Ages & Stages

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...

Last week I cried myself out of TODDLER STORY TIME.  • That’s right folks, I thought my days of crying in a library were left back in college, but here I was, flushing scarlet in the middle of the library -...

For the love of all things sleep. Why did my toddler decide that climbing out of the crib was a good idea? Your toddler too?! I can't help but wonder... Are they protesting sleep? Stalling? Or perhaps curious of...

The loneliness and heaviness of Motherhood can sink in when you least suspect it. I recently had conversations with some mom friends. The conversations took place on separate days and the friends were in different circles, but the vibe I...

Potty training can be quite the journey. The day after my daughter turned two I plopped her on her little princess potty. My goal was to get her potty trained right away! After a week of her fighting potty...

Have you heard about the Charlie Charlie challenge? I'll bet you two pencils your kids have. This little phenomenon has gone viral, and was the most searched Google term over Memorial Day weekend. Orlando Moms Blog is going to share...

Here’s a fact for you: the average baby will go through 3000 disposable diapers in one year. Think about that for a second. Now, here’s another fact: the average baby will go through… wait for it… 15 cloth diapers in one year. Amazing,...

This is an "Official Guide to Teacher Gifts" because we polled ACTUAL TEACHERS. We asked teachers for their favorite and least favorite gifts.  Here are the thoughtful responses from our teacher friends to help you select just the right gift for your...

The bedtime routine at our house takes forever. It’s a 45 minute ordeal on a good day. But it’s an atypical routine. There’s no bath time, no changing into pajamas, and only a sporadic brushing of the teeth. It’s...

As a mama with a child who has Special Needs, I know how nerve wracking it can be to take on the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World! There's so much planning that goes into the PERFECT Disney Vacation...

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 7 months since we had our babies, and as you can guess, we are enjoying every single moment. Shannon welcomed her first this past April, while Jenna welcomed her last (just six...

Here are some tips to help simplify your backyard Easter Egg Hunt! Have the kids decorate their own baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt.  Don't feel like this has to be a Pinterest worthy craft unless that's something you would enjoy. Personally,...

As we entered the turnstile at the Amway Center for a recent Orlando Magic game, my two and a half year old grabbed my leg, making it impossible to move forward. I looked down just in time to see...

Summer has flown by and now it’s time to return to the land of rules and routines. This transition doesn’t have to be fraught with despair if you take advantage of these easy back to school organizational tips brought...

Our family has never been big birthday party people. And by our family, I mean my husband and I do not have the energy to have 20 screaming kids running around our house or the financial means for a...