Disney's new Turning Red film is a beautiful, honest coming-of-age love story. It is fun, fast-paced, and family-friendly. This hero’s journey triumphs over the universal struggle of searching for belonging and the hidden perils of resisting growth. It refuses...
I can vividly remember the day my 3-year-old daughter Audrey asked for a large amount of food as I was serving her lunch (which was completely unusual for her), and when I questioned her about it, she said, "I...
It's spooky season, y'all! It has been a long year, but we have finally arrived to the quarter of fun festivities, as I like to call it. With so much on our plates right now, keeping the kids entertained...
Even if you didn’t watch the Oscars, you know what I’m talking about. It was straight out of the movies: A-list cast, iconic setting, and an unexpected fight scene. Except the Smith vs. Rock fight on Oscars night was...
As a mother of 2- and 4-year-old girls, I have mixed emotions about the Frozen movies. On one hand, I’m thrilled because I know their level of excitement to see Queen Elsa could be rivaled only by Anna’s when...
It hurts me to not like WW84 as much as I do not like this film. I am a longtime comic book fan. Pop culture tends to paint women who read comic books or generally have opinions on SciFi/fantasy...
I had already done the "kiddie countdown" with sparkling water and cheap party hats at around 9 p.m. and was snuggled under a blanket in my holiday pajamas with a glass of Prosecco, dangerously close to putting 2016 to bed, when it...
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,...
There are so many reasons why I decided to read the book For Women Only. However, I am going to spare the details of my inner life and talk about the inner lives of men, according to author Shaunti...
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...
Nova, our beloved “perfect” rescue Labrador, passed away when our twin daughters, Gigi and Ryan, were two. Their only memories of her are through pictures.
We always intended to rescue again but somehow the timing never seemed quite right. And,...
"Alright, here I go," said my 14-year-old with an eye roll as she got out of the car at morning drop off the Monday after Taylor Swift's Tampa concerts and corresponding build-up mania at school.
"Be nice! You'd be excited...