Motherhood

Do you live your life on autopilot or by your own hand? The world’s communication has boiled down to a device someone can easily fit in their pocket and can’t live without. We just enjoyed the Easter holiday and I...

  This past November, we adopted our very first family pet.  We rescued him from a local shelter.  I have never owned a pet before, so this was all new to me. I was well aware that there are costs...

A few of my closest friends are currently pregnant with their first child (YAY!) and one recently asked me what I love most about being a mom. This is my answer… Take a moment to travel back in time, to...

"It gets easier.", they say. "She won't even remember.", they mention. "It's always harder on you than it is on them.", they reassure. I have been a Mother for almost 15 months and while I deal with Mommy Guilt regularly, I find...

I am a huge fan of IKEA and am so happy that we have one right in our backyard. My husband, on the other hand, doesn't feel the same way. Since he is easily persuaded, we go to IKEA...

Q: Wine + Women + Shoes = ? A: The Perfect Fit! Who knew three little words would hold enough power to generate one of the fastest-growing event series in the country? Just mention “Wine Women & Shoes®”, and you’ll hear,...

I don’t mean to be snarky, but if I have to read one more thing about “being present” and being “in the moment,” I might just hurl my iPad at a tree. I get it. I understand the intention behind...

Cradle to College is an upscale children’s consignment event and expo which showcases gently loved children’s items such as clothing ranging from newborn/preemie to child size 12, toys, books, shoes, cd’s and DVD’s, baby gear (strollers, highchairs, etc), furniture, bedding, maternity...

All week long we will be introducing you to our final four new Orlando Moms Blog contributors, so we thought it might be a little fun to see if you can guess who is who! Take a look at...

On a particularly rough morning in our home, it occurred to me: I could continue to be cranky and irritable and mad about the endless shuffle between kids, work, and life’s many other duties. I could continue to take...

The arrival of a new baby brings joy, excitement and many changes to a family. A new baby requires countless preparations and adjustments, as well as a significant amount of attention. Caring for a newborn along with another child can feel overwhelming, especially for parents who are welcoming their second child, as this is their first time juggling the demands and needs of multiple children. It is normal and expected for much of the parent’s energy and focus to now shift from the older sibling to meeting the needs of the highly demanding newborn.

Meet Kendra! I immediately fell in love with Kendra and her simple DIY projects!. I'm excited to see all that she has to share with the Orlando Moms Blog readers! Here's a few interesting facts about Kendra! Your Family: I'm an...

When we sent out a request for additional Orlando Moms Blog contributors, there were a variety of applications. Needless to say, Amy's stood out. This is Amy's (condensed) application. I immediately fell in love with her, and I have...

I am thrilled to introduce you to Brittany, one of our newest OMB contributors! Brittany will be sharing her words of wisdom from her experience of being a new mom. I'm personally eager to see what she will share...

I have been a parent for 27 years, while the majority of my fellow Orlando Moms bloggers are young mothers just beginning the journey of parenthood. As I read their stories, I often find myself reminiscing about the past...