Thursday, February 26, 2009

Sedona Women's Expo

When: Sat. Feb. 28, 2009
What Time: Starts at 10:00am to 2:00pm

This event is for all women who have an interest in Women's Business, Fashion, Jewelry, Beauty Products, Home Products, Family Products, Health & Wellness, etc. If you would like info about being a vendor please contact Louise at 928-300-3195 or via email at gadberry143@yahoo.com
Organizer/Performer: Louise/Diandra
Event Type: Networking

For more information:
Phone: 928-282-2976
Location/Venue: Sedona Elks Lodge
Address: 110 Airport Rd., Sedona AZ
Directions: Near Soldiers Pass Off W. 89A and Airport Rd.

Monday, February 23, 2009

The Northern Arizona Homebirth Meetup

This article is a guest post from Maryn Leister - the next meeting of this group is this Sun, 3/2 - see below for more details...

The Northern Arizona Homebirth Meetup

What is it?

The Northern AZ Homebirth meetup is a group that was created to support and educate the families in our area about birthing at home. It is not only a social outlet for families that have experienced homebirth, but more importantly a place where expectant mamas and partners can come to ask questions when choosing and planning a homebirth.
Finding other women and families that support birthing at home is crucial when planning a homebirth! Let's see how big of a support system we can create for parents choosing homebirth here in the Verde Valley!

Topics to be covered in the next few months include:

-Waterbirth
-Homeopathy and Herbs in Pregnancy and Birth
-Transport
-Natural Choices in Pregnancy and Birth
-Breastfeeding and Postpartum
-Having Siblings at the Birth

How often does the group meet?

The group meets once a month on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month at 2 pm. Partners and kids are welcome. Meetings are currently being held at Maryn's home in Cornville.

When is the next meeting?

The next meeting is Sunday, March 1st at 2 pm. The topic will be "Why Choose Homebirth?".


To RSVP for the meetup, or to get more information about the meetup, visit:
http://homebirth.meetup.com/301/

Monday, February 16, 2009

Parenting Videos on YouTube

Check out these wonderful parenting videos from Naomi Aldort (www.authenticparent.com - author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves) on YouTube...

"The Child Is Right" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JooO_c3tBs4
"My Child Doesn't Listen" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQGIxM6IOI&NR=1

Really great advice for truly being "in the moment" with your child and knowing that your child is always telling you what they need through their behavior as much as their words.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all and thanks to everyone that came out to A Scoop Above for our ice cream Valentine Celebration! The kids really seemed to enjoy getting together and had lots of fun. And thanks to the staff at A Scoop Above who handled our rather large group with ease and perfection! The ice cream was great and I can certainly recommend the hot chocolate too! It's a great place to have a "cheap" date with you kids where you can relax while they have some fun! Great to see everyone! We'll do it again soon!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Kids

Let's celebrate Valentine's Day with the kids at A Scoop Above in Cottonwood. It is located on Main Street in the same building as The Gingerbread House and opposite the Dairy Queen. A Scoop Above serves home-made Gelatto - a creamy ice cream treat - in assorted flavors. Scoops are only $1 each and children under 5 get one free scoop with any purchase. They have a playroom with assorted books and toys and an electric choo-choo that runs along the ceiling! It's a great place to play and enjoy a treat!

If we want to have the playroom all to ourselves, they can reserve the room for us with a $25 spending minimum (total) and a limit of 17 people, including both adults and kids. I need a head count and a commitment so that we know we will meet the $25 minimum (figure around just $3-5 per person with the kids eating free) before I make a reservation. Otherwise we can just meet informally but the playroom will be open to anyone else who comes in.

We will plan to meet on Wednesday, February 11 at 2pm. Please RSVP by email to my BabyWearinMom address at Yahoo! or by phone with the number of adults (technically, anyone 5 years old and older that you will be paying for!) and the number of children under 5 by Monday, 2/9. Call me with questions at 567-4600.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

La Leche League Monthly Meeting

La Leche League meets on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10a at the Boys and Girls Club in Old Town Cottonwood.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Camp Verde Pecan, Wine & Antique Festival

Lots of fun in Camp Verde for Valentine's weekend - pies and other goodies made from locally grown pecans will be available as well as other crafts and entertainment! Come on out and have some fun! The festival is Friday, 2/13 - 12-6p, Saturday 2/14 - 9a-5p, and Sunday, 2/15 - 1oa-4p. Call 567-0535, ext. 135 for additional information.