In + Around Orlando

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...

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!

Sure, 50 million people visit Orlando each year -- and yes, most of them come for the tourist attractions -- but there's so much more to The City Beautiful than I-Drive and The Magic Kingdom. Sticking close to home...

November 28: Black Friday. $5,000 in gift cards given away on Black Friday, need we say more? The first 200 shoppers in line at 6 a.m. in front of Regal Cinemas will receive a gift card from an Oviedo...

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...

No matter if you are a new mom or a mom who can fill up her minivan, carefully choosing your primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you will face. Fortunately in the Orlando area we...

by Kim Hays former OMB contributor I must have "fall fever." You know, that "sickness" we Floridians get this time of year that can only be cured with a big dose of the great outdoors. Now's the perfect time to meet...

Whether you’re celebrating this month’s royal wedding, looking for a unique Mother’s Day idea, or just interested in new experiences, these tea rooms in Orlando are sure to impress.

As we move back into our fall routines (blissful or brutal as yours may be), it's time to reassess the activities taking up our kiddos' time and our priceless energy. I was always drawn to the idea of my...

When Jennifer and her husband Tyler decided they were ready to start a family, everything seemed to fall into place easily. They wept tears of joy when the home pregnancy test revealed a positive symbol, and Jennifer got through...

It's the final countdown to Christmas! The tree is up, the presents are (mostly!) bought... and my to-do list is getting shorter and shorter!! All that’s left? Just a little bit of last minute holiday shopping! I need to shop...

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...

  Over the past month, I have been exploring and researching meaningful activities to keep my energetic toddler entertained, out of trouble, and away from watching TV all day! I am new to being home with a toddler all day, so...

Orlando, or ‘The City Beautiful’ as it is also called, has something for everyone. Most people think that Orlando is a great place for kids with all its theme parks and other stuff, but Orlando has a plethora of...

  Reflecting back on the tragedy that hit our town on June 12, 2016. My family, like many out there, is mourning and afraid of rifle-wielding men. Like mine, many families are supporting the Orlando community and to witness the love...