In + Around Orlando

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...

Orlando is chock full of great parks and I'm not talking about theme parks! I polled some of our readers and personal friends and asked them to give me the details on some of their favorite parks in Central Florida....

I’ve been out of touch—a little bit like Stella—tryin’ to get my groove back, but not in “that” way—just in general. And, as I recently “celebrated” the BIG 5-0, that groove has become a moving target. So I just...

My husband and I have moved between Orlando and Tampa four times, most recently moving back to Pinellas County 2 months ago. I’ve spent an equal amount of time living in each area, and consider them both home. This...

If you live in Florida then you know that between the heat, visitors, and crying children, theme park adventures can easily go awry. If you are a regular theme park goer, or plan to visit multiple times throughout the...

Every year, the Orlando Mom team checks out Monster Jam to keep you in the know on how to make the most of this high-octane event.  This year, we thought you'd like a sneak peek of what to expect...

We've updated our Budget Friendly Summer Activities list, just in time for summer! The heat is blazing and the end of school countdowns are ticking away. While this season is notorious for lazy days, ice cream cones and cannonballs into the...

When I gave birth to my daughter at Waterman Hospital nearly two years ago, there was only one exceptionally spacious delivery room that every mama-to-be in my birth class was ready to fight for! It had a large couch...

I don’t think I want a son. Coming to this realization is heartbreaking so please don’t think that I can make this statement without feeling some kind of sadness. My first and only daughter was planned and is adored,...

One of my kids' favorite things right now...Sugarcrash Kids! Each time we get in the car, my kids ask for one of two things: Sugarcrash Kids songs or a Sugarcrash Kids podcast. To be honest, I love them just as...

There are SO many fireworks celebrations happening in and around Central Florida. We’ve got you covered with a rundown of what’s happening in our 4th of July Fireworks Guide! July 4 - Fireworks at the Fountain, Lake Eola Park, 512 East...

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!

  Congrats on your new baby! It's inevitable, whether you’re caring for your first child or your seventh, there’s bound to come a moment when you wonder “Now what do I do?” Our friends at KinderCare have 50 years of...

I asked my husband what he wanted for Father’s Day this year and he said that he had enough material things but that he’d like to have more experiences. I also asked a few other dad friends and they...

If you have yet to visit this LEGO wonderland, I've compiled some important info for your first trip to LEGOLAND! Here's What to Expect on Your First Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! The Arrival From the moment we arrived, everything was really easy...