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.
If you’re a busy mom like me, you practically live in your car. I am currently a SAHM, but when I was working, my...
Christmas is just a few weeks away and the more I think about the toys that will be invading my house, the more I...
When Thanksgiving rolls around, I find myself reflecting more intensely on my blessings, critically assessing my level of service to others, and evaluating how...
Christmas tree lightings, Santa's arrival, and Thanksgiving around the corner? These are clear signs we’re in the belly of the holiday season, and for...
Like so many families in America, our family is blessed with too many toys, books and mismatching puzzle pieces in our playroom. For this...
Ahhh, Thanksgiving… a time of food, family, fun, and frazzled-mom freak-outs. Ladies, I don’t even cook, but with two kiddos under the age of...
Hi. I’m Candace, and my family doesn’t celebrate conventional holidays.
That’s right. Our family doesn’t celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, etc. Of course,...
It’s officially fall, and that means — despite the warmer temps here in Florida — we’ve started to don our scarves and boots for...
Growing up, I adored Halloween. I'm sure my appreciation of the holiday plays a large part in the fact that I simply love a...
I’m about to embark on my 15th year of taking a girls' trip with my childhood friends. I’ve known two of them since pre-school....
Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was young, the Fourth of July was also my grandmother's birthday, so, after a...
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...