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 admit it, we usually hold off until the weekend of Thanksgiving to put up our Christmas tree, but after going to Disney in early November, I couldn't help but be in a festive, Christmas mood.
We all know Disney...
As I watched my 2.5-year-old lay on the cold, trampled floor of the mall, swarmed by other holiday merrymakers, teetering inch-by-inch toward the entrance to a Santa experience the local news had described as nothing short of magical, I...
Last week after letting my dog out I came inside with a giant smile on my face and said, "I can smell fall." It may not officially arrive until September 22, and even then it may not feel like...
It's just barely fall, but it's almost time to start getting ready for the holiday season. And in the First Coast, that means one very exciting thing: Nights of Lights! Whether it's for a family outing or a romantic...
"Something You Want, Something You Need, Something To Wear, & Something To Read."
These are the four presents our son (and starting next year, our daughter) will receive from my husband and I each Christmas. This year that means a Little...
I love holidays--the food, the festivity, the fun--but I hate choosing a gift for Derek. Why would I dislike giving presents to the guy who's given me everything? Because the dude claims he wants nothing, nada, zip! EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR....
Jacksonville Mom · This Thanksgiving Schedule Saves the Day
If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, this is for you! Preparing a big Thanksgiving meal can be incredibly hectic. I mean, Thanksgiving already comes with so much emotional stress. You're stressed...
Fall is on its way and we could not be any happier. Lower temps and nights filled with laughter around a fire while roasting marshmallows? Yes, please! Not to mention the much anticipated season of all the pumpkin things! Because...
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 Thanksgiving dinner with family, and then I prepared a second feast on Thanksgiving day.
It was...
I had a father who didn't choose me. I didn't quite make the short list of important things in his life. This story isn't a unique one, and I've honestly spent a total of maybe five times in my...
The fall and winter months are full of fun opportunities to get together with friends and classmates. Happily, when I sit down to scan Pinterest for ideas, there is no short supply of inspiration. The only problem is most...
I never thought I'd say this, but my favorite thing to do this time of year is bake! As soon as my daughter Avery was old enough, I knew that I wanted to start a holiday tradition of making...