Are We Poisoning Our Children and Our Pets?

How Safe is Your Home?Over 1,000,000 children annually are accidentally poisoned in their homes, 250,000 are hospitalized, and an estimated 3,000 will end up in intensive c are. Dozens more will die. Thousands of children and adults are permanently disfigured or injured through contact with chemicals in the home.

The amazing fact is, the most common substance that children are poisoned by is household cleaners! Your own home probably has numerous cleaners, containing hundreds of chemicals.
Could an accident happen in your home?Find out today by taking our Healthy Home Tour.

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Contest: ENTER TO WIN: Nuevo Designs is giving away 2 sets of 30 custom photo cards.

Contest: ENTER TO WIN: Nuevo Designs is giving away 2 sets of 30 custom photo cards. Nuevo Designs customizes photo cards for all occasions: birth announcements, baptism, birthday celebrations, holidays, wedding, and thank you cards. http://www.oakvillemoms.com/contest.html

See what's going on with Oakville Moms this month: May 2009

This month's Business Feature: The Design Route: http://www.oakvillemoms.com/business_feature.html

This month's reviews:

uba BABY: http://www.oakvillemoms.com/product_reviews_ubababy.html

Norwex Enviro Products: http://www.oakvillemoms.com/product_reviews_Norwex.html

MyPacifier™: http://www.oakvillemoms.com/product_reviews_mypacifier.html

Summer Camp:
Canada’s Professional School of Music & Arts
Mojo Music more>>

Expecting a Baby? For you and your baby on the way...a BABY SHOW !!

Admission is free for you and a guest! The first 100 expectant moms will receive a free gift bag and there are over $1,200 in Door Prizes to be given away!!!!

Welcome Wagon Baby Showers are held in local communities across the country, featuring guest speakers with valuable information and demonstrations designed to help you at this special time. You can expect to see various displays from local business and civic organizations, specifically with you in mind to assist you and your new baby. Why not bring the Dad-to-be and enter him in the diapering contest...or bring the Grandparent-to-be and enter them in the Grandparents draw...... it's fun and there are exciting door prizes!

Sunday, May 3rd
The Holiday Inn
2525 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, ON.
Registration begins at 12 p.m.

ITSY BITSY YOGA SUPER SUMMER SESSIONS!

ITSY BITSY YOGA SUPER SUMMER SESSIONS!

Check out the fun and happy energy of an Itsy Bitsy Yoga workshop or mini-session! Classes are full of developmentally enriching poses for your Baby or Tot. Choose a fabulous Mother's Day one-hour workshop for yourself. Or Daddy can share a workshop with your little one for Father's Day. Enjoy mini-sessions through the summer; a great way to bond in between your holiday plans.

GOOD FOR BABY AND TOT. Babies are Newborn to Almost Crawling and enjoy poses on their backs, tummies and held in loving arms. Tots, who are Crawlers to 24 Months, will thrill at the sitting, standing and jumping poses!

GOOD FOR YOU TOO!You'll love bonding with your little yogi and spending time with other great moms. I look forward to sharing Itsy Bitsy Yoga with you soon.

Contact me for dates, times and locations!Lisa Nevar-Landsmann Certified IBY Facilitator since 2006

mailto:2006lnevar@hotmail.com

tel. (905) 465-3533

See what's going on with Oakville Moms this month: April 2009

Summer Camp:
Canada’s Professional School of Music & Arts more>>

Contest:ENTER TO WIN: A Disk Swing from DreamGYM Inc.DreamGYM Inc. is the first company in Canada to produce indoor jungle gyms for home use. They have created a product, which allows children to stay physically active all year round. Click here for more information.

This month's Business Feature: Little Miss Clips. Baby and toddler hair clips that stay put! Whether you have a wee baby with just a sprout of hair or a toddler with a mass of very-fine hair, Little Miss Clips’ slip-proof hair clips are guaranteed to stay put.
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This Month's Review: Child’s Own StudioLittle Designers: Plush toys from children’s drawings. Child's Own Studio, based in Vancouver, BC, is a thriving on-line toy company that makes unique plush toys, or softies, from children’s drawings. more>

Special Promo:
what a mess! Creative Playcentres
Hopedale Community Nursery School
Oakville Comedy Kids
Lil' Monkeys Indoor Playgrounds Inc.
Little Miss Clips
DS Wall Art
Canada’s Professional School of Music & Arts more>>

Easter events for the kids

Easter Egg Travaganza
Thursday April 9, 20094 pm - 7 pm.
Free Easter treats for the kids.
Location: Hopedale Mall (3rd Line)

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Milton Egg Drop
Friday April 10, 2009
Thousands of plastic eggs falling from a hot air ballon.
Free candy and prizes for all, face painting and coffee and snacks.
Location: Milton Fair Grounds (136 Robert St. off of Main St.)Time: 10 amhttp://www.miltoneggdrop.ca/

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Make and Take an Easter Craft
Saturday April 11, 200911 am- 2 pm.
Location: Hopedale Mall (3rd Line)

Child’s Own Studio: Plush toys from children’s drawings.

Here is the drawing of my son's blue batman and the end result from Child's Own Studio creation. A wonderful job!

Oakville Comedy Kids

The Comedy Kids program is designed for children, ages 8-13, and it starts with 3 classes on improvisation (improv) training, designed to boost students' self-esteem, bring out their inner comedian, introduce a sense of fun, and reinforce the value of uninhibitedlaughter and friendship. The program, developed and led by Second City-trained instructors, concludes with 4 classes on sketch comedy culminating in a live performance of original material for family and friends.

The Oakville Beaver states, “Comedy Kids helps students lose their inhibitions, use their imagination, and problem-solve. This new comedy program is giving kids confidence.”

Parents agree.
“Our daughter loved the entire experience, and can’t wait for the next session.” Jennifer Hobbes.
“You did a wonderful job with the children...” Laura McLaughlin.
“Superb. We’ll be back!” Connie Miller.

Programs are offered Saturday mornings, 10:30-12:00 for 7 consecutive weeks. Now Booking May 30th session. Space is limited.
http://www.comedykids.ca/
905-338-9537

Special Discount: Receive a 10% discount for members of Oakville Moms on a single sign up, and 15% for two kids signing up at the same time. Special discount available until April 30th.

Let's have a discussion

Hello everyone,
We are excited to announce that our forum is back up! We have customized our forums to target moms in Oakville and surrounding cities. Lots of topics to discuss so get involved and meet other moms just like you.

Select your city to connect with moms in your community:
Oakville Moms Forum
Burlington Moms Forum
Mississauga Moms Forum
Milton Moms Forum
Toronto Moms Forum

http://www.oakvillemoms.com/forum.html

Looking forward to chatting with you all in our forums.

Oakville Moms

Halton Region's Diaper Bag Tag Program

Since the implementation of weekly Blue Box and GreenCart collection and once every other week collection of garbage, the Region has received very few inquiries/complaints from residents regarding the disposal of diaper waste. Because of the volume of calls received to date, in addition to the public's acceptance of the new curbside program, the Region did not see a need to change the current waste collection schedule. Regarding the garbage bag limit, residents are allowed to place up to six bags at the curbside every other week.

Diapers and regular plastic items do not break down through the compost process and as a result lessen the quality of the finished product. Due to the contamination of plastic in the compost it is very difficult to market this material and therefore may not be reused in agricultural applications as intended and eventually end up in landfill. Halton Region has decided to keep diapers and plastics out of the GreenCart program as we have seen other municipalities like York, Peel, and Niagara struggle with their compost programs that contain plastic.

At the request of Regional Council we did investigate a number of options for the disposal of diapers, including a review of services offered in other municipalities with a collection service similar to ours. Here is the link to the Council report for your information http://sirepub.halton.ca/cache/2/kx1za0ugmgq44fa05ehw5555/6829611072008120209982.PDF.

The Diaper Bag Tag program recently approved by Regional Council permits households with young children in diapers or households that use diapers as a result of a medical condition, to dispose of diapers at no additional charge at the Halton Waste Management Site in Milton. These households may also utilize the Diaper Bag Tag to place more than the allowable six bags of garbage at curbside on their scheduled garbage collection day. Residents that have registered for the Diaper Bag Tag program will not receive weekly garbage collection; they will continue to have garbage collected once every other week. More information, including diaper service providers, can be found on our website at http://www.halton.ca/ppw/waste/diapers.htm.

Residents may call in to Halton Region at 905-825-6000 to request an application to join the program. Once the application has been accepted, residents will receive 30 bag tags that can be used throughout the year. The Region will monitor and evaluate the Diaper Bag Tag program and will report back to Council on the progress and findings of the program.

Movies For Mommies

Movies For Mommies is the original parent and baby movie event in Canada. We have screenings every Thursday at 1pm at Oakville's Encore Cinemas (171 Speers Rd.). At Movies For Mommies, moms can enjoy movies in a baby friendly cinema. There is a change table in the theatre, bottle warming, wipes, special events, FREE give aways each week, breast feeding friendly. Dads, Grandparents, Caregivers and Friends are also welcome! For more information and to join our weekly newsletter which informs you about upcoming movies and special events please visit our website and select Mailing List.
http://www.moviesformommies.com

Monday February 16, 2009 - Free Family Day Activities

River Oaks Community Centre
Time
Activity
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Family Stretch

9 - 9:45 a.m.
Family Indoor Cycling Class
9:40 - 10:10 a.m.
Mother Daughter Dance Fit
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Family Indoor Cycling Class
10 a.m. - noon
All Ages Run Jump Throw
10 a.m. - noon
BodyWise Nutritional Consultant
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Family Public Skating
10:20 - 10:50 a.m.
Family Bellydance Class
11 a.m. - noon
Family Fitness Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Shooter Pad Practice
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Face Painting
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Panago Pizza
11:15 a.m. - noon
Jump and Play (8 to 24 months)
noon - 2 p.m.
Speed Skating
noon - 2 p.m.
Carpet Bowling
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Family Bootcamp
12:30 - 3 p.m.
Family Golf Mini Putt
1 - 3 p.m.
Skating Club Synchronized Skating
1 - 3 p.m.
Squash Clinic
2 - 4 p.m.
Family Cosom Hockey
3:30 - 5 p.m
Family Public Skate

Glen Abbey Community Centre
The Glen Abbey Library branch will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Time
Activity
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kinder Gym
10 -11:30 a.m.
Recreational Skate
10 -11:30 a.m.
Recreational Swim
10 a.m. - noon
Oakville Fire Department Ladder Truck Demo
10 a.m. - noon
Wheelchair Basketball
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dance Dance Revolution & Rock Band Demo
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fitness Assessments
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Face Painting
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Panago Pizza
11:30 a.m. - noon
Water Jogging
noon - 2 p.m.
Sledge Hockey
noon - 2 p.m.
Lengths Swim
noon - 2 p.m.
All Ages Sportball
noon - 1 p.m.
Family Ball Drumming
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Family Zumba Dance Class
1 - 3 p.m.
Squash Clinic
1 - 3 p.m.
BodyWise Nutritional Consultant
1 - 4 p.m.
Oakville Gymnastics Club
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Recreational Skate
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Family Zumba Class
2 - 4 p.m.
Drop-in Badminton
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Recreational Swim
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Family Yogalates
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
H20 Water Sports
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Recreational Swim

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
The Iroquois Ridge Library branch will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Time
Activity

9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Kidfit
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Aquatics Club
10:30 a.m. - noon
Family Creative Dance
11 - 11:50 a.m.
Jimbo's Magic and Puppet Show
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Face Painting
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Panago Pizza
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lengths Swim
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Steel Pan Music and African Drumming by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton
1 - 2:25 p.m.
Family Hoop Challenge
1 - 2:25 p.m.
All Ages Pilates
1 - 3 p.m.
Nordic Walking
1 - 2:25 p.m.
Parent & Kid Karate
1:30 - 2 p.m.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga Babes
2:10 - 2:40 p.m.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tots
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Summer Sizzlers & Eco-Art Camp Sampler
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Family Zumba Dance Class
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Boot Camp Boogie
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Leisure Swim
2:45 - 4 p.m.
Table Tennis
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Combo Swim
9 - 10 p.m.
Lengths Swim

Public Skating
Location / Time
Activity
Joshua's Creek Arenas

10 - 11:20 a.m.
Family Skate
12 - 1:20 p.m.
Adult Shinny Hockey
2 - 4 p.m.
Family Skate with the Oakville Blades

Kinoak Arena

1 - 2:50 p.m.
Family Recreational Skate
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Family Public Skate

Oakville Arena

1-2:50 p.m.
Adult & Preschool Instructional Hockey
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Family Public Skate

Maple Grove

9 - 10:50 a.m.
Family Recreational Skate
noon - 1:20 p.m.
Adult Recreational Skate

Sending an email to Oakville Moms

I receive a lot of emails on a daily basis but lately I've been getting a lot of weird emails. Specially from people who are asking me 20 questions and don't even sign their email or let me know who they are. There are some requirements in the email to be fill out and as stated in the contact us/advertising page. Please fill this out otherwise your email will not be answered.

Happy New Year!

See what's going on with Oakville Moms this month:

Contest:ENTER TO WIN: A Spa Baby tub, the European style baby tub, allows your baby to bathe in a natural upright position. Click here for more information.
Please note: Winner must respond within 7 days to accept prize otherwise another winner will be selected.

This month's Business Feature: Bella’s Corner Toy Store is a family based toy store in Woodstock, Ontario. As the parents of two young children, we were frustrated with the selection of toys at local department stores. more>>

This month's review:
Pookafun: The Noobee® is a wonderful educational toy that was first developed to be used by nursing moms when little fingers scratch, poke or pull. more>>

Special Promo of the month:
Hopedale Community Nursery School
Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
Nuevo Designs - custom photo cards and invitations
Charnwood School more>>

Happy Holidays from Oakville Moms

Oakville Moms would like to thank all of our members and sponsors for making this another successful year. We greatly appreciate all of your wonderful feedback. Stay tuned for some exciting new changes to our site next year.

All the best from Oakville Moms.
P.S. Oakville Moms will be on holidays starting December 20th to January 2nd.

Oakville Moms Review: Wee Piggies & Paws

We recently received my son's foot ornament from Wee Piggies & Paws. It is so beautiful. It shows all the details of his foot. It captured the moment as I know his foot won't be that size for long. It is certainly something sentimental and we will treasure it.

Wee Piggies & Paws also does LifeCast Statues of the whole family's hands. I saw a sample and it was truly a piece of art. Wee Piggies & Paws provides a product that is quite unique. This is a great Christmas gift for your family and loved ones.

For more information check out their site: www.weepiggies.com

Volunteers Needed! For the Halton Breastfeeding Connection

We believe in the value of breastfeeding. We are a group of volunteer women providing mother-to-mother telephone support.

Would you like to join our team of volunteers? Our volunteers need:

• A belief in the value of breastfeeding
• At least 4 months of breastfeeding experience and intent to breastfeed for at least 6 months.

We offer a 4-hour training session on a regular basis. Trainings are held in different locations throughout Halton. Snacks and lunch are provided and babies are welcome. Telephone calls are made from the comfort of your home. Ability to speak a second language is an asset.
To learn more or to register for the next training session, please call or email: Judith Conley, 905-825-6000 x2933 / Judith.conley@halton.ca

Santa Claus Parades around Halton

November 14, 2008 Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the lights, the magic, and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses kick-off the holiday season with the lighting of the Towne Square Tree. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will treat all to hot apple cider and holiday cheer. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square with a Christmas Carol sing-along with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band, followed by the lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m.

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November 15, 2008 Oakville Santa Claus Parade
The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting families, residents and visitors for over 50 years. Come early and reserve your spot on the parade route as it winds its way through downtown Oakville at approximately 9:00a.m. Call (905) 815-5981 for more information.

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November 28 to December 21, 2008 Christmas in Downtown Oakville
Enjoy your holiday shopping in beautiful downtown Oakville, featuring over 450 fine shops, services and eateries "Christmas in Downtown Oakville” brings together the warmth and friendliness found in a downtown, featuring strolling carollers and festive horse drawn holiday wagon-rides with Santa, along historic Lakeshore Road every weekend. Truly an unforgettable holiday shopping experience.

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Christmas Parade in Milton - Sunday November 23, 2008 at 2:00pm
The parade will begin at Bronte and Barton Street with entries staged on Bronte Street from Derry Road. Click here for route.

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Mississauga Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 30, 2008
The parade will start at 12:50pm on Queen Street South at Britannia Road and travel south through the Village to disperse at various locations after the Church Street junction.

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Sunday December 7th, 2008 - 2 p.m.
Christmas Parade in Burlington
Santa Claus is coming to Town. The parade starts at Burlington Mall and marches along Guelph Line to New Street, travels west along New to James Street, then north on Brant Street. The parade route finishes at Brant Street and Caroline.

This Month's Review: Tail Wags

It's always a struggle to get a child to put on their helmet. Tail Wags has come up with a creative and safe way to make helmet wearing more fun for kids (and adults too!). Canadian made by a mom of 2, Tail Wags helmet covers are great for wearing while bike riding, skating, skiing, tobogganing etc. There are over 35 designs and colours to choose from. If you are having problems with your little one to wear a helmet, why not consider Tail Wags and see which animal characters he/she loves best. It's a great holiday gift idea!

For more information check out their site: www.tail-wags.com