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 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...
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” In A Christmas Story, most of the adults knew that a Red Ryder BB Gun was going to put Ralphie in danger. His dad bought him one anyway, and while his glasses prevented...
Okay, please hear me out on this before you report me to the North Pole.
Let me first start off by saying that my kid is in no way deprived of material things. He is my only child who is...
'Tis the season to be doing all the things, going all the places, and buying all the gifts. But what if you want a bit of time to relax and enjoy some sights and sounds? Take a trip down...
Halloween is the start of my favorite season. The cool crisp breeze causes the red and orange leaves to dance in the wind. Lights and blowup yard decor go up. Neighborhoods come together to celebrate with one another. It's...
It’s spooky season, and I’m here for all of it! Some may consider me basic (and you’re probably right), but I just can’t help it that I get so excited for the thrill of creepy movies, cooler temps, pumpkin...
I have fond memories of my dad growing up, and fortunately, he's still around to be a part of my children's lives. Each year we loved honoring him and making a big deal about Father's Day. I wish the...
Our favorite Father's Day tradition actually began at Christmas. Cards for all holidays were a big deal for my husband's family, and Christmas was no exception. I grew accustomed to giving and receiving cards for all the holidays, and...
You might not know it from reading all the mommy memes — the ones that say all we want for Mother's Day this year is to be alone for crying out loud (accurate), or the jokes (but not really)...
Valentine's Day is kind of a big deal! At least, it is for kids. Between the DIY Valentine's cards made for their classmates and friends to their personalized Valentine's shoebox, they definitely deserve a little something of their own...
I promise myself every year that I won’t procrastinate on “all the holiday stuff” next year — the decorating, baking, cooking, gift buying, wrapping, etc. Don’t even get me started on sending family holiday cards because I am the...
When I was in elementary school, my family started our Secret Santa tradition. It was my mom’s idea because she wanted to facilitate the spirit of giving in my sister and me and didn't want us to be passive...