3 day sale at Future Shop!

So many deals on electronics are popping up! Check out these awesome deals!!

Family fun on Friday night!

What are you doing tomorrow night?
If you are in West Edmonton (or want to travel) come for the family viewing of Planes at Inglewood hall.
Its free to attend the event. Bring money if you want to buy some snacks!
Want to attend in your pjs? No problem!
Hope to see you there!!!!!

Pampers on sale @ Safeway

Looking for a good deal on Pampers?
P&G has their Buy 2 of Pampers Super Packs or 2 of Pampers Mega Packs and save on until February 20th, 2014. 

Tis the Season to buy TV's!

February 2nd is the Super Bowl, so what does that mean???

 

The 2013 TV's go on sale to make room for the new 2014 models!!

 

Today Best Buy is having a Flash Sale on their models. 20% off!!

http://www.bestbuy.ca



Screen shot taken from www.bestbuy.ca

 

Where have you found some good deals this week??

Lets talk! Stop the Stigma, break the silence.

Picture taken from Bell Lets Talk Facebook page

It's a situation that so many people know all to well.

In a previous post I touched a bit on how I had experienced Antepartum depression during my last pregnancy. It was brutal. I felt alone. I felt helpless. I cried ALL. THE. TIME. And that guilty feeling of how you are suppose to be feeling happy and glowing during pregnancy made it even worse.

I was able to find my help but some people don't know where to turn. This is why initiatives like the Bell Let's Talk campaigns are so important. 
 

So how can you help with this wonderful initiative? 

It's easy and the information below will tell you exactly what you can do to help raise awareness. 

Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives for every:

• Text message sent*
• Mobile and long distance call made*
• Tweet using #BellLetsTalk
• Facebook share of our Bell Let’s Talk image

*For Bell customers

 

Want to know more? Check out: http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/

Not sure where you can go to for help?

Here are some options:
 

Short term counselling options can be sought through the
City of Edmonton- you can view their information here:
http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/counselling-services.aspx

 

YWCA offers counselling for free of charge 

http://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/programs/counselling-centre

For crisis situations, The Support Network is a great place to go.

http://www.thesupportnetwork.com

 

 

You are not alone!

 

 

Thanks for taking to read this today! Until next time.

~Christine~



 

 

 

 

Come on Christine just try the soup....

I need to start this post off with first saying that I am not a usually a huge fan of dishes with curry. 

I don't own curry.  It scares me. The taste..not for me. And all I can think of is that one scene in Along Came Polly where Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston were out for Indian Food and Ben Stiller was sweating and inevitably in the bathroom.... 

So last week when my office mate offered me soup at lunch I declined because of that one scary ingredient.
After some coaxing I agreed to try a spoon full. And then I fell in love with this soup!

And now I want to share this recipe with you, because I really loved the soup- and no- no reactions like the clip above (Phew) 

So here it is:

Lynn’s Triple C Soup

In a pot add:

4 cups of Chicken Stock

2 cups of water

3 large carrots (chopped)

6 cups of roasted zucchini (You will need to do this before hand)

1 head of ginger- minced into pieces

1/3 of REAL coconut

Directions:

Cook until it can easily be blended and pureed in the pot.

Take off heat and cover pot with lid

Prepare your chicken

In a pan add:

2 chicken breasts cubed into pieces (whatever size you prefer for your soup)

1 whole onion chopped

A little oil 

5 minced garlic cloves

Directions:

Brown the chicken

Sprinkle on 4 table spoons of curry powder (more or less depending on what you want)

Add 1 can of coconut milk in with the chicken.

Simmer until the chicken has taken on all the spices.

Pour chicken mix into the blended soup.

Add half a tub of Greek yogurt (or cream)

2 table spoon of Garam Masala

       

(You can garnish the soup with some of the Greek Yogurt for a more presentable look)

Do you have any recipes you want to share? 

Maybe something mild like this, that has Curry in it? I am feeling a little brave now.. 

Until next time, have a great day!!  

~Christine~

Prenatal/Postnatal Exercising in the City of Edmonton & Surrounding Areas

On Facebook I am in so many mommy pages, groups, etc.. and I have noticed a common topic lately.
Where is a good place to go for Prenatal/Postnatal exercise classes??
After some email's and a little bit of Google I have been able to compile a pretty good list of options for you and your belly!! 
So here they are.. 
(If I missed some please let me know and I will definitely add it to the list)
Also if you like what you read please subscribe to my blog :)


North Edmonton
Momentum Health & Wellness 
Rachel offers 2nd and 3rd trimester specific classes, as well as classes for Postnatal. 
All participants must register for the classes
For more information contact Rachel @ Momentum Health & Wellness 
780.265.2279
rachelle@momentumhealthandwellness.ca
http://momentumhealthandwellness.ca

Castledowns YMCA offer's Strollerobics Mondays & Wednesdays
To find out more or to register for one of these classes you can call 780.476.9622

Clearview Rec Center 
Offers a variety of drop in and registered classes such as Prenatal Yoga, Strollercize, 
and Boot Camp with Baby. 
Register online through the City of Edmonton website https://ereg.edmonton.ca, 
call 311 or at the location of the classes. 

South Edmonton
Hot Mama Health & Fitness (2 locations South West & South East) 
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Surfset
Offers a Mom & Baby class an children of all ages are welcome! 
You can register for one class or recurring classes online!! 
All information is on their website. 
http://www.surfsetfitness-edm.com

Intellidance with Pamela McTavish

Classes held at Dance Unlimited

4935 55 Ave. Suite #201

To find out more or to register contact Pam at
pammct@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/IntellidancebyPamelaMcTavish

JAdore Dance offers some great Postnatal options. 

Intellidance Babies, Pump & Groove Mama, and Salsa Mama. 
For more information contact them at:
780.701.4942
https://jadoredance.com

Yoga Within Inc. offers prenatal Yoga twice a week. 
To find our more or to register for a class contact Melanie at: 

(780) 450-YOGA (9642)

www.yogawithin.ca
mel@yogawithin.ca

Redefining Eve offers Prenatal Fitness, Prenatal Reformer Pilates, as well as Postnatal Reformer Pilates
To find out more or to register for one of these classes contact them at: 
780.487.0704
http://www.redefiningeve.com/

info@redefiningeve.com

The Meadows Community 
Offers drop in classes for Strollersize and Boot Camp w/ Baby and pre registered Prenatal Yoga 
Register online through the City of Edmonton website https://ereg.edmonton.ca, 
call 311 or at the location of the classes. 

Terwilliger 
Offers preregistered Prenatal Yoga and Baby and Me Ballet. 
Other programs also available for drop in. 
Register online through the City of Edmonton website https://ereg.edmonton.ca, 
call 311 or at the location of the classes. 

West Edmonton
Hot Mama Health & Fitness
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Lucina Center
Offered through Woman's Balanced Health they offer Prenatal Yoga and Mom & Baby Yoga. 
To find out more or to register you can contact them at: 
780.481.8446 or visit their website http://womensbalancehealth.ca

Donna @ West Edmonton Christian Assembly Church
Donna offers some great boot camps and Storollercise options for your Postnatal needs. 
Her classes are also kid friends. 
You can find out her schedule and more about her classes on her blog: 

http://donnafit.blogspot.ca/

Prana Yoga offers so many options. 

Yoga for Pregnancy, Mom & Baby Yoga, and even a kids Yoga class that on some days is coordinated with the Mom & Baby Yoga classes! 
For more information contact Prana Yoga at:

780.761.2226
yoga@pranayogastudio.ca
http://www.pranayogastudio.ca/winter-schedule/

Willian Lutsky YMCA offer's Strollerobics. 
To find out more or to register fora class call: 
780.439.9622

Downtown 
Body by Bennet offers pre-natal & post-natal classes in the downtown core. 
For more information check out 
http://bodybybennett.com/small-group-training-schedule/

Sherwood Park
Hot Mama Health & Fitness
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Millenium Place offers a few prenatal and postnatal classes such as prenatal yoga, Baby worx H20, Baby worx, as well a pre/post natal fitness class. 
For more information or to register call 780.416.3300


St.Albert
Hot Mama Health & Fitness
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Servus Place offers several options for prenatal and postnatal classes.
From prenatal yoga to postnatal pilates there is a class for everyone. 
To find out more you can call 780.418.6088 or view the classes online.
http://servusplace.ca/index.php/program/adult-programs/prenatal
http://servusplace.ca/index.php/program/adult-programs/post-natal

Wellness Within at the Enjoy Center has a prenatal yoga class starting soon!
To get the details and to register check out this link. 
http://www.wellness-within.ca/yoga_st_albert.html


Spruce Grove
Hot Mama Health & Fitness
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Trans-Alta Tri Leisure Centre offers a great assortment of classes. 
Fit Mums, Prenatal Yoga, Spin with Baby, You and Me Baby, Cardio Kick with Baby, and also Cha-Cha Baby. 
To find out more or to register for one (or all) of these classes you can contact the Trans-Alta Tri Leisure Centre here: 
780.960.5080
http://www.trileisure.com/programs.php?sid=341&gid=43&ss_id=53


Leduc
Hot Mama Health & Fitness
2 convenient south side locations for prenatal and beyond! 
View schedules and register at the website 
www.hotmamahealthandfitness.ca

Hot in Leduc 
Pre-natal Yoga on Sundays
Call 780-986-5588
http://hotinleduc.ca

Leduc Recreation Center 
Pre-natal aqua fit, Baby weights (post natal aqua fit), and strollercize! 
Register at http://www.leduc.ca/LRC.htm 

Until next time beautiful bellies past, present, and future!!
~Christine~

Win a family 4 pack to see Backyardigans on Feb 16th!!

Hey everyone the Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure is coming to the Jubilee on February 16th and NE Edmonton Macaroni Kid is offering you a chance to win a family 4 pack.
It's easy to enter!!

1. Go to http://needmonton.macaronikid.com/ and subscribe to the Macaroni Kid newsletter (it's free, fun, and informative).
2. Go to the first post and click on the link to enter the contest
3. Answer all the questions (So easy!!) and wala you are entered!!



The contest ends tomorrow, January 17th so hurry up and enter before its too late!!

Have a great day everyone!!
Christine

 

Robert Munch saved our Van rides!

This morning on my drive to work I was listening to Crash & Mars on 102.3 Now Radio. (Love love love their show)

I turned on the radio in the middle of a conversation - something about being distracted with your kids in the car because you are mad, they are misbehaving, crying....hungry, thirsty etc...etc..
My kids yell and scream or at least they use to!

And then Daddy purchased the Robert Munsch audio book compilation.


Both my children Carter 3 1/2 & Sophie 1 1/2 are quiet, for a LONG time. And they love these stories. 
They routinely sing along to Mortimer "Clang clang rattle bing bang gonna make my noise all day" - laugh at Thomas's Snowsuit and I Have to Go and listen intently during Love You Forever. 

This Audio Book is awesome! 

What helps keep your children sane in your vehicle rides?  

Looking for tasty German food??

I am so excited about this news that I have to share it!! 
In July my family and I went to a Farmers Market on the South Side- and for supper we had Krauts! 
I do not normally eat pork- but I am so glad that I did. 
This food is amazing! They make their own homemade, hormone & antibiotic free Bratwurst, their Sauerkraut is to die for, and the mustard....homemade too. 
To hear that they are opening at a permanent place- and in North Edmonton too makes me very excited! 
So if you love Traditional German Food- and you want to try something tasty head on over to 14020-142st this Friday January 17th @ 6pm for their Grand Opening.  (This is at the Victoria Soccer Club and YES it is family friendly)
Or if you can't make it but want to order from them they take orders and you can pick up there too. All product information is on their website: 
http://www.krauts-traditional-german-food.com/product-menu.html
Will I see you there??? 

Evenflo carseats for sale @ Toys R Us!

 

I was at Toys R Us in North Edmonton and noticed that they have some car seats on sale.

Looking on www.toysrus.ca I found that the discount is about $20-$30 off of these car seats.

I myself am not very familiar with this brand, but after a quick Google search I was able to find that these 2 car seats have received decent reviews.
If you are  on the look out for a new car seat for a decent price this is just another two of the many options for you!

Massage, Acupuncture, & Chiropractic care during pregnancy

For the last month I have been seeing a massage therapist, acupuncturist, and chiropractor.
For me it's not because I am pregnant - but some of it was caused when I was pregnant.
Oh Carpel Tunnel - my nemesis. Add in a little bit of horrible posture, cut off  to proper blood circulation, enter numb hands!
BUT it's getting better, which means that by the time April comes when I am suppose to meet the Carpel Tunnel surgeon I may not have to actually go and have the Carpel Tunnel surgery.

However this got me thinking, why didn't I utilize all or some of these treatment's when I was pregnant?????

Massage, acupuncture, or chiropractic adjustments are a great way to relieve the aches and pain that come along with pregnancy. With all that added weight that your body takes on there is pressure on all parts of yours body, these options can be a great way to ease that discomfort. With 2/3 of pregnant ladies experiencing morning sickness one or all of these services can also be an option to aid in relieving that nasty feeling of nausea. Also, if you are past your due date, these options can also be used as an effective method for potentially starting the process of labour. (Just make sure the person(s) that you seek out for these treatment's are qualified and experienced in these particular areas)

I also think it is important to mention that massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic adjustments can assist with depression be it if you use it as a independent treatment or in conjunction with the aid of medication. During my second pregnancy there was a period where I experienced some Antepartum depression. Looking back now, I could have really benefitted from one or all of these treatments during that difficult time.

So who do I see for these services???
My acupuncturist/massage therapist's name is Holly. She works out of Larocque Health Center(10049-81 Ave NW) and she is awesome!!! If you are in the market for a massage therapist/acupuncturist you can call (780) 433-9828 to book an appointment with Holly.

My chiropractor is Dr. Kris from Live Well Chiropractic. Both Dr. Kris and his wife Dr. Jenney own/work in the practice. The first thing you see when you walk into clinic is various patients holding signs saying what they have been relieved from. With me being a visual person I enjoy seeing those personal real life stories! You can check out Live Well Chiropractic on their website here: http://www.livewelledmonton.com/

On a tight budget???
A more cost effective option for those that are looking for services but maybe don't have benefits to offset the costs you can access the MacEwan student clinics for massage & acupuncture. (I am still on a look out for chiropractor schools but have yet to find anything)
To inquire/book an appointment for massage:
Phone: 780-497-4102
Email: massageclinic@macewan.ca 

To inquire/book an appointment for acupuncture:
Phone: 780-497-4610

Until next time have a great day!!!
~Christine~

Loving Little Miracles Blankets

I am in love with these Little Miracles blankets sold at Costco!
My daughter received 2 as gifts this Christmas and I just picked up another 2! My son now has one and we bought another neutral one.
And the price! $12.99!!!!!
(Costco on Yellowhead had quite a few left)

Nursing Bra's, they keep getting hotter!

A little over a month ago we had some nursing bra's consigned at Bun in the Oven Consignment.
These nursing bra's are hot, offer great support, and also fill your nursing bra needs. What more could you ask for??!!!
Want to know if we have your size?
Check out this link!
http://www.bunintheovenconsignment.com/new-nursing-bras/