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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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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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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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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20 Free or Cheap Kid Friendly Summer Activities In Jacksonville
Keeping kids happy and busy during summer vacation doesn’t have to be expensive. I’ve put together a complete guide to 20 free or cheap summer activities in Jacksonville for your family. Weeks of fun for little or no cost appropriate for kids at any age! Share your go-to activities in the comments below! Keep in mind...
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Best Locally Owned Breakfast Restaurants, Jacksonville
Looking for the best breakfast restaurants in Jacksonville? You’ll want to visit these four top spots. Why breakfast? Well, I love breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day, and weekend! We live for breakfast or brunch on a lazy Saturday morning. Years ago when we were a young family and the kids woke up...
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Travel Guide: Fountain of Youth Tour
My son and I spent two hours doing The Fountain of Youth Tour at the Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida recently. We had a blast! We have lived in Jacksonville for over 10 years and I’m surprised we haven’t been yet. Located near Historic St. Augustine, families can enjoy learning about Ponce de Leon’s acquisition of “La...