For the past two years, I have shared our candy-free valentines for our toddler(s) - check them out here and here. As you have guessed, I'm back with even more candy-free valentines this year, as well as some other...
As a kid in the 90's I remember my mom throwing awesome birthday parties for my sisters and me. Many times the parties had a theme and fun games. Everyone would bring their sleeping bags because we would end...
Imagine the joy of having a sweet new baby. The smells and coos and endless cuddles. Only to have reality set in shortly after, you just can't afford diapers. The financial burden of having a baby is usually not...
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 time from start to finish....
I have a confession, I sneak in and lay with my son, while he sleeps. My evening routine is to get the kids to bed, spend time with my husband and then go lay with my older son (the...
Easter is just around the corner and here at Orlando Moms Blog we celebrated this past Saturday morning with a few hundred of our closest friends, thousands of plastic eggs, and a whole lot of fun at our Second...
The pretend struggle is very real in our house. “Mommy, is Ronald McDonald real?” asks my 5 year old as we pass a McDonald's. “And what about the other one that steals hamburgers? Is he real?” Um….yes? Or wait,...
It's daylight savings time again?! Really? Didn't we just turn our clocks backwards yesterday? We think we are getting into a good pattern with our children's sleep and then the clock changes again. So here I am again to...
You may be thinking: Why would you bring a foster dog into your family if you don't know where they came from? Here's why and what we are all learning in the process:
I am a dog person.
Two dogs, many...
Toddler tempest and the teacher.
My toddler has been battling the flu this week - something not uncommon to many moms this season. It has been all out bouts of sleepless nights, medicine maintenance, and lots of TLC. As a...
Dear crib,
Today you moved on to hold another family’s baby, just like you held all of ours until they grew too big for your rhetorical lap. As a result, our home is now crib-free for the first time in...
For the love of all things sleep. Why did my toddler decide that climbing out of the crib was a good idea? Your toddler too?! I can't help but wonder... Are they protesting sleep? Stalling? Or perhaps curious of...
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, right?!) to infuse some new...
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...
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 lived here for over 30...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
