Annie O'Malley
Annie O’Malley purchased Central Mass Mom in 2021 after writing for the blog since its launch in 2020. Within three years, she has grown Central Mass Mom to a community of over 15,000 followers and leads a team of over 30 writers and content creators. Central Mass Mom currently reaches over 50,000 people each month through relatable parenting humor, useful local resources, helpful tips & tricks, and heartfelt perspectives on motherhood. Annie's passion is to create a place for moms to feel seen and heard, while also creating time and space for moms to build meaningful friendships. Central Mass Mom runs monthly Mom’s Night Out events, as well as a variety of daytime kid-friendly activities that all aim to help moms get out of the house and meet one another.
How to Make a Simple Holiday Card Book
I love sending Christmas cards and I love receiving Christmas cards. I like to keep the ones I've been sent so I can look...
Choosing Not to Breastfeed, An Emotional Journey
After my experience trying to breastfeed my first born, I was emphatic about my decision not to even go down that road with my...
Happy New Year, I Guess
The month of December has always been my favorite month of the year. It starts off with my birthday, and then it's office holiday...
My Experience Creating an Estate Plan for My Family
When I got pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted to set up some type of legal protection like a will or trust...
The First Year is Pretty One-Sided
I’ve said before that I have always wanted to be a mom. That was always part of my master plan, and I am...
What I Would Tell Myself at 37 Weeks Pregnant
When my husband and I went out for our first date after our daughter was born, he asked me what I would tell myself...
Advice For My Expectant Sister-In-Law
My brother recently told me that he and his wife are expecting their first child. A little girl. I was elated to hear the...
How My Next Pregnancy Will Be Different
I have always wanted to be a mom. When I was in high school, I proudly proclaimed that I would one day have five...
Someday I’ll Eat a Hot Meal Again
A guy I went to high school with posted something about parenthood that really resonated with me. His brother-in-law, Nick, who I also went to...
My Birth Plan vs. My Reality
While I was pregnant, I had a coworker who was also pregnant, so we chatted from time to time about our experiences. One day,...