Ages & Stages

Did you know that SeaWorld Orlando offers Florida resident children five and under FREE admission to their parks? I'm talkin' about the Preschool Card and arguably one of the best park deals for little ones. Registration for 2024 is...

Potty training. Just writing those words makes me want to pour a glass of wine. We've survived two potty training endeavors and learned many things from the two very different experiences. One thing I've learned is that what they say about potty...

More young people now want to start a business early in life. According to statistics, up to 51% of young people aged 14-25 have started a business or thought of starting one. If your kid shows some interest in...

Mom confession: I hate breastfeeding, and I can't wait for the day that it's over. When my first baby was born, I didn’t cry with joy like I’d expected. Everyone else did, but I was just relieved that birth was...

College application season’s coming up, and with it, the looming question: how am I going to finance my education? To most, the answer lies in some combination of savings, financial aid, and most significantly, debt.  Yet far too often, families...

It's a new school year. You've met the teacher and might have already had Open House at your kids' school, now what? Becoming a partner in education goes beyond becoming the PTA president. As a public school teacher and...

Summertime is almost here, and parents across the country are looking for ways to keep kids entertained and help continue to encourage learning and creativity during the break. But instead of forcing kids to do worksheets, or watching them...

  For two years, my husband and I lived in a studio apartment that covered a whopping 500 square feet. We would often marvel at our tiny home and how minimal it was: nothing excessive, nothing extraneous. Everything had its...

Share using #OMBRoastYourMallow! We LOVE national holidays over at Orlando Moms Blog! With the OMB End of Summer Beach Bash coming up, we couldn't think of a better national holiday to celebrate this week than the annual August 30th, National Marshmallow Roasting Day! Toasting...

Back to School Tax Free Shopping 2014 Dates + Money Saving Tips Can you believe it? August is here! This means, it's time to start thinking about school supplies, uniforms, meet the teacher dates, and more. If you want to...

Dr. Phillips and Windermere Florida When we moved to Orlando 9 years ago there was only one place we wanted to be: the Dr. Phillips and Windermere, Florida area. My husband's aunt and uncle have lived here for over 30...

Summer is almost here, which means taking the kiddos to the park for playground fun. But before you march out the door, here are a few tips to keep your kids safe. Keep an Eye on Them One of the easiest things...

Are you struggling to tear your gadget-addict kids away from their screens this summer? Don't worry, you're not alone! It's a common challenge for many parents in the digital age. With screens capturing most of the attention and outdoor...

All forms of birth control share one thing in common. They’re intended to prevent the pitter-patter of little feet in your life — at least until you’re ready for it. It could be a pill, shot, patch, ring, or...

Six months ago my husband left town for the first time after I gave birth to our second child. My Mom went back home 4 hours away and it was just me. With both kids. By myself. Alone. I...