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What is a food hall? It seems like they are the next big thing in the foodie world and Avalon Park has the best, and only one, in east Orlando.  Food halls have taken the general concept of a food...

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!

Mom, mommy, madre – there are many terms for these extraordinary women and Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate them. Winn-Dixie is helping families celebrate Moms by making it convenient to get all Mother’s Day essentials in one stop without...

A little over 2 years ago my family was relocating to Central Florida from the Atlanta Metro purely because we wanted to. We felt that after 5 years we needed to try something new and {bonus} we had family...

If your wallet is anything like mine, it's feeling the pain of summer vacations and back to school shopping. Can you relate? And if your stress-o-meter is anything like mine, you're desperately wanting a little bit of retail therapy.  May...

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...

While many people think gift cards are impersonal, I think they are amazing. I love heading out to a restaurant or store knowing that dinner or my new shirt is being paid for via gift card! As for giving...

For being almost 2 years old, Aston is still very shy and attached and although he has two older siblings, he does not really play well with other little kids. I've been trying to combat his shyness by taking...

In mid-December I was invited to check out a local MacroBaby store prior to the birth of my second baby. I had seen all the MacroBaby ads and billboards around town and had never been, so I was very...

Back to School shopping... UGH! It can break the bank! Every year I gulp as I see the total flash on the LED  screen. I try to be frugal when I can, while still getting quality products that I...

Last November I wrote about several items from Trader Joe’s that have really helped me to speed up and simplify cooking dinner on work nights. Blog readers and friends told me that they found my suggestions helpful, so I decided to write a...

​   Convincing your child to see the dentist doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth. I love seeing kids in my dental office and it is usually a great experience for everyone involved. However, I will admit that sometimes it...

COVID-19 was the ultimate disappointment for summer plans. Cruises canceled, theme parks closed half of the summer, ball parks closed. 2020 was the vacation let down of the century. While the majority of Central Florida families skipped their vacation for...

Have you heard? Lucky's Market is now open in east Orlando! If this is news to you, you may be wondering, what is Lucky's Market? Don't worry, I wasn't sure either when I saw the sign first go up in the...

In honor of National Coffee Day, we’ve asked Orlando Mamas for their favorite local coffee shops. From Sanford to Winter Garden, here’s what they said!