This is 41
I woke up a week ago, hands stiff, knees cracking. Gunk in my eyes to Zoey sleeping half on top of me half on Shaun. A normal wake up for a week before turning 41. 40. fucking. 1. I am now 13 years younger than my dad was before he passed. Whatever the hill is […]
Jamie’s Guide to the Best Miami Cafés
September has arrived. Backpacks are already stained, lunchboxes smell vaguely of yogurt, and I’ve signed my name on approximately 47 school forms in the last week. There is not enough coffee in Miami to cover the emotional labor of back-to-school mom life… but I am very grateful for these amazing Miami staples that I frequent […]
The Best Summer Playlist for Kids (and Grown-Ups!)
What’s trending in 2025, what kids (and parents!) love, and the songs that never go out of style. If you’re tired of listening to Steve’s Lava Chicken on repeat, then this is for you. As someone with three kids who would prefer me to play Baby Doge and The Poop Song on Spotify, I constantly […]
Jamie Kolnick Of Jam with Jamie On 5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Scale Your Business
Know your strengths and delegate: In the early days, I made the mistake of trying to do everything myself. I was the marketer, the manager, the performer, the bookkeeper — you name it. I quickly realized that this wasn’t sustainable. If you want to scale, you can’t wear every hat. Instead, I recommend writing a […]
Teaching Gratitude and Giving Back: A Fun and Powerful Lesson for Kids
One of my favorite moments running Jam with Jamie was in 2020. I know that may sound surprising, considering the pandemic brought the world to a halt. But something beautiful emerged behind the scenes of our company during that time. We were simply offering music with the spirit of giving back. Our classes moved online […]
Five Fun Fall Festivities to Enjoy with Your Family
Fall is here, and it’s my favorite time of year! Whether you’re grabbing your pumpkin spice latte or jumping into leaf piles, this season is perfect for family bonding. Looking for fun ideas? We’ve got you covered! Check out these five fall activities that are guaranteed to get your family into the autumn spirit. 1. […]
Ways to Stay Connected With Friends as a Busy Mom
Let’s face it, being a mom is like running a 24/7 startup with the world’s most demanding (but adorable) clients. Between diaper changes, school runs, and finding that missing shoe (seriously, where do they go?), it’s easy for our friendships to take a backseat. But here’s the thing: our women friendships fuel us, help us […]
The Craziness at the End of the School Year
As a mom of three, I know firsthand the whirlwind that is the end of the school year. Teacher gifts, school parties, dress-down days—there are simply not enough hours in the day! My career is very hard to keep up with as I juggle the chaos. The bags under my eyes are darker than ever, […]
Evan’s 6th Birthday Party
It doesn’t take much for me to get overly excited about planning a kids birthday party. I guess you can say it’s in my blood given that my first words were apparently “party shoes!” and now I run a nationwide kids music entertainment company. For Evan’s 6th birthday I was totally late to planning and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Kid-Friendly Fun in Miami
Hey there, party people! It’s your go-to kids’ birthday party guru, Jamie, here to share my absolute favorite places to take little ones in sunny Miami. In Miami, every day feels like a celebration – and I am so grateful to be raising my family here! Here’s where you can typically find us: State of […]
