When we lived in Europe, every Daycare (Crèche) I saw had an on-site kitchen. The kitchen had two proposes. Primarily it was to make food for the children. I remember walking into our son’s crèche and smelling leeks sautéing...
Story time at home got you down? Too busy to find a story time near you? Well, we've got your back! Jacksonville has so many great story times and here they are all in one place.
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The holidays are long gone, the weather is finally getting colder, and it is time to take your little ones out and about around town! Jacksonville Moms Blog is excited to announce our Hop Around Jax series, featuring play...
My son was born in Luxembourg, and from eight months to eighteen months he went to a French style crèche for day care. If you have ever spent time “on the continent,” you will be familiar with the French...
Many of us are looking for a way we can lend a hand to those less fortunate this holiday season. Giving back, donating and volunteering our time and efforts are wonderful ways to spread the Christmas cheer. Here is...
I love holidays--the food, the festivity, the fun--but I hate choosing a gift for Derek. Why would I dislike giving presents to the guy who's given me everything? Because the dude claims he wants nothing, nada, zip! EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR....
Holidays in a military family can be something of a Choose Your Own Adventure. Far from family and the comfort of holidays at home, you're forced to create your own traditions--sometimes with people you barely know. I'm not from a large...
As a self-professed baby gear enthusiast, I absolutely love shopping around town for the best products for my children, and it's even more fun around the holidays. It's without a doubt that I recommend Bay & Bee to everyone...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and it’s the perfect time to start teaching your little ones about gratitude and being thankful. We're big on sending Thank You Notes at our house, but one of the best ways I have...
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For Liana Rothstein Hood, reading with her 19-month-old has been a high priority since the days before her daughter was born. That’s because Liana learned about Reading BrightStart! while she was still pregnant. “I was...
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It’s a conundrum that moms everywhere struggle with: how to get some quality learning or reading time with your kids, when there’s so much other stuff to do. Between finding a way to get everyone...
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When you think of kids and pre-reading skills, you probably picture a preschooler at a table, tracing letter shapes or learning words like “dog” and “run.” But the skills that lead to reading success are...