November 16-22 is celebrated as Geography Awareness Week, so I wanted to round up a few interactive maps, apps, and crafts to help your family explore more of the wonderful world of geography. My college degree and minor were...
Keeping the chaos out of Valentine's Day can be a challenge! I'll be honest, it's not my favorite holiday. Sure, I enjoy it. I LOVE love. The problem is that the love can easily get lost in the candy-drenched, commercialized...
Living in the Sunshine State certainly comes with perks — perfect weather almost 24/7 for beach days, park dates and picnics. But in the springtime, often between three to five o'clock, it is safe to say you can expect...
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...
I cannot believe it is already the Fourth of July this week — summer is certainly flying by! Independence Day is an exciting time in Jacksonville, and there are so many amazing, fun community events. While getting out and...
First and foremost, hostess I am not. I do not cook, I get massive anxiety about having the house “ready” before a party, and the clean up? No, thank you. I’d rather hide under my bed until it’s over....
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...
Recently, I spotted a dad wearing the coolest shirt at an indoor play gym. It said, “Dads don’t babysit. It is called parenthood.” In BIG red letters on the front of his shirt, this dad was announcing to everyone...
Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was young, the Fourth of July was also my grandmother's birthday, so, after a birthday dinner and cake, we would have mini fireworks in the driveway and buckets of...
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?...
Planning on ringing in the new year at home with the kids? Me too. You're never too young to enjoy a good party! And what a great way to teach your kids about goals and resolutions. This may be...
There’s a new craze sweeping the nation, and it’s made its way to Jacksonville. With roots stemming from The Kindness Rocks Project, rock painting isn’t just about getting creative, it’s also about spreading kindness, and getting outside to explore...