Okanagan Child

Winter Issue!

Colleen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:56:51 +0000

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.

Rotary Centre for the Arts Giveaway

Colleen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:26:46 +0000

Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multidisciplinary visual and performing arts centre where the community can experience artists and performers in action, or take part in courses and workshops in visual art, dance, theatre and music year-round.

Click to read more about this giveaway!

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret: Hard Times Hit Parade (theatrical dance extravaganza) Jan 19, 2012
The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Project “Things About Coming My Way” (apocalyptic blues & country) Jan 27, 2012
Louise Pitre: From Broadway to Paris (Grande Dame of musical theatre) Feb 11, 2012
Chekhov’s Shorts (humour & pathos) Feb 23-25, 2012
Good Lovelies (folk-roots, flirty bluegrass & western swing) Mar 11, 2012
Steven Page (acoustic cello guitar) Mar 17, 2012
UBUNTU: The Cape Town Project (spirited storytelling, music & dance) Mar 23-24, 2012
High Bar Gang (Appalachian folk, gospel, bluegrass & country) Apr 14, 2012

Prize Includes:
One pair of tickets to a show

Mandatory Entry:
(1) Simply add a comment below stating you’d like to win the prize!

Additional Entries:
If you would like to earn additional entries, you can do any or all of the following. Please be sure to post a separate comment for each one that you do so that an entry will be registered for you. In other words, leave one comment for your mandatory entry, add another comment if you’re a facebook fan, another if you’re a twitter follower, etc. Every single comment counts as one entry ballot.

(1) ‘Like’ Okanagan Child Magazine on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(2) Follow Okanagan Child Magazine on twitter. If you already follow us, leave a comment saying you do!

(3) Join our e-newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment saying you already subscribe!

(4) Tweet about this giveaway. Please tweet: “Win a prize from Loadza Toys and @okanaganchild. Enter now! http://bit.ly/dulyO9

You may tweet about the giveaway once per day. You will earn an additional entry for each day you tweet it. Please leave a separate comment below for each time you tweet with details (your status) so we can verify.

(5) Comment about this giveaway on a message board or in a forum. Leave a comment with the link.

The giveaway ends on February 28, 2012. The winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn. Please be certain to add info@okanaganchild.com to your address book so you won’t miss notification (spam folders like our e-mail address)! Best of luck everyone!

Loadza Toys Giveaway

Colleen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:24:56 +0000

Loadza Toyz in Orchard Park Mall, Kelowna and Cherry Lane Mall, Penticton are filling up with great products carefully selected for your children. It is independently run by a husband and wife team who take time to search out and source individual special toys. They are members of NETS (Neighbourhood Toy Association ) and are always conscious of toy safety and quality while sourcing their products. Loadza Toyz has something for all ages from newborn to adults. The staff are knowledgeable of the products and love to help you pick a special gift. Loadza Toys is the destination store for birthdays special occasions and Christmas. Children love the fun experience of Thomas Wooden Railway, Calico Critter, and Wow, all available for a hands on playtime while you shop.

Click to read more on the giveaway!

2 Prizes!
Boys: Puzzle, large Beanie Boo, Craft Volcano Making Kit, Playmobil Knight, Schleich Figurine, card game Pictureka.
Girls: Puzzle, large Beanie Boo, Whipple craft, Playmobil Fairy, Schleich Figurine, card game Pictureka.

Mandatory Entry:
(1) Simply add a comment below stating you’d like to win the prize!

(1) ‘Like’ Okanagan Child Magazine on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(2) Follow Okanagan Child Magazine on twitter. If you already follow us, leave a comment saying you do!

(3) Join our e-newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment saying you already subscribe!

(4) Tweet about this giveaway. Please tweet: “Win a prize from Loadza Toys and @okanaganchild. Enter now! http://bit.ly/dulyO9

(5) Comment about this giveaway on a message board or in a forum. Leave a comment with the link.

Sleep Seminar

Colleen — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:40:19 +0000

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 15^th 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.

We’re Hiring!!

Colleen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:36:44 +0000

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!

Read the Fall Issue Now!

Colleen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:35:07 +0000

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!

Giveaway: The Little Dreambug

Colleen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:34:49 +0000

The Little Dreambug is a Kelowna-based mom-run business that creates hand-made practical, luxurious, dreamy items for your little one. The idea for starting the business came from the owners’ Granny who made a complete gift set of travel items for each of the children. With the added touch of personalized monograms, each child felt connected to their cozy blankets and stuffies.

With support from family, The Little Dreambug was born to share the treasured items with other families. The line has now expanded to include stylish bags, new funky baskets, and more! Those of you who are familiar with the product line already know the practicality, luxuriousness and fun the Little Dreambug products bring to children and adults alike. For those who haven’t experienced the Little Dreambug products, visit their website and take a look!

Prize includes:

Cuddle Buddy Combo
Mini Cuddler
Onesie
Burpies and washcloths
All prizes will be custom monogrammed with a name of the winner’s choice or a generic “Little Monkey, Little Peanut, Little Princess, or Little Diva” monogram.

Mandatory Entry:
(1) Simply add a comment below stating you’d like to win the prize!

(1) ‘Like’ Okanagan Child Magazine on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(2) Follow Okanagan Child Magazine on twitter. If you already follow us, leave a comment saying you do!

(3) Join our e-newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment saying you already subscribe!

(4) ‘Like’ Little Dreambug on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(5) Tweet about this giveaway. Please tweet: “Win a prize from Little Dreambug and @okanaganchild. Enter now! http://bit.ly/dulyO9

(6) Comment about this giveaway on a message board or in a forum. Leave a comment with the link.

The giveaway ends on November 18, 2011. The winner will be chosen using random.org. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours a new winner will be drawn. Please be certain to add info@okanaganchild.com to your address book so you won’t miss notification (spam folders like our e-mail address)! Best of luck everyone!

Giveaway: SquidKid

Colleen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:33:31 +0000

SquidKid Design brings style into kids’ daily activities by creating fun and comfortable children items to wear and play. If you love unique, you’ll want to check out the great line-up of products that SquidKid creates. The company is Canadian owned and operated and all of the items are one of a kind handcrafted in Vancouver, BC. Shop online store and discover BC-made children’s clothing, accessories, and more.

Prize includes:

Child Kitchen Set (Reversible Apron and Pot Holder + Bamboo Spoon and Fork)
4 designs to pick from.
Important: Pot Holder is for role playing only. Not intended for hot surfaces. (not that children should be near hot surfaces anyway)
One Size Fits All: 3 to 6 years

Click continue to enter!

Mandatory Entry:
(1) Simply add a comment below stating you’d like to win the prize!

(1) ‘Like’ Okanagan Child Magazine on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(2) Follow Okanagan Child Magazine on twitter. If you already follow us, leave a comment saying you do!

(3) Join our e-newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment saying you already subscribe!

(4) ‘Like’ SquidKid on facebook. If you already do, leave a comment saying so!

(5) Tweet about this giveaway. Please tweet: “Win a prize from SquidKid and @okanaganchild. Enter now! http://bit.ly/dulyO9

(6) Comment about this giveaway on a message board or in a forum. Leave a comment with the link.

The Happiness Project Week 24: Clear a surface

Colleen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:43:21 +0000

Wrapping up this month’s theme of order, Gretchen discusses how the best way to fight clutter is to clear a surface. Related posts: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’ Related posts:

The Happiness Project Week 23: Find an exact place for clutter

Colleen — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:41:37 +0000

Continuing in the quest for the creation of order, this week Gretchen puts forth the resolution to find an exact place for things. Related posts: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 Related posts: