Happy Birthday Canada!

We gathered in the park yesterday for our second annual Canada Day Potluck Picnic.

The sun was shining, and the Poplar Fuzz was flying - but the kids still had a blast running around, playing at the playground and burning off tons of energy!  The food was amazing - as per usual at a momstown potluck!

Happy Birthday Canada - enjoy the long weekend with your families & soak up the sun while it shines!

This one's for the boys!

What does every little boy love?  Trucks!  Construction vehicles - or anything that makes noise and is big to be exact.  We celebrated all things construction at our monthly craft party this month - and gave the boys a chance to shine.  They each brought their favourite trucks - and had some fun being boys!

Then we got crafty with some popsicle sticks and playdough.  Building... whatever!  We ended up coming home with a porcupine and a picture frame - gotta love the creativity of a 5 year old, and the funny faces he makes when he's told to 'smile'!

We then had some more free-play time - where my 5 year old once again got creative with the puzzle mats.

Congratulations to Ashley C. who took home a copy of Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord courtesy of Scholastic Canada!  We'll be giving away a new book each month as a part of momstown.ca's focus on early literacy!  Join us next month for Fun at the Beach!

Picasso's In The Park

We hit the park last week for our first Picasso's In The Park of 2011.  After being rained out on our first try for this ever popular event - we hit it just right with a fantastic sunny day!

The kids donned their spiffy paint smocks - and we let them lose with the finger paints.  What better place than outside - where they can really get in there and make a mess?

Then we hit the park for some playtime for the kids!  A great morning of fun in the sun - bring on summer!

We'll be doing this once a month through the summer (and as far into the fall as the weather holds out) - so make sure your membership is active so you can join in the fun!  If you're not yet a member - register now for your two week free trial period!

Cookin' up a storm!

We did just that this past weekend at our first ever Big Cook event here at momstown Central Alberta.  What's a Big Cook you ask?  It's just that - a few of us got together and assembled a TON of food to stock up our freezers with pre-made food.

We each took care of the preparation for one recipe ahead of time, and came with everything pre-chopped and ready to go.  Here's what 18 Lbs of cooked ground beef looks like... all ready to go for our Lazy Man's Lasagna!

Then we gathered together to assemble our meals.

A great meal is perfected with a great bottle of wine, and the perfect addition to the big cook was the Generation Seven Wine provided compliments of Chateau des Charmes.  Kristin took home the door prize - a bottle of red, and a bottle of white - congratulations!

At the end of the afternoon we each had 12 meals to take home to our freezers.  We sat down and enjoyed another glass of wine knowing that next time the mad "what are we having for supper?" hour was upon us - we would have the answer!!

We'll be doing this one again for sure!  Make sure you join us and keep your eye on the calendar!

Join the momstown movement!

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Wanted:
An aspiring mom entrepreneur who is intrigued by the momstown concept to join the momstown movement in Central Alberta.

momstown Central Alberta was launched in January 2010 and has since had a huge impact on the lives of over 800 moms of young children in Red Deer and surrounding areas.  The time is right for a new entrepreneurial minded mom to step in and take the community to new and exciting places!  The sky is the limit! 

The momstown Mission
Connecting neighbourhood moms. One community at a time.

momstown.ca is here at the right time and the right place. momstown is part of the social networking wave that is changing the way the online world operates and how society is behaving, learning and most importantly, parenting.

The momstown Opportunity 

momstown.ca is a social networking, media and event business geared for moms with children aged 0-6 years old.  The goal of each momstown chapter is to connect neighbourhood moms both online and in-person with over 30 local, in-person events monthly.  Additionally, as a media company we invite and integrate brands and local advertisers into our mom dialogue.  With strategic partnerships with CBC Kids, Scholastic Canada and a study commissioned by the University of Waterloo on the benefits to mothers brought by momstown, we aren’t the only ones to recognize the value that momstown brings to a community.  momstown.ca is more than a website and different than any other work-at-home business.  We’re not just building a community-minded business but a national brand that connects mothers across Canada.

Are you searching for a business that is flexible and family friendly?  Are you passionate about children, parenting, and connecting with like-minded mothers?  Are you looking for a part-time income, a fulfilling way to contribute to your family and an at-home business you can be proud of?

momstown is a dynamic small business to run - fun event planning with revenue earned from advertising sales and membership fees.  It's perfect for a mom who wants to continue being the primary parent while owning a child-focused and mommy relevant business.

momstown may be the right choice for you!

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Are you ready to be a part of momstown?
If you are interested in this unique ownership opportunity and would like more information please email info.central-alberta@momstown.ca for more specific information. You can also visit our website at http://central-alberta.momstown.ca for a better understanding of momstown.ca.

Contact:
Alison Colton
info.central-alberta@momstown.ca
403-506-5054

Mamacise!

Some of the mamas went to check out a Mamacise class by City Motion on Friday. It was a beautiful day for an outdoor workout!!  The kids played on the outdoor exercise equipment, while the moms got to work doing the cardio portion of the class. 

We ran a little, did some sprints & even skipped rope.  A first for some of us in a long, long time!

Then we headed over to the playground to give the kids a change of scenery & continue our workout with the strength training and core portions.  We incorporated resistance bands and the playground equipment in to get it done!

At the end of the hour it felt really great to have accomplished two things in one hour - a playdate for the kids and a great workout for mom!

If you're looking for a great way to get active with your kids this summer - City Motion has it all!  They run a fun playgroup for the kids each week called Mommy Motion - where your kids can get active, and they offer all sorts of Exercise Classes to get mom moving!  Don't forget to enter our monthly contest for June - which is your chance to check out both of these great programs for FREE!

Wanna get pampered?

Lush in the Bower Mall is the place to be!  The momstown mamas were treated to a night out to be pampered last week, and they loved every minute!!

 

We were treated to facials and foot & hand treatments - all using their fabulous product line which are all made by hand and smell fantastic!

Congratulations to Natasha H. who won the door prize, a My Fair Lady gift package!  Lucky girl!

Check out our event calendar - and join us for our next great Mom's Night Out!

May Winners

Congratulations to our prize winners for May:

Michelle L. won a Pinotage Facial & Spa Pedicure from Head Hunters Salon & Day Spa in Lacombe.  Lucky girl - enjoy!!

We gave away two door prizes at our monthly Mom's Night Out & New Member Meetup this month.  Kristin F. was the lucky winner of a $25 Gift Certificate to Las Palmeras, and Erika R. won a gift pack from Shaklee courtesy of Tania Vasquez.  A big thanks to Las Palmeras for hosting us - we're headed to the Toad 'n' Turtle in June - don't miss it!