Traveling on Spring Break with young children can be challenging, but it can also be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. I travelled with my twins when they were young. Here are some tips to help make the trip more enjoyable and less stressful: Plan…
There’s no way to start a post like this, except to just begin. My Mom passed away on May 20th, 2021. I could never have imagined how many things I would miss about her. Her name was Rita, a firecracker born in the 1930’s in St. Louis with…
College seniors this Fall, really? How did this happen so quickly? It’s becoming all a blur as I continue to cheer the twins on through the college years. They are doing so well, and of course, I am so proud of both of them. Yes I still receive…
Summer is here, and your little ones just can’t wait to go outside. The warm sunshine, the heat, all that fun and relaxation, all at once. And this is a really fun time of year if somebody’s special day is getting close. But, you can’t have just any…
Whether you’re a single mother trying to overcome the challenges, or a single person who is depressed and lonely, one of the best ways to help is sometimes to get a pet. While it isn’t a cure-all, having a companion around can be super beneficial for your mental health,…
Purchasing your first car when I was growing up was a highly anticipated event. Things are a bit different now, but the excitement over a new set of wheels still looms large. We have countless choices regarding what type of vehicle we will drive to work and school. …
Controlling my chaos seemed like quite a manageable idea, until my kids turned into teenagers! My once solid theory was suddenly disproved like an experiment in a science class. When Mommies In Orbit was created, my twins were just a double- dip pleasure of two sweet seven years…
In this digital era, young people are so immersed in technology that it factors into just about every facet of their lives from when they get up in the morning to when they go to bed. Want proof? Consider these eye-opening statistics about the life of the average…
How is it that my twins are doing college visits already? I know, I know, you guys have been through this years ago. Mommies In Orbit is a late bloomer, in all areas! They are starting their junior year in high school, so these visits are real eye-openers…