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The Low GI Family Challenge: Meet the Team
Jan 30 2012
Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Kidz In The Kitchen, What's Going on in Kamloops
I put the call out on our facebook page, for some families that were interested in tackling a low GI*(Glycemic Index) diet for the month of February. The response was awesome.
We are working to Transform our Lifestyles and our Diets with the Family Low GI Challenge. It began with an informational session to learn more about what eating Low GI can do for our health, and the health of our families. We are all starting out with the Meals in Minutes cookbook by Laura Kalina and Cheryl Christian. The cookbook is full of terrific and healthy recipes and we are taking on the challenge of following this new routine with our children.
If you are interested in learning more about a Low GI diet, you can contact Laura and Cheryl, here. You can follow Low GI Meals on facebook and you can find the cookbook online, too.
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Local Gift Guide
Jan 09 2012
Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, What's Going on in Kamloops
I have heard a people state that they want to purchase more locally-produced items this year. Kamloops has a plethora of uniquely created items that showcase some of the fabulously talented people in Kamloops. If you are looking for a birthday gift, a special gesture to show appreciation or to commemorate an event, Kamloops has a lot to offer. Investing in our community is a step in the right direction! Here is a selection of gifts that are Kamloops’ own!
There is a growing community of local Moms in business, here in Kamloops!
KamloopsMompreneurs.Ca shares a number of these terrific local businesses; connecting these entrepreneurs and showcasing them within Kamloops. The site boasts some incredible women that are working hard to develop our community and support their families.
Locally Made
Spark Your Imagination Games to fuel imaginations and help build creative kids and connected families. Tamara Vukusic & Erin Brule (info@SparkYourImagination.ca)
SpinLex Creations Crafts for kids and vinyl record coasters made from old 78′s 33′s etc. Elexis Walker (elexis_walker@hotmail.com)
Bitsy Boutique Hand knit baby items and photography props. Amanda Hill (amanda_r_hill@hotmail.com)
Little Block Company Personalized handmade blocks made just for you. Sue Lissel (suelissel@gmail.com)
Pure Cuisine Raw food restaurant and un-cooking school. Julie Bayman (mypurecuisine@yahoo.ca)
The Monkey Tree Sock Monkeys handmade and personalized. Marie LeBlond (marie_leblond1@hotmail.com)
Angela’s Flowers N Things Handmade Kanzashi and Silk Flower Accessories. Angela Dunn (angelasflowers@hotmail.ca)
Sugar Shack Gourmet Hot Chocolate Sugar Shack offers four flavours of locally made hot chocolate mixes. Amanda Bartel (bartelpartyof5@gmail.com)
Theresa Leigh Photography Fine art photography and photography on canvas. Theresa Tahara (theresaLeighPhotography@shaw.ca)
Little Ladybugz Headbands, hair clips and crocheted hats. Lisa Kronebusch (lisakronebusch@hotmail.com)
Loops in Loops High quality crocheted items for the whole family. From hats and slippers, coffee cozies and produce bags, mittens and wash cloths, booties and totes and more! Merissa Prior (loopsinloops@shaw.ca)
Michelle Finlayson Pottery Local handmade pottery. Michelle Finlayson (michfin@telus.net)
Plush Off – Cute whimsical plush for all ages. Jacki Gallagher (jacki@plushoff.com)
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Monkey Business Children’s Consignment
Jan 06 2012
Posted by Guest as Adventures in Parenting, What's Going on in Kamloops
Hi, I’m Katie, owner of Monkey Business Children’s Consignment. We are a pretty new online consignment store specializing in children’s clothing, gear, & toys from newborn up to youth size 16. I started this consignment “store” in the summer of 2011 & operate from my home which I share with my hubby, 2 wonderful kiddos (5 & 3), & our cat. The idea came from a very close friend in Calgary who runs her own online consignment store. With her mentorship & support I decided to give it a try. I started with my own children’s outgrown clothing & unused toys & soon brought in stock from a couple of incredibly supportive friends. I have been quite humbled at the growth of my fan page on Facebook & have been even more humbled by the trust given to me by my first consignor. I was truly shocked that a stranger would just give me her kids clothes to sell. Then another and another! I can’t believe how my little business is just growing! We were running out of space in our house so my hubby spent all his spare time this past summer & fall working on our storage space so that he could regain our living space. I guess he didn’t like the boxes & boxes lining our halls but I loved it. I am of course happy that Monkey Business has its own space in the shed & we have a bit more room.
Monkey Business has, with the approval of the consignors, donated some clothing that still has life but couldn’t be sold to the New Life Mission & the Family Tree Family Center. Our philanthropic plans for 2012 are to fundraise and donate to breast cancer research in memory of one of my closest friends mom, who just recently lost her battle with cancer, fundraise & participate in the underwear affair which raises funds for below the waist cancer research for both mine & my husband’s dads who are kicking butt on their diagnoses & in memory of my Grandma, & to become more involved in our own community both as a business & a family.
Now to get our name known out there! I would love for you to check out my page & if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me through the page or contact info below. Let me know that you saw this on Kamloops Parents & I’ll give you 10% off your purchase!
Email: monkey.business@live.ca
Website: http://www.facebook.com/MonkeyBusinessChildrenConsignment
January 2012 Newsletter
Jan 01 2012
Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Ongoing Events, What's Going on in Kamloops
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