1. PhotoStyles
Are you hoping for amazing pictures, but don’t want to dip into the college fund to pay for them? We’ve got the scoop on the hottest photography studio new to Orlando. This place boasts professional pictures from real photographers (not those teens armed with a pointand-click camera). With a focus on affordable portraits for kids and families, PhotoStyles takes the time to get to know you so that it’s your personality that shines through in those treasured portraits. With a true eye for style, this place promises to deliver très chic exposures. One more thing … they’ve got the coolest Portrait Parties, sure to oneup that bash you held last year for her b’day.

807 Virginia Dr., Orlando • 407-442-9633 www.whatsyourphotostyle.com

2. Twisted Bliss
OMG, we ♥ Ivanhoe Row’s grooviest new treatery, Twisted Bliss Ice Cream, Italian Ice & Gelati. This adorable walk-up ice cream shop has a ’70s funkadelic vibe and specializes in “twisting” soft serve ice cream with the most amazing flavors of Italian ice or gelati — pure heavenly bliss! Local dad and owner Guy Griffin recommended we try his favorite twist of chocolate soft serve with peanut butter gelati, sprinkled with Cocoa Puffs cereal. YUMMY! Whether you dare to tango with mango or rage with the Red Bull, Twisted Bliss is sure to be your new BFF.

1807 N. Orange Ave., Orlando • 407-484-2653 www.twistedblissicecream.com

3. The Hobby Spot
Did Orlando’s recent “arctic chill” force your kids indoors and bored silly? Help them spring into a new hobby with cool stuff from The Hobby Spot. This place is host to Central Florida’s most extensive collection of plastic models, trains, radio-controlled vehicles, die-cast models, NASCAR collectibles, and Melissa & Doug art supplies. It’s got everything you’ll need for fun times during the upcoming rainy season. There’s even a train choo-chooing around the store for a little bit o’ shopping entertainment. Bring in your old dust collectibles or video games and receive cash to cover the new loot you’re sure to find.

1932 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park • 407-647-2244 www.thehobbyspot.com

4. Dinamo Brown’s Gymnastics
If the Winter Olympics inspired your little gymnast to tumble, balance and soar, check out Dinamo. Named after a famous Russian training facility and owned by two Olympic gymnasts, Alexandre and Lidia Tkatchev, Dinamo helps kids of all ages enjoy the world of gymnastics. Whether your pint-sized gymnast is ready to train under an Olympic champion to compete or just wants to burn off a little after-school energy, there are classes available for every level of athlete.

901 Central Park Dr., Sanford • 407-302-2044 www.dinamosanfordgym.com