marjorieludwig
Originally a Michigander, Marjorie believes she should have been born in the Sunshine State and loves everything Tampa Bay has to offer. She is still just as fascinated by the palm trees, beaches, and endless sunshine as the day she first called Florida home four years ago. Marjorie has a wonderful husband – a tall, redhead named Kyle (you can’t miss him!) – and a super sweet 18-month-old son named Connor. They live in Hillsborough County but enjoy exploring all parts of Tampa Bay. Marjorie has a passion for fitness and healthy living and incorporates physical activity into her daily life – whether she’s taking classes at the gym or going for jogs at the park with her son. She also enjoys testing out local restaurants with her family and is always up for a good cup of coffee! As for her career , Marjorie is a work-from-home career counselor and the Managing Editor for the Tampa Bay Moms Blog.
Things TBMB is Loving in October!
Do you love learning about products, services, or "must haves" from other moms? Then we have great news for you! Our monthly series, "Things We're Loving," will feature things our contributors (local moms with diverse...
Building Your Child’s Confidence Through Reading
Words by Mrs. Debbie Szarko, Lower Division Librarian, Academy at the Lakes
Mrs. Debbie Szarko started working at Academy at the Lakes in 1994. She has built a library program in which children are excited...
Make the Hospital Less Scary with the UnMonsters App
As an adult, going to the hospital can be a scary experience. But imagine being a child who is unfamiliar with a hospital setting - all you see are large machines and equipment, rooms...
Hope in Our Community: How Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay’s Support is Felt Locally
In an effort to facilitate additional research and help families impacted by pediatric cancer, Northwestern Mutual in Tampa Bay recently donated $200,000 to the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. For mothers like Yael Hatfield,...
Coffee Shops in Tampa Bay – It’s National Coffee Day!
Today is National Coffee Day!
Coffee. It's one of my favorite words (mostly because it's the first thing on my mind each morning!). As moms, it seems like we can't function without the stuff. Even the...
BELONG Tour: Why You Really Don’t Want to Miss This and Your Chance to...
Ladies, I am SO excited to tell you all about the BELONG Tour – an amazing event coming to Tampa October 14-15 at the USF Sun Dome! The event features a wonderful lineup of inspirational...
Your Guide to Halloween Events for Kids and Teens in Tampa Bay
While it still might feel like summer in Tampa Bay, fall is almost here and that means Halloween is right around the corner!
If you're looking for some Halloween-themed events for your kids or teens, we've...
No More Mrs. Too Nice Mom
"You're too sensitive."
"Oh, just get over it."
"Why do you care so much?"
"You're too nice."
These statements have played on repeat throughout my life, it seems. They started back when I was a moody, emotional teenager...
Personal Passion, Community Action: Northwestern Mutual in Tampa Bay’s Pursuit for a Cure to...
According to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children under the age of 19 in the United States. A recent American Cancer Society...
Go Ahead, Let Your Daughter Rock That Old-Fashioned Name!
There's a recent trend in the baby naming world that makes me really happy. Lately, I'm seeing a lot of parents on my social media feeds donning their baby girls with old-fashioned names. I...