Monday, October 31, 2011

Fisher Price Laugh n' Learn Puppy!

        So for my first product review, I got the honour of reviewing the Fisher Price Laugh n' Learn Puppy. And I can honestly tell you that if I didn't already have the toy, after testing it I would go out and buy it. My 7 month old daughter LOVES it. The giggles every time it comes on, the hugs and kisses she gives it when it talks to her make me smile, and I love watching her reaction to it every time it talks to her.  It also says "I love you!", and makes a kissing noise, which is very sweet and gets a big smile every time.


    




          Another thing I really like about this toy is the educational value she'll get out of it when she's a bit older; it sings many of the songs I sing to her, it sings the ABC's, it counts and claps. Putting a spin on classics like "Patty Cake" and "Do Your Ears Hang Low?", this dog is a talented little pup! He's also totally gender neutral which is nice, the only problem you might have if you have multiple children is a fight over who gets the puppy and for how long...a shared custody agreement may be necessary!



          Needless to say, this dancing, singing, clapping,  fun little puppy is going to be a favourite in my house for a long time.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Happy Halloween Edmonton!!!

momstown Edmonton North & Edmonton South are getting excited for our BOO BASH this Sunday! Our members and their kids are getting costumes ready to celebrate with a family focused event.

Big thanks to our Activity Sponsors

Toadstool Music

Nicole Werbicki
780.902.3745
nicole@toadstoolmusic.com

We are an exciting music studio in Sherwood Park that believes music and imagination go hand in hand. We strive to engage our students' creativity and imagination in a positive and enjoyable environment. Our music lessons use a variety of methods to make music come alive, including singing, rhythm instruments, creative movement, and games. Check out our website for our current group and private programs.

Discovery Toys

Debbie Wong - 780.718.0919, debbie@ilovediscoverytoys.ca

Discovery Toys has been helping parents to "Teach. Play. Inspire." with our high-quality educational toys, books, games and music for over three decades.

Java Mama

Donna Emsley & Sharla Nuijens, 780.719.1949/780.985.2641, stalbert@javamama.com

Java Mama is your kid-friendly coffeehouse opening mid-November in St. Albert. Come in and enjoy a coffee while your kids happily play in one of two areas designed for children up to the age 6. Book your birthday parties or private events with us and participate in a wide variety of classes that we have to offer. We look forward to serving you very soon! Sip. Play. Relax.

Azure Music

780.417.4771
info@azuremusicstudio.com

Drumming, customized music lessons and more! Azure Music Studio offers creative, jazz and contemporary quality music lessons on several instruments such as piano, guitar, violin, vocals, drums, bass, winds and brass. Azure Music also provides drumming circles for school workshops, corporate events and birthday parties.

Music Together

780.484.9722
info@musictogethernl.com

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program that encourages the development of your child's natural musicality through the joy of family music making.


Willowby Hall

Alla Ternikova 780.481.1456, admin@willowbycommunityleague.com

Willowby Community League serves the communities of Ormsby, Jamieson Place & Dechene!

Bounceroo

Brad Dick
780.406.6332
info@bounceroo.ca

Bounceroo! - We rent Interactive Inflatable Play Structures that we call Bounceroos!, We also rent popcorn machines and cotton candy machines! - Don't party plan by yourself. Renting Bounceroo! is easy. The bouncers, popcorn machines and cotton candy machines are a guaranteed blast for your next birthday, barbecue, picnic, fundraiser, corporate or community event. No deposit required and we take care of delivery and set up (approx. 15 min.). Go Bounceroo!

Christine Wills Photography

Christine Wills, 780.200.5929, christine@cwillsdesign.ca
Christine Wills Photography believes that photography shouldn’t be a luxury for those who can afford it, but a reflection of your life and the happy experience of recording it. Packages are reasonably priced and reflect the time and talent of the photographer. Christine Wills-Thornton has been a professional family, wedding, and lifestyle photographer since 2009, serving Alberta (Edmonton & Calgary) and willing to travel! She mixes traditional styles ( BDes 2012) with the latest trends to produce stunning images of you and your loved ones.

Bibagogo

Catherine Finlayson, 780.498.0326, bibagogo@gmail.com

Bibagogo® offers quality, functionality, value and appeal! An absolutely must have for all busy parents. It's fashionable and practical for happy feeding, eating, and playing at home, on the go, in the stroller and carseat. Lifetime guarantee. Great for baby, and last to preschool years. Go ahead. Get messy.

Adventure Bus

Debbie Brown, 780.700.8287, debbie@adventurebus.ca

The Adventure Bus is a full sized school bus that has been converted into a mini gym - brought directly to your location. All activities take place inside the Adventure Bus and no transportation of participants is involved. The Bus is equipped with a large variety of FUN equipment including: zip line, monkey bars, rock climbing wall, mini-trampoline, rings, bean bags, ribbons, climbing rope, balance beam, mats, shapes, parachutes, tunnels, hoops, etc.

Amber Leigh Photography

Mandy Benesocky, 780.554.5763, mbenesocky@gmail.com

We are Carolyn and Mandie Benesocky, two sisters who have joined our love and passion for taking photos. Together we capture happiness.

Zumba

Hannah Gray 780.908.8826, hbgray@shaw.ca

The Zumba® Program: The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-akind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Everyone is welcome at a Zumba class; it is designed for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels. Anyone can come to a Zumba class and have fun whether they are just beginning to exercise or already at an advanced level. Zumba is for everyone!

The Traveling Teacher

Lisa Murdock

780.463.3620
info@thetravelingteacher

Welcome to the travelingteacher.ca!! Do you lack the time and/or creativity to create fun and educational crafts and activities for your child? Are you a day home that would appreciate some assistance? Would you like to provide a craft at your child’s special party? Then you have come to the right place! The Traveling Teacher is a service that offers children exciting and fun thematic, pre-packaged crafts and activities each month – you choose the theme!

Door Prize Sponsors:

Mommy Connections
carol@mommyconnections.ca
www.mommyconnections.ca

Blackbird Photography
info@blackbirdphotography.ca
www.blackbirdphotography.ca

Bibagogo
bibagogo@gmail.com
www.bibagogo.com

Belly Dancin' Babies
info@bellydancinbabies.com
www.tascheleia.com

Usborne Books
www.usborne.ca

Sweet Tutu 4 U
sweettutus4u@hotmail.ca
www.sweettutu4u.com

Discovery Toys
debbie@ilovediscoverytoys.ca
http://ilovediscoverytoys.ca