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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The Best Cornbread Stuffing Recipe, Ever
It’s the holidays, ya’ll! I love cooking and having guests over for Thanksgiving or Christmas. If I’m not hosting the holiday dinner, I’m still cooking. One of my favorite and most requested dishes to make for Thanksgiving, besides my Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Turkey, is my cornbread stuffing or dressing, however you prefer to call...
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5 Tips for Taking Family Photos
Tis the season! I love the holidays and I especially love the holiday card. This year I’m so excited to share our card. We did something totally different, took some photos of scenic Jacksonville! The downtown bridges make such a beautiful backdrop for photos. Each year we order our cards through Minted. I love the...
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Creating Perfect Family Memories With Christmas Photos
I am a perfectionist. Sometimes. Okay, most of the time. In my defense, it’s a characteristic of an alpha female. I have to remember that “done is better than perfect” and that “perfect is the enemy of the good.” I sometimes will spend up to two hours finding the perfect picture for a post. Then I...
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A Merry Christmas Starts With The Christmas Tree & Holiday Essentials
Our outdoor Christmas lights are up, I’ve already made a big dent in buying Christmas gifts, and I have some great ideas on activities we’ll do with the kids over the Christmas holiday. What’s left? The Christmas tree. Today we’re going to buy our Christmas tree and finish decorating our home for our favorite time...
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Fun Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy During Christmas Break
Well Moms, Christmas vacation is just around the corner. Do you have plans for your kids? As usual, our school begins the holiday vacation with an entire week of half-days the week before school is out for almost three weeks. Really, that’s annoying. I have work to do. Doesn’t anyone else? Plus, I haven’t purchased...