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.
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. I enjoy the bubbly fun Valentine’s Day brings; but the candy-coated rush to get valentines ready for...
Everyone makes sure to honor veterans on Veterans Day. There are parades and special events. People go to ceremonies, and make sure to shake hands. And...
One year, in the true spirit of Valentine’s Day bitterness, my 7-year-old screamed at me she was having "THE WORST VALENTINE'S DAY EVER!!!!”
We were...
Valentine's Day was always such an exciting time for me as a kid. I have fond memories of my parents having a special surprise...
Dashikis, Roots, and MLK. Three words that can capture the festive essence of Black History Month.
While some would have this month to reflect the...
Your little toddler is about to turn 2 years old, and if you were like me, who went all out planning for the first...
The way you celebrate New Year’s Eve typically changes once you have kids. Your options get cut down quite a bit unless you’re planning...
I have fond memories of celebrating Kwanzaa as a child. We celebrated Kwanzaa because my mother thought the principles were important building blocks for...
I knew this day would come — the day my son would start questioning Santa’s authenticity. He’s 7 years old and in second grade....
Okay, so maybe that’s an exaggeration, but haven’t we all been there at some point? You’ve searched Pinterest for the ultimate Christmas bucket list...
Full disclosure, I own a toy store... and I’m going to tell you to tame the toy monster that is taking over your home....
The holidays are all about traditions, and our family has lots of them! My absolute favorite is the “holiday lunch box surprises.”
Throughout December,...