I'm brown and an immigrant. Its relevance has never felt more real to me, than now. Racism, its prevalence is still a hard pill to swallow and not exactly dinner conversation, but unquestionably one that needs to be had. So here...
I took my daughter to the bank last Saturday to open a checking account and get a debit card. Opening an account at the bank is not a speedy process and requires a lot of verifying information on the...
I have a newly found love for exercise classes. Having been an athlete as a child, teen and college student, I have been a work out fanatic all of my adult life. Prior to baby, I was a runner...
Summertime in Florida is non-stop fun and sun! Check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer in Orlando! From summer camps, theme parks, splash pads and beaches, this will be your BEST resource for all things summer!
Twice this week the news has broke that a celebrity has died from suicide. First fashion designer Kate Spade, then celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. Both have led successful lives and have the means to access the best mental healthcare...
My husband (partner) is my left hand and my doula is my right.
– from Doulas Making a Difference
So what exactly IS a doula?
I wish I had known before my first labor! Gosh, I was SO not ready for childbirth. I...
When I mention a trampoline park, what do you envision? A relatively flat space, with a bunch of trampoline squares, maybe a few slanted ones around the walls, right? Me, too, until we stepped into 2Infinity Extreme Air Sports.
My...
Central Florida Mamas and those who plan to visit The Sunshine State…Hurricane Season is almost here! I know what you are thinking…What? Already?!? Yes, hurricane season runs from June 1st-November 30th! Last season was pretty active, and this year...
Does the word "date" sound funny to you when talking about parent and child? Maybe it does, it's ok if it does. You can call it whatever you'd like. In our home, a " date" is what we call...
Being a single mom is tough. Whether you chose to be a single parent, the father is completely un-involved or if you’re married in a long distance relationship, single parenting is an emotional roller coaster - especially when you...
Motherhood is the single hardest thing I’ve ever done. And yet I can barely say done in the past tense because I wake up every morning before I fully feel rested, okay before I fully feel human, and motherhood...
Mother’s Day can evoke a tangle of emotions. It is a bittersweet day for me. While I am enormously grateful to be the middle-aged mother of twin teen girls, I miss my own mother.
My mother passed away in October...
Just like many of you, I got the Instant Pot for Christmas. I had visions of grandeur dancing in my head about how dinner prep would be changed forever. I gave it some time and I can now say,...
Too often I scramble for a Father's Day gift that can make it to my door in the nick of time with 2 day shipping. You, too? This year, I challenge you and me both to achieve a little...
You guys. I am tired as a mother. And not just any mother, either. I am tired as an introvert mother. I know what you're thinking. You think you're so tired that your tired is tired, how dare I...
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...
