True confession time: I was no mathlete in school. It wasn’t until college that I started to embrace my inner number cruncher and allowed myself to enjoy the numerical arts. That’s right, I said enjoy it. Somewhere, there is...
Ear piercing is a right of passage for girls (and their moms!). When to pierce is a personal parenting decision, and many moms weigh their own experience when choosing the age to go for the holes! No matter when you decide...
I'm 34 years old, officially in my mid-30s. I know, I know--that's not old, but I am officially out of my 20s, and I no longer possess the body and skin I never appreciated when I did have them. I'm two kids in...
After the loss of a loved one, many people find it helpful and healing to find ways to stay connected to that person. Although the deceased is no longer here physically, finding ways to still feel close to them...
January is the month when eating healthy is in. Motivation, resolve, and gym memberships soar. People start talking big.
"I'm never eating carbs again, demons!"
"No more wine. I swear."
"I will not buy ice cream. Repeat. I will not buy ice...
Grab your friends and join Jacksonville Moms Blog, Jaffi's and Kyds for a Moms' Night Out in Neptune Beach, Wednesday, February 10 from 6 - 9 PM, benefiting Dreams Come True of Jacksonville.
Located in the heart of Beaches Town...
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...
Years ago, when I moved to Jacksonville from New York City, my husband’s four bedroom house seemed like a giant palace compared to my tiny NYC apartment. All this space! It was so easy to find just the right...
Everybody loves their stocking full of fun, functional items. Here is a list of some (hopefully not too last minute) stocking stuffers that any lady will be happy to find! Oh, and they won't break the bank either. All...
Our Friends and Family must think we're crazy.
In the last two years, I've been pregnant twice, with my husband deploying each time. During each of those pregnancies and just months before each of those deployments, he and I have made...
"Something You Want, Something You Need, Something To Wear, & Something To Read."
These are the four presents our son (and starting next year, our daughter) will receive from my husband and I each Christmas. This year that means a Little...
Take a look around, in just about every city, store, school, or public place you will see it. There is something about plaid this year. It feels different, looks different and I can’t seem to get enough of it!...