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.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, there’s no better time to reflect on the lessons we learned from our moms. From making the bed to writing a thank-you note, moms teach us countless skills and habits to guide us through...
It's that time of year! No, not that time when we're blissfully gazing at Christmas lights or reveling in family togetherness. It's that time of year when parents everywhere frantically try to figure out the best presents to give...
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 moving that week and had spent all of Valentine's Day (a Sunday) packing and cleaning...
Men. They can be so simple — no disrespect meant, but emotionally, they're no female — yet so darn difficult to shop for. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe it's because many of our partners would be completely content with...
The Jacksonville and North Florida area offer many tree lightings every year! Starting early in November, through Thanksgiving and up until Christmas, there's sure to be a tree lighting event to amaze the whole family. Holiday light displays are...
Back in October, the city of Green Cove Springs announced the cancellation of the beloved Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade due to fundraising issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After much disappointment, some residents and local moms rallied, and...
I admit it, I’m a go-go-go person. I have passed this down to my toddler, who only had two things he said he was thankful for this year — "Going Out" and "Race Cars." But during the holidays, there’s...
November? Is that you again?! For some of us, I know the common term, “holidays,” starts at a certain time of the year. Mine technically kicks off when the anxiety hits. It’s that time when my phone consistently has...
Within a few weeks of summer break, I had already witnessed other moms lamenting facetiously about the summer kid chaos, including bickering among siblings and complaints of boredom. It’s been enough to make some ask, “How many more days...
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 adversity that Blacks have faced in America — from slavery to segregation, to injustice and...
You may think, with January in the rearview mirror, that New Year’s celebrations are done. If you do, you are missing out on one the best celebrations of the season. Because the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese...
As I type this, I am sitting by the twinkling lights of our Christmas tree. Yes, it’s still up, and it won’t be coming down anytime soon. I understand that the hustle and bustle of the New Year quickly...