Christmas in Jacksonville is unlike any other celebration in the River City. Let’s face it, it gets cold one day then we’re in shorts the next day. Although the weather may be unpredictable these annual Christmas events are not. You can count on them every year and know that the whole family will enjoy them,...
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Healthy & Delicious Kid Friendly Smoothies
It’s back to school time! Are you having a hard time feeding your children real and healthy after school snacks? It can be a challenge, no doubt. Let’s be honest, not even adults want to eat healthy all the time. I can certainly relate. If I’m not careful, the go to after school snack at...
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6 Tips for Planning Your First Visit to LEGOLAND Park and Water Park
If you’re preparing for your first visit to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Water Park, I put together this quick list of TIPS and answers to FAQs to help make your visit even more enjoyable. We just returned from our first visit to LEGOLAND this summer and we had a blast! With over 50 rides, attractions,...
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Jacksonville Weekend Getaway Idea: LEGOLAND®Florida Resort
Everything is awesome at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort! LEGOLAND is every LEGO lover and adventure seekers dream come true. Only a 3 hour drive from Jacksonville, Florida, LEGOLAND makes the perfect weekend getaway for the family. Since LEGOLAND is just 30 minutes or so from Orlando and Tampa, you can easily add a day at the...
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Beginner’s Guide to Sounding Like a Golf Pro
Playing golf is one thing, but let’s start first with understanding golf and then sounding like you know a little bit about the game of golf. I was once intimidated by talking about golf because I didn’t know anything about the game. As many of us know, a lot of networking happens on the golf...
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Best Happy Hour In Jacksonville
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...
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Weekend Getaway Idea: Daufuskie Island, SC
Can you guys believe it’s May already? Where did the year go? This means travel season has begun and I’m sourcing getaway ideas near Jacksonville so we can explore our nearby states and vacation hot spots. We usually plan a one week vacation somewhere with several extended weekend getaways in between. Since we’re usually traveling...
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Tax Free Weekend Shopping Tips For Back to School
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...
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The Best Family Weekend Getaways Near Jacksonville
Our family loves to take a weekend road trip. They are easy to plan and budget friendly since we save on air travel for five. We have traveled up and down the state, it seems, but there’s still so many options when it comes to family friendly weekend getaways near Jacksonville. Hop in your car...
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6 Tips for Making Time for Yourself as a Busy Mom
When you’re a busy mom of young kids and multiples, it’s hard to make time or even find time for yourself. But as the saying goes, a happy mom is a happy family. Making time for yourself as a busy mom is so important for you mental health and well being. Our guest writer below shares how...