Living in Jacksonville, it’s no secret the River City knows how to have a celebration! From the vibrant energy of New Year’s to the festive spirit of Independence Day, and the cozy charm of Christmas, the holidays in Jacksonville are a time for our lively city to shine.
Summer break in Jacksonville can be brutal. It's 96 degrees and 80% humidity. My two toddlers are home all day, every day, generally attempting to kill...
On the years when my stepson wasn’t with us for Thanksgiving, I prepared Thanksgiving twice. Once for him so he could have a nice...
Let’s start this post by acknowledging I am not always right. As a human, I am always learning new things: new ways of life,...
Hello friends, you heard from me back in November when it was time to "Fall Back."
READ: Fall Back, Go Away!
The loss of daylight and...
Do you ever wish you could have an amazing cookie spread to showcase to family and friends without having to spend the time making...
It’s officially fall, and that means — despite the warmer temps here in Florida — we’ve started to don our scarves and boots for...
Halloween in Florida is a little different from the experiences that I had growing up in New Jersey as a child. I fondly remember...
Somehow, it’s that time of year again. The time when we are supposed to spend time with family, build gingerbread houses and deck the...
I'm currently organizing things for the kids' first day of school, and although I'm excited to have a little more free time on my...
I had never carved a jack-o’-lantern, ever, until my oldest child was almost 5.
Growing up, my mother had always led the charge to carve...
Take it from us, Christmas isn't canceled. Yes, your littles can still talk to Santa Claus this year — whether from the comfort of...
When Thanksgiving rolls around, I find myself reflecting more intensely on my blessings, critically assessing my level of service to others, and evaluating how...