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.
When I think back to my younger self, it’s funny to remember how obsessed I was with capturing the perfect picture for our Christmas...
I remember exactly when it happened: The day my daughter traded in her backpack for a purse. As an asthmatic kid with food allergies,...
I gotta say it: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are officially feeling festive over here and trying to squeeze in all the things,...
Santa bribing me with a trip to the North Pole could not have persuaded me to miss decorating the annual family Christmas tree with...
What's an ambivert, you say? It's someone who can be both introverted and extroverted, when they want to be. But sometimes it's something that they...
Growing up, my family didn’t celebrate Halloween. My birthday is in September, and the next big "holiday" was Thanksgiving! My mom wasn’t very festive...
"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways — either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits or...
“It’s 12 weeks until Christmas!” my kindergartner excitedly announced.
My heart stopped, raw panic coursing through my veins. “No, no, no, no!” I thought.
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It's spooky season, and I LIVE for this time of year. The festivities, the weather, the food and drinks, the creativity... it's everything my...
Hey Mom, when was the last time you were invited to celebrate one of your friend's birthdays, and the invite said "no gifts"? I,...
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...
When I think about the reason for the season, Christmas always brings about happy feelings. I not only cherish my own childhood memories, but...