This has been a hard year, and it's not even officially autumn. Our communities, businesses, healthcare systems, and social structures are being challenged and strained. And yet, 2020 has also somehow become the year of the new hobby. Some...
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?...
Fall, pumpkins, and Snoopy are just a few of my favorite things that all roll into one in Charles Schulz’s classic film. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. On October 27, 2016, this beautiful story is celebrating its 50th...
If you’re like me, Pinterest is not a source of crafty ideas and fun activities to do with your kids. It’s a constant reminder that you are not crafty and that you’ll never have the time or creativity to...
Thanksgiving is next week and that means turkey, time with family and a few days off school for the kids. Here are a few easy Thanksgiving crafts to keep the kids busy during their time off.
Paint Chip Turkey
Supplies: Paint...
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...
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....
Pom-poms and tassels are popping up everywhere for spring and summer, and I couldn't be happier about the whimsical trend. (Bright colors are kind of my thing!) I've recently seen them make appearances on sandals, hats, dresses, and of...
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...
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...
Is it just me, or does it seem like Christmas just ended? Here we are, already preparing for Valentine’s Day. The days have been unusually cold and drab (especially for Florida), but this little Valentine's Day project is exactly...
Rightly so, my nickname has always been "The Planner." I'm that mom you love to hate. You know, the one who has her holiday cards stamped and addressed before Thanksgiving. In fact, they're done so early that I find...