Growing up, I wasn't really the athletic type. I dabbled in running track in middle school and played one year of high school softball, but it wasn't really my thing. And that attitude translated into my adult life for sure.
After...
Get ready to race this fall! The weather is perfect for running through cemeteries, getting chased by zombies, and racing in full costume. Below are all the fun runs and races in Jacksonville!
Pumpkin Chase
October 1-31
We love Autumn and...
As we near the end of the summer, you may be thinking the swim-lesson season is over — but I would like for you to take a few minutes to consider the health and safety benefits of swimming throughout...
It is so embarrassing to admit this, but feeding myself breakfast is a real struggle.
It’s completely absurd. I feed my children two breakfasts, my husband one, the dog and the fish all get served breakfast before our day gets...
Our family loves the outdoors! But in Florida, so many of the months are not only bloody hot, but humid beyond any hair serum’s power. One of the ways we can enjoy the outdoors and stay cool any time...
When we go on vacation or even just to the zoo, my first thought is always the food choices. It’s literally a plan of attack. (I take food pretty seriously.) Healthy eating is a priority for us. We made...
Do you have a child who is ready to enter the world of sports? There are so many choices. My two kids have tried every single one (well, almost). Since moms do most of the carpooling, watching, videotaping, and...
Recently, the Jacksonville Moms Blog team took to the sea for an afternoon of stand-up paddleboarding with Jax Surf & Paddle. Having never been on a paddleboard on the ocean, I was a bit nervous, but we all had an...
Summer is here, and with the warmer season comes sunshine, beach trips, and fun activities. While many are preparing for their vacations, the life of a mom can become much busier once the kids are out of school and running...
If you're anything like me, you can’t even count how many times you’ve told your child,“Don’t talk to strangers!” But, when I really think about it, I should be asking my children, “If a stranger came up to you, what...
Psst... hey, Mama… yeah, you with the tired eyes and the coffee stain on your shirt. See, I’m a single mom — still proudly sporting a toddler on my hip and bed head at school drop off — and...
Summer, Swimming & SAFETY!
Summer is here — the sun is shining, and it's time to take the kids to the pool. The kids are soon out (of school) and so are the dangers associated with summer, kids and water!...