It’s Christmas. The Season of Giving. But I’m struggling. Struggling because I want.
I’ve spent the last week driving around new subdivisions. Dreaming. Houses with granite countertops and more than one kitchen drawer. Houses with more than 1000 square feet....
It is no secret Orlando Mom Collective LOVES to host Favorite Things parties, so when we were able to pair it with holiday favorite finds, we conclude this Holiday Gift Guide is pretty amazing! From stocking stuffers, gifts for...
Thanksgiving- the quintessential American holiday... gluttonous as it may be, is really a celebration of immigrants. Unless you are Native American, in which case you might have a different sentiment.
I was raised in a multi cultural environment and although...
Clothes pile up in front of my washer. Baskets of clean laundry sit at the end of my unmade bed. My son scratches out letters in the dust on our end tables. Mildew plays “ring around the rosey” in...
Guys. . . it's almost Thanksgiving! I know this holiday can easily be overshadowed by its glitzy bookends Halloween and Christmas, but I truly love the spirit and traditions of gathering around a table for a huge festive meal.
And...
With today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s easy to forget to find ways to spend quality time with your family. Generally, people tend to spend more time with their gadgets than with their family members. While it’s simpler for moms to...
As Northern states enjoy the vibrant colors of leaves changing, the excitement of apple picking, and those cozy warm sweaters, here in Florida we experience Fall in a different way. The kiss of cooler air and lower humidity call...
What?! We're hosting the 4th of July BBQ at our house? But it's TOMORROW... and I already spent my budget on food!
This year I put my love for decorating for the holidays on a budget. Can I spend less...
Eighteen.
The number of emails I might receive in an hour. Or the loads of laundry I finish in a week. Or the times I pick up Legos off my floor in a day. Or the sweet kisses I get...
Sleep and heat do not mix! Keeping cool on summer nights can be tough when it is hot out. And oh my it is H-O-T out! I can remember being a child and struggling hard to fall asleep in...
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good cocktail, and with temperatures in Orlando hanging out in the 90's I am on the search for the perfect summertime cocktail to keep me cool.
Whether it is beer, wine,...
Summer is HERE!
One would hope that with the "end of the school year" hectic pace coming to a halt, we can sit back and sip some lemonade. Right?! Wrong! Reality knocks you on your booty when you realize over...
Have you ever noticed that the days when your kids are B-O-R-E-D are the days when you just can't? It's like they can sense when you are exhausted (or hungover, I won't judge!) to decide to climb on you demanding...
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 mom brain is on overdrive...
You get a late-night call to the emergency room. A tree blows over in a storm. Your car just won’t start. When sudden problems catch you unprepared, it can spell big financial trouble for you and your family. Luckily,...
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...
