Fitness Challenge in Mississauga - Moms Working Out Together

momstown Mississauga's workouts during our Spring Fitness Challenge have covered quite a variety of interests! Our Mississauga Mamas have tried Zumba at Zumba Passion, Bootcamp from Mommy and Baby Fitness, a Spinning Class, Bootcamp and Stroller Fit from Urban Fitness Canada.

Our mamas started out being weighed and measured by our Personal Trainer Ada from Mommy and Baby Fitness. Ada then had everyone workout with a fit test, and all participants wrote down their own results. Measuring how many burpees, sit ups, push ups, lunges and squats could be done in a set amount of time had the moms huffing and puffing and sweating! We were astounded after the fit test when Ada then proceeded to lead us in a bootcamp!

Working out in a group setting like that where everyone knows each other was a terrific and very supportive yet fun experience. The moms  have met at different events through our  momstown membership, however this was a chance to connect and finish a conversation without kids interrupting (however a few babies did attend).
 
Being a mom is hard work and its great to be able to invest some energy into yourself from time to time. The fun and social events such as our Fitness Challenge are a great way to get our members connected with each other and themselves.

Check back on this blog for our Results Blog from the Fitness Challenge where we will outline how many pounds lost, how many inches have been shed and how many more push ups, burpees and squats we can all do 2 months later!

Bookclub for Babies: Rain Rain Go Away!

This month momstown Mississauga moms and their babies read a very timely book titled Rain Rain Go Away provided by Scholastic Canada.

The month of May in Mississauga was indeed very wet! With a snowstorm/hail on Mother's Day to the crashing thunderstorm that ended the month on May31st, it has indeed been a wet and rainy month.

Our Babies enjoy reading with their mamas and singing in our circle time! momstown Mamas spend  program time  singing classic songs, learning new fingerplays and rhymes as well as reading great books (like this one). Every month one lucky family wins a copy of the book to take home.

 Do you have a new baby at home? If so consider joining us for fun and educational programming like this one! We offer lots of things for toddlers and older kids as well - up to age 6.

The cost of a membership to momstown is only $45/year and includes all the programming, plus access to our member only discounts, exclusive member calendar and message board. Join today!

momstown Mississauga is Hiring an Event Coordinator

momstown Mississauga is an on-line network for neighbourhood moms wanting to connect for support, conversation and just plain fun! With a fantastic event calendar and lively and message board, momstown.ca is a great way to get involved with your community while having a blast with your kids! They say it takes a village to raise a child, we say it takes a town!

Are you looking for a way to channel your creative energy while having the flexibility of choosing your own hours and working from home? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit but still want to spend time with your family and be compensated for it? Then joining the team at momstown Mississauga could be the answer for you!

 

Job Description – Event Co-ordinator

 

momstown Mississauga is currently seeking a creative, self-motivated, and energetic individual for a  6 month contract position as an Event Co-ordinator. In this exciting role you will coordinate & execute fun and educational events and field trips for mothers & caregivers and their young children aged 0-6 years old.

 

We're currently looking for up to two Event Coordinators for our momstown Mississauga chapter.

 

Responsibilities:

 

· Event Co-ordination

· Creating and customizing events from designated momstown curriculum

· Personally running & attending a minimum of 2 events per month: securing locations, buying & prepping supplies, running activities

· Act as a membership ambassador and liaise with members

· Provide event photos for post event promotion

· Provide description and post event evaluation

· Social Media support

Qualifications:

 

· Outgoing, dynamic leader who is creative, organized, highly self-motivated

· Strong communication & interpersonal skills

· Vested interest in children and parenting

· Comfort with leading circle/storytimes and craft activities for children

· Should live in and have strong ties within the Mississauga community

· Event planning background an asset

· Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle

· Must be comfortable with social media

Pay Structure:

 

· Independent Contract work – minimum 6 month term

· Payment is on per Event Basis and determined by Experience

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your resume and covering letter stating your experience to info.mississauga@momstown.ca no later than June 15th, 2013.

Please visit our website mississauga.momstown.ca and our head office's website for more information about momstown

 

First Annual Father's Day Picnic at momstown Mississauga

momstown Mississauga families will gather to celebrate Father's Day on June 9th at Erindale Park with an Old Fashioned Family Picnic.  There are plans for picnic games, parachute play, bubbles and a fun craft to make and take for Dad!  The whole family is welcome - come and play with your neighbours from all over Mississauga!

Pack a picnic for the family and please don't forget the sunscreen & hats. We hope to see you there on Sunday Morning!

Not a member yet? No problem! Purchase a membership today and start having fun! Cost is $45/family per year and includes many fun events like this one each and every month!

Baby Sensory Activities & Play at momstown Mississauga

This month momstown Mississauga held 2 activites for our moms and babies that involved sensory stimulation. We hold a Baby Basics group each week where we learn about new topics, hear from industry experts and host fun programming like our Baby Picassos sessions.

In May we had 2 Baby Sensory events, the first was painting with pudding. One of the best things about joining momstown is all the experiences that are messy that are not in your house! Your child can have a great and terrifically messy experience with others and the mess is on us!

Sensory Exploration with Water & Spaghetti

 

You may be asking yourself what can I do during infancy to enhance my child's long-term development? How much, or what type of stimulation, is best? There are countless books that will tell you a variety of answers. Why not come to a momstown group like our Baby Basics and find out for yourself fun and simple ideas that are mom tested and approved!

Join our program today and start having fun with your baby and meeting new friends in your area! We offer a free 4 week trial membership however for less than $4 per month, you can take part in our group activities and leave the organizing to us!

Split Splat - Bookclub for Mississauga Moms and Kids in May

 Our mamas and kids got together this month at Chapters to read a great book for this rainy month at momstown Mississauga's Tales for Tots!

The selection Split Splat by Amy Gibson was provided by Scholastic Canada for our bookclubs across Canada.

For such a wet and rainy month this was the perfect choice.

Our crafty compliment was DIY rainclouds - good thing there was no real water that day in the store!

Join us next month as one lucky attendee each month gets to take home a copy of the books - courtesy of Scholastic!

momstown offers fun events for Moms and Kids across the city all month long for under $4 a month - crafts included! Sign up today and start having fun with your family.

Dora is coming to Canada! She will help find the Missing Teddy Bear!

It’s Dora the Explorer! We are so very excited to welcome the adventurous little heroine starring in Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys! to Canada.

Visit www.DoraLiveCanada.com for a list of tour dates and ticket information.

The folks at Koba Entertainment want to do something special for you, our momstown readers. Use the exclusive code below to buy tickets in advance for a show nearest you! This code will be active between June 4 at 11AM EST and June 6 at 11PM EST. General on sale begins June 7 at 11AM EST.

Presale Code: EXPLORES

Day 3: Help Find Koba's Missing Teddy Bear

Welcome to momstown Mississauga! If you’re searching for letter tiles, you’ll have to keep looking.

Please return to the Koba Entertainment’s Facebook page to continue your search through the blogs!

Eastern Canada is very excited about welcoming Koba Entertainment’s mysterious guest to our region and we think you will be just as excited as us.

Make sure to check back in today with Koba Entertainment’s Facebook page at 11amEST for instructions on how to unscramble all the clues you have collected over the last three days!

Top 5 Spots for Mother's Day Brunch in Mississauga

 momstown Mississauga mamas were polled and here are their top recommendations for Brunch spots for Mother's Day. There is nothing a mom would like better for Mother's Day than a hot meal that they didn't have to cook or clean up afterwards!

1. Mother's Day Buffet at Live Restaurant at the Living Arts centre. Featuring entertainment and a vast array of buffet food, this buffet is perfect for the whole family.

2. Located in the heart of Port Credit, the Waterside Inn is home to Breakwater Restaurant. Their Mother's Day Brunch features a made to order omelette bar and a Belgian Waffle Bar. 

3. Brae Ben Golf Course in Mississauga has a special menu for their Mother's Day Brunch. Featuring a carving station, a wide array of salads and more hot entrees than you can possibly try at one meal. 

4. The Orchard Restaurant has been a fixture on Hurontario Street for over 45 years! Family run diner that offers famous all day breakfasts and is know for their friendly service and generous portions.

5. Bobby's Hideaway Restaurant is a Streetsville gem that came highly recommended from our momstown Mississauga mamas. With 11yrs at this location, and over 30 yrs experience in the restaurant business this family run business is a Mississauga family favourite.

Mother's Day Cards at Baby Basics

momstown Mississauga mamas had an extra special Mother's Day gift last week. Our Moms made homemade cards at our weekly Baby Basics program using their own babies' adorable footprints.
 

Stamping the tender tootsies!

The cards were glossy and required the mamas to stamp the babies' footprints on a heavy cardstock and cut out to place on the card.  There was glitter glue and butterflies to help create this special keepsake.

 

 

Once the footprints dried they were cut out, and the cards were assembled. Its great to see everyone's creativity how a basic idea can be turned into so many different variations by our creative mamas.  

 

momstown Mississauga mamas meet weekly for Baby Basics - where we do fun activities like this one - Not just for Mother's Day but every week - all year long! 

 

  What are you waiting for? Come out and try us with a free 4 week trial membership. momstown has a special gift for you all year long. With every membership purchase in 2013 you will also receive an annual subscription to Today's Parent Magazine. 

Mississauga Moms Play Games - at Mom's Night Out sponsored by Mattel

Mom's Game Night Out this month at momstown Mississauga had our mamas excited to gather and try some new games. Supplied by Mattel - there were a variety of options for us to get our Game On! 

The game night kicked off with Apples to Apples - a fun game with a crowd. We played our own modified version of it with such a large group and it was a lot of laughs. There is bound to be an inside joke in every game. Creamed corn anyone?  

The second favourite game of the night was Mad Gab - our momstown Mamas had some real competition going with this one! Our teams were well matched. It was great fun trying these games out.

The best part is that Mattel supplied so many games we will be set for many more momstown Mississauga Mom's Nights Out to come! Some of our lucky mamas even got to take a new game home!

Do you like to play games? Mattel has a new App - Gameology. There are 4 types of players Strategicorn, Socialies, Activius or Wittian. Sign into the Facebook app with your account and find out what type of player you are!