Avoid a trip to the ER

A doctor standing by a sign that says Emergency

Every holiday season, medical teams across the US see an increase in ER visits.  Here are some tips to avoid the most common reasons people visit emergency rooms around the holidays:

Get Your Orders In!

Several Shipping boxes

Who actually goes to the store anymore to buy Christmas gifts? Buying everything online makes life so much easier! … unless you wait until last minute to do that online shopping… then you may not get those gifts in time for Christmas! The deadline for shipping is fast approaching for UPS, USPS, and FedEx! Here’s […]

What kids want for Christmas

Several Christmas gifts

Have your kids been telling you what they want for Christmas for the past several months? Some kids have the craziest requests! Here’s some of the recent things we’ve heard kids wanting: • A fax machine• A remote-controlled buffalo• A unicorn starter kit• Uranium• Fish and chips• A Nordstrom gift card• A flamethrower  

Holiday Joy with 20 Foot Replica of Leg Lamp

Leg Lamp from It's a Christmas Story

If you find yourself driving around Neptune Beach in Jacksonville, you may find a 20 foot replica of Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story! That’s because JP Michalik built one and put it in his front yard! He said “You’re looking at an exact replica of the Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story. It is […]

North Florida Neighborhood talks to Deck The Chairs

Decorated Lifeguard Chairs

“The young kids, the young adults and having them engaged. That was my heart and my vision the entire time. How many kids are we going to impact.” – Kurtis Lofits, Founder Deck the Chairs is here to embrace opportunity to strengthen community by inspiring children in creative collaboration. Kurtis Loftus from Deck the Chairs […]

North Florida Neighborhood talks to Animal Care and Protective Services of Jacksonville

A dog in a kennel

“It’s super helpful to the dog! Any time spent out of the kennel is time well spent!” – Mike Briker, Division Chief Animal Care and Protective Services of Jacksonville is an animal shelter offering pet adoption services and information about fostering and licensing. Mike Briker from Animal Care and Protective Services of Jacksonville shares: Find […]

North Florida Neighborhood talks to The Cummer Museum

Gardens overlooking a river

“We have an interactive learning gallery for all ages. If you’re someone who isn’t sure what to do at a museum with art, we have something for you!” -Kim Kuta Dring, Director of Learning and Engagement The Cummer Museum is here to provide comfort, wisdom and the means for self expression and connection through the […]

Christmas Lights

Christmas Decorations in a yard

Want to go somewhere extra special for when you pop that extra special question? “Deacon Dave” started a “Small Elf Village” in his back yard in the 80s. It went from 2,000 Christmas lights to now 900,000 Christmas light! One of his favorite displays he has put up in his yard is his “Proposal Bridge”. […]

Office Productivity

Plants on a work desk

The end of the year can be rough productivity wise. There’s so many things to do, it’s just natural some things will get pushed to the back burner. If you want a natural way to spruce up activity, get a plant and put it at your desk! They say people who have plants in their […]

North Florida Neighborhood talks to Live The Life

Boredom

“Love is a decision, not a feeling. Feelings come and go and you can’t only rely on that for a good quality relationship.” – David Hudson, Regional Director Live The Life is here to provide individuals and couples with the practical tools, skills and resources needed to transform marriages and families. David Hudson and Sandra […]