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Moms, Dads and Kids is the Only The "Little Black Book" for busy families in Alberta. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the Balloons to share your favorites with us!

The 'Little Black Book' Online

The book is on many shelves, but you can access our Online Directory of Family-friendly places on our website...for FREE!

Simply 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. Yes, you can lose your "boring Mom" status by finding a cool new place to visit..

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Click here to purchase your copy at your local Chapters, Indigo or Coles book store.

Or, click here to find an AMA Centre near you to pick up your copy with your Special AMA Membership and Pricing.

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Events Happening Around Alberta

THE REEL FUN FILM FESTIVAL Feb. 15-21, 2010


Calgary families will be treated to the 4th annual Reel Fun Film Festival (RFFF). RFFF showcases 7 days of the finest international award winning films for families.

On Family Day, the RFFF Open House Celebration will take place at the newly opened Cardel Theatre. Alberta film professionals will provide festival goers with a dynamic and exciting day of interactive film making activities and screenings.

Cost:

Adults $7.00, Students/ Seniors $6.00, Children $5.00 (under 5 free), Family Pass - $20.00


Feb. 15 - Official Opening Reel Fun Family Day "Open House Celebration"


Feb. 16-20 - Film Festival Screenings
Feb. 20 - The Directors Cut Red Carpet Event


Feb. 21 - Official Closing and Family Celebration

For complete information visit www.reelfunfilmfest.com

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Education A to Z for the Entrepreneurial Family: Expert Insight on Educational Strategies for Every Life Phase

Thursday January 28, 2010, 6:30pm
Redwater Grille - Bow Valley Square

Three esteemed experts will share their insights on educational strategies from infancy to preschool, elementary to high school, and adult education for the professional entrepreneur. The timeliness of this event will particularly be insightful to parents struggling with educational decisions as school registration deadlines loom.


As with all EM Calgary Signature Events, wine, and appetizers are included.


For more information click here.

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Join the National Fitness Challenge - It starts this week!

Have your New Years resolutions included loosing weight? Well here is a great program that will inspire you to be fun and interactive. Join hundreds of people that are joining for FREE! They want to help families reach personal fitness goals with this very user-friendly forum. Click here for more info.

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To see more events happening around Alberta, please go to our Online Calendar of Events.

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New Challenges, More Opportunities & Canadian Pride

Christmas has come and gone and January is full of new classes for the kids, resolutions, and Canadian pride.

Moms all over Alberta are right there keeping everyone on time, organized and always have dinner ready.

This month I offer you a personal challenge, I think whether you are a Stay at home mom, work part or full time or an Entrepreneur we all set such high standards, goals and we are very hard on ourselves. So I challenge you to join me for the next 100 Days. It will change your life. It did mine. And who doesn't need more energy, here is an opportunity for more energy and money. Canada is full of National Pride at the moment with the Olympics coming to Vancouver. So whether you're going or staying home we have a few ideas for you to be able to show your RED & WHITE pride .

So I Triple Dog Dare you to set up and take ownership of YOU.

Happy New Year and here is to the Best 2010 we can have and dream.

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Need More of a Challenge? Try the 100 Day Challenge.


Join me in changing your life.

We all began this year at GO, and all roads lead to a final rendezvous; the difference is what we've done en route. Goals set, actions taken, and results realized determine if you get to call this year a success or not.

With that in mind, here are a number of questions for you to consider as you start this New Year:
1. What specific results do you want to achieve this year?
2. What are the constraints that could prevent you from achieving those results?
3. What habits do you need to change to ensure better results?
4. What price are you willing to pay in order to achieve victory?
6. Are you actively pursuing what's most important on a daily basis?
7. What is the biggest unsolved problem in your life that requires a solution?

You must live to answer and honor these questions, because when it comes to beginning the year strong, every day and everything you do counts.
With that in mind, I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to start the year strong - it's called the 100 Day Start Fast Challenge!

Click here for more details on changing your life.

Go ahead... CLICK HERE and get started.

Just so you know, I have been taking this challenge for the past 100 days and that is why we have some exciting things in store for our readers, advertisers and Moms on the ezine. So keep tuned in.

I have loved it so much, and done so much, I am going thru it again.
So do join me in a challenging, rewarding and life changing opportunity to change your world.
Go ahead... CLICK HERE and get started.

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Need More Energy and Income?


Get in Early on this opportunity.

One of the Fastest Growing Home Based Business in the U.S. is coming to Canada.
Readers of The "Little Black Book" for busy families can get involved on the Ground Floor.
The Efusjon Energy Club offers a healthy alternative to the unhealthy energy drink market. I personally have tasted 4 flavors and can tell you they are delicious, and one of my husbands nick name for me is "hard to buy for juice girl" because I am really picky about juice, and I don't like most energy drinks that I have tasted- But I LOVE these!

We have been given a unique opportunity to sign up while the company is in pre launch. I met Terry this past September and we have stayed connected because I wanted to be sure you get first right of refusal on this Opportunity. I have found Terry to be very passionate, does what she says and is truly interested in helping create a great opportunity for those that find this a good fit.

We all could use an extra income stream and having a home based business can save you money on your taxes so take a look at this opportunity.

Click here to find out more and check out Terri Recknor’s website.

Click here to get your name on the list, please go to the sign-up sheet and put the code: Black Book.

Terri will give you a follow up call to explain the business and if you’re interested click here and your name will be put on the list.

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Can't Make it to Vancouver..


Check out the Olympic Games on the Big Screen!!

Coming this February, Canadians will experience the Olympic Winter games like never before - on fifty foot screens, all in HD, and in crystal clear 5.1 surround sound audio.

From the spectacular Opening Ceremony to cheering on your local athlete to the excitement of the gold medal hockey game, imagine the thrill of watching every moment of Vancouver 2010 with family and friends at the CTV Olympic games Broadcast at Cineplex! Click here to find a theatre near you!

Each day, participation theatres will present CTV and RDS's coverage of key Olympic Games events with a focus on events in which Canadian athletes are competing and/or medal events. When possible, participating theatres will feature the events of local athletes.

Times of showing vary from day to day. Click here to see the daily schedules.
As the broadcast is live, participating theatres will open for the first major event of the day and will remain open until the final event of the day. Click here for times. Participation theatres will operate with extended hours and weekends. Click here for participating theatres.

You can by your Cineplex Passports today! Click here to find out how to purchase you Passports.

Cineplex Passports include admission to all 17 days of events, a collectible lanyard, and bonus offers and discounts from partners like Wrigley, The Globe & Mail, and Cold FX. Single admission tickets are also available. Click here for single admission information.
Get into the spirit of the games and cheer on your favourite athletes by wearing Canadian colours. Be ready to make some noise!
Click here to get information on this exciting event.


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Show Your Support During the Olympics?
Do You Need Some Red to Add to Your Wardrobe?o canada gear logo
Click here to see the largest collection of noise makers and cheer gear.

They will ship orders all over the world or if your in Edmonton check out their store.
They are located at 9859 - 76 Ave
Phone: 780.465.3000
Toll free 1.877.465.6366
Lets show some Canada Pride for the next month. To place your orders now click here.

Once you've purchased your O'Canada Gear

Click here to see when the Olympic torch is coming through your community or check the Moms Dads and Kids web-site at www.momsdadsandkids.com.

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Girl Gotch
Princess and the Pea

Click here to check out their web-site.
Or visit the newly renovated store at
9654 142 Street
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780.488.7748

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Do You Need to Get Away?


Check out these great deals

New 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom family suites are now available!
Gigantic Indoor Kids Playzone!

Click here to have a look at our new video and tour our new rooms that accommodate up to 10 people.

Find Your Perfect Getaway!

2 Night Family Ski Getaway - Perfect for a weekend getaway with family or friends.

3 Night Ultimate Ski Getaway - Our most popular ski package.

Ski & Stay ~ Choose your own length - Receive one day of skiing for every adult for every day of your stay.

New!! Banff's On the Go Mountain Getaway - The perfect 4 night ski getaway.

To check web-site for rates and availability Click Here
Or call direct 1.800.661.9267

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Or visit Jasper in January?
Marmot Basin is on Fire

Unparalleled Experience.

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains is Marmot Basin, a unique ski destination that offers something for the entire family.

Twenty minutes from Jasper, Alberta, the resort boasts 1,675 acres and 3,000 vertical feet of superb skiing and snow boarding.
Click here to view a TV feature video.

And don't forget you can save money if you are an AMA member and purchase your lift tickets at any AMA location prior to leaving home. They even have some great hotel deals going on so be sure to check them out. Click Here for more info.



Kimberly Schick-PuddicombeJanuary is Fun and Fresh.

It is also a time when a number of us try to get away for some SUN, REST and RELAXATION.
As I type this email I am trying to get organized, remember all the "to take" list and the "to do' list before we leave. It really is hard to get away from lists.
I am taking my own sort of challenge, I am packing up the two little ones and taking them on a very long journey, a whole day of travel, and a 14 hr plane ride. We are off for a few weeks to New Zealand to visit my husband who is there working.
I have my fingers crossed, have the Gravol, and a carry on full of "entertainment items". So I hope that security isn't as strict with carry on for kids toys and stuff. And heaven forbid they take her doll "Katie" away.

Because it's January, I thought that I would clean out my cupboards of the last few remaining copies of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families. So you can get your copy here for Just $5.00 + shipping.

This special offer is valid un till Feb 13th when I get back from holiday. They will be shipped to you as soon as I return.
So Click Here to finally get your copy. Our new edition will be out in Spring.

P.P.S.: Are you on Twitter or FaceBook? Let's connect online! Visit us at www.twitter.com/busyfamilies or at http://groups.to/momsdadsandkids/

Join Our Team! kimberly@momsdadsandkids.com