Fall In Orlando

As Northern states enjoy the vibrant colors of leaves changing, the excitement of apple picking, and those cozy warm sweaters, here in Florida we experience Fall in a different way. The kiss of cooler air and lower humidity call...

White pumpkins are definitely a fashion fad adorning the front steps of many homes, but why are there teal pumpkins on some doorsteps? Have you ever heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project? I first heard about it 8 years ago...

It's no secret that we are a theme park family and much of our holiday decorating is inspired by what we see around the parks. For Halloween I like making a themed wreath that's kid friendly, low cost and...

Ready to impress your guests? Here's a salad perfect for the Autumn season that looks fancy and is sure to impress! Have you tried farro? I've read that it's the next super grain that you should be eating! Quinoa used...

So. In the sake of full transparency, it took me more like 30 minutes (because, kids). At any rate, this is a quick meal that does not disappoint! It's easy to prepare, full of flavor, nutrient dense, and looks...

All Hallows' Eve is upon us and that means across the country millions of ghosts, vampires, princesses, and goblins will be running door to door searching for the yummiest, stickiest, sweetest treats. Parents everywhere are hoping their children remember...

I've never been one to dress up for Halloween, but now that we have a little one it's become quite fun. I'm starting to look forward to it each year. Although, here's a little secret...I'm having a really hard...

"Mama, there's a beautiful wind outside!" My daughter reported last week. "Those are the breezes of October," I informed her. A phrase that my youngest sister coined when she was six years old and that has stuck with our...

From September 15th - October 15th there will be numerous celebrations throughout Central Florida for Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a wonderful way to not only enjoy various types of food, drinks and music - it's also an opportunity...

Roy and I met while he was in town visiting his cousin for his birthday. There was something about him I couldn't shake. He went back to New Jersey and I went about life in Orlando. We started talking...

Orlando Moms Blog is thrilled to announce our Hang with Heroes event, on Saturday October 22 from 10am-1pm at Gemini Springs in DeBary, Florida. HUGE thanks to our TITLE SPONSOR, Strategies, Inc. Based in Daytona Beach FL, Strategies Inc helps parents solve...

Doesn't it seems like Halloween is strung out and lasts WAY longer than when we were kids?! I was blown away to see my friends on Facebook post about costume parades.... on SEPTEMBER 30!!! I mean, it wasn't even October...

Share using #OMBRoastYourMallow! We LOVE national holidays over at Orlando Moms Blog! With the OMB End of Summer Beach Bash coming up, we couldn't think of a better national holiday to celebrate this week than the annual August 30th, National Marshmallow Roasting Day! Toasting...

  While out looking for Christmas décor two weeks before Christmas, I walked by an aisle of décor for Valentine’s Day. And a children’s clothing store? Hardly any Christmas attire left, but all the Valentine’s outfits were on full display....

There's just nothing like seeing your littles dressed up, having fun, and enjoying themselves on Halloween! You've spent time and energy to make this holiday memorable for them, so now let us & Mend give you the opportunity to...