Wordless Wednesday: Instant "Sibling" Love

Happy Holidays!

The month of December has been a huge barrel of fun around momstown Whitby-Ajax with all of our great Christmasy themed events!

Now with Christmas just a few days away, we'll be taking a little break to spend time with our families. We hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas, and that Santa is good to all!

During the holidays our message boards will still remain active, so if you're looking for some adult conversation you can check us out there! 

Thank you all so much for all your support through 2010, as momstown Whitby-Ajax launched and took off the ground running. I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you!! It's proven to be a great and fun year, but I'm sure that 2011 will prove to be BIGGER and better... Meaning great things for momstown Whitby-Ajax. We have many great things planned out and in the works for 2011.

Happy Holidays!!

Featured Sponsor: Ashlyn King Photography

Have you had the chance to check out momstown Whitby-Ajax's December Featured Sponsor - Ashlyn King Photography? If not... why not head on over and take a few moments to read up on what they're all about.

Ashlyn King Photography is a professional photographer based out of Ajax, ON serving the Durham and Toronto Regions. Ashlyn King Photography specializes in capturing your maternity, newborn, child and family portraits.

As a special exclusive offer, Ashlyn King Photography is extending momstown Whitby-Ajax members a discounted early bird special if you book your 2011 standard session before December 31st. For further information CLICK HERE..

Hiring: Advertising Sales Representative

momstown.ca is an on-line network for neighbourhood moms wanting to connect for support, conversation and just plain fun! With a fantastic event calendar and lively and message board, momstown.ca is a great way to get involved with your community while having a blast with your kids! They say it takes a village to raise a child, we say it takes a town!

Are you looking for a way to channel your professional energy while having the flexibility of choosing your own hours and working from home? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit but still want to spend time with your family and be compensated for it? Then joining momstown.ca could be the answer for you!

Job Description: Advertising Sales Representative

momstown Whitby-Ajax is currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic individual for a rolling 6 month contract position as an Advertising Sales Representative. In this self-directed role you will sell online advertising and sponsorship opportunities for your local momstown site. This role requires approximately 10 hours per week and is paid in commission. We’re currently looking for Advertising Sales Representatives for our Whitby-Ajax chapter starting immediately.

For further information please email info.whitby-ajax@momstown.ca or check out the description enclosed below.

Tots & Tales

Today momstown Whitby-Ajax had our "Tots & Tales" group, with the focus on being spiders and bats! We had planned to start off with our circle time in the park, reading "Happy Halloween Curious George!", however the tots seemed to be more interested in the park equipment.

After the tots burned off steam on the park equipment, they all crowded around the park bench to look through the spooky Halloween books together. They really enjoyed the pictures each book had to offer.

Great book club get together! We're looking forward to next months Tots & Tales, where we'll be reading some fun stories around the theme of "My house, Your House".

Launch Party Success!

On Wednesday, momstown Whitby-Ajax and momstown Oshawa-Port Perry celebrated their launches together in the centre court of Oshawa Centre! And - what better way to do it, then by having a huge party!!

We had a massive turn out. We had set out an area for stroller parking, but it quickly became full and people had to start parking their strollers in the hallway. Nothing was stopping the parents and kids from coming in, and joining in on the fun!

Nancy (mama of momstown Oshawa-Port Perry) and I (mama of momstown Whitby-Ajax) came very quickly to realize that the momstown movement was being felt and accepted in the Durham Region.

We set up lots of different little activity stations for the kids. The tables contained arts & crafts; we taped a massive piece of paper to the floor for the kids to color all over. That was a huge hit!! Most ran straight into the activity station, ripped off their shoes and went to town coloring. The activity centers also offered a reading station, bead maze station and blocks/puzzles station. There was something for everyone!

Belly Button the Clown joined us in celebration of our launch, and brought lots of smiles to the children. She offered face painting and blew up balloon creatures for the youngsters.

Keri-Ellen Walcer from MusiGo put on a performance that got the kids all moving and dancing!



All in all, we had an amazing day! It was so great to have had the opportunity to meet and connect with so many families!

If you missed the launch party, don't worry! You can still sign-up for a free trial and get in on the fun by visiting momstown Whitby-Ajax!

Thanks to everyone who came out and contributed into making it a great day!

Family Photo Shoot Fun!

This past Saturday, momstown Whitby-Ajax members met up with fellow member CLNike (an aspiring photographer) at Rotary Park in Ajax for free family photo shoots.

The day went overall. All in all 5 families came out to have their photos taken. The weather was a little sketchy and rain was a threat all day, but thankfully it held off until all the shoots were done!

CLNike has been very busy post-processing the photos, and has posted up some teasers on her blog. Feel free to CLICK HERE to head on over and check them out! They're fantastic!

Thanks again CLNike for graciously offering to do this for the momstown Whitby-Ajax members. It was truly appreciated!!!