In + Around Orlando

OK, so some of you know that I had bariatric surgery (or sleeve gastrectomy, to use the technical term) about a month and a half ago. My main goal is to get my diabetes under control through eating right...

Central Florida Mamas and those who plan to visit The Sunshine State…Hurricane Season is almost here! I know what you are thinking…What? Already?!? Yes, hurricane season runs from June 1st-November 30th! Last season was pretty active, and this year...

New Smyrna Beach gets a bad rap as the "shark capital" of the world, BUT we love it because the beach is gorgeous, and they have such good food!! We compiled a list of what we think are the...

I lived the first 34 years of my life in New Orleans, where my parents and their parents and their parents (and so on) lived their entire lives. I had no intention whatsoever of living anywhere else until I...

On Sunday April 29th, 2018 new and expectant moms from around Central Florida gathered at Florida Hospital for Women to be celebrated and spoiled with goodies and treats from local and national vendors. Check out some of the highlights!

Cakes, decor, venues and invitations – where do you begin? We’ve put together a Guide to Everything Birthday, and we hope this becomes your go-to list when planning for their birthday!

Moving to Orlando? We’ve compiled some posts to help you navigate the City Beautiful. From neighborhoods, to favorite restaurants, coffee shops, parks and more!

Our hearts keep us going. They require regular care and attention to make sure we can live each day to its fullest — and the same is true when it comes to children. A baby’s heartbeat is the soundtrack...

Orlando Mom Collective Guide to Health + Wellness Health + Wellness is caring for yourself and for your family. No matter if it is a day of self-care, a trip to the gym, and appointment at the salon, doing a...

Hand-me-downs - hands down - have been a godsend to our family. In addition to second-hand children's stores, my children are clothed in pre-worn duds about 90% of the time. Better yet, you would never even know and my bank account...

National Ice Cream Day is July 16th and that means it's time to try the BEST ice cream in Central Florida!  With so many incredible ice cream shops to choose from, we polled our readers to come up with the...

We want to give a HUGE Thank You to all of the families that spent part of their 2016 Labor Day weekend with us! We LOVE all of Orlando Moms Blog events but, our First Annual OMB End of Summer Beach Bash...

So many times I have heard this remark from friends and family: “Give yourself a break. You deserve it!” But how does a deep-thinking, over-booked, over-worked, exhausted, perfectionist single mother work up the courage and give herself the time to...

    New Smyrna Beach is a classic beach town, with narrow streets, wide beaches, great food and a laid-back attitude. National Geographic Magazine recognized New Smyrna Beach as “one of the world’s top 20 surf towns.”  Its residents and visitors...

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