Elizabeth
Tips for a Credit-Free Christmas
It's late September and that can only mean one thing. It won’t be long until you hear the first faint strains of Christmas music...
Volunteering at School
It can be tricky to navigate the social waters at school, to find a group of friends, and to find activities that are right...
#Back-to-School Picky Eater Lunch Packing Blues
It’s back-to-school time - that time of year for lots of great blog posts with suggestions for making healthy school lunches. Pictures accompanying these...
Why I Blog
This month marks my one-year anniversary as an Orlando Moms Blog contributor. It also marks the fifth anniversary of my personal blog. I've known since...
Household Items in the Witness Protection Program
As far as I know, I don't know anyone who has joined the Witness Protection Program. I read an article that likened participation in the...
The Art of Making a Grocery List
When I grocery shop without a list, two things usually happen - I make too many impulse purchases and I come home without the things that I actually went to...
Books – Digital, Printed, or Both?
Last night I ordered three books that I plan to read on our beach vacation. I asked several friends for book recommendations, added about ten...
All Struggles In Life Are Not Purposeless
Like everyone I know, I’m busy. CRAZY busy. If I spy a few free minutes on my calendar, I feel compelled to squeeze in...
A Shout Out to the Room Moms
Here’s an end-of-the-year shout out to all the Room Moms who still have the fortitude in May to send out group emails trying to...
Exploring Winter Park, Florida
Whether you are a tourist or a local, if you are looking to experience elegant “Old Florida” charm, look no further than Winter Park,...
Sharing Memories Of My Parents With My Children
It's not unusual for my daughters to talk about my parents, commenting on their likes, their dislikes, and describing what they would say about a particular...
My Personal Opinions On Dining Out With Young Children
I usually shy away from blogging about controversial "hot button" issues like religion, politics, and taking small children to restaurants. So I'm writing outside my comfort...
Teaching Sportsmanship: Parents and Coaches, Your Kids Are Watching You
Merriam-Webster defines SPORTSMANSHIP as fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition.
Parents and...
What Are Your Easter Basket Traditions?
Despite being a mom who loves holiday traditions, we have surprisingly few when it comes to Easter baskets, probably because we've spent Easter out-of-town for...
The Complicated Bond of Sisters
As a mother of two daughters, my parenting goals are to raise self-sufficient women who display integrity and compassion, who live happy and fulfilling lives, and who share and value a...