Jacksonville Moms Blog, Jacksonville Magazine, and Vicarious Events are thrilled to bring you our 2nd Annual Family Foodie Fare on Sunday, February 26 at Engine 15 Downtown Taproom! We will have some of the top restaurants in Jacksonville competing Top Chef-style...
A few months ago, I made the startling realization that I suddenly have "big" kids. They are 4 and 5 years old, so not exactly packing for college, but the days of diapers, naps and nursing are a pretty...
Growing up, I never missed an episode. In an age where DVR, Netflix, and On Demand didn’t exist, I made sure to be seated right in front of the television as soon as the opening theme music played. Wonder...
The Kind Old Lady in the Target check out aisle always turns around when she hears their noise and smiles at you. She speaks briefly to your kids, tells you that your children are beautiful — even though their...
How often do we as parents find ourselves saying no? Sometimes it comes so naturally to me that I say it before my child has even finished asking the question. This past spring, I found myself saying no more...
It seems like just yesterday I was with my son as his very first pediatric appointment. The past seven months have flown by, and as a new mom, I frequently have questions for my doctor in between wellness visits....
This "season of life" with babies is almost behind me now. Last month our twins turned 2 years old. They were our last (third and fourth) babies. Our oldest will be 10 in the fall. So for almost 10...
Like most days, I find myself aimlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed, catching up on my friends' lives, wishing them a happy birthday, or commenting on pictures of their kids. On its best day, Facebook offers connection to those...
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when choosing an after-school activity for your child, and finding something they love (as much as you do) can be tricky. We've tried it all with my son, Brendan....
It seems that many people have an opinion on Scouting these days and what it should and shouldn't look like. I remember counting down the years before my son could join and become a Tiger with the Cub Scouts...