As I write this, I hear my children talking to our Amazon “Alexa” to their YiaYia and Papou (Greek for Grandmother and Grandfather) for the fourth time today. It’s not because they live up north and rarely get to...
Float is a five-and-half-minute Pixar short film that boasts only one spoken line, and yet for so many families like mine, it speaks more truth than most full-length feature films. If you are lucky enough to have Disney+, you...
Last night was Super Bowl LIV, and if you're like most of America, the game itself was kind of an afterthought. I mean, who really cares if the Chiefs or the 49ers win? The overwhelming consensus seemed to be...
I can’t even count the number of Monster Jam trucks my son has. He was obsessed with them for years. We even got pit passes when Monster Jam came to town so he could meet all the drivers. I...
Pumpkin spice lattes and holiday-flavored pastries — these seem to be the "hot" trendy treats of the season with all the buzz lately. And while I do indulge in the hype of these seasonal treats from time to time,...
Earlier this year, everything was normal — relatively speaking, anyway. Now, we live in a COVID world, where everyone is wearing masks and social distancing. It's hard on everyone, to say the least. But as we've adjusted, people have...
It is impossible to reminisce over my childhood and not think of books. As soon as I was able, I devoured chapter books. I have vivid memories of my parents taking me to the mall on Friday nights to...
With a playroom full of toys and more board games than we can count, I still sometimes find myself competing with electronic devices and TV shows, looking for new ways to keep my children entertained and intellectually stimulated.
Luckily, scavenger...
Girl, Wash Your Face is the bestselling book by blogger Rachel Hollis and, to put it plainly, it has taken the world by storm. Hollis is a self-professed Christian, and her book is considered to be a "Christian" self-help...
The most action-packed motorsports experience for adults and kids alike is roaring into Jacksonville for a wild, high-octane weekend! Monster Jam® will rumble into TIAA Bank Field on March 6–7 where fans are invited to watch the larger-than-life trucks...
Ever feel like it's always the other women who have it all together? And you're the only one still wearing maternity underwear, rocking way too many consecutive days of unwashed hair and suffering from cringe-worthy, foot-in-mouth moments with friends...
When the idea of writing a Taylor Swift post leading up to her recent three-night stint in Tampa was first floated around, the swarm of Jacksonville Mom contributors volunteering to share their love for Miss Swift was IMMEDIATE. So,...