Momstown Conference 2011: We have an amazing year ahead!

Our momstown leadership team met last weekend for our semi annual momstown national conference. What a team we have! It was my first opportunity to meet some of the leadership team members and i have to say that i was truly impressed by each and every one of them. Each team member comes from a very diverse background, and brings different interests and skills to the group. With all of us combined as a team, we are an incredible force!


Although we would have enjoyed socializing all weekend, we really had to get to work, as we had 3 days packed with informative workshops and brainstorming sessions. We met at the offices of Jan Kelly Marketing in Burlington where they had an incredible space for us to use. We attended workshops lead by Jan Kelly Marketing, Allison Burke of Impressions Public Relations and seminars on blogging and marketing.


I am the type of person who needs to constantly be learning new things, and thinking about what's next. This entire weekend was perfect for me! There was so much information, brainstorming and excitement i was totally exhausted by bed time, but couldn't sleep as my brain wouldn't turn off!!


After our workshops, brainstorming and planning sessions we had a day planned to meet with momstown strategic partners. We spent time with Kid's CBC at their offices in Toronto. We then headed out to Fisher-Price offices to learn about their organization, and their exciting plans for 2012!


I left this conference so inspired by everyone I work with here at momstown. I am also so motivated to make momstown Oakville the best that it can be! We have some great events and contests planned for 2012, and i'm so grateful to be part of such an amazing organization of incredible leaders.


If you are already a member, you will be excited to see what we have planned for 2012! The events, contests, and information that momstown has to share will make for an exciting year. If you aren't already part of the fun, why not join us for a free 2 week trial! Momstown has so much to offer!

A beach - just around the corner!

You don't have to go to Florida or Prince Edward Island, or even make the trek to Muskoka, to find a beach the whole family can enjoy!

Our family recently spent a Sunday afternoon at Kelso beach, about 20 minutes drive from Oakville - and had a blast! It cost us just under $20 for a family of four (kids 4 and under are free so we had one freebie and one paying child).


The kids had a blast digging in the sand, the water was super warm and well patrolled by lifeguards. Lots of shallow area for little ones to splash around in and enough deeper area for those beginner swimmers.

You can bring whatever you want food-wise, and they also had concession stands open for ice cream and the usual beach fare.

Great people-watching too! Some families got really into it and brought bbqs, tents, etc. It seems that anything goes at the beach!

It was pretty busy on the weekend, but still not hard to find a place to settle in. Weekdays are probably less busy - keep in mind that daycamps use the beach, but apparently they keep to one side so there is still plenty of room for public use.

Check out Kelso and other great Halton Conservation area attractions for a fun family event this summer. momstown Oakville has lots of fun events going on as well - our new member meet-up and Baby Book Club is this week at Coronation Park - click here to sign up for a free trial and join us!

Crafty Kids Make Paper Bag Puppets

Looking for a simple but fun craft for your toddler?

This month's Crafty Kids Playgroup got together at The Little Gym to make paper bag froggie puppets!

First we painted our paper bags green...

...then carefully cut out and coloured some eyes, a tongue, and a pair of arms.




Then we glued the eyes, tongue, and arms to the bag....




And VOILA! A Paper Bag Froggie Puppet!



momstown Oakville's Crafty Kids Playgroup meets once a month. We create a variety of fun crafts that the kids can take home. There's snack time and play time afterwards for both mamas and kids! If you'd like to join the Crafty Kids Playgroup or any one of our daily events, click here to sign up for your free two week trial!

Soccer's not just for FIFA players

Oakville's young soccer players are having a blast this summer! Catching World Cup fever... or just learning the ropes... soccer is one of the fastest growing sports for kids in Canada.

Looking for a way to get your child into soccer this summer? Oakville has so many options, it's hard to list them all...

The Oakville Soccer Club has programs for ages 3 and up... from camps to leagues, both indoors and out. Dash Sports also offers soccer leagues and sports camps for the little athlete in your family - as young as 3 years old! Sportball offers programs in Oakville for both soccer skills and general sports - both parented and unparented.


Not at the soccer-age yet? Balls are fun at any stage... little ones can roll them back and forth with a friend or parent... it's a great circle time game and helps build coordination.

Ball sports are a great way to get kids active, outside, and having fun - and all you need is a ball and room to kick it (plus a few friends!)... might as well channel that inborn child energy and perhaps groom a future World Cup player!


momstown Mamas in Oakville have all kinds of events and outings planned for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers... to get active and out of the house this summer! To get more information and learn about our two-week trial membership, click here.