Win a Spotlight of the Week with Oakville Moms

Win a Spotlight of the Week with Oakville Moms:

Oakville Moms is giving back! We are giving away the Spotlight for the Week for FREE!
Do you have a business and need an opportunity to get some attention to your web site? Well here is your chance. Send us an email with a description of your company, web site URL, your FULL NAME and why we should choose you and also do the steps below:

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This contest closes Friday March 4th, 2011! Good luck!

Spotlight of the Week Monkeynastix

Getting active is easy! Monkeynastix is a fun and challenging non-competitive program for children ages 1-8, focusing on their long term physical, cognitive and social development. A qualified Monkeynastix Instructor will come to your child's school or public venue to run a 30 minute class once a week. Lessons include a warm up to music, stretch, locomotion and working with our specialized equipment. http://www.monkeynastix.ca/

Entrepreneur of the WeeK: Brag About It – Hand Stamped and Custom Jewelry

1. Full name: Melissa Hull
   Company name: Brag About It – Hand Stamped and Custom Jewelry
   


2. Web site address: http://www.bragaboutit.etsy.com/
   


3. Why did you start your company?
   After our second son was born in 2005, I began creating jewelry as a way to have "GIRLIE TIME" in a house full of wonderful and energized boys. At the same time I had been selling real estate in Oakville (for over 10 years). I began finding it harder to be 100% Mom and 100% Realtor. The evening appointments (missed bed and bath times), weekend open houses (missed family time) and the YOU NEVER KNOW schedule.
   
   In early 2010, I decided to park my real estate license (a very emotional decision), and focus my time and energy into Brag About It and my family.
   
   Today I am and here with my little shop and LOVING IT!
   


4. What does your company do?
   
   Brag About It is where ONE A KIND hand stamped custom jewelry is created. Each piece is designed and crafted by me, with my own two hands. Each piece is individually stamped by me, each letter at a time. Each piece is looked at as a wearable WORK of ART.
   
   Love, time and attention to detail goes into each piece.
   
   Each piece is handcrafted with LOVE JUST for YOU by me.
   
   Brag About It offers a wide range of hand stamped keepsake jewelry ...
   
   • Initial Necklaces and Name Necklaces with Birthstones
   • Multi Shaped Family Necklaces
   • Layered and Cupped Necklaces
   • Original Family Locket, My Family Tree and Brag Book
   • Brag Bracelets and Brag Bands (rings)
   • Bridal/Bridal Party Jewelry and Gifts
   • Custom Designs/Orders and More
   
   


5. What’s the best thing about being your own boss?
   
   The best thing about being my own boss is being able to set my own schedule, create what I want, when I want, control over the big picture, seeing things through from start to finish, communicating with clients and being able to a MOM at the same time.
   


6. What advice can you give to entrepreneurs that are starting out?
   
   For entrepreneurs starting out ... Customer service should be NUMBER 1 on your list !
   NEVER GIVE UP. If it does not work, try something new. Think outside the box. Be different and set yourself apart from the rest. There are never any failures in life ... Just experiences, whether good or bad. Be yourself and true to it. LOVE what you do and do it for you!
   


7. How do you manage family life and work?
   
   Managing family and work was always hard when selling real estate, until creating Brag About It. It just works this way for my family and we are really enjoying it.
   
   I work when the boys are at school. I am home when the boys come home. I try to not work when the family is around (very hard) but I am working on this and trying to follow through (this is an old habit I need to break).
   
   I also have a FABULOUS support system, my entire family.
   
   And my clients, where would Brag About It and I be without them? They truly understand me and they are here for me. They help to remind me, it is okay to be a Mom and a business owner ~ THANK YOU for that, from the bottom of my ♥!
   


8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
   
   10 years from now ... I do not know where I will be. I have lots of goals and dreams for my family and Brag About It. As we say in our house ... Life is so precious, let’s take it one day at a time and enjoy every minute of it.

Music Pups®

Music Pups®

The early years of life are the most important in a child’s musical development. Music Pups classes are geared to children ages 4 months to 4 years. Parents accompany students to a weekly 45 minute class for 10 weeks. They receive their own songbook and cd to enjoy at home. We experience music through movement, singing and rhythm instruments. Students are exposed to a variety of traditional and world music. Research shows that early childhood is the window of opportunity to increase the music aptitude of a child, preparing them for further music studies.

Spring Session begins in March. Call now, spaces are limited.

Keisha Bell-Kovacs
(905)825 - 4168
keishabell@cogeco.ca
http://www.themusicclass.com/

Music for Young Children™ recommends Music Pups®
as an excellent introduction to music, preparing children for further musical
exploration using the MYC® Sunrise™ pre-keyboard
and MYC Sunshine™ keyboard programs

KIDSPORTSPLEX ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY - OPEN HOUSE

Kidsportsplex is planning an afternoon of Fun and Excitement for the entire family with a Sports Extravaganza and other Cool activities to celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Mark SUNDAY February 27th on your calendar from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. We are having an OPEN HOUSE and you are invited - FREE ADMISSION. Let the kids have some FUN playing on the kiosks, game tables, and video and computer games. We will be organizing a game of Hockey and Soccer in our multi-gym and there will be special prizes for those that participate. RAFFLE TICKETS can be purchased at the door for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Winning ticket gets a FREE Double Birthday Party Package for up to 10 kids, valued at $270. There will be many prizes and surprises for everyone and FREE refreshments and cake.

On this day ONLY, we will be giving out a FREE Day's Pass to all kids over 2 years! We will also be offering a 40% discount if you sign up for any of our monthly programs, and 25% off of all Birthday Party packages. Make sure you take advantage of this special offer! Not valid with any other promotional offers.

MARCH BREAK is fast approaching! Last year, the kids had tons of fun in this program participating in sports games, crafts, and many other exciting and interactive activities. This year, we are offering 10% off on registrations made before February 27th – book early to take advantage of this offer!

Get $25 off SUMMER CAMP registrations if booked before June 1st. This program was a HIT last year! Kids had a blast interacting with other kids and playing fun and creative sports games and participating in our Talent and Puppet shows.

We are still accepting registrations for our AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and our TODDLER'S PROGRAM from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

We are open daily Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for DROP-INS (accompanied by an adult) or DROP-OFFS (not accompanied by an adult).

For the months of February and March, we are offering our MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP for only $35.00. Please note that with Membership, kids must be accompanied by an adult and Members get 10% off all our programs. Members also receive a $5 discount for Drop-offs. Not valid with any other promotional offers.

Visit our website for details on all of our programs http://www.kidsportsplex.com/, or contact us at 905-844-KIDS (5437) for inquiries.

Mojo Music is Oakville’s Premiere Music Centre

Mojo Music is Oakville’s Premiere Music Centre, ‘raising the bar’ as a Music Retailer & Education Center in the Oakville community.

Mojo Music is now accepting registration for our Annual March Break Rock Band Camp (March 14-18). This year promises to be a fun and fulfilling week, building on the success of this past summer's Rock Band Camp. Spaces are limited to 15 attendees so register now to reserve your spot!

Click on the following link for registration details:
http://www.mojomusic.ca/Music_School/Music_School_Info/Ensemble_Programs.html

For more information about it’s music programs, call 905-842-2665.
http://www.mojomusic.ca/

4Cats Arts Studio is the best, most fun art studio ever

4Cats Oakville is a professional arts studio for artists aged two to fifteen. Guided by highly-trained curators, 4Cats kids create imaginative pieces inspired by the work of famous artists. Children use professional high-quality art materials including acrylic paint on canvas, silkscreens and pottery wheels. 4Cats curators tell captivating and inspiring stories about the lives of the artists being introduced.

4Cats Oakville offers Artist of the Month classes, workshops, camps, awesome birthday parties and more!

4Cats to offer Oakvillemoms.com members a 10% discount for any of the March Break camps and workshops

Camps:

Mon, March 14th - Tues, March 15th
Norval Morrisseau 2-Day Camp
Ages 5-8 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Ages 8-13 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Create a beautiful, bright and bold animal painting inspired by Norval Morrisseau, the 'Picasso of the North'.

Wed, March 16th - Thurs, March 17th
Monet 2-Day Camp
Ages 5-8 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Ages 8-13 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Paintbrushes at the ready! Create your own Impressionist masterpiece inspired by the incredible Claude Monet.

Fri, March 18th
Picasso 1-Day Camp
Ages 5-8 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Ages 8-13 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Take inspiration from the 'Father of Cubism' to imagine and paint your own Cubist creation.

Workshops

Yoda painting
Use "the force" (and acrylic paints) to create your very own Yoda!

Ewok sculpture canvas
An out-of-this-world sculpture canvas creation!

Van Gogh Sunflowers
Dot, dash and swirl your paints just like Van Gogh to create your Sunflowers inspired masterpiece!

Robot polymer clay
Sculpt the robot of your world-domination dreams from polymer clay.

Bear poylmer clay
Black, brown, grizzly or gummi - sculpt your favourite bear from polymer clay!

Visit www.4cats/oakville for more information on the best, most fun Spring Break camps and workshops!


Contact information:
Jennifer Chung
4Cats Oakville
2379 Trafalgar Road
Oakville ON
289-937-1788
oakville@4cats.com
http://www.4cats.com/

Cassidy’s Tutu Creations

Custom and affordable tutus for your little Princess! Whether you are shopping for your own

daughter, or looking for the perfect gift, Cassidy’s Tutu Creations are a unique idea for the little girl who has everything. We also specialize in tutu dresses which are very popular for 1st birthdays and flower girls.

Each tutu is custom made to your choice of colours and sizing. Please visit our website or check us out on Facebook for a complete list of styles, colours and more photos.

Tutu $20
Tutu Dress $30
Rocker Tutu Outfit $25

Bonus: Mention you saw this ad on Oakville Moms to receive 10% off your 1st order
Web site: http://cassidystutus.webs.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cassidys-Tutu-Creations/163058500376154
Email: cassidys_creations@hotmail.com

Canlan Ice Sports - Oakville - March Break Camps

Canlan Ice Sports - Oakville
Where the Experience is Everything!

March 14th-18th

Breakaway from boredom and unleash your child’s inner athlete by adding
some excitement to their vacation with a Canlan Hockey Camp. Our camps
offer an action-packed week of hockey conditioning, skill development and
off-ice games for children of all ages and skill levels.


http://www.icesports.com/

Spotlight of the Week: 4Cats Oakville

4Cats Oakville is a professional arts studio for artists aged two to fifteen. Guided by highly-trained curators, 4Cats kids create imaginative pieces inspired by the work of famous artists. Children use professional high-quality art materials including acrylic paint on canvas, silkscreens and pottery wheels. 4Cats curators tell captivating and inspiring stories about the lives of the artists being introduced. 4Cats Oakville offers Artist of the Month classes, workshops, camps, awesome birthday parties and more! http://www.4cats.com/oakville/

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE WEEK: Up close and personal with the owner of Just Add Heat

1. Full name and company name:
   Sanyo Lue-Kim, Just Add Heat and Kafene
   
   
2. Company web site address:
   justaddheat.ca and kafene.ca
   
   
3. Why did you start your company?
   I enjoy every aspect of food, from shopping to meal planning, cooking/baking, and of course, eating. I knew that owning a restaurant would interfere with my family life, while a food assembly business has much better retail hours. I had a long career in the television industry and was ready for something very different.
   
   
4. What does your company do?
   Just Add Heat provides families with “modern” fast food that is wholesome and home cooked. Eating at least one daily meal together with the family is crucial to healthy, happy children. Kafene is a café providing breakfast and lunch, including kids’ school lunches to go.
   
   
5. What’s the best thing about being your own boss?
   Being able to push the envelope and offer some really different food selections.
   
   
6. What advice can you give to entrepreneurs that are starting out?
   I received this same advice when I started, and it’s so true. You need to spend your time working ON the business, and not IN the business.
   
   
7. How do you manage family life and work?
   Another great thing about being my own boss is that I can hire staff to manage the store, allowing me to schedule my time around my family’s needs. I have been extremely fortunate in finding fantastic people to work with.
   
   
8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
   Happily running a successful company with the flexibility to enjoy my family life as well. Much like today!

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SEARS OAKVILLE THIS WEEKEND..FEB. 5 & 6

SUPER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ...Get your $10 Super buck and take advantage of our great offers in the store this weekend (while quantities last) Check out our Sat. and Sun. specials.....it's all about RED....to get you ready for Valentine's Day!! Store opens at 8:00 a.m. on Sat. and Sun. at 11 a.m. for your shopping convenience!

SUPER BOWL PARTY IN ELECTRONICS join us in Electronics on Saturday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for some Chili and buns and to take advantage of our great offers we have with TV's.....take one home today for your "Mancave" and watch the SuperBowl in style!!!

YOU BUY, WE PAY PROMO IN MAJOR APPLIANCES, MATTRESS, VACS, ELECTRONICS AND HARDWARE.....Starts Feb. 5th -Feb. 13th.... -- What does this mean?? When you spend $1000 or more on sleep sets, fitness equipment, Kenmore Major Appliances....and use your Sears card or Sears M/C..we will pay up to 3 MONTHS installments with 36 month interest-free financing...some exclusions do apply..check store for details!!

LANCOME EVENT FINISHES FEB. 14TH ...SPEND $34 and receive your free gift valued up to $142..don't miss out on this great offer !!

RECEIVE A $15 CASH CARD.... when you spend $50 on Cosmetics and Fragrances or Intimate Apparel using your Sears Card or Sears..offer ends Feb. 11th

RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GREETING CARD WITH $20 FOR HER TO SPEND with your Valentine's Day purchase of $75 or more of women's apparel, intimates, sleepwear, cosmetics, fragrances, jewellery or accessories and using your Sears Card or Sears M/C..PLUS..FREE Gift Wrapping! Offer ends April 8th, 2011

Lots more promos in our store this weekend..so visit our store and check it out!!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT SEARS OAKVILLE!!

SENIORS DAY - TUES. FEB. 8TH

If your 55 or Better, please join us for a day just for you..great offers, free coffee and treats and our special guest will be LOREN BLACK FROM THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION--he'll be here from 10-2 p.m. Come out and join the fun...tell your family and friends!!
BEAUTY OF LOVE EVENT--WED. FEB. 9TH..NOON- 9 P.M.

A day filled with FREE makeovers, demonstrations, eyebrow waxing, nail art, and refreshments. Our special Guest will be Dr. Bhatt, a Relationship Counsellor who will be answering all your questions and concerns....for a healthy life! He'll be here from noon - 3 p.m.

Clarins is also booking facials on Feb. 9th from 1 - 7 p.m. with our Clarins Esthetician.. Tickets are $10 to reserve your spot and redeemable on any Clarins purchase on that day!

CHILD FIND WILL BE AT SEARS OAKVILLE-- 11 - 4 P.M. Check out new merchandise and information for your child for their safety!

Style Expressions

Style Expressions

Spring is just round the corner! Time for renewal and rebirth!! Time to shake all the comfy winter comforts and explore new things! Why not to start with your home!! Old or new! Time to get going all “those” projects you had in mind, ready for the spring. Why not get a fresh new look! So many warm and vibrant new colors! To play with! And some amazing accessories too!!! Remember a "A change is as good as a rest”!!!!

We can help you as much or as little as you like!!!!! Our team of experts are ready to listen to your needs and ready to make it happen!!!!

Our services include:

Interior Design

More than offering you a service we want to offer you our passion and experience.
We believe in helping you to develop your own style and creativity!
To be part of your own project.
We can do the whole project or just advice and guide you through it.
We will help with space planning, furniture selection, window treatments and floors and much more…..


Colour consultations

Choosing colours and coordinating a look can be overwhelming and even intimidating with so many choices and options.

Getting help from a professional before you commit to spending any money will help you save time and money in the long run.

Colour is a very important part of our lives; it can also affect us in many ways. I will help you make the right selections for a coordinated and harmonious look all through the house.


Children’s bedrooms

When designing for children whether babies or teenagers many factors are to be consider. Providing the right environment for learning and development is very important. We believe in rooms that will grow with your child!!


Home staging

Are you selling? Do know that Staged properties spend 80% less time on the market!!
Selling is such a stressful process why prolong it. Let us get your property ready to impress and sell faster for the best price!!!

Starting with an initial consultation to staging we can help you with these services.

Floral design and seasonal decorating

We can create custom made floral arrangements specially design for you! Or to impress your clients and friends.

Let us stage your next special occasion or decorate for the holidays!

Inspirational life styles to enjoy!!!

Style Expressions by Monica Rolling, cdeca csp, pcc
web site: http://www.styleexpressions.ca
T. 905.847.4693
C. 905.399.6647

Gingerbread Monkeys -

Gingerbread Monkeys - a Canadian online baby boutique that offers a collection of only the finest quality baby and toddler products, from gear and accessories to unique gift items. Storksak, Diesel Kids, 7 AM Enfant, Serena and Lily Bedding are just a few lines that we carry.

Visit us @ http://www.gingerbreadmonkeys.com/ and sign up for our Newsletter for all future promos

Use code: Mom15 for 15% off your order.