Well it's been 30 days (more than that actually) since we set out on our 30-Day No TV Challenge and I am happy to report we (I) survived the challenge! For those of you just tuning in a little...
Christmas tree lightings, Santa's arrival, and Thanksgiving around the corner? These are clear signs we’re in the belly of the holiday season, and for many of us, holiday shopping is now in full bloom. It may sound like an...
You can’t have summer without the sun in Florida, I mean we are the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, you can get too much of a good thing and nothing ruins a fun day at the beach like a nasty sunburn....
With the holidays quickly approaching, I took this weekend to “make room” for the upcoming onslaught of toys that will be arriving on Santa’s sleigh, the UPS truck, and from the mailman. The fact that we have to make...
I remember the first time I actually thought my child went missing. It was during the summer several years ago. We were on vacation at a water park, my son was about two years old. I let go of...
We mom, we wife, we love, we work, we volunteer, we cook, we clean — we give, give, GIVE. Then we squeeze out another drop of giving. Do you sometimes feel like your entire life is about everyone else?...
Smartphones have changed everything; fitness included. Fitness apps allow everyone to have a personal trainer for less than $5. Lifechanging nutritional information and tips are available with a simple download. Yes, it’s true I have always had of a...
Repeat after me: "I Mommy... promise to being more organized in 2014. I will stop spending too money much on groceries and will stop stressing due to last minute meal-time decisions."
Seriously... this is the year. I'm certain that I...
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When you think of kids and pre-reading skills, you probably picture a preschooler at a table, tracing letter shapes or learning words like “dog” and “run.” But the skills that lead to reading success are...
Summer is here, and it's time to get beach-babe ready! Enjoy some bubbly and a fun moms' night out with Jacksonville Moms Blog on Thursday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at modelcitizen Town Center (in the Nordstrom...
Perhaps the most heart-wrenching aspect of two parents who are dealing with divorce or separation is speaking with their children about the change.
This can be is particularly tough for kids, who may find it difficult to fully grasp why...
In launching the blog two years ago, Vicky and I wanted to create an online community for local Jacksonville-area moms to connect with each other; discover local businesses and resources; and share experiences, ideas, and information. The overwhelming response we have...