June Winners!

We gave away lots of cool stuff in June as usual!

Congratulations to Michelle L. who won our monthly contest - an 8 week Mamacise session and a Mommy Motion 10 pass from City Motion!

Natasha H. took home the "My Fair Lady" gift basket from our event at Lush in the Bower Mall.

Robin P. & Leslie got to see The Bridesmaids on us this month at our Mom's Night Out at the Movies monthly event.

Ashley C. won a copy of Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord courtesy of Scholastic Canada at our Construction Party.

Niki B. won our Father's Day message board contest by telling us what a great Dad her husband is!  She'll be able to treat him to dinner at The Wok Box with a $25 Gift Certificate.

Megan L. & Tara K. each took home a $25 Gift Certificate to The Toad & Turtle at our Mom's Night Out for June.

Don't forget to check the momstown Contest blog regularily - there are always great new contests being posted up.  Don't miss your chance to win!!

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!

momstown Central Alberta is FOR SALE!

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

Family Barbeque!

It's hard to believe after the week of rain we've just had, but the weather on the long weekend was perfect for our Family Softball Game and Barbeque!!

First we hit the park for some family fun on the ball diamond.  It turns out the shale was newly redone - so after the kids had fun kicking up some dust, we decided to move over to the grass to save the mama's sanity & washing machines.  The game was short-lived, and not really much of a game - but the kids had fun, and that's all that really matters!

Once the park on the other side of the fence was spotted there was no turning back...

So we packed it in and hit the playground for some more fun.  The dads chased the kids, while the moms enjoyed some uninterrupted time to chat.  We all marveled at how nice it was to play at the park when dad is around to do the chasing!

We then returned to Jill's house to have a visit with the 4 week old puppies.  Oh what a hit!  They are just so cute there are no words!!

After the puppies retired for the evening, it was time to eat!  So we hit the backyard for some hotdogs, hamburgers, salads & deserts!  It felt so nice to eat supper from a paper plate with my toes in the grass - it's about time!!  Check out the message board for our desert recipes (yum!) - and don't forget the momstown meals blog for lots more great summer recipes. 

The kids had tons of fun running around, and reaking havoc on Jill's basement.  But we didn't mind - because we were sitting in the sun, and it was her house ;)

We had so much fun that we've decided to do this once a month through the summer months.  Join us in June for a Father's Day Picnic!  You can assure your husband that there will in fact be other dad's there - it's Father's Day afterall!

Infant & Child First Aid & CPR Seminar with St. John Ambulance

We're doing it again!  Just for momstown!  We're pleased to announce round two of the Infant & Child CPR Sessions by St. John Ambulance, the leader in nation-wide CPR and First Aid training provides a brief 90 minute session on what you need to know to save your child’s life.

Do you know what to do if your infant or child is choking? Not breathing? Maybe you have your First Aid certification from years ago and need a refresher? Knowing the basics in an emergency can save a life.

Our workshop is led by an instructor from St. John Ambulance – Canada’s standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services. Our instructor will cover infant and child CPR, choking and prevention.

And guess what?  The best part of this offering is that its FREE.  That's right, all momstown members can attend these session at no charge.

Not a momstown member?  No worries!  Register now for a free trial membership and join us at our sessions.

Need more inspiration to join and take this workshop?  Read about a fellow momstown mama's experience highlighting the importance of learning the basics.

Sip...Snack...and SpAAAH

We braved the nasty spring weather on Tuesday night to check out Reflections Day Spa in Lacombe, and boy was it ever worth the trip!

We were treated to massages, pedicures and facials - while snacking on treats and visiting with friends.  What more could a girl ask for?  It made the nasty weather outside fade away - if only for a couple of hours.

A few lucky mamas took home some great door prizes too.  Congratulations to Kristin T., Robin P., Brenda S. & Elissa O. - who all took home $25 gift certificates to the spa. 

A big congratulations goes out to Kim T. who won the grand prize - and Escape to Paradise package from the spa valued at $240!!  The perfect treat for a pregnant mama of soon to be 3!

If you're looking for a great place to pamper yourself - or maybe have a girls day with your friends - Reflections Day Spa fits the bill perfectly!  And remember - momstown mamas get a discount just for showing your membership card!