It's true — this Southerner LOVES Boston! We moved from Jacksonville to Boston in 2007, and I went kicking and screaming. I did not want to leave Florida and its sunny weather for what I imagined as a dreary,...
In my house, we use screen time sparingly and mostly as a treat. Television isn’t something that my daughter gets the opportunity to watch too often — we definitely keep it within the limits as suggested by the American...
I love summer and all of the adventures it brings, but there are times when I feel like we’ve been going and going all day long. Sometimes we just need a break, a cold drink, a good snack, and...
If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation without actually leaving the state, then look no further than Panama City Beach! While searching for a new place to visit that was less than a five-hour drive, Panama City Beach popped...
Summer break is just right around the corner, and if you are like me — who has not even thought about what to pack for my toddler’s school lunch tomorrow, let alone what our summer plans are — then...
Blue Spring State Park — just about an hour and half from Jacksonville, about 15 minutes off I-4 West — is a great day trip for kids of different ages. The Main Attraction: Manatees! The main attraction there is the manatees,...
Our son recently celebrated his 9th birthday in February, and he had a choice on how he wanted to celebrate. Take a family trip to Orlando and enjoy his favorite Disney fun for a weekend, or possibly, fingers crossed...
If I had my druthers, I would swing on a Pawleys Island hammock, centered between two oak trees, sippin’ lemonade from a mason jar 'til the cows come home. If this sentence appeals to you at all, then you...
Nestled deep into the High Country of North Carolina, at an elevation of 3,333 feet, is our favorite family destination: Boone, North Carolina. We love them so much, we like to call them our mountains, but I'd love to...
Located about two hours south of Tampa, Naples is a beautiful city on Florida’s west coast. While it can be a solid six-hour drive from Jacksonville, it is definitely worth the trip. Beautiful beaches and plenty of kid-friendly activities...
Ichetucknee Springs is a Florida State Park where the beautiful Ichetucknee River flows for six miles. Tubing down the river is a popular family activity at Ichetucknee. Our family joined three other families to experience the Ichetucknee for the...
Growing up on Florida's First Coast, I was a frequent visitor to St. Augustine. Like most people, I would see the great cross off in the distance, but it wasn't until I was an adult that I realized it...

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