This project represents a major effort on my part to tackle one of my negative qualities that makes me feel like a failure as a mother and wife... I'm always distracted by something (chores, cell phone, TV...) and therefore...
Happy New Year Jax Moms Bloggers!
There is something about the New Year that is just so refreshing! Even if you didn’t have a wild celebratory party, didn’t make it until midnight or you think New Year’s Eve is way...
Every parent worries about their child's future, and in today's world, a college education is a key component of success. But college tuition is more expensive than ever before, and the idea of saving for college can seem daunting....
I love holidays--the food, the festivity, the fun--but I hate choosing a gift for Derek. Why would I dislike giving presents to the guy who's given me everything? Because the dude claims he wants nothing, nada, zip! EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR....
Every mom dreams of being like Martha Stewart right? We want each holiday to be a perfect memory for our children. We see all of the great craft ideas and think, "I can totally do that!" This month's cover...
After I left my engineering job in 2009 to stay at home full time with my first born, our family income was reduced to nearly half of its previous state. Although we were prepared (on paper) for this change,...
A couple of weeks ago, I traveled with my family to Chicago for a continuing education conference. Our schedule went something like this: I get up early, learn fun new tax and accounting information in the morning, attempt nap...
Get excited, because we are just a few weeks away from Jacksonville's best Name-Brand Children's Consignment Sale — WeeTRADE! Check out the top five reasons why you do not want to miss this sale:
1. Best price in town for Halloween...
Growing up, I had three siblings. Monica, a sister four years my junior; Misti, a small-but-important-step-away-from-feral cat; and Mac-named for Paul McCartney and my Grandaddy-a pit bull/ ehhhhh, questionably American Bulldog mix. Misti and Mac were both rescues--she from under...
My family loves going to big events that come to Jacksonville, but sometimes they can get a little pricey. Ticket cost, fees, and surcharges and then what you spend on parking, merchandise, and food. Yikes!
Even before we were a family of six, I...
I remember when the first American Girl catalog showed up at our house. Ironically, it was just days after the ultrasound tech had told me I was having a daughter. Call it coincidence, but I'm convinced the marketing geniuses...
We know, we know: It's summer, and school is the last thing anyone is thinking about right now. But we also try keep some educational activities in our summer vacation, right? So don't miss out on your last chance...