Spring Moms Online FEST 2012
NOTICE: The Spring Moms and Kids has MOVED!
We'll be at the First Victoria Bank building on Saturday, May 19, from 10AM - 3PM, at
6030 FM 2920, Spring 77379 (off of Kuykendahl)
Families Enjoy
Exhibitors - Entertainment - MORE!
Admission Is FREE
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Woman's Health EXPO
Thursday, May 31
Health EXPO 4PM - 6PM
Dinner & Speaker 6PM - 8PM
Tomball Regional Medical Center is proud to introduce Healthy Woman, a free community health resource.
Kicking off the program on May 31, at Northwest Forest Conference Center; activities will include a free health fair from 4-6pm, followed by dinner and keynote presentation by Ali Vincent, the first female winner of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser.
For more information please call 281-401-7859 or visit us.
Spring Moms Online Monthly Drawing - May
For the month of May, we'll be drawing a name from our new Facebook 'Likes' to win a FREE Mini Session courtesey of Kara Powell Photography.
'Like' Us in May, and be entered to win!
Join Spring Moms Online on Facebook.
To be entered to win, you will also need to join Kara Powell Photography during the month of May.
About the Mini Session
Our winner may choose which Limited edition session from the two per month scheduled by reviewing the following schdule, click here.
Limited Edition mini session - expires 8/31/12
- sessions to choose from Birthday cake smash, traveling couch, majestic molly (60's), field of dreams, rock and roll or Up
- please see the online booking site for dates and times available
- 20 minutes session with the reservation fee waved
- Up to 20 images lightly edited in a personal gallery
- Package of a digital file, 2 5x7s and an 8x10 included. 10% off of our a la carte items as well.
- Sessions will take place in various places, but Kara Powell will contact you with directions and instructions the week before the session.
- $175 value
Moms - Keep Up Your Awareness!!!
Regina is an instructor and speaker at KUTA Empowered Women where she empowers women to "Keep Up Their Awareness". Regina has achieved her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do,
completed R.A.D., Rape Aggression Defense, and is a Certified Smartsafe Instructor. Smartsafe, aka Women's Commando Krav Maga, is a reality based system designed to be specific and relevant to women's daily lives, regardless of their shape, size
or fitness level.
As a Toastmaster, Regina has received speaking awards and high accolades from her peers, including Best Ice Breaker. She is a passionate, fun and enthusiastic speaker. Her workshops focus on creating
awareness, preventing potential attacks, and empowering women to protect themselves with simple techniques. She confidently addresses the emotional and psychological aspects of a woman being
attacked.
Smartsafe Benefits:
* Viable Awareness & Prevention Skills
* Survival Mindset
* Mental and Emotional Clarity
* Focus in Danger
* Confidence Building
* Empowerment Skills for Every Part of Life
What others are saying:
"The Tips and Techniques you taught us are Invaluable... and your Smartsafe Workshops are FUN and EDUCATIONAL... I highly recommend them... and look forward to attending more in the near
future!""Regina's knowledge and understanding of smart self-defense is impressive. She is compassionate but strong, and committed to helping others learn how to protect themselves from compromising
situations and bad people.""I believe every woman should take Regina Rowley's awareness seminar. Regina shows you how to be more observant of your surroundings and to be alert for certain hazards.
Whether you want to learn some techniques to help protect yourself or just increase your awareness, this seminar is for you." "Regina is a strong and confident speaker." "Inspiring!" "Funny." "Real and passionate."
Regina is available for 1 or 2 hour safety workshops including demonstration. Small group and individual classes, 2-12 hrs., available evenings and weekends. Perfect for groups of Moms, women networkers, sunday school classes, etc., For quotes, contact Regina 713-569-2189 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 713-569-2189 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Spring Cleaning Tips
1. Clear the air.
Take the smoke-free
pledge. Choose not to smoke in your home and do not permit others to do so. Small children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of secondhand smoke. Choose to smoke outside, if you must
smoke. Moving to another room or opening a window is not enough to protect your children.
2. Air quality.
Listen to local
forecasts for ozone, smog and particulate matter. When levels are high, limit your outdoor activities.
3. Rid your house of radon.
Test the level of
radon gas in your home with a radon test kit. If the test result is 4pCi/L or higher, takes steps to reduce radon.
4. Some household products are toxic.
Use with caution! Look for alternatives to pesticides and household chemicals. If you must use them, always read the label and follow directions exactly. Always store them in high locked cabinets and
in their original containers.
5. Check for carbon monoxide.
Check that all potential sources of carbon monoxide, such as space heaters and wood stoves, are well-vented and in proper working order. Never idle the car or lawnmower in the garage, or use propane
heaters in tents!
6. Water, water everywhere.
Know the quality of your drinking water. If you have a private drinking water well, test it periodically.
7. Get the lead out.
Avoid potential sources of lead. If your home was built before 1978, have your home tested for lead paint. When remodeling or doing home repairs, be careful that you do not create lead dust. Keep
children visiting your home away from lead hazards.
8. Keep mercury from rising.
Limit your intake of
specific types of fish with high levels of mercury. Have a mercury-free home-find alternatives to mercury thermometers or mercury used for cultural or spiritual practices.
9. Too much sun is not much fun.
Cover up, use SPF 15 or higher sun screen, and stay out of the midday sun to avoid damaging UV rays. Talk about the weather. Make a plan for temperature extremes-keep food, fluids and clothing
stocked for extreme cold or heat, think of public places to go to escape the extreme temperatures, and identify who you can call for help if you need it.
10. Wash your hands of it.
Keep the dirt outside. Remove shoes at the door. Wash your hands to keep dirt that might be contaminated with lead, and pesticides off you and your kids.
Paula's Perfect Parties
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paula.tabor@gmail.com
813 312 9592
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New Law Firm Strives To Help Families
Teresa De Ford and the De Ford Law Firm are dedicated to helping you protect your two most important assets – your family and your business. Teresa is experienced in helping you choose the right corporate form for your business and ensuring that you protect your business through proactive evaluation and counseling concerning contracts, trademark matters and employment issues. Teresa is also experienced at helping families prepare proper plans to protect their families in the event of injury or death and she represents clients in adoption, child custody, child support and divorce matters.
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The Woodlands Children’s Museum is in full swing for spring with summer around the corner! Registration has begun for our SUMMER PROGRAMS. Please go online to view our wonderful selection of imaginative, engaging and innovative classes to expand your child’s fun this summer. Ages 4 to 10 years of age are offered choices like “Funny Physics” “Forts R Us”, ”Puppet Palooza”, “Wings, Wheels and Whistles”, “Kitchen Chemistry”, “Peace Love and Rock ‘n Roll” and of course our exceptional WeDo Robotics and E.A.R.L.Y. Robotics (Engineering and Robotics Learned Young) for ages 7-12 years. Visit us online to view brochure and print registration forms;
May
May includes “Cinco de Mayo” art, craft a card for “Mother’s Day” or honor those who serve our country during “ARMED FORCES WEEK”. As we approach Memorial Day Festivities May 28th we kicks-off our SUMMER MONDAY HOURS 10am-5pm all Mondays thru Labor Day.
June
SUMMER PROGRAMS begin Monday June 4th! Classes are weekly to allow flexible enrollment thru August 17th! Don't forget to plan for our back to school celebration: SHAKE THE SUMMER SILLIES OUT" Friday August 17th.
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LearningRx specializes in identifying and correcting the underlying cognitive skill deficiencies that keep people from achieving their full potential in school, business or life. The program was pioneered by Dr. Ken Gibson. Using a comprehensive skills assessment test and intensive one-on-one training, certified trainers enhance weak cognitive skills such as attention, memory, processing speed and problem solving.
George P. Mitchell, former chairman of Mitchell Energy & Development Corp. and founder of The Woodlands, along with his wife Cynthia Woods Mitchell, for whom The Pavilion is named, dreamed of creating a first-class performing arts facility for The Woodlands since the community’s inception in 1974. They envisioned such a facility as a venue for performing arts events as well as popular music.
The dream became a reality when The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion opened with a star-studded gala weekend in April 1990. Since then, it has earned praise from both artists and audiences. The Pavilion presents approximately 75 events every March through November; events ranging in style from rock to classical, jazz to country, and modern opera to contemporary American ballet.
In 1992, thanks to a generous gift from Cynthia and George Mitchell to the Houston Symphony’s endowment fund, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion became the official Summer Home of the Houston Symphony. As a result, The Pavilion presents a series of performances featuring the symphony every season.
Past performers at The Pavilion have included Houston’s own internationally acclaimed performing arts organizations - the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera - as well as popular touring artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Van Halen, Tina Turner, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Britney Spears, Clint Black and Cher, among others.
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"Sports, when approached in the right way, can be as valuable as academics in the development of a child"
-Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, child and adult psychiatrist specializing in ADD/ADHD
Every child deserves be in the right environment that allows every child to form a solid foundation for the future.
Albert Einstein once said that "play is the highest form of research". We believe that children learn best when they are playing and having FUN. When children are having
FUN they are more likely to enjoy what they are doing and will acquire skills without even knowing it!
Tots Sports is a child development, motor skills and sports skills development company that offer programs for ages 18 months-6 years old. Our programs consist of SoccerTots, Lil Slugger, HoopsterTots, Multi Sport Classes, Tots Sports birthday parties and camps. Our programs are non-competitive, 10 week sessions (summer are 6 weeks), year round and child-centered. All classes are indoors and are 45-50 minutes in length.
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Carpet is one of the most important features of your home. A clean carpet makes a room look fresh and tidy while a dirty carpet can make even the tidiest room feel dingy. Obviously, it’s important to keep your floors looking good, especially since carpet replacement is hardly cheap, but how can you do that?
Well, there’s an Oxi Fresh article out there with five great tips to help you out. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but here are quick versions of the tips:
1. Choose Wisely – The first step to having a good, lasting carpet is choosing a good, lasting carpets. Okay – that sounds very “hindsight is 20/20,” but it’s true. An example of this is choose dark colors for areas that are likely to see a lot of wear and spills – like a child’s playroom.
2. Avoid Traffic – You see traffic areas in many carpets, and a great way to keep them from forming is either putting area rugs over those areas. They’ll absorb a lot of the wear and protect the carpets below.
3. 00.35% of Your Day – Take five minutes – 00.35% of your day – everyday to vacuum your carpets, rotating between different rooms. This will keep your rugs looking fresh and will prevent debris from becoming embedded in the carpet fibers.
4. No Shoes – Shoes often have dirt or oils on their soles, so having people take them off should help prevent grime from being tracked over your carpets.
5. Regular, Professional Carpet Cleaning – Every six months or so, you should get a professional carpet cleaning to remove any embedded dirt and to get rid of any spots. It’s a good idea at this point to get a carpet protectant to help prevent spots from setting into carpets.
Oxi Fresh hopes these tips will help you out and you can read more about them in our article“Get Longer Use Out of Your Carpet With These Five Easy Tips.”
Oxi Fresh of The Woodlands
50 N Fair Manor Cir
The Woodlands, Tx 77382
832-585-9930
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Whether it’s a just the two of you or a getaway with the family, there’s something for everyone in The Woodlands.
Enjoy more than eight million square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment venues with fun nightlife, concerts under the stars and scores of things to do year round. Try our award-winning restaurants, new wine bars and great entertainment venues such as Waterway Square, where dining spots surround The Fountains atWaterway Squareand its nightly choreographed water displays.
Rent a kayak at the Riva Road Boat House on The Woodlands Waterway®, enjoy an outdoor concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion or hike through the winding trails at the George Mitchell Preserve.
Learn about other fun things to do in The Woodlands at www.VisitTheWoodlands.com where you can also request a free Visitor’s Guide & Map and Discovery Guide & Savings Book.
***Overall, I give The Clever Loop 4.5 out of 5 stars! The Clever Loop is one great product that is true to its claim of “helping moms keep up!”
Clever Loop Review
By Ashley Musil
The name is very fitting for this clever little loop created to help nursing moms manage the logistics of breastfeeding. Priced at $11.99 on www.thecleverloop.com, The Clever Loop is a short piece of material with three magnets on the inside. It is placed on the inside of the collar with the top folded over the collar and magnetically secured to the middle of the loop. The “loop” is then created by pulling the bottom of the Clever Loop from under the shirt, effectively pulling up the bulk of the shirt and securing it magnetically to the two magnets which are already secured to the collar of the shirt. This loop holds up the nursing mother’s shirt so she can focus on positioning the baby without finagling with her shirt to keep it out of the baby’s way.
I tried The Clever Loop with my 14 month old for a few days. She is the third child I have breastfed and breastfeeding accessories have come a long way in that time. The Clever Loop is the first product I’ve seen that’s intended to manage mom’s bulky shirt, and it’s very effective! The instructions that came with the product are very clear about its use and include pictures with the loop displayed on a mannequin. It is very easy to use and the magnets are strong enough to hold a mom’s shirt up without a problem. The instructions also suggest to use The Clever Loop to “mark” which side you last breastfed. While this is a clever solution at home, I don’t see this as being practical at the grocery store if you’re concerned about people staring. If Mom desires to breastfeed discreetly in public, I personally suggest combining The Clever Loop with a great breastfeeding cover. The loop can hold Mom’s shirt back while she positions baby under the cover. Considering the combined amount of fabric between the shirt and the cover, this solution helps with the extreme bulkiness of using a cover. The only thing that could make this product better is a version that’s stylish enough that it looks like an intentional accessory and can be left on the shirt collar without arousing strangers’ suspicions.
Overall, I give The Clever Loop 4.5 out of 5 stars! The Clever Loop is one great product that is true to its claim of “helping moms keep
up!”
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND OPEN PLAY FOR KIDS 8 AND UNDER
Wonderwild is the brainchild of local Houston moms who wanted a safe and clean environment for children to party and play in. Now with TWO locations: Central Houston (Heights) and The Woodlands. A birthday party venue and indoor playground, Wonderwild is over 7500 sq. ft., with a 4300+ sq. ft. play area with equipment that encourages infants up to children 8 years old to physically and mentally challenge themselves in order to build strong muscles, creativity, and confidence. Anyone can book a kid's birthday party or drop in and play with us!
Website: http://www.gowonderwild.com
wonderwhy@gowonderwild.com
(281) 419-1044
Many mothers are tending to their kid's needs and working from home.
Mommy Gateway featured on the LiveWell Network for TV Segment on work-at-home moms. To watch this segment, click here. (3.4/min)
Work-At-Home Mommy Tip
"Don't take on more than you can handle. Give yourself a schedule, give yourself a budget and also make sure you are able to stick to a plan. So if your schedule is you can work 2 hours a day or 10 hours a week. Be up front with your customer and let them know what your environment is about -- that you may have interruptions," ...
And, these women say working from home has brought in extra income and something else money can't buy. More...
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