Sports teach a lot of lessons. I think that's partly why parents sign up for them. Learning teamwork, getting exercise, being active, doing something instead of staring at a screen, meeting other people, and playing a game they love...
“Where words fail, music speaks.” –Hans Christian Anderson
I’ve spent the last six months re-learning myself as I step into this new phase of my life, and a major part of that process has involved music. I listen to just...
Indoor plants, outdoor plants, plants for your garden, or plants for that one blank spot in the corner of a room that you know needs something but can't figure out what... my solution is simple: Just add a plant!
My...
If it were up to me, I would be wiping my kids' butts and tying their shoes until they're 14. I'm such a doer, it often doesn't even occur to me to teach them something until I realize they're...
It's official! 2024 is halfway over, which means that the 4th of July is just around the corner. We know we've been living our best lives cooling off while checking out all the splash pads, pools and water parks...
I love sports. Particularly soccer. I played recreational soccer from kindergarten through college, even after getting married. Growing up in the Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain Olympic/World Cup-winning, bra-waving era, all I ever wanted to do in my free time...
Go Skate Day was created in 2004 by the International Association of Skateboard Companies as a way to promote the energy and love of skateboarding around the world. Also known as Go Skateboarding Day or International Skate Day, this...
As summer stretches out before us, promising children endless days of fun and adventure, caregivers may be feeling the growing pressure of finding screen-free activities to keep their littles engaged and entertained throughout this magical season.
Enter Surprise Stories: an...
Father’s Day is June 16th and coming up sooner than you can blink! Jacksonville is the place to be when it comes to great food. This year we've made it as easy as possible for you by compiling this...
Is there anything better than sweet summertime on the First Coast? We think not! Bring it on Northeast Florida! There's always something to celebrate in and around Jacksonville and we've rounded up some of our favorite festivals to attend...
Science was my least favorite subject in school. Sure, I used to love watching Mr. Wizard as a kid, but at some point, I realized it just wasn’t for me. I got through high school by memorizing the material...
We are some lucky ducks here in Florida! We have endless sunshine, beaches, and many theme parks. Did you know there are also over 700 natural Florida springs with crystal clear waters and native wildlife to see?! After some...