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What Water Birth is All About
Birthing in a tub of water is increasingly becoming more and more popular. Recent scientific research has found that it has some major benefits for both the mother and the baby. The thought of...
Early Holiday Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life
Can anyone answer, with absolute certainty, the question of exactly when the Holiday Season officially starts? It used to be easy; the Holiday Season started after Thanksgiving Week. Then Black Friday came along and...
The ABCs of Nanny Taxes
Whew! You found a nanny that you can trust with your kids. Yay! Now, you have to figure out how to pay them and deal with the so-called nanny tax. Drat! This guest post from Poppins...
Top 5 Body Changes During and After Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing, beautiful and life-changing event, but what exactly does it do to your body and what, if anything, can be done to minimize the long-term effects? To find out, we turned...
Have Fun. Learn More. Make Friends AT Romp n’ Roll!
Whether your baby is three months and beginning to recognize family members or five years-old and soaking information up like a sponge, Romp n’ Roll has fun for everyone!
Oh No—Lice! Your Best Bet for Natural Head Lice Treatment
I looked around the house with a sigh of exhaustion. Piles of bed linens still waiting to be washed. Stuffed animals quarantined in trash bags. It seemed like it would never be over, and...
How to Sell Your Family’s Orlando Home – and Keep Your Sanity
Toys. Everywhere.
Every parent understands the ongoing struggle of keeping the toys under control and the house looking (moderately) presentable. The toys multiply at night, they’re out of the baskets and off the shelves...
Self-Care Prompts for Moms in a Hurry
You get so busy taking care of your kids, the house, the chores, your work, that you forget to take a moment just for you.
Self-care is not just a nice concept for other...
The 5 Things That Are Stopping You From Getting your Body Back
Getting your body back. This is always a topic of discussion, and I believe it always will be. Honestly, who doesn’t want their body to go back to the way it was before having...
Discipline Your Kids with Best Methods
Discipline
to take control, to act systematically, to form a habit of obedience.
It is never easy to discipline a kid. It is easier to give him or her a lot of love and...
Myths and Facts about Breastfeeding
Whether you want it or not, breastfeeding advice is going to come your way. Some information may be ill advised and may be more of a myth than fact!
1. Small breasts produce less milk
MYTH:...
Orlando Mom Collective Guide to Indoor Play Places
Orlando Mom Collective Guide to Indoor Play Spaces
Living in Central Florida, it’s inevitable. The weather will likely impact our outdoor plans. It’s either too hot, too cold, or the thunderstorms chase us indoors. Here...
Save Now, Spend Later: How to Plan for the Holidays in July
Summer is the perfect time for beach trips, barbecues and … budgeting for the holidays? While Christmas and Hanukkah may seem far off, planning and saving now can take the pressure off your wallet...
Ultimate Burger Guide
Did you know that May is National Hamburger Month, National Barbecue Month and National Beef Month? This trifecta of holidays screams the perfect scenario to fire up the grill for some savory burgers! Burgers are...
TGI Fridays raises the bar with Big Ribs and the Blackberry Buzz ‘Rita
While some restaurants focus more and more on shrinking menus that offer tiny ribs or riblets, Americans deserve a higher quality rack of ribs on their plate. In yet another bold move to deliver...