The BEST of JMB: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016

Top 10

It was another great year for Jacksonville Moms Blog! We continue to be amazed and humbled at how much our site has grown over the years, but most of all, we are so very thankful to you, our readers, for your consistent support. Jacksonville Moms Blog has always been, and will always be, for YOU.

As we wrap up 2016, we wanted to share our Top 10 most-read blog posts from this year along with a few Honorable Mentions. We hope you enjoy re-reading them as much as we have!

JMB Top 10!

1. The Ultimate Summer Bucket List :: 100 Free & Cheap Things to do in Jacksonville by Shannon Beckham

100FreeThingsToDoThisSummerInJacksonville

“Jacksonville has tons of great free {or very inexpensive} things to do around town. Here are my top 100 free {and almost free} things to do this summer in Jacksonville.”

2. True Life :: I Don’t Have Sex, Anonymous

TrueLifeWhyIDontHaveSex

“No, it hasn’t always been this way. When we started dating, we would have sex a few times a week. Things changed when we got engaged. I know I sound like a guy when I say this, but things changed when he put a ring on my finger.”

3. The Ultimate Jacksonville Brunch Bucket List by Cheryl Leddy

Best Brunch in Jax

Let’s brunch, people. The Ultimate Brunch Bucket list in Jacksonville! With over 20 spots to choose from, you can brunch all over Jax. Let us know if we missed your favorite spot!

4. The Beauty Secret I Thought I Would Never Reveal! by Megan Kilis

Megan

Megan added a trick to her skin care routine a few months ago and she’s loving the results. Discover her new beauty trick that has become somewhat of a trend!

 

5. Tips & Tricks for Surviving a Threenager by Bernadyn Nettles

Tips and Tricks for Surviving a Threenager

“They warned me that the teenage years would be here before I knew it. Yep, those years are here but ten years too soon. My daughter is three but she has moments when she has the talk and walk of a teenager, falling into the category of the increasingly popular term, “threenager.””

 

6. 5 Reasons Moms Should Try Disney Bounding by Cassy Fiano

DISNEY

“I’ve worn Disney Bound creations every time we’ve visited the park, and each time, I’ve loved it more. The cast members and characters pay you extra attention, and guests notice and pay you compliments, and it really helps get you into the Disney spirit.”

7. 10 Waterpark Day Trips from Jacksonville by Kacey Roache

10 Waterparks

“Summer is here and BOY is it hot! Sure, we have our pools and the beaches to help us beat these hot summer days, but how about adding some extra fun in the water and sun!? Here are some day trip ideas to places with a few more thrills than just your ordinary pool, beach or lake.”

8. Mom’s Dirty Little Secret by Jessica Morgan

“I know you see me. I’m trying to look cool in my minivan with my white mocha. And if you get closer, you’ll realize I’m hiding something. You would be surprised how many women are just like me. We are in front of you in the carpool line, behind you at the grocery store. Some of us are hiding a dirty secret. Today, I am coming clean.”

9. The Parenting Disagreement I Never Thought I’d Have by Jessica Stewart

Parenting Disagreement

“Generally, my husband and I are on the same page with parenting. We agree on all the big stuff, make a point not to fight in front of them, and support each other when one of us makes a decision in front of the kids. But for some reason, this issue stuck with me… ”

10. Why We NEVER Travel During The Holiday Season by Cassy Fiano

holiday travel

“We need to be able to make our own family traditions, and we can’t do that if we are always going to someone else’s house for the holidays.”

A Few Honarable Mentions:

Still Trending...

10 Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Jacksonville by Kacey Roache – An oldie but goodie, and still the #1 post of all time with over 50k views this year!

Beat the Heat: A Mom’s Guide to Pools, Water Parks, and Places to Splash in Jax by Kathy Waller

C-Section Secrets :: What I Wish I had Known Before My Surgery! by Kacey Roache

Best Birthday Party Venues in Jacksonville by Kathy Waller

Now we want to hear from you! What were some of your favorite JMB Blogs from 2016? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks again for an awesome year, and we look forward to what 2017 has in store. Happy New Year!

Vicky Lane
Vicky Lane is the co-owner and co-founder of Jacksonville Mom (formerly Jax Moms Blog). Since 2012, she has been overseeing the content and technical side of Jacksonville Mom. In this role, she manages over 30 writers and works closely with the managing editor to provide the most relevant content for the Jacksonville parenting community. In her previous career, Vicky obtained her Masters in Education and served as University Registrar at the University of North Florida. Wife to adoring husband John, her love for all things “Mom” began in 2010 when their son Brendan was born. Vicky chose to put her full-time career in higher education on hold to spend time with her new baby, giving her a new respect for motherhood and parenting. In June 2012, John and Vicky welcomed sweet Audrey to the family. Vicky has created an amazing circle of Moms who are continuously seeking new ways to enrich their children’s lives in and around Jacksonville. Being part of the creation of an online parenting resource and small business that serves the great Jacksonville area has allowed her to flourish in a successful career while remaining present for her family.

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