In a world where gender neutral has become such a battle, it baffles me that I had to comfort my son one day because he was made fun of at school for watching a show that, I suppose, is...
Our family seems to go to LOTS of birthday parties so most of these we have experienced first-hand. We think these are some of the best vendors in Jacksonville!
Mom Tip: You can often get a glimpse of what party...
I thought I was doing all the right things. I sent him to the best school we could afford. He was involved in every sport and activity he was interested in. He had a great crew of boys and...
On Saturday, January 12th, Duval County Schools will be hosting their annual School Choice Expo at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The Expo will be held from 11am-3pm and offers families a great opportunity to learn about the many...
Believe it or not, the above images were taken on the same day. One depicting my 15-year-old daughter as the little girl I've always known. The other a stark reminder that she's growing up faster than my mind can...
Hi Jacksonville moms! Homeschooling is on the rise, especially in our city. This is due to many factors. Some of them include:
Families with children who have special needs like ADHD, giftedness, dyslexia, etc -and they find that homeschooling...
This warm winter weather has us ready and dreaming about summer break, which begins in just three months! Early registration for summer camps has begun, so we wanted to put together the ultimate Guide to Summer Camps for the Jacksonville...
Teacher Appreciation Week takes place the first full week of May. As mentioned in my previous post, I Heart My Teacher!, educators play an important role in our children's lives. For a profession that shapes our future generation and...
We LOVE to SURF! Check out our list of places to surf, paddle board, and take surf lessons down the Nort Florida Coast!
Summer has barely started, and I just turned in registration forms for my kids to play soccer in the Fall! Maybe you read Cheryl's sports post recently and maybe you decided your child is at the right age to try some...
Play “Dating”
Playdates by definition are “time that parents arrange for their children to play together.” Ironically, 'date' is in the word, and I am about to tell you why.
As infants and toddlers, playdates for my kids were getting together...
Every December, instead of making a list of what we want to "get,"
my family makes a list of all the things we can "give." Our time, our money, things we've outgrown or underused — all go to others who...