Amid the chaos of a normal Saturday morning with three young children, I briefly saw a headline on social media about a shooting at a local concert. As I read the details, I was saddened and shocked about the...
As parents, I believe we do our best to shield and protect our children from the darkness of the world. It is our hope they will go forth as beacons of light and love. However, there are times that...
I should know better than to read the comments. But I was drawn like a moth to a flame, reading one and then the next and then the next, finding each more ignorant and cruel than the one before. A...
Reflecting back on the tragedy that hit our town on June 12, 2016.
My family, like many out there, is mourning and afraid of rifle-wielding men. Like mine, many families are supporting the Orlando community and to witness the love...
Like many of you, I have felt helpless in the last couple of days in the wake of the devastating events that unfolded early morning on Sunday right here in our city. I keep asking myself, what can I do? Yesterday,...
A week ago, my son graduated from a 13-week stay in the NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. I drove by Pulse daily on my trips to see my little guy, and Winnie Palmer's shadow falls on...
In the day after the tragedy that has struck so close to home, many feelings have come my way. Sadness vs. anger, hope vs. hopelessness, empathy vs. disgust. I turned to social media like so many others just to gain a sense of it all....
Sunday morning I woke up to a notification on my phone which read, "Mass shooting in Orlando. 20 confirmed dead. Many injured."
My Facebook feed began to fill. Instagram photos began to circulate saying #PrayForOrlando. Within the next hour, my family went to...
If you've never been to the Orlando Science Center, let me tell you...you're in for a treat! My family (plus my mom and two nieces and nephew) tried to explore every corner of the OSC so that we could...
Is it still nerdy to love the library if you have one as cool as the Orange County Library? I have always loved visiting libraries, and I have lots of memories wasting away long summer days in some corner with a...
On June 11, the Orange County Library system launches another fantastic summer reading program with more than 1,000 events, classes, technology camps and more. From June 11 through Aug. 13, all 16 of our branches offer fun, fascinating and...
Where will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo? If you need some help deciding, we recently asked our Facebook fans, "What is your favorite Mexican restaurant in Central Florida?" Here's what our fans said!
1. Rocco's Tacos - Rocco’s Tacos offers a true...
It was an absolutely incredible night for OMB’s Bloom 2016 Event!
Bloom could not have happened without the amazing support from our national team at City Moms Blog Network, and our National Event Sponsor, Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment, Spray and Rash +...
Tonight marks a special night for Orlando Moms Blog. Not only is it a major event here in Orlando, but Bloom is also an event happening concurrently with cities all across the country! We are humbled to think of the...
BLOOM: A New & Expectant Mom Event in Orlando is ONE week away, and we are getting ready to have an amazing evening with you mamas! Why should you attend BLOOM? We've got your Top 10 Reasons to Attend BLOOM with Orlando Moms Blog!
10. Panel...
Gyms in Orlando with Childcare
The year 2025 is here!! Are you ready to begin (or continue) your wellness era?
Going to the gym is a good way to de-stress...
