Motherhood

  The pandemic is forcing people to stay at home so that the virus does not spread further. Many businesses had to close, and many are starting to work at home. Despite what is happening outside, there are still plenty...

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,...

Journaling. I have a love-hate relationship with it. It’s the thing I know I should be doing every day, but don’t. That’s why I’m taking a 30-Day Quarantine Challenge to journal every day of April! You may wonder why I’m...

In the midst of a statewide Stay At Home order for (at least) the next 30 days, some of the OMC team has decided to commit to a Quarantine 30-Day Challenge! We'll check in periodically via Instagram & Facebook...

Orlando area families may not be able to attend some of our favorite Egg Hunts and spring events this year, but with a little help from our neighbors, we can still go on an egg hunt while practicing social...

I am so excited to homeschool during this quarantine. I know, I may be very much in the minority here but hear me out before you start throwing stuff at me. I think this is such a unique opportunity...

  Alaska is one of the most unique states in the whole of the US, with its own wildlife and ecosystem and a different way of life that’s very different to the rest of America. You really have to see...

Hi there! I'm Kristi, the owner of Orlando Mom Collective, and I'm so glad you're here! Since 2013, Orlando Mom Collective (formerly Orlando Moms Blog) has provided a positive voice for motherhood by connecting moms to resources and parenting perspectives unique...

You are tired! You're not getting the sleep you need and neither is your child.  You want to sleep train, but wonder; "When is the right time to sleep train?" Back in 2014 ago, I was in this place.  I...

My anxiety is through the roof. School isn't "normal". Eating out isn't "normal". The theme parks aren't "normal". Socially distancing from people. No gatherings of more than 10 people. Self-quarantine. Wear a mask? Don't wear a mask? Wear a mask! Things are...

  I’ve struggled this week.  You can say it too. I promise I won’t judge you.  I’m a mom with anxiety, and one of my biggest triggers is being in uncertain situations. And, well, COVID-19 certainly qualifies as causing uncertainty. Yet despite...

March has arrived, and spring has finally sprung! After a long, dark winter, I always want to shake up my routine and get a fresh start on life. Wellness and self-care usually top most people’s spring to-do lists. And...

Are you a theme park lover? Being that Orlando families are surrounded by theme parks galore, you may not have considered traveling outside the I-4 corridor. But if you are a theme park lover and are OBSESSED with a...

Pre- K Imagination Season Pass Information Visit Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country for free all season long with a Pre-K Imagination Season Pass! This special 35th Anniversary offer is inspired by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library that introduces young children to...

Hearing the words, "Dairy, Soy and Egg-Free," may seem overwhelming at first as a new breastfeeding mother, and I am here to assure you it is possible, it is rewarding, and with a little guidance, the foods you once...