As the last few weeks of school come to an end, I am beginning to think about our summer plans. While I love not having a schedule or lunches to pack, I also loathe summer break! The minute one...
Here’s an end-of-the-year shout out to all the Room Moms who still have the fortitude in May to send out group emails trying to organize the rest of us.
I was a Room Mom once when my daughters were in...
How I wish I was able to attend a breastfeeding course before I gave birth to my first baby. But, it didn’t work out that way. She was a preemie. Born five weeks early and weighing a whopping 4...
Mom, mommy, madre – there are many terms for these extraordinary women and Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate them. Winn-Dixie is helping families celebrate Moms by making it convenient to get all Mother’s Day essentials in one stop without...
My son volunteered to make Tres Leches for his 8th grade Spanish class. Don't you love it when they volunteer?! I decided that it was only proper that he do the MAJORITY of the cooking, and I must say... he's...
I have a love hate relationship with summer....mostly because it involves mosquitoes and something I dread most - second to the Ebola virus - it's bathing suit shopping.
It's pure torture and honestly, quite depressing. Sometimes I think I should just give up and wear a garbage bag...
It was the beginning of summer, 2014. I just had my third daughter, and I decided to do the unthinkable. I decided to keep all three of my girls home for the summer. No preschool, no daycare. I decided to...
It's not unusual for my daughters to talk about my parents, commenting on their likes, their dislikes, and describing what they would say about a particular topic. It's very important to me that my parents are part of their "village." The...
Hey, Momma.
I know.
I know those tired eyes and that sleepy soul. I see the dirt smudges on your knees from crawling through playground tunnels. I hear the sigh you heaved after changing your second diaper in five minutes.
You bind...
Have you ever overheard a gossip conversation you weren't supposed to hear? Because it was about you?
I have.
Four years ago I was going about doing normal, everyday things. Errands, shopping, mom stuff. I realized I missed a call and...
I usually shy away from blogging about controversial "hot button" issues like religion, politics, and taking small children to restaurants. So I'm writing outside my comfort zone today after recently stumbling across a blog post that caught fire in mere minutes about...
Merriam-Webster defines SPORTSMANSHIP as fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition.
Parents and coaches - you don't need a mirror to see your reflection. Just watch your kids...
Despite being a mom who loves holiday traditions, we have surprisingly few when it comes to Easter baskets, probably because we've spent Easter out-of-town for the last six years. Our only two Easter basket "must haves" are a gift and a...
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Imagine a doting mom who works tirelessly to build her daughter’s confidence, help her to recognize her value, teach her the value of education - a mom who wants her daughter to know that she can be whatever she...
Orlando Mom Guide to Berry Picking
Berry picking is a family favorite around here, and for good reason! We get to spend time outside in the beautiful Orlando weather and...
