Calling all animal lovers! Are you wild about all the native Florida animals we have around us? I’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly places to check out for furry, possibly scary, wet, and adorable animals in our...
It’s summertime in Florida, and we all know what that means! School is out, kids are bored, and it is A MILLION DEGREES OUTSIDE. (I’m only slightly exaggerating.)
Essentially, the only way to comfortably be outside this time of year...
School's finally out, and it's only a matter of time before the first "I'm BORED!" comes out of a child's mouth. My children hold the record for two hours into the first day of summer before the dreaded statement...
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...
I was scrolling through Facebook over spring break and saw one of my friends checked in at the Florida Caverns State Park — and I found myself looking through every single photo. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life,...
Tucked away off of A1A Highway, just south of Marineland and St. Augustine is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park in beautiful Flagler County. We are lucky to live an hour away from this gem, and one morning I randomly decided...
When I think about my childhood, I have many great memories of volunteering: Neighborhood cleanup, helping build a house for a family with Habitat for Humanity and then sponsoring the same family for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the same...
Get ready for some good ol’ down-home fun when you visit the Showcase of Citrus in Central Florida. A scant 30-minute drive from the most magical place on earth (Disney World, obvi), the Showcase of Citrus offers monster truck...
Growing up, we didn’t have any St. Patrick’s Day traditions, but I do remember my stepfather grumbling about not wearing green because he’s Irish, or something about telling people at work he was wearing green boxers so they would...
This year, our family chose experiences rather than things as our Christmas gifts for our kids. Sure, we got the kids new clothes and shoes, and Santa even brought the basic essentials like socks, underwear, and maybe a couple...
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...
My parents wanted to give our toddlers a yearly membership gift to visit their favorite places. It turns out, there are endless options in and around Jacksonville! From parks to play spaces, here are some of our favorite local...