Please allow me to share some wisdom that I've gained over the years... The best family traditions are those that just naturally evolve.
When my daughters were born, I had lots of ideas about traditions that I wanted to begin. Some worked...
My son turns one year old this month, which means family and friends have been asking for birthday gift ideas for him. With my daughter who is now three, I really wasn't sure what to tell people when they asked...
As a Full Time Work from Home Mom (FTWFHM), some might think I’ve got it made, especially those moms that work from an office each day. I certainly won’t complain that I get to spend the majority of the...
Halloween 2005. My twins were weeks shy of their first birthday. I got to dress them as matching pumpkins, sit them in a pumpkin patch, and take all kinds of cute photos of them. Like this one.
Halloween 2006. The...
Orlando Moms Blog contributor {Heather N.} was recently featured as the cover girl on The Moms Magazine, telling about her new-found love for the Buffalo Bills... for her husband.
"There was no pre-nup when my husband and I got married....
I know you mean well. I’m not trying to put you on guard. I know you’re tired of hearing what can't be said and I understand it’s frustrating when you're only trying to pay a compliment. Speak freely, speak...
Where did 1460 days go? I have been full time mom for 4 years and my little one starts preschool soon. I’m pretty sure I’m the one who’s going to be a mess that day; my husband might have...
It’s football season and this girl LOVES football! Actually, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with football since my early days at Florida State. I love the sport and all the fanfare and tradition that goes with it, but I...
Spring of my eighth grade year. Cheerleading tryouts. I wasn't athletic. My hand-eye coordination was iffy. And learning steps to a routine? Forget about it.
But I tried out anyway.
Looking back, I marvel at my confidence. I mean my rhythm...
You, over there, with the whining child!! Oh, that’s me!
I was in a very fun craft store the other day buying a birthday gift for a friend when my “angelic” four year old spotted the strategically placed toys at...
Mamas. Oooooh mamas. You are going to thank me for giving you heads up about this. You may even be so inclined to hug me, bring me lunch and babysit for me so my husband and I can go on...
Angel Snugs is a non-profit organization located right here in Central Florida and was founded to provide training to organizations and volunteers on how to design and create "snugs". It's mission is to then donate these "snugs" to medical...
Honestly, it's been a YEAR!? I can hardly believe it!
I remember a year ago, so excited and full of dreams... A few gals had a vision to grow a mom blog. Three of us, Elisabeth, Shelley and I sat...
Shortly after my girls were born, my cousin John (whose daughters were four and six at the time) offhandedly remarked, "Just wait, before you know it you will be spending your weekends on 'The Birthday Party Circuit.'" I recalled...
Hi, I'm Brittany. I am a former neat freak.
(crowd answers) Hello Brittany.
I didn't always know that I was a neat freak. I grew up thinking that everyone's households were run like mine. You made a mess. You cleaned the...
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...
