I knew Sunday was going to be a good day the moment I woke up and decided to blast Nina Simone’s Four Women. I ended up listening to my Nina Simone playlist as I drank my coffee and got ready to jump on my bike and to get some miles in. Nina Simone is a legend that...
As a mom and a woman, it sometimes surprises me the things we manage to do when we put our minds to it. I remember having to carry my feverish 5 year-old son up and then down a hill on cobblestone sidewalks almost a mile each way IN MEXICO while convincing my 8 year-old son and...
I love a good happy hour, cocktail party, and something handcrafted and unique. I look forward to happy hour on the weekends or mid-week if, I’m lucky. The happy hour scene in Jacksonville varies by day of the week and part of town. While the scene here isn’t exactly Washington D.C. or Miami, you’re in for a...
Making date night easy is possible with these easy tips. Having regular dates nights with your spouse is probably one of those things on the to-do list that doesn’t get checked off often enough. It’s so much easier said than actually getting done. With three kids, it’s not easy or economical to hire a baby...
It seems like years ago that I was in Mexico with the kids. Having just gone there myself a few weeks ago, I missed the time I spent there with the kids. All I could think about was that I really wanted to go back to create more life-long memories. It was 2011, the kids...
There are so many fun things to do in Paris. Many places to visit, all kinds of food to eat, cheese to sample, historic sites to explore. Let’s not forget the shopping that can be done in Paris! It can be overwhelming! When looking for fun and easy things to do in Paris, I found a...
So you’ve taken that first step to becoming a runner and you find that in order to properly run you need a new pair of running shoes. With so many choices to choose from it can be overwhelming selecting a running shoe that will work for you. When I started running a few years ago, I...
Are you getting your child ready for his or her first pair of glasses? How do you know if your child needs glasses? I started wearing glasses in second grade. I’ll never forget my first pair, red glasses with Strawberry Shortcake on the sides. I loved them. Fast-forward 30+ years later, I have two children...
Curly hair runs deep in my family. All curls, all patterns. My hair is different than my daughter’s so I’ve been trying to learn how her hair works. If you have a girl with curly hair then you know it’s a fun and adventurous ride! Taking care of curly hair takes time. And patience. With...
Tax free weekend in Florida starts August 1st, 2014! Do you have your game plan ready to get the best deals? Use these tips to save the most and make the shopping process as easy as possible! Plus enter to win free school supplies and learn how you can help a teacher!* When does Tax...