We love shopping local and supporting Jacksonville businesses. However, there are times when you need to escape to a kid friendly place with free childcare and Swedish meatballs. So here are 5 reasons IKEA is a mom paradise.
IKEA is the Kid Friendliest of all the Kid Friendly Stores
They think of everything. From teeny toilets and sinks in the restrooms, to bibs and children’s utensils in the restaurant area, they’ve got us covered. Your children are encouraged to try out beds and play with toys.
You can have a Playdate at IKEA
While also picking up a rug or chair or whatever other items you clearly need. The kids can run around and play in the little rooms. You can grab lunch (inexpensively). And added bonus, they will be exhausted when they leave. IKEA also has a supervised play area for kids called Småland where you can drop the kids for an hour and have a mom date.
Shopping at IKEA is as Good as Going to the Gym
Hear me out, ladies! I just read that the average customer walks 1.75 miles during a typical visit.
IKEA has Delightful, Dim Lighting
While you’re there it’s like you’re walking around in your favorite Instagram filter.
IKEA Wants you to Live your Best Life
Each perfect little room shows you how amazing a cook you would be if your spices were stored perfectly and what a snazzy dresser you could be if your shoes were all lined up just like that.
5 Reasons IKEA is a Mom Paradise Added bonus: IKEA products are pretty fantastic as well. You don’t have to spend insane amounts of money to get cute and comfy furniture, home accessories and even a new KITCHEN (done it- might need a whole post of its own).
So, follow the light! And enjoy your meatballs.
Mattie Shepherd moved to Jax Beach from Cincinnati about 3 years ago. She was a school psychologist for 9 years and enjoys using behaviorism on her husband and 2 daughters (JK, kind of). Mattie co-leads a Daisy Troop, is very proud to be on PTA board and cheers LOUDLY watching her first grader play ALL the sports. Mattie loves exploring Jax, especially in search of parks, coffee, cocktails and delish food. At home, she likes baking with her girls, dreaming of buying a fixer upper and covering it with #shiplap, and cropping messes out of her Instagram shots.
