Junior Chef: Polar Bear Sandwiches!

Our kids were really excited for the Junior Chef program that Sherri from Circle Time Parties organized for momstown Oakville today!

Our menu included creating and eating your very own polar bear sandwich, as well as lots of fun and learning about our 5 senses. Of course no morning with Sherri is complete without an incredible circle time which includes dancing, singing, and learning!

Our kids got busy first with their sandwiches, creating their very own polar bear. The kids got to pick their own filling to make it taste just the way they wanted!


We also had some small cups with different drinks. The kids had a blast tasting the difference between bitter, sweet and sour!




Finally on the movement part of the morning! We had a big crowd today, and the room was shaking! We danced, sang, played with scarves and bubbles, and finally ended off a perfect morning with a story time.



Thank you Sherri from Circle Time Parties for hosting us! We always have such a great time.
Sherri hosts regular Junior Chef programs for momstown Oakville. If you are interested in joining us for some kitchen fun, register for a FREE 4 week trial!

Coffee for moms and music for kids!

We found the perfect playdate combination! It was a rainy day in Oakville, and our mamas headed to CJ's cafe. Moms enjoyed a coffee and the kids were entertained by Suzanne Brown (Suzie Sunshine) a music teacher and entertainer!



Suzanne had some great ways to get the kids up and moving and really enjoying the music.


She was pulling out props every few minutes, the kids were dancing with scarves and shakers.


Even the youngest in the audience was jumping to the beat, waving his arms, and playing with shakers.

This performance was great for all ages, and really kept the kids moving and interested. They so excited to hear what the next song would be, and to participate.



Thanks Suzanne! We will be back again soon. Momstown will be heading out again for coffee and music. To see more pics of the fun we had, check our momstown Oakville facebook fanpage, or Suesings facebook fanpage. If you'd like to join us, please email sarah.mclaughlin@momstown.ca or register for a free 2 week trial membership - you'll love what we have planned for the fall.

Junior Chef: Hot Diggity Dog!

momstown Oakville kicked off a new event today, and it was a huge success!
We have started cooking with our little ones at Junior Chef. Today was called
"hot diggity dog", and we sure had some great looking dogs.

Our kids arrived in aprons, ready to create in the kitchen. This event is hosted
by Sherri from Circle Time Parties. So, while our creations were cooling, we
had some fun with music, shakers, and a story time.


Getting started, with our instructions. We had a hard time keeping them from eating all the ingredients!


A couple of finished dogs! complete with carrots or pickles for legs. They were great! The kids were so excited to put the finishing touches on their dogs!

A quick picture before she bites the tail off!

Circle time dancing!



Finished off with storytime.

Thanks Sherri, we all had a great time! Be sure to check out our momstown Oakville facebook fanpage for loads more pictures.

Momstown has another Junior Chef next month: sail away to snack time. We will be creating sailboats, and having loads of fun! If you'd like to join us, sign up on the calendar. Not a member? We have a 2 week free trial, so you can see what we're all about!

Crafty kids playgroup: Beach days

Well, the cards stacked against us, but momstown Oakville still had a great time! We lost our location at the last minute, so we relocated to a member's home. Then the air conditioning broke, and we moved outside before we melted! Good thing most of the kids came dressed for our beach day theme - they were ready for some outdoor play!

Beach balls, slides, and a few snacks. The kids didn't seem to mind the change of plans:)

Moms still had a good chance to catch up on news, and overall, it was another great momstown event!

Our craft was from the momstown arts and crafts. We made sea creatures to go along with our beach day theme. We made octopus, crabs and star fish out of egg cartons! The older kids loved the painting part of the craft! If you are looking for more great beach themed crafts to do with your kids this summer, check out momstown arts and crafts blog.

Want to join us for our next crafty kids new member meet up? Register for a free 2 week trial membership. We'd love to see you out at our next event. Next month our crafty kids and new member meetup will be all about music!

Summer Fun!

Today was the first official day of summer vacation, and momstown Oakville started off bright and early with Picasso in the Park!
Our kiddies created some amazing art, and then headed straight for the splash pads and sand.
We had a few new faces join us today - lots of fun. We even had a couple of artists painting for the first time:)
My 5 year olds plan for the day was "i'll wear my bathing suit to paint, then i don't have to waste any time getting ready for the splash pad!"
Momstown Oakville has more Picasso in the Park events, and lots of other fun pool parties, park playdates, and craft get togethers. Want to get your kids out of the house this summer? Email Sarah, for a free 2 week trial. Momstown also has loads of great craft ideas that you can do right in your own backyard! Check out our momstown arts & crafts for some inspiration!

Happy Father's Day

Our momstown Oakville playgroup had a great time at The Little Gym this week. We made father's day cards, and the dad's are going to LOVE these ones.










They are BIG to give our kids lots of room to create, add pictures, draw something, and cover the card with LOVE.

We added handprint and footprints to the cards to personalize them. The kids really enjoyed making their card special for dad.

In keeping with our construction theme, the kids got to work building towers when they were done the craft.

We also featured out scholastic book at this event. All the kids really enjoyed reading and getting involved in our book this month.
Congratulations to Sherri the winner of our first scholastic book giveaway! Momstown Oakville will be reading and giving away one scholastic book every month.
Want more great craft ideas Dad will love? Check out our arts and crafts blog.
Want to join us next time at The Little Gym? Register for your 2 week trial at momstown Oakville.

Summer Soccer!!

Are you ready for soccer season???

Many of our little momstown members are finally old enough to sign up for soccer. Most leagues start at age 3 and that means many of our momstown Oakville friends will be decked out this summer in cleats and jerseys.

My daughter started two years ago and I'll never forget the utter excitement surrounding the beginning of the season. My non-napper needed energy for the 7pm games so we instituted "the soccer sleep" before game nights.

Even though there is still snow on the ground - it's time to think about soccer and signing your kids up for the fastest growing sport in Canada. In Oakville there are lots of options for soccer like the Oakville Soccer Club or Dash Sports KIK Soccer League geared for younger players.

This summer in momstown we're talking about starting a little soccer playgroup - bringing a ball out to some of our picnics and Picasso's in the Park events and hosting a mini game for our mini momstowners! Fun fun!

Are signing your kids up for soccer this summer?

8 momstown Nursery Rhyme craft ideas

Do you know what the momstown theme is for March? Nursery Rhymes!! Our momstown Oakville themed party is happening next week - Monday March 28th - you should join us!


What's your favourite nursery rhyme to sing with your child?

Check out some cute Nursery Rhyme craft ideas on our momstown arts & crafts blog:

Baa Baa Black Sheep
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
3 Blind Mice
Hickory Dickory Dock
Little Bo Peep
Star Light Star Bright
Three Little Pigs
Itsy Bitsy Spider

If you're not a member yet, please register here for your free 2 week trial. We hope to see you at the Nursery Rhymes event soon!!

St. Patrick's Day Fun!

Our Crafty Kids playgroup met at The Little Gym last week to make some funky hats for St. Patty's Day!

Check out their new hats!

momstown Oakville Crafty Kids playgroup meets every month and is a great event for all ages. Not only do we have crafts for the older kids, we also set up mats for babies to lounge on. And we have a potluck table so we can all chat over some snacks :)

If you'd like to attend our next Crafty Kids playgroup, register here for your free two week trial or contact Holly for more information.

For more St Patrick's Day ideas, check out momstown Barrie's blog for their event recap and click here for momstown arts and crafts blog for a long list of St Patrick's Day crafts and instructions.

Back to school shopping - some momstown ideas!

Yikes! The weather has changed and suddenly the kids need new shoes, new clothes - and nothing seems to fit from last year! Momstown to the rescue!






While we can't outfit your kids for free, we can give you some great discounts on kids clothes - with your momstown card, you receive 10% off at Once Upon a Child on Trafalgar Rd (near Winners).




Momstown members also save 5% off at Little Treasures in Oak Park mall (6th Line/River Glen).






What about moms? Well if you're expecting, you can save big with a momstown membership at Behind Clothed Doors with special VIP pricing.








Also, mark your calendar for momstown's fall sale set for Saturday, October 16th .. plan on attending our mom to mom sale where momstown mamas sell their gently used kids items at a great price, and you get to stock up your kids closets and toy chests at a great price!

Not a member yet? Click here to enrol for your free 2-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.

Fun in the Summer Sun!

What's better than spending a sunny summer day at the park with your kiddos? Spending it in the company of other moms and kids!

The Mamas of momstown Oakville gathered for our monthly Book Club in the Park and New Member Meet Up with week. We read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the kids were excited to decorate a butterfly craft to take home!

Mamas had the chance to chat while the older kids played summer games and babies relaxed in the shade!





Want to join our summer fun? New Mamas are always welcome! Click here to register for your FREE two week trial.

Join momstown's monthly Crafty Kids Playgroup

Join in for momstown Oakville's Crafty Kids playgroup every 2nd Tuesday of the month! We take over a party room with rotating craft stations. Fun! and free for momstown members :)

Read about some of our other momstown Oakville Crafty Kids playgroups where we've had a blast!
Spring Fling
Dino Days
Summer Fun & Flowers
Apple Playgroup
Turkeys on the loose!

G is for Gingerbread!

Gingerbread Field Trip to Springridge Farm!

Wow! There was a whopping 42 momstown kids rolling out their own gingerbreads at Springridge Farms yesterday. Don't know about you guys, but our gingerbreads didn't make it home, they must have been good, because we enjoyed a pretty quiet ride home :).

The hour was a bit of a blur for me, but my kids assured me they had a blast. We'll be doing this again next year for sure, and with one trip under my belt, it will be just a wee bit more organized. Thanks to those that were able to join us! Click here to read about momstown Milton's trip to Springridge with us!

momstown pumpkins in the pumpkin patch!

momstown hit the Pumpkin Patch!

Parkside Farms was the destination today, we filled up two wagons with kids, moms & grandparents too, as "Farmer Ben" took us on a wagon ride through the "Storybook Forest", after attempting to recite the names of the seven dwarfs to my confused three year old (come on, do you remember them all? :), we were dropped off at the Pumpkin Patch, the notion of this is a wee bit more romantic than the real deal.

Navigating through mud and rotting pumpkins with a toddler didn't actually prove to be that easy! But everyone found a pumpkin, some for carving, some for decorating, no one left empty handed. The trip was complete with a visit to the chicken coop and friendly nod from Farmer Ben. He's running the show on his own these days as the harvest season comes to an end.....but we'll be back next year.

Great way to spend the day and not too hard on the wallet at only five bucks a kid!

Fall Apple Picking field trip to Frootogo Farms

Make the Most of Fall!

Well, if you haven't been to Frootogo Farms in Waterdown, this is the place for outdoor orchard fun, meet your fellow momstowners in the giant (and free!) play area, take a tour through the corn maze, grab a wagon and a bushel and get your kids to do the apple picking!

And of course, don't forget to pick up some cheddar biscuits and pumpkin loaf on your way out, the baked goods are sensational. Now, I just need more apple recipes....... maybe my momstown Oakville moms will share some on the message board?

Frootogo has become a momstown favourite field trip! Check out our other visit blogs from momstown Burlington, momstown Hamilton & momstown Milton.

Dinosaur Exploration with momstown

Dino Day at StudioTime! It's hard to find a kid who doesn't like dinosaurs :).

After some free play and crafts, momstown kids were invited to join in a modern dance demo (this went over about as well as you would think with numerous toddlers of varying ages).

We ended on a high note though with a dino-mite Itsy Bitsy Yoga demo from Lisa. Ahhh, relaxation....sort of an abstract thought at this point in time.

Want to find a cool volcano activity to do with your dino lovers? Check it out here on momstown arts & crafts.

Next month's Summer Flower party will feature a dance demo from StudioTime's new Kinderdance instructor! Stay tuned.....

Oakville Baby playgroup a saviour for moms!

Each Monday, moms with little ones, and I mean little ones, meet at our partner Sharkey's Cuts for Kids for playgroup on their plush carpet.

Yes, we realize that at age 3 months the babies aren't really "playing" but the two hours that moms are out of the house and with other moms who are the same stage in motherhood as you - well that exciting enough to be a giddy as 8 year old who just go let out for summer vacation!!

momstown hearts baby playgroup! An opportunity for peer to peer support and conversation is a golden opportunity for our new moms in momstown Oakville.

HEY! Who made this big mess??!!

... oh well doesn't matter because WE DON'T HAVE TO CLEAN UP!!

momstown visited What A Mess - A new drop in craft center. We all had so much fun!!

If you want to get messy and have some fun at home with your kids, check out these great ideas on the momstown arts and crafts blog!

Messy "Mud" Painting
Baby's First Painting - Oatmeal
Body Painting
Shaving Cream Finger Paints
Kool-Aid Painting

They Came! They Saw! They BOUGHT!!

After months of preparations the momstown mom-to-mom sale finally came all together on Saturday, April 18! We had a great turn out of members and an even greater turn out of non-members!

Everything went smoothly and there was very little left over. Can’t wait till the Fall Sale!!

A big thanks the Chrissy who was the brains behind the entire operation.