my Facebook feed is littered with...
The Importance of Fire Safety in College Living
This marks a big year for some of us with kids in college- watching our kids pack up and leave the nest for the first time is more emotional than we could have ever...
Mom-Approved! A Back-to-School Shopping Guide to Our Favorite Gear
Rejoice, parents! The countdown is on for the first day of school! Have you been inundated with advertisements for the best back to school gear? The best backpack, the best lunch box, and the...
5 Things You Need to Start Your Summer
Kickstart your summer routine into high gear! The hardest parts about summer is all the doing... and not doing. Keep your activities organized, the kids busy, and those tiny brains working this summer with...
Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know
Hurricane season officially begins June 1st and lasts through November. While it is not uncommon for tropical storms to develop before and after these dates, this is the time of year where the warm weather...
Drop-In Day Camps In & Around Jacksonville
Summertime is the BEST time. Whether you are sending your kids to camp for 8 weeks, or taking it easy and winging it, Jax Moms Blog has you covered. Along with our guide to...
Confirmed! SeaWorld Entertainment Wins Bid for New Water Park at The Jacksonville Landing
How long have Jacksonville residents been waiting for a big name water park in their backyard? No more driving to Orlando! The Jacksonville Landing will now house a full-scale water park with giant slides, tot...
Guide to Spring In & Around Jacksonville
Spring time is the BEST time in Florida! The weather is warm and the evenings perfect. It's the greatest time to get outside and enjoy what our city has to offer! Below are our...
The BEST of JMB: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018
It was another great year for Jacksonville Moms Blog! We continue to be amazed and humbled at how much our site has grown over the years, but most of all, we are so very thankful...
Jacksonville’s BEST Holiday Events Guide
There is always something exciting to see and do in Jacksonville and the holidays are no exception! If you’re looking for fun, family-friendly and festive events on the First Coast this holiday season look...