Orlando Mom Collective

09/19/2026

Pumpkin patch season is officially here, and we rounded up the best ones across Central Florida so you don’t have to!

Comment PUMPKIN and we’ll send you the list to our Pumpkin Patch Guide! 🎃

09/18/2026

💚 September 22 is World Perimenopause Day, mama. And it's time we started warning each other about this phase of life the way nobody warned us.

If you've been feeling "off" and can't quite name it, if your sleep is wrecked, if your patience is running on fumes, if you've wondered "is this just what my 40s feel like" more than once this year, this one's for you.

Our founder Eryn is sharing her own hormone journey and the real talk nobody gave us: you are not "just tired," you are not "just stressed," and you are not "crazy." Your symptoms are real, and you deserve a village that gets it.

She's also sharing her full hormone toolkit, including the Orlando Mom Hormone Health Checklist to bring to your next doctor's appointment.

Let's be loud about it this year 💚

Read the full story here:

World Perimenopause Day is Sept. 22, mama. Here is why this phase of life demands its own conversation, plus the Orlando Mom hormone toolkit that got me here.

09/18/2026

⚡ Is it a scare tactic, or is it real life? A new Sunrun survey has us rethinking power outage prep.

The numbers: 2 in 3 American homeowners already had a power outage in 2026. 41% don't own ANY emergency power resources. And 28% of households rely on electricity for a health-related need, like refrigerated medication or CPAP machines.

As a Central Florida mom of 4, our take is simple: prepare, don't panic. There's a real middle ground between ignoring it completely and spiraling into doomsday-prep mode.

In the article, we break down what ACTUALLY matters, the basics you can knock out this week, without turning your life into a stress spiral.

Read the full breakdown (and our honest take) here:

A new Sunrun survey found 2 in 3 American homeowners already had a power outage in 2026. Is it scare tactics or real life? A Central Florida mom's honest take.

09/18/2026

👀 When should your child have their first eye exam?

Kids rarely complain about vision problems because they don't know what "normal" is supposed to look like, which is why regular eye exams matter even if your child has never mentioned trouble seeing.

Here's a quick guide:
👶 0–12 months: Check at well-visits; formal exam by 6–12 months if there's family history
🧒 Ages 3–5: At least one comprehensive exam before kindergarten (this is when lazy eye is most treatable!)
🧑 Ages 6–17: Every 1–2 years, or annually if they wear glasses/contacts

Watch for squinting, sitting too close to the TV, headaches, or rubbing their eyes often.

Full breakdown + local pediatric eye doctors in Orlando here:

Good vision is foundational to how kids learn, play, and grow — but children rarely complain about vision problems. Here is more on when your child should have their first eye exam?

09/18/2026

🧺 Your ultimate guide to Central Florida farmers markets, all in one place!

Save this for the next time you’re planning your weekly errands, or just want to explore something new 💛🍅🌻

Comment MARKET and we will send you our local guide to farmers markets! 👇

09/18/2026

🤧 Cold and flu season looks a little different in Florida than everywhere else, and it can catch you off guard if you're not ready.

Sick season here often starts as soon as kids head back to school in August, and RSV tends to peak earlier here than anywhere else in the U.S.

A few key takeaways:
💉 Get the flu shot in September/October, before peak season hits
🧼 Handwashing can cut respiratory illness risk by up to 21%
🏫 Florida schools require kids to be fever-free for 24 hours before returning
🩺 Know when to call the pediatrician vs. urgent care vs. the ER

We put together a full breakdown, including a medicine cabinet checklist and local resources.

Read it here:

Cold and flu season looks a little different in Florida than it does everywhere else — and if you're new to the area (or just never thought about it), the timing can catch you off guard. Here's a practical guide to keeping your Central Florida family healthy.

09/18/2026

🎃 The Allen Asylum is turning 20! This full-scale, family-built haunted house in Dr. Phillips is FREE to attend, with donations supporting The Kindness Project in local schools.

This year's theme: SCHOOL FOR THE INSANE 👻

👻 Not-So-Scary (ages 10 & under): 6:00–6:30 PM
😱 Full Scare: 7:00–9:00 PM

📅 October 23, 24, 30 & 31
📍 9239 Cypress Cove Drive, Orlando (South Bay / Dr. Phillips)

Twenty years of one family opening their home for Central Florida kids, this is what community looks like 💚

Full details here:

The Allen Asylum residential haunted house celebrates 20 years in Dr. Phillips with a NEW school-themed experience Oct. 23-24 and 30-31, 2026. Free admission, donations support The Kindness Project.

09/18/2026

🌸 It's time for our 5th Annual Women's Wellness Event!

Join Orlando Mom Collective for an evening made just for you — because moms give so much of themselves all year long, and this night is about giving back to YOU. Meet incredible local wellness businesses, treat yourself to massages, snacks, and giveaways, and connect with other women who get it.

📅 Wednesday, September 30th, 5:30-8pm
📍 The Center for Health & Wellbeing, Winter Park
🎟️ Comment WELLNESS to get your tickets!

Bring a friend, treat yourself, and let's make this the best one yet. 💛

09/18/2026

✨ Prosper & Flourish is back — and this month is all about MONEY FOUNDATIONS 💰

Join us Tuesday, October 6 from 9-11 AM at the Marketplace at Avalon Park for a conversation every business owner needs to hear: Separating Personal & Business Finances.

Our speaker, Peter Abbate from Suncoast Credit Union, will walk us through setting up business banking the right way from day one — how to think about your accounts, and why it matters more than you think for your business's financial health. 🏦

💛 Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union , and our breakfast sponsor, Ha Thomas with Skills Shape ABA , for fueling our morning and supporting women in business!

And exciting news — we're giving away 3 FREE tickets for local women to join us!

🎟️ Comment "FREE" below for your chance to snag one!

📍 Marketplace at Avalon Park
🗓️ Tuesday, October 6 | 9-11 AM

09/17/2026

It's Not Always Just Your Hormones...

Same foods. Same workouts. Different results?
Exhausted after 8 hours of sleep?

You're not imagining it. Hormones matter.
But they're not the whole story.

It could be thyroid. Iron. Sleep. Stress. Hydration.
Iron deficiency can look a lot like just getting older.

The goal isn't a smaller number. It's more muscle, more strength.
There's no one menopause/perimenopause diet.
Your body isn't generic.
Supplements aren't one-size-fits-all either.

Better question: What's keeping me from feeling my best?

In honor of World Perimenopause Day on September 22- We Are Talking About the Phase of Life NOBODY Warned Us About

Read all about it here:

World Perimenopause Day is Sept. 22, mama. Here is why this phase of life demands its own conversation, plus the Orlando Mom hormone toolkit that got me here.