One of our favourite north Durham stores (yay Boonies!) is re-opening in a brand new locale tomorrow.

For more info, visit www.cuddlybunny.com, or call 905-985-9956 — say hi to Marnie and tell her we sent you!

It’s a big show weekend, with both Mamas & Chicks on in Oshawa, and Market Moms on in Uxbridge this Saturday, November 7.

And we again have free tickets for both! There are 150 up for grabs from Mamas & Chicks, and 10 from Market Moms.

Both of these shows highlight the best of our local parentpreneurs. They’re stroller-friendly, have food, loot bags and ample parking. Start your Christmas shopping early — shop local, avoid the malls, and support your fellow parents. The scenery is beautiful this time of year, and I encourage you to take the day to drive to both!

Here’s how to win:

• For Mamas & Chicks: Visit www.mamasandchicks.com and click through the pages to find out how many times Durham Region Baby is listed on the site
• For Market Moms: Visit www.marketmomsonline.com and find out the name of the venue where the show is being held

Email the answers to info@durhamregionkids.com ASAP for your FREE ticket to each show.

These are popular contests, and tickets usually go within 24 hours — enter quick!

A week from today is the Durham Parents of Multiples giant consignment sale in Oshawa! This is the fall sister sale to the spring one held in May.

Bring a wagon and reusable shopping bags, leave the kids at home (if at all possible — you need your full attention for scouring the racks and digging through toys; but there are tons of kids there), and be prepared to stock up on tons of kids and maternity clothes, toys, books, gear and more.

Sat. Sept. 12
Oshawa Curling Club @ 226 Bond St. E.
9 a.m. – noon

The line up starts early, so get there as soon as you can to be one of the first in the door. Big ticket items such as strollers and outdoor toys go first.

Durham Parents of Multiples is a non-profit organization providing support services for families with twins and higher order multiples in the Durham Region. We strive to help each other through the unique challenges of raising multiple birth children and share in the many joys. For more information visit www.drpomba.com.

Lucy once again enjoyed reaching into the ballot box and throwing paper in the air fishing out winners. Alice was on her belly nearby, and almost ate three names. Good thing y’all wrote in pen!

Here are the prize winners from the Mamas & Chicks Show (check your email, ladies):

• Cathy R: Haircut, shampoos & accessories from Melonhead Children’s Hair Care
  
• Tara P: Funky maternity shirt from Spegg Wear
• Laura M: Free portrait session, and Kelli M, Melanie F, &Sarah K.: gift certificates from Shelly Ferguson Photography
• Nicole G: Tagalicious Blankie from Balaboosta Baby
• Lisa G: Eight-week workout session from Mommy and Baby Fitness
• Tang S: Baby wrap from Wee Ones by JaJoC
• Nicole W & Alicia C: Two one-hour treatments and coupons from Feet First Reflexology

If you live in Durham Region or anywhere in south central Ontario today, you know it’s GORGEOUS out — currently 28 degrees up here in the Boonies! Unfortunately I’m spending some of the afternoon getting ready for tomorrow’s Mamas & Chicks Show, which includes this reminder blog post, which in hindsight is probably pointless because you’re probably all outside!

Eric, Alice and I will be there just inside the front entrance, so be sure to say hello and enter to win all this booty:

• Haircuts, shampoos & accessories from Melonhead Children’s Hair Care
• Funky maternity shirt from Spegg Wear
• Free portrait session and gift certificates from Shelly Ferguson Photography
• Tagalicious Blankie from Balaboosta Baby
• Eight-week workout session from Mommy and Baby Fitness
• Baby wrap from Wee Ones by JaJoC
• Two one-hour treatments and coupons from Feet First Reflexology

Another special thanks to our friends in the Durham Region parent-geared business community for the support and product donations. Don’tcha all love freeeeee stuff?

See you there!