Karen Jolly
Karen (aka Kstar) was born and raised right here along the Gulf Coast. She's a social media strategist for Red Iron Design and a staff writer for Local Pulse, and self-published Author of The Journey of Love and Letting Go. With a heart for kids and teens, she serves in youth group at Momentum Church and on the board of directors for the Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation. Karen enjoys dates with her husband, Doug, anywhere there is delicious food, hanging with her 3 kiddos, GNOs with her besties, having her toes in the beautiful white sand of Pensacola Beach, or floating in her pool with a good book.
Benefits of Youth Camp for Teens: Digital Detox, Faith, and Real...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard to find space to breathe, especially for teenagers. Between school, sports, social media, and the constant buzz of...
What Your Kids Can Learn from the Blue Angels
I feel blessed to have been born and raised right here in our great city. Technically I was born in Pensacola, raised in Milton,...
East Hill’s Bands on the Bayou FREE Concert Series Continues July...
Bands on the Bayou is back with its second concert of the year on Friday, July 25, featuring the high-energy party tunes of the...
River Woods Ranch Teams Up with Big Jerk Soda to Capture...
In May, Lisa introduced you to River Woods Ranch where the second largest heard of cracker cattle being raised. Located in Jay, Fl, this...
Escambia County Advances Plan to Reduce Traffic Congestion on Pensacola Beach
Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger announced today the approval of a contract to advance the Pensacola Beach Traffic Congestion Management Plan, marking...
Don’t Forget Dad: How to Keep Dads Engaged in Parenting Teens
When kids hit the teen years, something subtle can happen in many families: Dad starts to fade into the background. Not because he doesn’t...
How We Made it to 25 Years: Real Talk from a...
Tuesday, July 8th marks 25 years of marriage to my best friend and I can honestly say I’m still wildly in love. Not the...
Words Matter: What to Say (and Not Say) to Your Teen
Have you ever walked away from a chat with your kiddos and thought, “why did I just say that” with immediate regret?
Hi, it’s me,...
10 Ways to Parent Your Teen Well
My mother made parenting look so easy. Which is likely why my biggest goal in life was to be a mom, just like her....
Decoding Middle School Language: A Second Guide for Bewildered Parents
It’s been two years since Decoding Middle School Language (part 1) made its debut. Which means our daughter, Kynlee, had just finished sixth grade....
