About Lakeland Mom
Making life easier – and more fun – for Polk County families since 2015
Lakeland Mom is your go-to guide for finding things to do, places to go, and resources you can trust—right here in Lakeland and throughout Polk County.
Whether you’re planning a weekend with the kids, searching for a summer camp, or just hoping to find a new local business that gets families, we’re here to help. We take the guesswork out of family life by sharing curated, local content that’s actually useful.
How Lakeland Mom Started
The idea for Lakeland Mom was born in the spring of 2015 when my boys were ages 4 and 6. Like many parents, I found myself searching for things to do and places to go. My lightbulb moment came while searching for summer camp ideas, and realizing there wasn’t a central place to find it all.
I was already passionate about connecting people with local resources. I loved seeing families enjoy our community together, and I had a knack for digging up info and organizing it in a way that made sense.
Realizing there was a community need – and that I had the skills to meet it – led me to create LakelandMom.com in 2015. What started as a personal search for summer camps quickly grew into a full-fledged resource used by thousands of local parents every month.
How We’ve Grown
In 2025, we’re celebrating our TENTH YEAR!
Today, Lakeland Mom includes:
◈ Seasonal information for family-fun in Spring, Summer, Fall + Halloween, and at Christmas
◈ Local Guides to help you find local businesses and organizations serving families
◈ Lakeland’s most comprehensive family calendar
◈ A huge Summer Camp Guide
◈ Weekly emails with timely tips and local highlights
◈ A popular Facebook page and active Facebook Group
If it helps families thrive, we want to help you find it.
We may be called Lakeland Mom, but our site is for everyone—moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who loves all things local.
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More About April Mucci – the local Mom behind Lakeland Mom
Hi – I’m April and I’m so glad you’re here!
Although my family moved to Lakeland when I was just under two, I consider myself a proud Lakeland native. Even during the few years I lived elsewhere, my heart (and many weekends) stayed rooted in Lakeland.
I went to college at Furman University and later earned a Master’s in Political Science from Florida State (Go Noles!) I spent six years working in Tallahassee as Chief Legislative Aide to a State Senator—where I also met my husband, Matt.
In 2008, we moved back to Polk County just before our first son was born because we knew this was where we wanted to raise our family.
We now have two teenage boys (ages 16 and 14) and a sweet goldendoodle who loves people more than he loves other dogs.
I love this community and helping moms feel connected, seen, and supported. Whether you’ve lived here for years or just moved to town—welcome. I’m so glad you found us.
More Things I Love…
- Getting lost in a good book
- Talking and laughing with close friends
- Traveling, planning, or dreaming about our next family trip
- Chatting with strangers in the checkout line… or anywhere I go!
- Puzzles, paint-by-number kits, and easy craft projects {especially when my brain is on overdrive}
- LEGO flowers… really just anything LEGO
- All things Rifle Paper Co.
- Pool days, especially when the to-do list can wait
- Cozy nights on the couch
My Family
