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4 Fun Ideas for Hot Cocoa with Kids
As we head into the final countdown towards Christmas and the kiddos are on winter break, here are some fun ideas you can have with everyone's favorite drink: hot cocoa!
1. Dress up your drink!
The...
The Home Stretch: Last Day of School Reminders for Busy Moms
The countdown is ON until the last day of school (this is not a drill Moms!), now is the time to make your last day of school checklists because if you're like me, your...
Child’s Birthday Party Venue Review: Princesses and Princes in Ocoee
Your child will definitely be treated like royalty on their birthday at Princesses and Princes in Ocoee!
We had our son Daniel's 2nd birthday party at this fun, indoor playground and everyone had a great...
Orlando Moms Blog Haircut Guide for Kids!
If you're in the mad dash to get all your back to school items done, you're not alone. In between shopping for supplies, clothes and snacks to fill lunchboxes, it's easy to forget the...
What Lies on the Other Side of Summer: 5 ways to Prepare for Having...
I've been on the verge of tears for a few weeks now with several times of them overflowing. It could have something to do with being pregnant, but the real factor behind the waterworks...
8 Ways to Shine New Light on Your Hanukkah Traditions
It's almost time to put on that yarmulke... because Hanukkah starts tonight! In our home, we celebrate Hanukkah as well as the holiday season. Here are 8 Hanukkah hacks (it had to be 8,...
Engage All the Senses with these 5 Easy Holiday Activities for Toddlers
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...
Fall for these Apple Spice Caramel Cupcakes
My girlfriends and I recently had a GNI -- a Girls' Night In! We decided to have a baking party where each of us chose a recipe and brought the ingredients. It worked out...
Dr. Phillips and Windermere, Florida: A perfect area for families among the lakes
Dr. Phillips and Windermere Florida
When we moved to Orlando 9 years ago there was only one place we wanted to be: the Dr. Phillips and Windermere, Florida area. My husband's aunt and uncle have...
Hitting the Highway: Tips for those Last-Minute Family Road Trips
Nothing says summer like a family road trip! We recently ventured north with our two kids (ages 4 and 1) to Pennsylvania to fulfill a dream of mine to see Sesame Place. Along the...
How to Throw a Budget-Conscious Stylized Party
In this age of Pinterest, some moms may find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to throwing a child's birthday party. There's a certain amount of pressure to "have it all." I love doing my...
Parting is such sweet sorrow? Perhaps not when it comes to toddler friendships
There are many articles on how to leave your toddler with the babysitter/daycare/camp etc. without incurring a meltdown. Do you sneak out? Or, do you acknowledge their fears? Perhaps you sing a goodbye song? (Our...
1 + 1 = Done?
So you're done? That's it right?
When we found out we were having a boy, family as well as complete strangers basically put a "Closed" sign on my uterus. "Well there you go, you have...
Home Birth and the Type A Personality
I'm a Type A. There's no denying it. I love to plan out my color-coded calendar months in advance and our vacations down to the smallest details. I've researched my daughter's extracurricular activities years before she...
What Does Social Media Look Like After November 9?
I'm ready for my social media feeds to be filled with smiling babies, holiday photos, opinions on television shows and mom tips. I'm all about a good intellectual conversation, but this election and the...