WIN TICKETS TO SEE MONSTER JAM AT COPPS COLLISEUM FROM CAA SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO!

Monster Jam is a family-friendly experience featuring the biggest performers on four wheels; Monster Jam Monster Trucks!  These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet racing and ripping up custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over- or SMASH through!

You and your family could win 4 tickets to see this action-packed event

April 6 at 2pm.

Enter by leaving a comment about why you want to attend the show. Each comment counts as an entry, one entry per blog.

All the GTA momstown Chapters are participating so visit the other cities' blogs to enter!  

 

Monster Jam tickets are 20% off with your CAA membership.  With every CAA membership, you receive entertainment discounts on movie tickets, events and even Disney travel!  We’re more than Roadside Assistance, We’re Life-side assistance®.

Check here for the full list of member discounts.

 

*tickets will be mailed 2 days before the event.  Dates and times are not exchangeable.

** Winner will be selected randomly.

Book club for Kids in Mississauga this February

Last month momstown Mississauga met at the FUN SIDE for two great programs at once! We hosted our Tales for Tots program and our Alphabet Play program together. 

The book selection at this month's Tales for Tots was,  The Very Hungry Bear by Nick Bland. A Polar bear book fit our theme for February perfectly as we were talking about polar animals all month long. The kids enjoyed the easy funny style of the writing as well as the colourful pictures - great addition to any children's library! 

Our Happy Winning Family! 

This book club for kids is a monthly program we offer at momstown Mississauga. It is sponsored by Scholastic Canada who provides the books.  We do a circle time, read some stories and follow it off with a fun craft. 

How do you set aside time in your busy schedule to connect with your kids? It is never too early to start reading with your kids. Make it a routine - whether it's right before the breakfast, or right before bed, set aside a special time every day. 

At momstown Mississauga one of our 6 program pillars is literacy!  
Sign up today for your 4 week trial membership and start getting out with your kids having fun with other moms in Mississauga just like you! 

momstown Mississauga moms and kids Special Music & Movement with Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes!

On March 24th, momstown Mississauga moms and kids will get a chance to try a special dance tutorial at our March Music & Movement Class.  Our event will be held at Performers Dance Studio  to celebrate the DVD release of Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes.

Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes is a new release which was just released on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on February 26th, 2013. Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes is an exciting ballet movie in which Barbie™ stars as Kristyn, the hard-working dancer, who wows the big ballet company in her performance of Giselle and Swan Lake.  Through this journey Kristyn learns that when you dance from your heart – your dreams can come true.

momstown Mississauga was invited to attend the VIP advanced screening for this movie and experienced a magical afternoon of dance. You can read about our experience on our blog.  A must have is the Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes as Kristyn Farraday™.  Two in one, girls can simply twist the doll and her skirt reverses for a magical transformation!

Would you like to join us for our March 24th event?  We'll be doing a dance demonstration with Performers Dance Studio suitable for both boys and girls! Please come in your tutus or wear an outfit that allows free movement for the class.  We'll also have themed crafts and of course there is a fabulous raffle prize to be won! 

 This event is open to the public but you do need to RSVP so email info.mississauga@momstown.ca to save your spot. 

Enter to Win Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes DVD!

Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes is an exciting ballet movie in which Barbie™ stars as Kristyn, the hard-working dancer, who wows the big ballet company in her performance of Giselle and Swan Lake.  Through this journey Kristyn learns that when you dance from your heart – your dreams can come true.

To enter the contest, to win this great Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes DVD  please leave a comment in the section below about why your child loves Barbie. One entry per email address. Make sure you sign in with your email address so we can contact you if you have won. 

Contest open March 1-31, 2013. Winners will be drawn on March 31, 2013 and contacted via momstown.

March Break Family Activities for Mississauga Moms

There is a lot going on the week of March Break at momstown Mississauga for moms, kids and even the babies (for whom this is just another week). If you haven't joined yet - this is the month to do it!
First up this March we have a SUPER exciting Baby Basics Program on March 7th is being sponsored by Fisher Price. You can read about all the party details here - we'll be raffling off 4 fabulous toys from Fisher Price at the event!



To officially "kick off" March Break our first weekend event is the Sports Spring Fling Family Event at the Sports Training Academy on Sunday March 10th. Parents and kids will have the chance to test out the equipment and their programming. All this will be followed up by crafts and a yummy free lunch! Sign up on our calendar for this fun family event.



Throughout the week momstown Mississauga has lots going on for everyone.

• A night out at our Bookclub for our mamas
• Discovery Field Trip to see some Dinosaurs at The Royal Botanical Gardens
• Sip N Stroll at Square One, 
• Mom & Tot Dinner
• A Fun Swim, 
• St. Patricks Day Party for our Babies and much much more!

If you are fighting off cabin fever you can always check our nation site momstown.ca for great craft ideas, meal suggestions, peer support from moms going through the same things as you on our minds & moments blogs or to enter our many contests.

Join us by signing up for your Free 4 Week Trial Membership today.
momstown Mamas have fun all month long not just special occasions like March Break!


Here is a Roundup of what's going on in the City of Mississauga!

The City of Mississauga offers full day programs for kids ages 5 and up! There are also a variety of swimming and skating lessons being offered for this week as well as the popular  half day  camps to keep your kids from saying "I'm Bored"! (at least not until Wed)

Mississauga Libraries March Break Activities are running at the Mississauga Library Branches.  There are many special Programs with Creature Quest animals, magic shows, Mad Science, Storytimes and more. 

  

Mississauga's Maple Syrup Festival at the Bradley Museum. There will be daily wagon rides, kids can tap a tree, check a sap line, historic demonstrations and tour, pancakes and kids crafts! 

The rink is open the whole week from 10am - 10pm at Celebration Square. This is the perfect family friendly way to get some exercise and enjoy "downtown Mississauga"!

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Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes momstown VIP Screening

Some very lucky momstown Mississauga moms and kids were treated to an advanced screening of the Newest Barbie DVD  Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes. This latest Barbie™ release is available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on February 26^th, 2013. 

My daughter and I enjoyed our fabulous ‘girly’afternoon out held at Canada's National Ballet school. It was the perfect venue to host the VIP Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes screening. The decor and snacks were themed, ballet slipper cookies, lemonade & popcorn - everything was pink!

The NBS dancers were lovely in their tutus and our momstown girls were thrilled to be able to dance with ‘real ballerinas’ just like Barbie™ in the movie.
 

 

 

Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes is an exciting ballet movie in which Barbie™ stars as Kristyn, the hard-working dancer, who wows the big ballet company in her performance of Giselle and Swan Lake.  Through this journey Kristyn learns that when you dance from your heart – your dreams can come true. This is a great message for all girls to hear.  I especially loved how this movie brought these two classic ballet stories to life in a format my 4yr old could relate to.

 

Barbie™ has introduced a line up of dolls, accessories and a playset which allow girls to recreate some of their favorite scenes from the film. A must have is the Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes as Kristyn Farraday™.  Two in one, girls can simply twist the doll and her skirt reverses for a magical transformation! I know what is going to be on the birthday wish list for my little ballerina!

 

 

The Barbie™ fun doesn't end here for momstown Mississauga!  We have another exciting Barbie™ contest coming up so keep your eyes on this blog!

 If you were not one of the lucky winners here's your chance to dance! On Sunday March 24th we're having a special music and movement event celebrating Barbie™ in the Pink Shoes. Would you like to join us?  We'll be doing a dance demonstration, and each child will get to take home a ballet themed craft from the event.  And of course, everyone is encouraged to come in their best ballet dancer outfit and bring their favourite Barbie™ doll or stuffed friend with them.  Boys are welcome too. My son loved doing ballet last year – and did you know many schools offer discounts to encourage male enrolment!? Dance is wonderful exercise! 

 

Our special event is open to the public but you need to RSVP so please send us an email at info.mississauga@momstown.ca to reserve your spot!

 

 

 Thank you Barbie™ for the lovely afternoon with my daughter - one I am sure she will not soon forget!

Contest CLOSED! Grand Opening of New Mastermind Store - Eglinton & Hurontario in Mississauga!

Mark your Calendars for Saturday March 2nd - Sunday March 3rd!  The newest Mastermind Toys Store in Mississauga located at Hurontario & Eglinton is holding their Grand Opening.  


It is going to be quite the party! There will be cupcakes (nut free), balloon sculptures, and lots of great deals. There is an in-store coupon worth 25% off which can be used for any one item of your choice.



26 Eglinton Ave West, Mississauga ON

The kids will be thrilled.  There is a special make & take station, a 'lootbag buffet' where kids can choose two items to bring home. And of course the kids can check out the 10 000 toys this store holds! The Saturday hours are 9:30am - 6pm and Sunday hours are 11am-5pm.

To make this even more special, momstown Mississauga has a $100 gift card to give away! To enter simply sign into google and leave a comment on this blog telling momstown what item you would love to buy your child(ren).

One winner will be chosen at random - giftcard can be picked up in store next weekend!

We're looking forward to seeing you at Mastermind Toys Central Mississauga's Grand Opening.