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!
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
This one's for the boys!
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Friday, June 24, 2011
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!
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!
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Friday, May 27, 2011
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!
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!
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Bullfrogs & Butterflies
This month, our theme party at momstown Central Alberta was all about bullfrogs and butterflies! We even had two beautiful butterflies flutter in just to join in the fun!
We made some cute butterfly crafts out of coffee filters. Check the momstown Arts & Crafts Blog for how to instructions.
Then we had some tasty treats - yum!
And the kids played and got creative with the puzzle mats while the moms visited.
Our craft party for June is all about construction - so bring your little ones down for some fun, and a chance to win a copy of Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord courtesy of Scholastic Canada!
We made some cute butterfly crafts out of coffee filters. Check the momstown Arts & Crafts Blog for how to instructions.
Then we had some tasty treats - yum!
And the kids played and got creative with the puzzle mats while the moms visited.
Our craft party for June is all about construction - so bring your little ones down for some fun, and a chance to win a copy of Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord courtesy of Scholastic Canada!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Busy Busy Busy!
The moms of momstown Central Alberta are busy, busy, busy this week out and around Red Deer trying new things!!
Despite the weather - and all the SNOW on the weekend, Bikram Yoga Red Deer was packed full for their Free Weekend. What could be better while its blizzarding outside than finding your happy place on a yoga mat?
Next, we hit Intuition Massage & Pilates for a introduction to pilates. What a great way to get your core back into shape after carrying your little one for 9 months! Weather you've recently had a baby, or its been a couple of years (like me) we can all benefit from some core strengthening. I am sure feeling it today!
And finally - some fun with the little ones as the mamas tryed out some classes at Kindermusik Korner with Val Hughes. We've done this before and I'm sure we'll do it again - what fun the kids have singing, dancing and playing with music! Check out the winter class schedule on Red Deer LooknBook - under Arts & Culture, Performing Arts - Child.
Despite the weather - and all the SNOW on the weekend, Bikram Yoga Red Deer was packed full for their Free Weekend. What could be better while its blizzarding outside than finding your happy place on a yoga mat?
Next, we hit Intuition Massage & Pilates for a introduction to pilates. What a great way to get your core back into shape after carrying your little one for 9 months! Weather you've recently had a baby, or its been a couple of years (like me) we can all benefit from some core strengthening. I am sure feeling it today!
And finally - some fun with the little ones as the mamas tryed out some classes at Kindermusik Korner with Val Hughes. We've done this before and I'm sure we'll do it again - what fun the kids have singing, dancing and playing with music! Check out the winter class schedule on Red Deer LooknBook - under Arts & Culture, Performing Arts - Child.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
A Morning With Santa!
momstown kicked off our holiday celebrations on Friday with a Morning With Santa courtesy of Kelly Tibbets of Professional Mortgage Planners at Parkland Mall. The idea was to teach our kids all about the true meaning of Christmas!
The kids each brought a gift for a child in need to be donated to the Christmas Bureau and a donation to the Food Bank and learned that giving to others can truly be as satisfying as receiving. In exchange for their generosity, each child received a special star to hang on their Christmas trees and a certificate acknowledging their donations.
They then got to have their faces painted by June from Candy Faces
Decorate (and eat!) gingerbread cookies
Listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus
And of course spend some time with the big guy himself!
It was a heart warming morning - and the kids had so much fun learning all about giving to others at this special time of year!
Congratulations to all of our door prize winners:
The kids each brought a gift for a child in need to be donated to the Christmas Bureau and a donation to the Food Bank and learned that giving to others can truly be as satisfying as receiving. In exchange for their generosity, each child received a special star to hang on their Christmas trees and a certificate acknowledging their donations.
They then got to have their faces painted by June from Candy Faces
Decorate (and eat!) gingerbread cookies
Listen to stories read by Mrs. Claus
And of course spend some time with the big guy himself!
It was a heart warming morning - and the kids had so much fun learning all about giving to others at this special time of year!
Congratulations to all of our door prize winners:
- Shawna B - 1/2 Christmas Day Camp JDFT
- Melanie N - chocolate gift basket
- Jenn P - $50 gift card from Studio Pilates (donated by Dustin Henfrey of Remax Central Alberta Real Estate)
- Melissa R - $50 gift card from Parkland Mall
- Lani V - $50 gift card from Parkland Mall
- Tanya V - $50 gift card from The Bay
- Amanda A - 10 pass punch card from JDFT
- Arlene M - 1/2 Christmas Day Camp JDFT
- Erin S - 1/2 Christmas Day Camp JDFT
- Krista B - 10 pass punch card from JDFT
- Amanda L - set of nails (donated by Barbilicious)
- Robin T - $25 gift card & body lotions and lip gloss from Tangles Hair Salon
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Bats, Spiders, Dragons & Witches - Oh My!
We celebrated Halloween yesterday with our Bats and Spiders Party. Moms and tots alike dressed in their Halloween best to come out and celebrate with us.
We played with Discovery Toys, made a bat handprint craft, decorated pumpkins and made spooky Halloween shapes with playdough.
Followed of course by a fabulous potluck lunch! If you haven't attended one of our potluck lunches yet - you really are missing out - these mamas have skills!!
We played with Discovery Toys, made a bat handprint craft, decorated pumpkins and made spooky Halloween shapes with playdough.
Followed of course by a fabulous potluck lunch! If you haven't attended one of our potluck lunches yet - you really are missing out - these mamas have skills!!
Congratulations goes out to Jan, our Paper Bag Princess who won our Best Adult Costume contest and a $50 gift certificate to Original Joe's. Also to Amanda, Robin P & Jamie winners of the Discovery Toys door prizes!
We don't need a holiday to have a theme party!! At momstown we do them once a month! Join us in November for Your House/My House sponsored by First Steps & Beyond. If you're not yet a member, register now for your free 2 week trial!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Fun with musical learning!
momstown had fun last week exploring our options for fall programming with some Kindermusik demo classes courtesy of Kindermusik Korner.
It was amazing to watch the kids enjoy the different activities and movements - all based on music. You could just see the little imaginations flourishing as we hammered, swam, flew & even washed the laundry!
You can check out all that Kindermusik Korner has to offer this fall on the Red Deer look n book under performing arts - child. Join momstown Central Alberta for more fun activities all month long by signing up for your free trial membership!
It was amazing to watch the kids enjoy the different activities and movements - all based on music. You could just see the little imaginations flourishing as we hammered, swam, flew & even washed the laundry!
You can check out all that Kindermusik Korner has to offer this fall on the Red Deer look n book under performing arts - child. Join momstown Central Alberta for more fun activities all month long by signing up for your free trial membership!
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