South Orlando, FL August 2021

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Cherishing the Little Hands &Fluffy Paws E D U C ATI O N 52 WEEKS K I D S ’ S AVI N GS C HAL L EN G E P R O F E S S I O N A L S E RV I C E S FAVO RI T E M O B I L E P E T G RO O MI N G

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER

Brenda Torres | brenda.torres@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Because we love them dearly!

Anzli Medina | anzli.medina@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

Time for little hands and furry paws! I am thankful to finally share a little bit about

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myself on an issue that hits very close to home. As a new mother of a sweet little girl

Randah O’Doherty

and a dog mom as well, I did my best to dive into our community and find the best things we could offer to our children, fluffy or not!

Whether you're a pet parent or parent to little humans, this magazine will be of good use. There is so much to learn! This issue comes with challenges, ideas

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gladi Colon, Anzli Medina, Jaiden Delgado CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tamara Sales, Chad Maali, Walleska Rodriguez, Arlene Delgado

and recommendations all things children and pets. Imagine joining your kids on a money saving journey, with our Financial Buzz Challenge - custom designed for fun and money literacy education with our youth in mind! Or you can finally stop watching YouTube videos on "DIY dog grooming" and call a highly recommended mobile grooming service instead! This issue will share just the right ideas of things you need, to make life a little easier and way more fun when you have children and pets around you!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 14 Not So “Lil” Talent An Enriched Taste Around the World at Lil Chefs Academy

18 Kid Friendly All Inclusives Highlighting Some of the Best as the World Returns to Travel

20 Vroom Vroom!

Professional Mobile Pet Grooming Our South Orlando Pet Parent’s Favorites!

22 Trending for Kids and Pets Pretty Cool Stuff Both your

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Little Humans and Paw Kids will Absolutely Love!

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Our South Orlando Lifestyle Launch & Ribbon Cutting Event Themed into an elegant jazz, our South Orlando Lifestyle Magazine celebrated the official launch and ribbon cutting ceremony at Trellis 925 in Dr. Phillips. SOL is thankful to The Yo Cats band for a fabulous second-line style invasion, as well as Bad Hombre Sangria for the custom Pacific Blue blend. The decadent charcuterie boards courtesy of La Femme du Fromage.

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HOWL-O-SCREAM AT SEAWORLD THIS FALL For the first time ever, Howl-O-Scream joins the Orlando Halloween scene! With select dates between

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Sept. 10th - Oct. 31st, Howl-O-Scream brings the well known Busch Gardens repertoire to yet another - and much needed - large and themed scale. Be the first to experience one (or more) of 27 nights of fully immersive entertainment this fall, only at SeaWorld Orlando. This will be a separately-ticketed night event for mature audiences; with Haunted Houses, Roaming Hunts, Shows, Rides & Experiences. To be in-the-know, sign up for event emails at SeaWorld.com/Orlando.

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GIVE KIDS THE WORLD GALA ENTERTAINMENT BY “HAMILTON” STARS The GKTW Village’s Black & White Gala, to be held on Saturday, September 18th, will be a spectacle under the stars and by stars! The Broadway Hamilton cast will join a variety of entertainment talent to treat more than 1,500 fundraising guests! GKTW grants wishes and dreamy weeklong vacations for families with critically ill children, at no cost to them. The gala is the

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perfect opportunity to be thankful to all who collaborate to make this happen! For more information, visit GKTW.org/Gala.

2021 REAL HEROES DON’T WEAR CAPES GALA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Gala Day is October 16th and is approaching FAST! The Committee, aka “The A Team”, is hard at work making preparations to the benefit of local children, veterans and first responders. It will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, petfriendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + GlowZone - No better way to celebrate than with a Virtual Reality Lounge, Bumper Cars, Carousel Ride, Bounce House and more all while in the dark! + Altitude Trampoline Park- Channel your energy with your best flips and tricks, and prepare for the Jump Life featuring up to 35,000 square feet of indoor trampolines + WonderWorks combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. + Because mom & dad need their celebration too! The Winter Park Food & Wine Walk by Tours and Travel for Foodie Fans and Bryce Morrison. + Furnished with 2 Full-service liquor bars, Cahoots also has a multitude of Retro & Modern Arcade games that are sure to add a competitive twist.

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KIDS AT PLAY + At Monkey Joe’s, young ones find their happy space — unlimited play on inflatable-filled jumps, obstacle courses, arcade action and a snack shack. + The Museum of Illusions is internationally acclaimed for bringing optical magic to life through jaw-dropping exhibits that invite you to step outside laws of nature. + Gator Golf- Their 18 hole mini-golf course winds around Gator Lagoon, home to over two hundred alligators! With many animal different exhibits throughout the course. + Eagle Park- This park has all things fun! Including a basketball court, soccer field, volleyball court, playground and a lake where you can feed turtles and fish! + Orlando Tree Trek- Use your skills and senses as you navigate Tree Trek’s 4 increasingly challenging obstacle courses, each one higher

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and more exciting than the last.

PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Cafe Tu Tu Tango- The friendliest brunch in town, with patio seating where your furry friends are more than welcomed! + Boozehounds Dog Bar- Where Dogs + Beer = Happy Humans! A place where dogs (off-leash) and their favorite humans can interact and have fun equally, together. + Pookie’s is all about making your pet happy with their tasty treats, all while caring strongly about their nutritious needs. + Boxi Park, or as they call it “Barxi Park” welcomes dogs of all sizes to roam free in their fenced in dog park! + Bark Avenue Bakery- This bakery is a sweet treat for your sweet pup!

They offer dog-friendly baked goods, beds, accessories and more!

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BRENDA A. TORRES

NOT SO “LIL” TALENT AN ENRICHED TASTE AROUND THE WORLD AT LIL CHEFS ACADEMY!

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HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO MASTER A DELICIOUS

Chef Jenji and Chef Vivi at The Helm of Learning

THAI DISH LIKE A PRO CHEF? At Lil Chef’s Academy, off Central Florida Parkway, how about 6? Or 12. Culinary excellence, taught by dedicated and energetic individuals who share a passion for Early Childhood Development, Culinary Arts, Bi-Literacy, and Diversity, makes your Lil Chef’s success its number one priority. Classes at Lil Chef’s Academy incorporate immersive language learning and innovative cross-training methods in the culinary industry.

Every week celebrates a new theme, country, culture and culinary expression; and during our visit, Thailand was the flavor of the week! The recipes included an Ajaat (Cucumber Relish), Khao Pad Sapparod (Pineapple Rice), and Kai or Mu Sa-te (grilled pork or Chicken). We got to see behind the masks, and each Lil Chef’s grimace screamed enjoyment for the experience, and were happy to share the following recipe for you!

Visit our online article at Citylifestyle.com/SouthOrlando for a whole lot of Lil Chef’s smiles.

K AI (CHICKEN) OR MU (PORK) SA-TE INGREDIENTS + 1.5 lbs. of chicken breast or pork

Chef Talia Cutting Safely

+ 1/4 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds powder + 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder + 1/2 teaspoon curry powder + 3 slices galangal + 1/2 tablespoon chopped lemongrass + 1 tablespoon salt + 5 garlic cloves + 1 cup coconut milk + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 2 tablespoons sugar + small wooden skewers

P R E P A R A TION 1. Slice chicken or pork - 1.5 inches.

2. Pound together coriander seeds powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, galangal, lemongrass, garlic cloves and salt.

3. Put mixture into coconut milk.

4. Add sugar and vegetable oil and blend into marinade.

5. Soak the meat in the fresh marinade for 2 hours.

6. Take the slices of meat and thread them into skewers while heating the marinade until boling.

7. Roast the meat and apply the marinade to it.

8. Serve cooked skewers with the boiled sa-te sauce.

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Museum Details: + Opened 2021 + At Florida Mall + Interactive Installations + Perfect for Kids + (And Kids Moms + Pops too!) + Instagrammable + Tue-Sun + Pet days on special dates + Booking ahead recommended + Can host private events

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Selfie WRLD Orlando Now Open

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Kid Friendly All Inclusives HIGHLIGHTING SOME OF THE BEST AS THE WORLD RETURNS TO TRAVEL

NICKELODEON HOTELS & RESORTS

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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - If your kids love a visit from SpongeBob Squarepants, the Paw Patrol pups, or Dora the Explorer, then this is the destination for you and your kids! They will love the massive ball pit, slime making, splash pads, lazy river and supervised science experiments while you relax in an herbal steam room with your included premium umbrella drink to sip.

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, St. Maarten Can you believe kids get their own kids-only Beach

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Clubhouse? And if that wasn’t enough, teens get their own cinema media room and nightclub. This resort also offers 24 hour babysitting, so that you can chill worry-free by the pool side bar or brave lessons on brazilian capoeira or salsa and bachata dance moves.

SONESTA MAHO BEACH RESORT

AHHHH - TRAVEL IS SLOWLY MAKING A GLORIOUS COMEBACK, AND WE WANT TO SHARE A DREAMY COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE TOP AWARDED AND RATED FAMILY FRIENDLY ALL INCLUSIVE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD! Here, we showcase for you, splashing resorts that will surely check off a few bucket list boxes; just a very worthy flight away; as well as one of the newest class cruise ships to one of the best cruise lines for families, Royal Caribbean International. This ship is now closer to home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL! So, sit back, relax, and dust off your kids “Hello Kitty” and “Captain America” rolling bags, get packing, and let’s go!

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COCONUT BAY BEACH RESORT & SPA

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, St. Lucia

Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica-

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For an out of this world escape to nature, this resort

phone in hand, where they can be contacted by their

offers luxury bungalows, on a private and tropical

kids. Programs include beach glow parties, kite surf-

nature preserve. For a very unique experience, kids can

ing, and family paintball - all included with your stay.

plant and name their own tree, as well as enjoy cooking

Best part? No additional surprise resort fees, and air-

demonstrations, and waterfall hikes. Eco-minded par-

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Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya, Mexico Book now through Oct. 2021 for up to 2 kids FREE, to this must stay at, rock and roll lovers’ all-inclusive. Here you can rock out to your heart’s content with your requested in-room Fender guitar or Crosley record player. Some fun options include kid-friendly mini bars, kid sized bath robes, and their own kid’s room service menu!

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Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of The Seas, Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale - as the the first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the U.S., this vessel offers game changing thrills and experiences! Truly a vacation like no other, this ship offers glow-in-the-dark laser tag, an immersive 4D virtual reality experience, bumper cars, and panoramic views of the world from 300 feet above sea level in the North Star.

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Pet parenting is - ohhh - so special! And for so many, a

touches, and the genuine love and care for your furry

mobile pet “stylist” of sorts, is exactly what they are after.

babies. The best part? YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABIES LOVE

We asked our community about their favorite mobile pet

THEM TOO! You told us they were relaxed, smelled just

groomers, and so many were shared with us, we had to

like a million dollar spa, and quickly befriended these pro-

narrow down to three we absolutely loved. It is evident

viders (or “pet whisperers”). Exactly what we were after,

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vated suite of services, for the pampering, the extra classy

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TREND SETTER

PRETTY COOL STUFF BOTH YOUR LITTLE HUMANS AND PAW KIDS WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ ARTICLE JAIDEN DELGADO, 12 YEARS OLD PHOTOGRAPHY JAIDEN’S MOM, ARLENE

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Savings Challenge

FROM ONE SAVING KID TO OTHERS

ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO PUBLIX, I WAS EXCITED TO GO IN AND SPEND MY HARD EARNED MONEY (MOWING THE LAWN, AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS), TO BUY MY MOM COLORFUL FLOWERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY. Unfortunately, I dropped the money without noticing, and lost it all. My beautiful mom Arlene posted the incident on our Hunter’s Creek Facebook page (asking for help to find it), and that’s when the love of our community outpoured! So many people offered to make it up, so I wanted to share some of my love back - how kids like me can save BIG. One - You can start anytime!

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Thank you to my mom, who I learn from, love, and shop for - because she deserves the world and more!

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN

TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y

HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be.

Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters, plus a healthy lunch and snack recipe for kids.

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Known for her beautiful and colors-of-the-rainbow photos of flavorful meals, Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietician who has a FUN and playful approach to guiding parents to reduce mealtime stress.

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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT My first child fell off the growth chart, and I learned how much effort can go into feeding a child. Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development.

BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Each food and group of food helps your child’s body in a different way. For example, foods high in fat such as avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, and more support your child’s brain development.

Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. If your child is struggling to eat veggies, don’t worry about feeding them more fruit while they are learning to eat more veggies. For those kids who won’t eat fruits and veggies, keep having them available at meals so that they can learn to like them.

White and brown foods such as cauliflower and whole grains have plant compounds as well. All the colors count!

HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. So many of our tastes and eating patterns begin in childhood.

COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Different plant compounds have colors that give food their colors. For example, beta carotene is a plant compound that makes carrots orange.

Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.

Sometimes people think of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple as the only “colorful” foods. White and brown foods such as cauliflower and whole grains have plant compounds as well. All the colors count!

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3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it.

They also love trying new utensils, helping prepare food, and using new kitchen tools. The more fun they have, the more they are willing to try new things and eat more foods.

Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty. There are lots of ways to add a little bit of novelty without spending a lot of time.

My top recommendation is toothpicks. I call it “toothpick magic.”

Whenever your child is ready to use toothpicks, try it with any food that they are hesitant to eat and see what happens. It’s hard for kids and adults to resist eating food off a toothpick.

We also love silicone muffin cups, mini cookie cutters, food picks and fun silverware.

I also love our stainless steel lunch boxes. If you’re trying to decide which one is best for you, I wrote a surprisingly honest review of the 16 most popular stainless steel lunch boxes on the Kids Eat in Color blog.

DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Teaching kids to eat a variety of foods is a long game. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

Especially selective kids may need hundreds of exposures before they learn to like a new food. What’s important is that as parents, we don’t give up. A child will never learn to eat a food that isn’t on the table.

If you’re struggling with a picky eater, I highly recommend the Kids Eat in Color® free picky eater guide (at KidsEatInColor.com) that walks parents through how to help a picky child eat more foods.

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Another assumption is that we have to make kids eat healthy foods.

Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires.

It may backfire in the short run by making a child more selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat. It can also backfire in the long run and make it hard for a child to tell when they are hungry or full.

If you’ve ever felt a compulsion to finish your plate even after you feel full, that may come from your previous experiences of having to finish your plate.

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Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty.

MIDNIGHT MEDITERRANEAN P A S TA Affordable Flavors

Meal Plan

Yield: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes INGREDIENTS

+ 8 ounces whole wheat (or regular) linguine + 3 tablespoons oil + 4 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 cup canned tomato, chopped + 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained + 1 teaspoon dried oregano

LU N C H A N D S N A C K R E C I P E S F R O M

+ Salt to taste + ½ teaspoon black pepper

K I D S E AT I N C O LO R M E A L P L A N S

+ ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon paprika + 3-½ cups fresh spinach METHOD

1. In medium-sized pot, bring water to boil. Cook whole wheat linguine according to instructions.

2. In large pan, heat up oil. Once heated, add chopped garlic. Cook until lightly browned.

3. Add tomato, chickpeas, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to simmer.

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY

4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

5. Strain linguine and add to pan; stir well to incorporate.

The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy

6. Remove from heat and enjoy!

foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-introduce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits depend on it!

G R E E K YO G U R T RANCH DIP This goes great with raw veggies like celery, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, or any veggie your kids might like raw. It also goes

Real Easy

Weekdays Meal Plan

Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too! Try to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.

great with whole-grain crackers and pita chips!

INGREDIENTS + ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt + ½ to 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Onion Salt (alternatives include Ranch dressing mix, onion salt, or a combination of onion powder and garlic powder) METHOD 1. Mix Greek yogurt with seasoning. Serve.

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DIY 6 EASY CANDLE MAKING STEPS THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY

Pour when cooled down to 135 degrees

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+ Heat-resistant pouring pitcher + Old saucepan

remove the pitcher from the boiling

+ Old silicone mixing spoon

saucepan and mix in 1 oz of your

(or any mixing tool) + Cooking thermometer + 1 lb. Soy wax flakes

favorite fragrance, mix for 2 minutes and set aside. + While the wax cools, place one wick

+ (2) Candle wicks

inside each 8 oz jar, center as best as

+ (2) 8 oz Canning jars

possible. Secure (pinch the wick on

(or any recycled jar around the house) + 1 oz Fragrance or essential oil

top) in place with pencils or chopsticks. + When the wax has cooled to 135°F, carefully pour the wax into the pre-

Follow these six easy candle making steps by Walleska Rodriquez, Founder of @3.daisiescandleco + Melt the soy wax flakes in the pitcher over a double boiler using the saucepan. Heat to 185°F.

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+ When the melted wax is at 185°F,

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pared jars (do not move once wax has been poured into jar). + Let your candle jars cool for 24 hours and trim the wick to 1/4 inch. + Decorate your jars or create your very own label. Light and enjoy!

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Don't forget to trim your wick properly

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FRONTYARD FESTIVAL: DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

Mainstage at Seneff Arts Plaza,

10, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

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DISNEY AFTER HOURS BOO BASH

CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue

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Come enjoy the Summer Horns 2021

Yes - it is Halloween time for the young

Art After Dark is the Downtown Arts

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social interaction, arts engagement,

for a perfect date, a perfect night,

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MOVIE NIGHT: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

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21 6TH ANNUAL FORD CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL Kissimmee Lakefront Park

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22 HARD ROCK LIVE PRESENTS: THE BRIAN MCKNIGHT 4 Hard Rock Live Orlando

Earning himself a spot in contemporary music history, Brian McKnight

SeaWorld Orlando

will make one of his limited tour

an entertaining, yet informative fashion;

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Sto ry t i m e w i t h Yo u r L i t t l e O n e s SOUTH ORLANDO LIFESTYLE’S EDITORIAL COORDINATOR, ANZLI MEDINA, SHARES HER FAVORITE CENTRAL FLORIDA AUTHORED CHILDREN’S BOOKS.

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1 DRAGONBOY By Fabio Napoleoni

Dragonboy is a book that every child

should have the opportunity to read. The lessons taught in this book are essential

Everly and Anzli Medina Olvera

for a healthy childhood experience. Fabio touches on exploring, discovery and imagination. My favorite image is on page 4. On Dragon Boy’s bed frame, there is a quote that states “I’m perfectly ok with not being liked by everyone.” I think this is so important for children to learn. The only thing that should matter is what makes them happy!

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GO FISHIN'! CHARLIE'S BIG CATCH 2 LET'S

By Glenn Lansdale

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This book is all about quality time with

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THE MAILBOX MONSTER 3 MARTY

By Kimberly Walker

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