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Jacksonville Mom is your ultimate resource for discovering tasty dining options and helpful tips for family meals. Our team of local moms showcase local cuisine and provide easy, family-friendly recipes to simplify your meal planning. Whether you need quick dinner ideas for busy weeknights or festive recipes for special occasions, we’re here to inspire parents with food and drink options the whole family will love.

Our team of local Jacksonville moms share their favorite go-to recipes, from crowd-pleasing sourdough ideas and easy crockpot meals to our favorite viral Tik Tok recipes and tips for packing school lunches. Our food and drink section also focuses on promoting healthy eating habits through practical tips. Explore ways to save time and money with meal planning tips, plus quick, healthy recipes even picky eaters will enjoy and easy family meals for busy weeknights.

Explore fun and family-friendly dining options in Jacksonville with Jacksonville Mom! Check out our curated guides featuring top restaurants where kids eat free, our favorite local coffee shops and our picks for the best Jax donut shops for those sweet indulgences. We’re here to help parents find welcoming, kid-friendly spots to make every family outing enjoyable and unforgettable!

At Jacksonville Mom, we aim to inspire moms with food and drink ideas! Join us to explore fun ways to bring families together around the table

There are two things that husbands should never ask their wives: "How much did those jeans cost?" and "What happened to the last piece of pie?" Because chances are, both answers will contain a lie. Needless to say, pie is...
The holiday season is all about connection, generosity, and celebration. Holidays mean spending time with family and friends, giving gifts, and enjoying festive traditions. One beautiful way to share these values is by introducing the tradition of the "Giving Plate"...
We have all been there. We make the questionable choice to bring our children to a public place because if we have to wash another dish it may end poorly for the entire family. The meal can't come fast...
It’s official! Teal is the new orange this Halloween. Have you spotted all the beautiful teal pumpkins around town? These guys are not just a trend — they are a trend with a purpose. The Teal Pumpkin Project is...
This time of year, I always think Green Day had it right. I wish someone would just "wake me up when September ends." All of the back-to-school hubbub, youth sports seasons kicking off, thinking about the holidays... do the...
Nothing feels more like fall than that first sip of a pumpkin spice latte — iced, of course, because Northeast Florida and 90-degree weather through October. As much as I'd like to don my 2008 Uggs and oversized cardigan,...
In the past year, the canned mocktail market has really exploded. Some are just more sophisticated juices, while others have herbal blends to evoke good vibes and relaxation, otherwise known as "social tonics." I didn’t realize how many there...
Need a tried-and-true way to beat the Florida heat? Scoop up your kiddos and cool off with a frozen sweet treat! With so many mom-and-pop ice cream shops out there, grabbing a cone or a sundae is a great way...
A return to routine, maybe a chance to enjoy your coffee while it’s actually hot, the hope that cooler weather is on the horizon... back to school is pretty darn great until you remember it’s also the dreaded return...
Getting out of the house each day is always a little chaotic, but one thing we never forget is our water bottles! Sometimes that could look like grabbing a plastic prefilled Costco bottle, but a majority of the time,...
So, you haven't hopped on the sourdough train yet? It's not as scary as it seems, but getting started IS the hardest part. Why not involve the kids? There are SO MANY discard recipes you can make at home...
I know, I know. SLIME?! Every mom's worst nightmare. No, really. I have actual nightmares about the messes I know I'm going to have to clean. But it's summer break, my husband and I both work, it makes my...

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