My daughter’s eyes filled with tears. "Mommy, why were the parents on the other team screaming so loud? It was SO distracting." Her tears were not those of sadness, but of frustration, which made me see red. My normally...
Anyone from my generation (Gen X, baby!) who skated or was around the skateboarding scene would know the phrase "Skateboarding is not a crime." Before skateboarding was recognized as something more mainstream, people used parking lots, curbs, handrails, banks,...
Does anyone feel like summer zipped by in the blink of an eye? August is pretty much here and knocking on our doors, which also means that most students in Jacksonville will be heading back to school very soon....
Did you know that more than 20 professional skateboarders have come out of Jacksonville in the past 40 years? The skateboard community in Jacksonville is still thriving, and if you have a kid that is showing interest like my...
Are you ready to #ExploreTheStJohns this summer? For the big kids who are out for summer, the toddlers who always need a new activity, and the moms who just need to get outside and experience some new scenery —...
If you would have told 21-year-old me that I'd be here writing a blog post on family-friendly breweries (ew, beer) for a local mom's website, I would have laughed in your face. But alas, here we are and I'm...
It's official! 2023 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 started teaching it when my cousin (owner of the first Yoga Den) asked me to get certified. Ever since I started at the age of 22, yoga has helped me through all the wonderful phases — college, marriage,...
When my husband passed away nearly a year and a half ago, I was left a young widow with two small children. Amidst the heartbreak, shock, and depression, I also felt the added weight of knowing it was up...
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...
Craving a little fresh air? You're in good company when it comes to exploring the great outdoors — and it can work wonders for our mental and physical health! In addition to this list, some state parks we love...
As a mom to two littles ages 1 and 3, summer means a lot of fun in the sun and cooling off indoors. We love to stay busy which means sometimes you need to get a little creative to...