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.
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,...
'Tis the season for preparing great food and maybe hosting a holiday gathering or party with family and friends. Being busy moms, we definitely...
November? Is that you again?! For some of us, I know the common term, “holidays,” starts at a certain time of the year. Mine...
When I was little, I had a favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition with my Pop Pop. He would carve the turkey and save the wishbone...
It’s October, and even though it doesn’t feel like a proper fall here in Jacksonville (cue the sweating and mosquitoes), now is the time...
This week would have marked my Pop Pop's 102nd birthday. I'm thinking of him today, as I do so often. Many of my nightly dreams take me back...
Within a few weeks of summer break, I had already witnessed other moms lamenting facetiously about the summer kid chaos, including bickering among siblings...
Recently, I spotted a dad wearing the coolest shirt at an indoor play gym. It said, “Dads don’t babysit. It is called parenthood.” In...