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In This Issue

EDITOR IN CHIEF kristi corley

8 – Pet Costumes & Events: 2015 Halloween costumes and events

EDITOR shirley neff

10 – Explore Outdoors: Get outside and make some memories

tracy post

12 – Florida Fall Flavor: Fall themed outdoor activities in Central Florida

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS aroundmountdora.com

Caramel apple drink recipes

PHOTOGRAPHY

Featuring 13 – OMB Guide to Orlando: Pregnancy & postpartum

sara kearney photography

WEB AND DESIGN andy corley

Orlando photographers Shop local Home-based businesses

8 Halloween costumes and events for your pet and you

Dance & extra curricular activities Everything birthday Health and fitness Professional services

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costumes & events

Dressing up isn’t the only way to join in on the fun! In keeping with the festive spirit, Petco stores nationwide will showcase a series of family friendly events throughout October. For a full list of events happening at your local Petco, please reference the list below: •

Paw Impressions: Create a memory that will last a lifetime at Petco’s Paw Impressions event.

Pet parents can bring their dog in to create an imprint of their paw as a fun family keepsake.

Date: Saturday, October 10, from 1 – 3 p.m. nationwide local time

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Reptile Rally: Head to your nearest Petco for scales, tails and creepy-crawly Halloween fun at Reptile Rally – a celebration of reptiles, arachnids and amphibians. A “Reptile Meet and Greet” will take place for families to get to know these fascinating companions and learn useful care tips from knowledgeable Petco partners. Enjoy cool giveaways and a “Most BOOtiful Reptile Costume Contest.” Families can share all the fun on their social channels using #ReptileRally.

Date: Saturday, October 17, from 1 – 3 p.m. nationwide local time

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Petco’s Halloween Pet Costume Contest: Bring your pet in to strut their stuff at Petco’s Halloween pet costume contest. Prizes and treats will be awarded, with a grand prize including a free mini make-rover.

Date: Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m. nationwide local time. (Note: Fans of Unleashed by Petco can also participate in this event at all Unleashed locations – same day and time.)

In addition to the in-store fun, pet parents who plan to dress up their pets can participate in the Petco “Make a Scene” Photo Contest on Instagram.

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Explore Outdoors

By Tracy Post aroundmountdora.com

With the hot,sticky summer moving out, the more desirable temperatures call us outside.We set up park play dates,take nature hikes,enjoy an afternoon picnic,hit the less crowded beaches, and even consider camping.

Our Florida fall memories are a weave of the flavors of the season,but with a twist – outdoor experiences,adventures,and creating crafts with nature’s treasures that are collected along the way.

A Lot of Pumpkins Patch

Santa’s Farm

One common misconception is to think of Santa’s Farm as if it is for Christmas trees only; but in October they celebrate fall time with their A Lot Of Pumpkins weekend events. And even more surprisingly: admission, parking, and the petting zoo are all free!

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At Jack’s Barnyard, children have an opportunity to get up close to the farm animals and pet each one.

Then there is the horse and pony ride, hay ride, bounce pillow, kiddie barrel cart ride, 400-foot-long zip line, and 200-foot-long junior zip line. Each operates on a $2 ticket system.

You can shop for a pumpkin, purchase tools from the gift shop, and learn pumpkin carving techniques. Each pumpkin is priced individually based on size.

In addition, there is a concession stand (with kettle corn), covered picnic areas, and you can even roast a hot dog for lunch.

Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For information, go to www.santaschristmastreeforest.com.

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Long & Scott’s Corn Maze Families and groups can make a full day of all the activities: a 7-acre Corn Maze, the 3-acre “Cornfusion” tree maze, hayrides

that travel throughout the farm, a 40-by67-foot jumping pillow, zip lines for kids, a 60 foot super slide, a kids play area, catch-and-release fishing for kids, pumpkin patch, shopping at the general store, and dining at Scott’s Country Café.

The Corn Maze has an optional hands-on game to play. You receive a game sheet with questions, picture rubbings, and puzzles that you complete during your

Fall Time Adventure

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After only a short drive to the Mt. Dora area, you can be scrambling through a corn maze, catch a hayride, get up close to farm animals, and roast hot dogs on an open fire. Long and Scott Farms have created an incredible experience for the entire family over the past 13 years.

adventure inside the large Corn Maze.

If needed, you can receive help at the 23 stations scattered throughout the maze.

Long and Scott Farms is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through December 13. Cost is $11 for adults, $9 for children ages 3-16, and kids under 3 are free. The farm offers discounts for veterans and scouts. For information, go to www.longandscottfarms.com.

It’s always a good idea to bring paper lunch bags along, labeled with each child’s name, to carry the treasures they collect. We enjoy spending an afternoon getting creative by crafting with the nature items that were collected. The kids have fun making leaf rubbings in fall colors, imagining pine cone animals, designing fairy gardens, assembling nature weaves, and painting a walking stick.

Central Florida has so much to offer during the fall season. You just need to get outside and make some memories. But the best part of all about fall is opening up the windows and letting the fresh air flow through. For more adventures in Mount Dora, be sure to follow along with Tracy on AroundMountDora.com.

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Florida Fall Flavor 12

By Tracy Post aroundmountdora.com

On those Florida hot fall days, mugs of toasty warm apple cider or pumpkin spice drinks are not a first choice. My kids love those fall flavors Florida style - chilled!

It is important to use pressed apple cider; it should look dark and murky, not clear like apple juice. Otherwise the flavor will not be strong enough. During Fall, you can find pressed apple cider at most grocery stores.

Caramel Apple Cider Milkshake 8 oz. apple cider (not apple juice) 3-4 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 Tbsp caramel sauce

Garnish: Whipped cream, caramel sauce for drizzle, and cinnamon.

Directions: Blend apple cider, ice cream and caramel sauce together. For a thicker shake, add more ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream, drizzled caramel sauce and cinnamon sprinkled on top. For more flavor and presentation, drizzle caramel on inside of glass before filling.

Caramel Apple Cider Float 1 Cup Ginger Ale ½ Cup apple cider 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Garnish: Caramel sauce for drizzle and cinnamon.

Directions: In a large glass (consider a mason jar), combine Ginger Ale and apple cider. Drop in scoops of ice cream. Garnish with caramel sauce and cinnamon sprinkle. Serve immediately.

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Orlando Moms Guide to Orlando In response to your questions about local and reader-recommended businesses, we are providing this overall guide – both in print and online – to promote local businesses throughout the Orlando area.

We hope this guide will make your life a little easier! And of course you can also find every detail and more online, at: www.orlandomomsblog.com/guide-to-orlando

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Beyond Chiropractic Dr. Roy and Dr. Danielle Clarke are a husband and wife chiropractic team in Altamonte Springs, serving the Central Florida area for the past 6 years. They have built up a strong passion for prenatal and pediatric care, while treating pregnant women, children, and attending hospital and home births. Dr. Roy and Dr. Danielle believe in treating the body’s three main causes of disease, which are thoughts, traumas (like car accident or slip and falls) and toxins. This is done through moving well (proper spinal alignment and exercise), eating well, and thinking well. Together they founded Beyond Chiropractic to help as many people as possible achieve their health and wellness goals, and make the world a little more pain-free. beyondchiropracticfl.com

Doula Extraordinaire Kristi Corley has been serving Orlando families for over 10 years. Kristi plays an integrative role for patients and their providers, providing physical, emotional, and informational support – before, during, and after labor. Kristi has extensive experience at the Florida Hospitals at Winter Park Baby Place, Altamonte Springs and Celebration; and her services extend to all hospitals in Central Florida, including Winnie Palmer Hospital. Private consultations are available upon request.

There are many questions surrounding the birth of your baby.

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Get PUMPed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing breast milk to babies in Central Florida who, due to extraordinary circumstances, cannot be nursed by their biological mothers. We do not sell or buy breast milk. We facilitate the donation of milk from screened donors. getpumpedonline.org

Blessed Births & Babies At Blessed Births & Babies we work conscientiously to provide birth and postpartum doula support to EVERY one who wants it – bringing service, knowledge and nurturing care to all people with whom we are privileged to work. No one will be turned away due to race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. At Blessed Births & Babies, “Doula Support for Everyone” is not just a tag line – it is a goal. blessedbirthsandbabies.com

Morgan Rahimi Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Morgan Rahimi is a local Orlando area therapist/coach. As a wife and mother of two young children, her passion is to assist mothers and their loved ones in any stage of their journey.

She specializes in women’s wellness, perinatal and postpartum struggles, perinatal loss, trauma, marriage counseling and addictions. She hosts a Mommy Wellness Group providing moms with “me time” and a connection of their own outside the home, and playdates. In the new year, she will be leading groups, workshops and individual sessions on parenting, bringing baby home, and rejuvenating marriage. lifecounselingsolutions.com/orlando-womens-wellness-andtrauma-therapist-morgan-rahimi The MOMS Magazine • Fall 2015 • Subscribe for FREE at www.TheMomsMagazine.com/subscribe

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K. Bri Photography Katie of K. Bri Photography is an on-location natural light photographer, specializing in portrait and lifestyle photography.

Based out of Central Florida, Katie travels all throughout the greater Orlando area. “I photograph babies, children, families, and couples the same way I would imagine my own life being captured; the little details, the bonds, the emotion, and most importantly, the love.” kbriphotography.com

Taryn Danley Photography Orlando based photographer Taryn Danley is known for her natural, relaxed and fun, full service maternity, newborn, children and family portraiture. Experience personalized service at your in-studio newborn photography session or your families on-location portrait session. Taryn has been a professional photographer for over 10 years. Nothing is more important to Taryn than creating gorgeous heirloom quality art, designed for and inspired by you. Taryn Danley Photography proudly serves the greater Orlando area and surrounding areas of Florida. taryndanleyphotogr.wix.com/taryndanley

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Jamie Reinhart Photography Jamie Reinhart offers full-service family and child photography.

Each session is carefully planned and completely customized, making sure that your memories are perfectly captured and that you leave with a finished product that you and your family can cherish for years to come! jamiereinhartphotography.com

Elena Grace Photography and Design

Pure. Relaxed. Fresh. Fun. Elena Grace Photography and Design is a full-service maternity, newborn, children and family portrait photographer in Greater Orlando and surrounding areas. She specializes in natural light photography and loves photographing newborns and babies as that time is so fleeting and precious.

Elena also loves working with families, capturing the genuine smiles and laughter that come about when natural interactions are happening, and kids are in their element. Once you’ve decided that Elena is the right photographer for you, she will work with you on determining the perfect location, clothing style, and feel that you would like to capture during your session. Elena’s goal is to capture the moments that become part of your story. Visit website for more services. elenagracephotoanddesign.com

Sara Kearney Photography I have been a professional photographer for almost 6 years, specializing in children and families. I shoot all over central Florida and surrounding areas. I love capturing special moments and freezing them in time like a special memory. I began my photography journey years ago by taking photography courses at the Crealde School of Art in Winter Park, FL. My biggest reward is in the delivery of the finished product; there is nothing that makes me happier than knowing I have provided beautiful family memories in the form of gorgeous portraits to be displayed on my clients’ walls! sarakearneyphotography.com

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An unexpected card, a simple note, a birthday banner, a party invitation or a perfectly-presented parcel – the possibilities are endless, and we can help with every detail! We strive to promote togetherness through the lost art of snail mail, gathering in celebration, and the thoughtful art of giving. Combining over 20 years experience making other people’s dreams a reality, we’re ready to make yours next. PGP’s Design Studio can assist with any celebration big or small. After all, everything should be celebrated! papergoatpost.com

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Sparkled Pink offers fun spa make-over parties for girls. We have several themes to choose from. Make her a princess, fashionista or rock-star for her birthday! Our services include facials, mani’s, pedi’s, hair-styling, make-up and glitter tattoos.

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Baby Boot Camp Orlando Stroller-based fitness program creating a FUN & unique mom group for moms to Bring Your Baby and Get Fit. It takes the place of a personal trainer at the time in your life when you need it the most, in a supportive environment. Classes combine strength training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Strollers, resistance tubing and your child all play a vital role in the overall full-body workout. The classes emphasize strength and stability while offering personalized fitness throughout the class. FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE! babybootcamp.com/fl-orlando.aspx

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Around Mount Dora Lifestyle/Travel blogger for the Mt. Dora area. Sharing the events, its people, local businesses, and discovering what makes Mt. Dora a “special place” to live and visit. aroundmountdora.com

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