Motherhood

The door.  Don't let it hit you on the way out.  Some mornings it does, some mornings it doesn't.  Here are some ways to help with the dreaded (early) morning routine. My husband and I work the same hours.  We...

We may not get a White Christmas here in Florida during the holiday season, but picking out a fresh Christmas tree together is a beloved holiday tradition that many families look forward to each year. Whether you're picking a real...

Originally posted October 2019 Updated October 2020 Now, I warn you this snack doubles as an activity with your kids. Cooking with children, while great in theory and provides meaningful life skills, is not for the faint of heart. Moreover, this...

Who do you call first when you have a weird rash, nagging back pain, or sudden flu symptoms? A family doctor should be the right answer to this question. Well, of course, with the exception of emergencies. A lot...

Excerpted from Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School, But Never Did by Dr. Richard Gary Shear. Copyright © 2023 Richard Shear. Reprinted with permission from Richard Shear. New York, NY. All rights reserved. Schools Did Not Teach...

Orlando Moms Blog is thrilled to announce our Hang with Heroes event, on Saturday October 22 from 10am-1pm at Gemini Springs in DeBary, Florida. HUGE thanks to our TITLE SPONSOR, Strategies, Inc. Based in Daytona Beach FL, Strategies Inc helps parents solve...

If you're wary of your toddler touching the Christmas ornaments or other family heirloom decorations, here are 5 activities that are fun, engage all the senses and are easy for parents to set up amidst the holiday bustle. Turn...

We are thrilled to share with you the exciting things on the horizon! Orlando Moms Blog will soon be Orlando Mom Collective! Our look will change, but core purpose will not! We will continue to provide a positive voice...

Since 1970, April has been celebrated globally as Earth Month. Both of my kids are currently doing special projects and school events in honor of Earth Month, which got me thinking about how we as a family strive to...

Hundreds of people are moving to Orlando every day. The city has so much to offer, like affordable housing options, a break on state income tax, theme parks, and tourist attractions, good weather, and an incredible education system. That said,...

If there was an app to help pregnancy anxiety, I’d download it in a heartbeat! With each one of my pregnancies, I was a ball of nerves. So many questions, so many concerns. I’m fortunate to have had the...

There is a quote I have seen countless times on Pinterest that I can totally relate to... Boys, n.: a noise with dirt on it. This is so true! My boys are inevitably dirty and extremely loud. Like always. I know so many...

Just like most Netflix addicts, I was hooked on Tidying Up at the beginning of January and moved from room to room decluttering. I tossed clothes and things and then everything came to a complete stop when I ran...

Honestly, it's been a YEAR!? I can hardly believe it! I remember a year ago, so excited and full of dreams... A few gals had a vision to grow a mom blog. Three of us, Elisabeth, Shelley and I sat...

They've lived in Orlando their whole life, yet I have never taken my children to the House of Mouse. I want to start this by saying that we're not anti-Disney. My children, ages 5 and 8, enjoy Disney movies. My...