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.
Sweet Spots for Birthday Treats
‘Tis the season for sweet treats! Birthday party planning is in full swing. What’s a party without cake and desserts? If you are in need of a birthday cake for your child’s upcoming party, here...
I'm totally that dorky mom who needs to put my child (...myself, my house, my dog) in a themed outfit for every holiday, no matter how minor. Fat Tuesday? Here's your purple and green Mardi Gras romper. Columbus Day?...
I have always loved Valentine's Day. It’s partly because I am a romantic sap who collects quotes about love, and partly that I cannot resist the allure of glitter, hearts, red and pink, especially against the backdrop of a...
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love with your significant other, but it can also be a special day to celebrate the love between parent and child. Make a whole day of it by celebrating from beginning to...
Christmas is over and the decorations are back in the bins for another eleven months, before we pull them out again. Lights are put away for next Christmas as well. Or….. maybe they are still on the trees and...
It’s the time of year when toy shopping is at the top of most of our to-do lists, which means many of us are scrambling around looking for the perfect doll or game for the girls and boys in...
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...
I love gift cards. Honestly, who doesn’t love gift cards? I have a confession, though…I hoard my gift cards. Restaurant gift cards, clothing gift cards, movie gift cards, the list goes on and on. They never expire and I...
Dealing with a loss at any time of year is painful, but I have been told by friends and family that the holidays often highlight their grief for their loved one who has passed away. From the community sense...
My husband John comes from a large family of six, so buying gifts for everyone can get pretty expensive, especially when you start including significant others. In the past, we’ve always gotten each other gift cards for around $50...
Jacksonville Moms Blog is so excited to have this gift guide sponsored by Noodle, a leader in educational websites that not only matches students with schools and resources, but also offers expert advice on important topics.
This year Noodle has...
Before my husband and I got married, we agreed that neither one of us would give up our religious traditions. This is always more complicated around the holidays, and especially now that we have children.
There are plenty of articles...