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.
Since I've pretty much established what a Grinch I am about Christmas, let me go one step further and also provide you with a list of presents you should not gift your children, and other people should not gift...
We have arrived at the day of the year where we celebrate this miraculous “hood” that unites us all. Regardless of our differences, we can all agree that if you are a member of this tribe, you are deserving...
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?...
We are excited to announce our 2019 Mother's Day "Getaway" Giveaway, - get ready to pack your bags because we have an amazing getaway package to give to one lucky Mama! Thanks to our partners, we are treating one...
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. If I were counting, that would be almost 40 years of friendship. Since we’re all...
As I lay here, icing my swollen ankle after applying a topical steroid, I find myself extremely fed up... with the yellow fly situation. What's a yellow fly? Well, if you're new to Jacksonville, allow me to enlighten you...
Chanukah is almost here, and I’m so excited to plan our event schedule! I was a bit worried about what we would do for Chanukah after moving here from Kentucky, and I’m so pleased to see that the Jewish...
I wouldn't say I'm a Scrooge... and I'm definitely not a Grinch. I don't go out of my way to spoil Christmas spirit or cheer for anyone. I wouldn't be surprised though if I am related to those nefarious...
When I was little, I had a favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition with my Pop Pop. He would carve the turkey and save the wishbone for us to break together. Whoever had the bigger end won and got to make...
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...
When it comes to the holidays, my husband and I are basically a mix of Buddy the Elf and the Grinch. I start getting excited about Christmas pretty much as soon as the Halloween madness ends. I love the...
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...