Motherhood

Have we lost the art of watching each other's kids? Kristi here. 👋🏼 I fully admit I'm an older mom in this mom blog world. My kids are in highschool and college, and the pitter patter of little feet running across the...

As young as three years old, children can learn how to play musical instruments. Generally, children ages six years and above can start learning the ukulele because it is easy, thus increasing their self-confidence and motivation. Aside from that,...

July is here, and with that comes all of the 4th of July celebrations, sparklers, watermelon, BBQ, pool parties, music and more. Here are the best activities happening around Orlando and Central Florida for your family to strut their...

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...

Guys, I'm in the major league... and I'm not talking about Major League Soccer! Although my foot work is pretty fancy. By "pretty fancy" I mean, I can pick up anything in my house off the floor using my...

I'm not what you might call a "structured mom". My kids wake up mostly when they want to, they play outside a lot, and their chores are inconsistent. But one thing they do all year long is school. And...

Summer - the long awaited time of year where the days are long and the weather is warm! Now that my kids are school-age, I am realizing how precious these 18 summers are that we have with them. With...

This is the time of year that we stop and thank those special fathers or father figures in our lives for everything they do. We have gathered a great list of gifts or outings that will be sure to make him know how much you care! Whether he is a cool dad, a golf dad, or a foodie dad, we have a gift idea that he will love this Father’s Day.

Summer is just around the corner. But are you ready – not only for the beach weekends, family vacations, 4th of July festivities and kids’ camps, but also for all the expenses that tend to heat up over the...

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...

When I gave birth to my first daughter 4 years ago, I was overwhelmed to say the least. Between breastfeeding, sleepless nights, taking care of a newborn, and dealing with my own postpartum issues, my plate was full. But...

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...

When I gave birth to my daughter at Waterman Hospital nearly two years ago, there was only one exceptionally spacious delivery room that every mama-to-be in my birth class was ready to fight for! It had a large couch...

It’s frustrating for a mom to know that the air conditioning or AC isn’t working properly, especially if there’s a baby at home. Children feel uneasy and fussy when the weather is hot, especially when the temperature spikes during...