Mom to Mom Sale May 7th!

The first ever, momstown Kitchener-Waterloo Mom to Mom Sale is happening on May 7th! 

From 8am-1pm, there will be lots of moms selling their gently used baby clothing & gear, with lots of mom vendors showcasing their businesses as well. 

Did I mention there is FREE goody bags to the first 50 moms?  And raffle prizes?  Yep, lots of those too!

Admission is just $1 for non-momstown members at the door.

COME TO THE UPPER LEVEL FOR ENTRY AND BE PREPARED TO SHOP!!

Check out our facebook event page to tell us you are coming!

It's True, We DO a Lot!

Yes, its true, momstown Kitchener-Waterloo does offer a lot of things to do!  It's not a gimmick, sales pitch or lure. Its a fact that there is a mimimum of 7 events per week, and 30+ events in any given month.  Yep, no joke!

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Wondering how the calendar could be so full?  Well, momstown Kitchener-Waterloo offers playgroups, book clubs, track walking, mall strolling, parkdates, craft events/days, field trips, meet & greets,  and yes, some playdates. And that's only naming a few. 

On top of all that, we have a variety of events that cater to just mom, appropriately called Mom's Nights Out.  Without our kiddies in tow, we are having supper together, Mommy Book Club, Mommy Networking Club, educational seminars and how-to classes.

Dad is important too, even at momstown, and here in Kitchener-Waterloo, we have family craft days and popular Holiday parties that even the most masculine dads like to attend. 

Our ideas are endless for quality, fun and valuable events that are supported by an educational cirriculum created by momstown.ca for all momstown chapters across Canada.  And starting in May, Moms will have their very own Mom Cirriculum too!

 For even more crafty ideas, check out the momstown.ca Arts & Crafts blog!

  

Fresh. Local. Friendly.

Looking for some food related classes to participate in? Want to bring the family? Or even just with your child?

How great do these sound?
- Food Allergies for Infants, Children & the Whole Family
- Cooking for Babies
- Healthy Digestion for Infants, Children & the Whole Family (just to name a few)

Fresh · Local · Friendly

Everything from cooking lessons, to celebrity chefs and private rentals - It's a brand new Kitchener Market experience. http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/
















With an emphasis on cooking and healthy eating, and the importance of purchasing and eating local food will support local food growers in the community and in the region, the Kitchener Market offers fun and educational opportunities for children and adults alike.

Tania Heinemann, a registered holistic nutritionist and nutritional consultant practitioner, offers classes on healthy food for toddlers and babies, and food allergies.

"Many people may only get limited information from their health care provider about food introduction for their baby and it may not be accurate or up to date," says Heinemann. "In the workshop on cooking for babies, we focus on baby's digestive system and immune system and talk about what makes sense for your child."

The Market Place is also available for rent!

For more information about programming at the Market place, or about the market itself, please check the website at www.kitchenermarket.ca

Family Craft Night - Camping & Canoes

For our very first Family Craft Night, we gathered in a tent! Yes, I said a tent. Our theme was Camping and Canoes and it was only fitting that we pitched a tent and got craft inside.

Although we weren't really in the outdoors, we thought we should still think about keeping warm :). So, we painted up some paper towel rolls in colours of brown. These would end up being our logs, the main piece of our bonfire puzzle.

While our logs were drying, we decided to keep busy building paper canoes. Somehow I neglected to grab a photo of our crafty canoes so you will just have to imagine coloured canoes sewn together with yarn! (sorry).


















By now, our logs are all dry and ready for a fire teepee. Rather than each make our own individual fires, we teamed up and built one group bonfire! So, criss cross, apple sauce, we placed and stacked the logs to prep for a perfect fire.

Final step, add heat! Not real heat of course, remember, we are in a tent after all. (and indoors). So, instead, we stoked our fire with coloured tissue paper to resemble pretty coloured flames.

Without child safety sticks nearby to roast our marshmallows, we resorted to just putting them right on the fire for a quick toast. :) Perfect ending to a perfect fire and canoe building night, toasted marshmallows....mmmmmmm!

Looking forward to tonight's family craft night theme of School Time. We will be making chalkboards and school buses. Its a good thing we have a big church to craft in! Thanks Highview.

Bears 'n' Buddies stuffed bear and outfit!

Bears 'n' Buddies is your one-stop do-it-yourself headquarters for teddy bears & other stuffed animals & accessories since 2005. We offer a wide selection of high quality unstuffed teddy bears & animal kits you make at home. No more waiting at the mall and no sewing is required. WE even specialize in Do-it-Yourself Birthday parties!

It's day 19 of our momstown birthday contests! Make this bear yours by entering this contest today!

Prize Pack from Drool Mama!

Awesome layered prize pack from Drool Mama!

1. Easy Daysies Starter Kit

This is the "Must-Have" for every family! get kids organized and into routine in a snap! This kit includes the Apple Tree Fold-&-Go and all 18 magnets from the Easy Daysies Every Day Kit. Personalize the board with your child's name using a dry-erase marker. Put magnets down the middle or use the "TO DO" and "DONE" columns for a reward system. Kids can hang or bring their daily routine anywhere: from home to grandma's, or to the Baby-Sitter's!

Studies show that routines help kids to be more co-operative, confident and independent, all because they feel safe and secure knowing what is going to happen next! Easy Daysies are Magnetic Daily Schedules that get kids organized and into a routine. The goal of Easy Daysies is to help kids have easier days.

Mix and Match Easy Daysies Kits to create the perfect routine for your family, child care facility or classroom!

2. Winner choice of Thought Spots package

Designed for kids of all ages (even big kids!). Using these Thought Spots™ will guarantee a smile and make kids feel great. Recognize special accomplishments or simply start their day off with a positive thought

3. $25.00 gift certificate to the Drool Mama Store!

Drool is a Canadian online mama and baby Boutique based out of
Oakville, Ontario. We specialize in high quality nursing and maternity
wear, baby carriers and unique products for mamas, babies, and young
children. We take pride in offering products that support breastfeeding
moms and babywearing moms and dads. Spring/Summer 2010 will bring the
addition of nursing and maternity dress rentals as well as in person
shopping by appointment. Sign up for our newsletter for announcements.
Free delivery for customers residing in Oakville.


Enter to win our momstown Birthday Bash Contest!

Molly Mutt Dog/Cat Duvet & Stuff Sack

The Pawhaus Pet Boutique is for the pet owner that wants unique & high quality products for their cats & dogs. We scour the pet industry's suppliers for the highest quality & most stylish products and do our best to get them to you. Like you, we are pet owners who consider our furry ones part of the family and think they deserve the best there is to offer. From big to small, we cover them all!

Cover your existing dog bed with the duvet, or - here's the cool part - fill it with the old clothes & bedding you've got laying around your house. Ready to toss those jams & one-eyed care bears from the mid-90's? Throw those in your new cover - your pet gets a new bed & you get a fun,easy way to recycle your old things - not to mention some extra space in your closet!

It's day 18 of our momstown birthday contests! Enter to win this creative stuff sack and clear some space in your closet while doing it!

Burt's Bees Naturally Ageless Prize Pack- 2 winners!

This jam packed gift basket includes Naturally Ageless Line Diminishing Day Lotion, Skin Firming Night Crème, Line Smoothing Eye Crème and Intense Repair Serum. Everything a mom needs!

Burt's Bees Naturally Ageless smooth fine lines & firm skin naturally with antioxidant-rich pomegranate, plus other natural ingredients that address specific signs of aging. Burt's Bees has been offering distinctive earth-friendly, natural personal care products for 25 years. From a beekeeper's backyard in Maine to the leading edge of natural, Burt's Bees knows natural body care solutions from head-to-toe. The company creates products for total skin health that keep The Greater Good top of mind.

It's day 17 of our momstown birthday contests! Be sure to enter for a chance to win this amazing prize pack! Enter now!

Snug As A Bug Reflective Jacket

Our Reflective Unisex Jacket features a full zipper, hood, hand warmer pockets and an extended back length for extra warmth. Reflective piping is sewn across the chest and back for safety, and the oversize style will provide years of wear for growing kids! Winner of this prize may choose from seven stylish colors, and all jackets are made of 100% polyester polar fleece. These jackets are also machine washable (aka: Mom friendly!). Made in Canada by Snug As A Bug.

Snug as a Bug is dedicated to providing their customers with a wide variety of affordable, high quality children's items. Whether it's unique Snug As A Bug brand name items or their quality imported products, items sold at Snug as a Bug are chosen for both their functionality and appeal (to both kids and moms!).

It's Day 15 of our wonderful momstown Birthday prize a day giveaway. This contest is now closed.

Pink Onyx Silver Photo Charm Bracelet

Pink Onyx jewellery is designed & handcrafted using sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, glass beads, and semi-precious stones. Win yourself some stylish BLING with a silver photo charm bracelet!

It's day 15 of our momstown birthday contests! Enter to win this beautiful bracelet for any occasion!

This contest is now closed.

Beaded Baby Bracelets

Be one of the 4 winners selected and receive a personalized bracelet for your little one!

Beaded Baby Bracelets are personalized with the newborn's or child's name, surrounded by an assortment of selected beads to celebrate life's precious gift. The bracelets are strung on durable thread that can expand to fit their tiny wrist with comfort, durability & finished with a chrome barrel clasp for closure.

Beaded Baby Bracelets are designed based on your child's taste, style & inner growing love for FAME (Fashion, Arts, Music & Entertainment) so unique to each child - never duplicated. The bracelets are specifically produced & delivered to honour a special occasion & milestone in a child's life. We offer more than 100 new colours outsourced from all over the world, giving customers the opportunity to select from various assortments of beads, added charms and birthstones.

It's day 15 of our momstown birthday contests! Enter to win one of 4 beautiful bracelets!

This contest is now closed.

PocoMama Bedding Set & Blanket

Win a Bedding Set & Blanket from PocoMama Designs!

Quality made products for your little one! All PocoMama products are double sewn for durability.

Tired of the usual patterns that are in the stores? Well, PocoMama has some super cute patterns and designs. I know that there is a certain baby sleeping on a pink monkey crib sheet right now! :) And those taggie blankets, there are many of momstown babies very attached to these!

Enter today to win!

Just for Me Music: Personalized CD & Magic Wand

Just For Me is a fun young company dedicated to creating personalized gifts for kids. We know from experience that kids love to see and hear their own names. With the Songs Just for Me CD you can be sure that young kids will continually request "their music" and parents will be happy & willing to listen to the songs over & over again.

It's Day 12 of our momstown birthday contests! Enter to win a personalized CD & Magic Wand for your little one!

Day 12 - Sullivan & Sawyer Gift Card

One lucky winner will get to go shopping with a $50 Gift Card from Sullivan & Sawyer Baby Company!

At Sullivan & Sawyer Baby Co., all of our products are handmade and top quality. We strive to bring you affordable, unique, and useful baby products - and everything has been tested by our resident in-house babies, Sullivan & Sawyer!

Hope you win on Day 12 of our momstown Birthday Bash contest! Enter now!

Bebeboo activity toy!

If you love beautiful, unique & innovative design-inspired products, why should baby products be any different? We carry a wide selection of organic products, stylish diaper bags, amazing baby carriers, and the coolest dishware ever! Plus much more! Bebeboo is a fresh, awe-inspiring online shopping experience - with a serious eye for coolness!

Jellycat's Knotting Donkey has 1-2-3 and lots of sounds that will stimulate a developing child's brain. The Knotting Donkey is musical, crinkles, squeaks & rattles. Let this plus Knotting Donkey toy find a place in your child's heart!

PLUS momstown members receive $10 off all purchases - just use promo code moms10

It's Day 11 of our momstown birthday contests! Enter now!

Day 10: Lavish & Lime Kids Backpack

Hey Moms, back to school is right around the corner! Gear up for the day with this Lavish & Lime Backpack!

Kids Neoprene Backpack - The ultimate bag for kids on the go - flexible & strong, and crafted out of naturally insulating, water-resistant neoprene wetsuit material, this bag is tough enough to take a lot of rough-n-tumble yet stylish enough to stand out from the crowd.

Company Description & Social Media Angle:
At Lavish and Lime, products are sourced in Canada wherever possible, and naturally made & eco-friendly items are definitely a priority. Enjoy the best eco-friendly everyday finds that will help you and your family take steps towards living a healthier life - for you and the planet.

Learn about the latest eco products o the market, become a Lavish & Lime fan on Facebook

Take 10% off any order, any size, with code MOMSTOWN through August 31st (Cannot be combined with another offer)

It's Day 10 of the momstown birthday contests! Enter to win this great back to school backpack!

DNA Personal Alarm

The "Gold Standard" in personal safey, every walk easy DNA Personal Alarm contains a different & unique DNA code combined with an ultraviolet identifier spray which clings to an attacker's skin and clothing to provide the police with a positive DNA link to the crime!

Protect your family & yourself with the DNA personal alarm. Don't be a victim - take the power back! Check out our recent momstown review!

PLUS - visit the DNA Personal Alarm site and enjoy 50% off the regular price for every DNA alarm ordered before September 30!

It's Day 9 of the momstown birthday contest!! Enter now for a chance to win one of two personal alarms!

Day 9: Organic Baby & Toddler Kit

Win from Lil Mango an Organic Baby & Toddler Kit: Nature's Paradise Baby Organic Shea Butter Diaper Cream, Organic Coconut Hand Sanitizer, Organic Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion. Nature's Paradise is one of the safest baby products to use according to the cosmetic database & EWG. It is organic, natural and made of food grade ingredients.

We are an online baby boutique carrying natural, organic, fair trade and non-toxic baby items. Free local delivery to Milton, Burlington, Mississauga & Oakville, and low flat rate Canadian shipping everywhere else. ENTER NOW!

Day 8 of Contest! Cloth Diapers!

One lucky winner could receive a Bummis Trainer, Kanga Sacs Snack Bag, Kanga Sacs Sandwich Bag, Monkey Doodlez Terry & Flannel wipes 6-pack and a Large Bummis Wetbag in this loaded gift pack from Canadian Cloth Diaper Stores!

Six fabulous Canadian cloth diaper retailers working together to provide cloth diaper education & the latest greatest deals to Canadians. Your trusted Canadian source for everything cloth! Visit our blog & Facebook Fan page for the latest in cloth diaper news & follow our thoughts as we discuss and review new & already-trusted products. Although our discussions may stray off topic, our passion remains specific - green & easy ways to care for your children & the earth without compromise.

It's day 8 of the momstown birthday contests! Enter to win to keep you babe's bum comfy & dry!

Head Snugglers!

Enter to win this smart product and WIN one of three Head Snugglers!

If you have children, you know the trouble with sleeping children in car seats. Their poor little heads bob & flop from front to side to side. It's an uncomfortable thing to watch as a parent, and can be harmful to their necks & spines. Head Snugglers are designed to properly support a child's head & neck while he/she rests in the car seat (or simple umbrella stroller) to not only provide more comfort for kids, but peace of mind for parents.

Melrose Kids is a company focused on making things more comfortable for kids and just a bit easier for parents. We are always working on new ideas to add comfort to children's lives & peace-of-mind to parents.

Day 8 of the birthday contest and this contest will be open for 3 days. Enter now!