Spring seems to have finally taken hold in Northeast Florida, and everywhere you look, trees and plants are sprouting new growth and coming back to life. For a region that doesn’t experience a dramatic change of seasons, early spring...
I’ve been passionate about skin health for over 20 years, worked in the aesthetic industry, and have used countless products and tried many procedures (like this and this) over the last two decades. Advances in skincare technology are always...
Today’s moms are so busy that we clean the house, do the laundry, and cook dinner in a crazy frenzy. My kids often follow me around saying “Can I help, let me help!” There are certain tasks that do...
I was 5 years old the first time I called 911. I was 10 when I thought I would become an orphan at the hands of my stepfather. I was 13 when I made my first police report and...
Joining the ranks of many folks making extensive home updates during these "unprecedented times," my family opted to spring for a new roof. But before the work could begin, we needed to settle on a color for our new...
As a stay-at-home mom of two young boys, I can honestly say I'm busier now than ever.
I'm not complaining, though, because I am absolutely grateful for the things I've taken on, but occasionally I just need 5 minutes to...
For my son’s first Christmas Santa brought him a sand & water table. Little did I know, that Santa guy is a genius. Rarely a week goes by when the sand & water table doesn’t get used. Obviously, water...
As humans, we are always learning. We have been doing it since the day we were born. It is something we never stop doing. I am a firm believer that every day brings a new learning opportunity. This can...
Although I’m usually as excited as my children are about their birthdays, the time, energy (and sometimes stress) that comes along with planning parties has caused me to develop a serious love-hate relationship with the work I invest in...
As I lay here, icing my swollen ankle after applying a topical steroid, I find myself extremely fed up... with the yellow fly situation. What's a yellow fly? Well, if you're new to Jacksonville, allow me to enlighten you...
Healthy eating, check, regular workouts, check.
I thought I had things under control and was feeling pretty good about myself. One particular day I even got a crazy burst of energy and decided to get the house clean. Before I...
My daughter received a cell phone for her birthday the summer before 6th grade, and she’s currently in 7th grade. We set up protections on the phone, such as she can’t download apps without approval and have no access...