Tina Smithers Peckham
Originally from Kansas City, Tina relocated to Jacksonville, FL with her dear husband, feisty cat and sweet-natured corgi mix in 2016. After eight years working various gigs in New York City from magazine publishing to digital marketing, Tina joined the world of freelance, writing and reporting for a variety of publications and websites including MTV News, ET Online, Glamour, Us Weekly and more. Tina has also assisted with social media, editorial and content strategy for brands and personalities such as Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, Beauty Brands, truTV and WE tv. When she’s not plugging away on her laptop, she can be found exploring the Jacksonville beaches, reading a good book or enjoying a local coffee shop with her cherub-cheeked little boys, Archer and Austin.
Free First Day of School Printables for 2023–2024
Ready or not, the time has come! Here are your FREE First Day of School printables for the 2023-2024 school year! Don't forget to use the hashtag: #JMFirstDayOfSchool and tag @jacksonvillemom so we can...
The Outlet I Didn’t Know I (Desperately) Needed
Facts: I was painfully shy and awkward when I joined my high school dance team in 1996 — but I loved losing myself in the jock jam of the moment during drill team practice...
Viral Tweet Sparks Debate: If Your Kid Makes a Mess in Public, Who Cleans...
It's a question that's been asked the world over: If your child makes a mess in a public space, who is responsible for cleaning it up — the people who get paid to work...
Find Postpartum Support With ‘The Motherhood Space’
It's true what they say — in order to be the best mom you can be, it is imperative to take care of yourself, too. Pregnancy and childbirth can come with a slew of...
5 Amazing Places to Get Pie in Jacksonville
There are two things that husbands should never ask their wives: "How much did those jeans cost?" and "What happened to the last piece of pie?" Because chances are, both answers will contain a...
Florida Prepaid: Made For Your Child’s Ever-Changing Big Dreams
My children's future aspirations are constantly changing. My oldest child once wanted to be a firefighter, and now at the oh-so-wise age of 6, he hopes to someday be a pilot and fly airplanes....
No More Loafing Around: Tips for Living a (Sustainable!) Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Let's talk gluten! Literally millions of Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity, which can result in digestive symptoms and overall discomfort. But going gluten-free doesn't mean you never get to enjoy a carb again. Whether...
What to Expect When You’re ‘High Risk’ (and Expecting)
In general, pregnancy can be fraught with worry and anxiety — from labor and delivery concerns to ensuring that you have everything prepared and in its place before baby comes. But add the term...
Unfortunate Son: The Price He Paid for Vietnam
“But… what happened over there?” It was 1994, and we had just finished watching the feel-good flick Forrest Gump. My father had to wipe away tears during the Vietnam combat scene. I was 13...
How to Make the Hottest Fall/Winter Fashion Trends Work For You
Stuck in a style rut? Welcome to mom life (for most of us), where athleisure reigns supreme and maxi dresses are oft reserved for that once-in-a-blue-moon date night or moms' night out. The good...
5 Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy
Your baby's first word is often one of the most anticipated milestones for a parent. What on earth will they say... and when will they say it? And then to witness their vocabulary grow...
One (or Two!) In a Million: ‘Rare’ Twins Born With Down Syndrome
Savannah Combs knew her adorable twin girls — born in May 2021 — were something special, but she didn't quite know just how precious they were until a little later. Her daughters have since...