Okanagan Child » You http://okanaganchild.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:37:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Winter Issue! http://okanaganchild.com/2011/12/winter-issue/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/12/winter-issue/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:56:51 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1764
  • The Winter Issue Is Here!
  • Read the Fall Issue Now!
  • Our Spring issue is out…read it now!
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    The 2012 Winter Issue is out on stands now!

    Pick up a hard copy or read it on-line today. Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/12/winter-issue/feed/ 0     Sleep Seminar http://okanaganchild.com/2011/10/sleep-seminar/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/10/sleep-seminar/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:40:19 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1751
  • Oh Baby, Let’s Get Some Sleep!
  • Sleep Awareness Month!
  • Happiness Project: Get More Sleep!
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    Crying Baby? Sleepless nights? Frustrating naps?

    SOLVE all your sleep challenges by attending an informative seminar with licensed sleep consultant, Pam Nease of Sleep Sense.

    When:     Saturday October 15th from 9 am to Noon
    Where:    At the Kelowna Library, Downtown at 1380 Ellis St.
    Cost:       $150.00 per couple

    Includes materials & one week email support
    Advance registration is required    : Call: (250) 575-6988 or visit: www.sleepsense.net/kelowna/seminars

    Optional on-site childminding provided by Nannysitters

    Described as a miracle worker by her clients, Pam Nease left a successful career in the Fall of 2009 to open up her own business as a Sleep Consultant.  She rescues babies and children from the plight of sleep deprivation by showing parents how to give their little ones the beautiful gift and skill of sleep. Pam meets with clients in person, over the phone and offers group seminars. She has appeared on the radio, is the sleep expert for two magazines and is a sought after keynote speaker for Baby Fairs across the Okanagan. Based in Kelowna BC, she has a growing local & international clientele which ranges from single parents to NHL Hockey Players and Celebrities.

    For more great information and your FREE copy of the 5 Easy Steps to baby sleep, please visit her website at www.sleepsense.net/kelowna. She would also love to hear from you on Facebook and Twitter.

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    2. Sleep Awareness Month!
    3. Happiness Project: Get More Sleep!

    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/10/sleep-seminar/feed/ 0     We’re Hiring!! http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/were-hiring/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/were-hiring/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:36:44 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1709
  • Seven Tips to Help Your Child With Homework
  • Are You Prepared for a Fire Emergency?
  • Local Children’s Product Wins PTPA Award!
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    Okanagan Child Magazine is seeking a part-time independent sales account manager. This commission-based position offers flexible hours.

    Job Specifications & Requirements:

    • Available to work independently from home
    • Reliable transportation
    • Must have a home computer with high-speed internet access
    • Excellent verbal communication and relationship building skills
    • Responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with area businesses and business-related organizations
    • Must be a self-starter, someone who is motivated to contact new potential advertisers
    • Sales experience preferred but not necessary
    • Ability to work in a professional manner
    • Must believe in the initiative of producing a high quality magazine to support local families and the community

    If this sounds like a great fit for you, please send your resume and cover letter to us at this e-mail
    We look forward to hearing from you!

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/were-hiring/feed/ 0     Read the Fall Issue Now! http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/read-the-fall-issue-now/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/read-the-fall-issue-now/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:35:07 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1734
  • Read the Summer issue!
  • Our Spring issue is out…read it now!
  • Fall Issue Sneak Peek!!
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    It’s back to school season and that means time for a new issue of Okanagan Child Magazine!

    You can pick up a copy of the magazine a variety of locations around Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and surrounding areas. As always, it’s also available for you to read online here.

    Enjoy!

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/08/read-the-fall-issue-now/feed/ 1     The Happiness Project Week 24: Clear a surface http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-24-clear-a-surface/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-24-clear-a-surface/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:43:21 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1616
  • The Happiness Project Week 8: Kiss More, Hug More, Touch More
  • The Happiness Project Week 7: Don’t Expect Praise or Appreciation
  • The Happiness Project Week 22: Follow the ‘One Minute Rule’
    • ]]>     Wrapping up this month’s theme of order, Gretchen discusses how the best way to fight clutter is to clear a surface.

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-24-clear-a-surface/feed/ 0     The Happiness Project Week 23: Find an exact place for clutter http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-23-find-an-exact-place-for-clutter/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-23-find-an-exact-place-for-clutter/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:41:37 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1614
  • The Happiness Project Week 22: Follow the ‘One Minute Rule’
  • The Happiness Project Week 19: Use cues to meditate
  • The Happiness Project Week 8: Kiss More, Hug More, Touch More
    • ]]>     Continuing in the quest for the creation of order, this week Gretchen puts forth the resolution to find an exact place for things.

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-23-find-an-exact-place-for-clutter/feed/ 0     The Happiness Project Week 22: Follow the ‘One Minute Rule’ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-22-follow-the-one-minute-rule/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-22-follow-the-one-minute-rule/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:38:36 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1612
  • The Happiness Project Week 7: Don’t Expect Praise or Appreciation
  • The Happiness Project Week 4: Tackle a Nagging Task
  • The Happiness Project Week 9: Aim Higher
    • ]]>     This month the focus is all about creating order. This week, Gretchen encourages you to follow the ‘One Minute Rule.’ Find out how Gretchen keeps order in her life by following this principle.

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-22-follow-the-one-minute-rule/feed/ 0     Think you’re eating blueberries? Guess Again. http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/think-youre-eating-blueberries-guess-again/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/think-youre-eating-blueberries-guess-again/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:39:35 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1690
  • Are You Prepared for a Fire Emergency?
  • How to Make the Perfect Bowl of Pasta
  • Sunscreen Guide
    • ]]>     In our Spring issue, we ran an article about Food Color additives, courtesy of Dr. Shelby Enter at Okanagan Natural Medicine. If you missed it, and are interested in reading it again, you can view the issue here online.

    Here’s a great video that exposes the reality of what food manufacturers — major brands at that — are placing in their products. The bottom line? Fresh is always best.

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/think-youre-eating-blueberries-guess-again/feed/ 1     The Happiness Project Week 21: Don’t get organized! http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-21-dont-get-organized/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-21-dont-get-organized/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:36:49 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1610
  • The Happiness Project Week 17: Take a Mindfulness Quiz
  • The Happiness Project Week 19: Use cues to meditate
  • The Happiness Project Week 20: Keep a food diary
    • ]]>     Last month’s theme was mindfulness. This month’s theme is order. We kick of the month with a funny resolution – don’t get organized!

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    ]]>     http://okanaganchild.com/2011/07/the-happiness-project-week-21-dont-get-organized/feed/ 0     The Happiness Project Week 20: Keep a food diary http://okanaganchild.com/2011/06/the-happiness-project-week-20-keep-a-food-diary/ http://okanaganchild.com/2011/06/the-happiness-project-week-20-keep-a-food-diary/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:24:58 +0000 Colleen http://okanaganchild.com/?p=1608
  • The Happiness Project Week 19: Use cues to meditate
  • The Happiness Project Week 17: Take a Mindfulness Quiz
  • The Happiness Project Week 21: Don’t get organized!
    • ]]>     The final resolution in this month’s theme of mindfulness, and the focus this week is on keeping a food diary. It’s a great way to increase your awareness. Hear what Gretchen has to say!

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