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in Alberta. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the Balloons to share your favorites with us!The Little Black Book for busy families...NOW AVAILABLE!!
Do you still need to fill Christmas Stockings?
The ‘Little Black Book’ for busy families makes the perfect stocking stuffer!
Do you know a(n):
* Expecting parent?
* Busy mom who is running out of ideas?
* Grandparent who takes care of the kids?
* Teacher?
* Single Dad who is strapped for ideas as to what to do with the kids?
Purchase a copy for yourself and get another copy at 50% off (BIGG)
Yes, 2 books for $22.45 + $5.95 shipping.
Order before Friday December 19th and we can get it to you before Christmas!
On sale until December 31, 2008
Or, you can click here to purchase your copy at your local Chapters, Indigo or Coles book store at the regular price.
Or click here to find a AMA Centre near you to pick up your copy with your Special AMA Membership and Pricing.
Visit our Online Directory
The book is on many shelves, but you can access our FREE directory list of Family Friendly places on our website. ALL FREE!
Visit our website and join our Mom's Club and you can see all the great places and make your family's planning easy and fun. You may even loose your boring Mom Status by finding a cool new place to visit. We have some great places to see during the Holidays.
EVENTS AROUND ALBERTA
Here are just some events happening this week, for a more detailed list of events for the Month of December visit our website.
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"NATIVITY SCENE DISPLAY"
Visit over 500 nativity sets (crèches) from all over the world. Walk to see Candy Cane Lane lights then come for the Nativity Display and warm up with some hot chocolate. There are games and activities for children. We are immediately north of Candy Cane Lane - use our parking lot, which is within walking distance of the lights.
Thursday, Dec.18, 6pm - 9 pm;
Friday, Dec.19, 6pm- 9pm;
Saturday, Dec. 20, 3pm-9pm.
Cost: No admission is charged and donations are not expected.
Contact:
www.westendcrc.ca
admin@westendcrc.ca
10015-149 Street
Edmonton, Alberta,
CANADA, T5P 4Y4
Phone: 780-454-8151
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"CAMROSE RAILWAY STATION CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION"
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The Camrose Railway Station will further celebrate the Christmas season and invite community members to join us for our magical Carols and Stories by Fireside evening as we gather round the station fireplace to sing traditional carols and share favorite Christmas stories and poems.
December 21, 2008
The Tearoom is open 7:00 am-9:00 pm.
Cost: Donations are welcome. There is no charge to attend this event.
44 Street and 47 Avenue
Camrose, Alberta,
CANADA, T4V 1X2
www.canadiannorthern.ca
canadiannorthern@telus.net
Phone: 780-672-3099
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NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY BEACH PARTY IN THE CARIBBEAN
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Why spend New Year’s Eve shivering and freezing in the cold when you can enjoy a 30 C environment, awesome waves and live, festive entertainment culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at midnight? Splash and slide into 2009 at World Waterpark’s Family beach party! Bring the family and have fun in the waves, dance to some great music, be amazed by a fire spinner, take home some balloon creations and win some great prizes.
Tickets are on sale at Guest Services across from Galaxyland’s main gate or call 780-444-5321.
Purchase your tickets prior to December 25 and save!
Stefanie Price
Marketing Coordinator
West Edmonton Mall
2472, 8882 170 Street
Edmonton, AB, Canada T5T 4M2
www.westedmontonmall.com
stefanie.price@wem.ca
Tel: 780.444.5247
Thank you for reading our eZine!
CHRISTMAS CARDS? Have you done yours yet...
...or are they sitting by the Big Chair waiting to magically write themselves?
Do you have writers block and a very long list of friends, family, and co-workers to whom you need send cards to?
Why not make your Christmas communications easy this year. Here are some ideas to make your cards and letters fun:
* Do it together as a family: One person can stick your return sticker on the envelope, one can write the recipient's address, together come up with a wish for that person or family, and one person writes it inside the card. Write it a personal message like this... "This year, Auntie Greta, our family wishes you…" Then everyone can sign the card...one person puts it in the envelope, and one person can put the stamp on and...voila...done!
* Christmas Quiz: When writing the cards, have each family member think of one favorite thing that happened this year and write it like jeopardy game. What movie did Sally watch 5 times this year? Or what was baby's Sam’s first word? Then print the answer upside down on the back of the card.
* Photo Time: You can take a photo of the family on Christmas Day by the tree or with the family holding a banner up that says “Merry Christmas" or "All the Best from the Smith’s.” And here is the cool thing about this one, if you don’t get your cards sent before Christmas, you can send them after by saying, "We took this photo on Christmas Day so we could share our joy with you. Love the Smith’s".
* The Christmas Newsletter? Yes, it’s quicker. Be sure to personalize it by adding even a small hand written note at the bottom. Keep the letter short. (how many do you personally read?) Be generous with your thoughts and wishes for a Happy New Year, and try a "Top Ten Favourites by the Smith’s" list instead of listing everything you did through the whole year for each child or family member. Why not make the kids write the letter, that gets you off the hook. Have the kids write their "highlight of the year"...You might even learn something.
Start a new Tradition this Year
A Christmas Journal!
Do you keep a personal journal? Then you know it’s a way to preserve your daily or weekly memories or accomplishments. So why not start a new family tradition with a Christmas Journal?
It’s a great way to keep memories from year to year and you can track the weather, visitors, events, trips and memorable gifts. Let everyone write a note or funny story about the "dog that ate the Christmas turkey" and be sure to take a picture every Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and put it in the book. Buy a special book and give it to the Family this year and pack it away with all your Christmas Ornaments. Every year you can re-read the past Christmas events and smile. It will help us all remember vividly and provide a few laughs for years to come and from generation to generation. It is a great way to start a new tradition of which everyone can be a part.
If you have any ideas or family traditions, tips or ideas that you would like to share with us, please email Sharon.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
THANK YOU for being a part of our website, subscribers’, advertisers and book this year.
We have met so many great families, been to some amazing places and learned so much about Alberta and what it has to offer. Be safe out there while you’re getting those last minutes Christmas errands wrapped up.
Best Wishes from all of us at Moms, Dads and Kids!
Mom, Fun Finder, Publisher
P.S. If you loved this ezine, can you please pass it on to 3 of your Mom friends? We would love to share all the Family Friendly Businesses in our directory and help take the frustration out of planning or finding something to do this Holiday Season. All they have to do is visited and sign up at www.MomsDadsAndKids.com
Thanks a million!