Jamberry Nail Shields – A No-Fuss Alternative to Expensive Manicures!
No dry time, non-toxic and no mess = super-convenient for moms. Available in junior sizes, too!
Starting June 10! See Sea Creatures on Amelia River Cruises Eco/Shrimping Tour
Help cast a shrimp net, then see & touch the creatures you catch while your guide teaches you about them.
See the Results of Our Divas’ Day Out Mama Makeover!
See pics and a video from Dawn Lunt's transformation!
See our pics from Divas’ Day Out 2013, and be sure to join us next year!
Over 400 people came out for our fun event. We'd love to have you join us next year!
Yaya’s Attic: Fernandina Mother-Daughter Team “Does It All” for Parties and More
Yaya's makes cake pops, wooden wall art, appliqued kitchen towels & children's clothing and more.
St. Marys Aquatic Center Now Open
The beloved St. Marys Aquatic Center has opened its doors again for the summer. This small, popular… [more]
Eek! Our Face-to-Face with the Dinosaurs at Jacksonville Zoo’s DinoTrek
We took our toddlers to see the 21 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, on display through June 30.
OAIP Debuts Jr. Golf Camp with its Pros this Summer: Sign Up Now!
With championship golf courses, a new putt-putt course and one of the most sought-after golf instructors… [more]
Our Crazy Run with Disney Princesses for Amelia Island’s Girl Power 2 Cure
I never dreamed I would run a half marathon in my lifetime, and certainly not as the mother of two toddlers… [more]
DinoTrek Open at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens now through June 30
You've seen the elephants, zebras and giraffes at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, but have you seen the… [more]
Events
VBS Program Roundup for Nassau and Camden Counties
Week of June 10 Amelia Baptist Church VBS /Amelia Island Amelia Baptist Church's VBS program is June 10-14, 9:00-12:00. The church is at 961167 … [Read More...]
Kids’ Movie Matinee Specials Offered Throughout the Summer in Fernandina, St. Marys and JAX!
Kids can go to the movies and get a snack tray at Amelia Island's Carmike Cinemas this summer for just $4. Kids' movies for just $1 will be offered … [Read More...]
Nassau County Library Summer Reading Program Offered in June and July
The Nassau County Library System invites you to join its Annual Summer Reading Program, "Dig Into Reading." Check out their program calendars for … [Read More...]
DinoTrek Open at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens now through June 30
You've seen the elephants, zebras and giraffes at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, but have you seen the dinosaurs? There are 20 life-sized, life-like, … [Read More...]
This Week’s E-Newsletter
Upcoming Nassau and Camden County Kids’ Events June 14 to 20
This week is full of FREEBIES for your family, including two kids' shows in the Florida Theatre in JAX, a juggling show in the Ripley's Believe It or … [Read More...]
Reviews
Starting June 10! See Sea Creatures on Amelia River Cruises Eco/Shrimping Tour
My 4-year-old held a spraying sea squirt, eyeballed a blue-eyed sea robin … [Read More...]
Yaya’s Attic: Fernandina Mother-Daughter Team “Does It All” for Parties and More
It all started with a birthday party for one very special little guy. When her son turned a year … [Read More...]
Eek! Our Face-to-Face with the Dinosaurs at Jacksonville Zoo’s DinoTrek
I never would have expected life-sized dinosaurs to be able to hide in the scenery, especially when … [Read More...]
Even Better than We Dreamed: Disney on Ice’s Dare to Dream
Last night, my family attended opening night of Disney on Ice's Dare to Dream in … [Read More...]
OAIP Debuts Jr. Golf Camp with its Pros this Summer: Sign Up Now!
With championship golf courses, a new putt-putt course and one of the most sought-after golf … [Read More...]
Shrimp Festival Pirate Parade Marches Through Fernandina Every Spring
It's incredible how many ways people can dress themselves up as giant shrimp. I marvel at this … [Read More...]
Our review of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Built to Amaze” — a fantastic show!
My daughter is normally in bed by 7:30pm, but on opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum … [Read More...]
coverLove: A Kings Bay Mom Creates Pillowcases with a Special Message
It isn't easy to hold a steady job when your family has to pack up and move every few years, but … [Read More...]
EXTREME Christmas Lights in Hilliard, St. Marys, and Fernandina
There is a house in Hilliard that literally appears to dance during the holidays as its 60,000 … [Read More...]
Lights, Snow and Fun at ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is just gorgeous at night this month for its first-ever ZOOLights, a … [Read More...]
All Aboard Amelia Island Museum of History’s Kids’ Discovery Ship
My son modeled a beard and captain's suit, steered a ship and practiced saying "Anchors Aweigh" in … [Read More...]
Learn, Play and Discover at Jacksonville’s MOSH with Your Kids
It's fitting that the first exhibit you see when you walk into Jacksonville's Museum of Science and … [Read More...]
Kayaking with a child? Kayak Amelia makes it easy!
The first time my husband and I went kayaking together, we took a romantic tour of the bay in the … [Read More...]
Throw A Dream Birthday Party with the Help of Yulee’s One Stop Party Shop
Editor's Note: Sadly, this business is no longer in operation. We wish you the best, One Stop Party … [Read More...]
For the Mamas
Jamberry Nail Shields – A No-Fuss Alternative to Expensive Manicures!
When I ordered my first set of Jamberry Nail Shields, I planned to write a review for moms about how … [Read More...]
Congrats to our Divas’ Day Out Makeover Winner… Dawn Lunt!
A big congratulations to the winner of our makeover contest, Dawn Lunt, who won her pampering in a … [Read More...]
Our Crazy Run with Disney Princesses for Amelia Island’s Girl Power 2 Cure
I never dreamed I would run a half marathon in my lifetime, and certainly not as the mother of two … [Read More...]
Beauty in a Blink: Tips for Busy Moms from a Fellow Busy Mom
Mamamelia is a website that loves all its daddy and mommy readers (and grandparents, aunts, uncles, … [Read More...]
Features
See our pics from Divas’ Day Out 2013, and be sure to join us next year!
Divas' Day Out 2013 was a great success, drawing over 400 people and raising just under $3,000 for … [Read More...]
St. Marys Aquatic Center Now Open
The beloved St. Marys Aquatic Center has opened its doors again for the summer. This small, … [Read More...]
Register Your Kids Now to Bowl FREE All Summer in Yulee!
Bowling alleys throughout the nation -- including Yulee's Nassau Bowling Center -- are participating … [Read More...]
The Happiest of Homecomings
Every commercial, every news report, even a snapshot in the newspaper -- they all instantly trigger … [Read More...]
Ideas
Valentine, You Give Me Butterflies! ~ A Sweet Card Your Kids Can Make
We chose this adorable craft for my son's Valentine's Day cards last year after he and his friends … [Read More...]
Recipe! Peppermint Bark that will Knock Your Christmas Stockings Off
The first time I tasted peppermint bark, it was the best of the best, from Williams-Sonoma. The mix … [Read More...]
Busy Bag Swap: The Playdate that Keeps on Giving
You know those unexpected moments when you need something fast to keep your child … [Read More...]
Carving a Perfect Pumpkin
The first time we attempted to carve pumpkins in my family, it was pretty much a disaster. It took … [Read More...]
Parenting
Healthy Eating for Kids, Even When You’re Eating Out?
Kids can be picky eaters, but don't they deserve better than a plate full of fried food every time … [Read More...]
The Awe-Inspiring Power of a Chore Chart
I never realized how often my son got away with having a messy room until he cleaned it … [Read More...]
Aha Moments: I Learned a Lot From My Son’s Public Meltdowns
I recently saw a little boy have a public meltdown, and his parents looked mortified. It's a tough … [Read More...]
