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Join Us for a FREE Positive Parenting Solutions Webinar!

 
Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling!

KCMetroMoms.com is excited to partner with Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions to offer a free live training webinar on Tuesday, March 8^th from 9-10 PM CENTRAL Time.

 

The session is…Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling and Amy McCready promises that we’ll walk away with concrete tools we can use the next day and see results. I know you'll be especially interested in learning the 5 R’s of Fair and Effective Consequences. You can view, hear, and interact with Amy similar to that of an onsite seminar. Participants are not required to have a webcam.

 

You'll love the way this webinar is structured. Amy is right there LIVE, a video image of her is in the upper left corner of your monitor the whole time. As she talks with you, you'll watch her PowerPoint presentation that is packed with valuable background, information, and examples. She'll also stop from time to time to ask all of us questions about difficulties and needs when it comes to getting our kids to listen. We'll respond in a poll, and she tailors the presentation based off our responses.

You will also have the option to write in specific questions and she’ll address them, right there for you.

 

It's FREE and it's (this TUESDAY NIGHT, March 8th!)

All you have to do is RSVP and then kick back and learn the proven strategies to Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling! 

 

Webinar seating will be limited so learn more and RSVP now! I'll look forward to welcoming you!

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What Are You Brunching On This Mother's Day?

Kansas City is certainly not short on good places to eat.  If you're looking for a place to take your mom this Mother's Day weekend, or looking for ideas on where to suggest YOUR kids take you, here are a few picks we've come up with.  If you know of another great brunch or festivity, feel free to leave us a comment and we'll add it to the list!

Houlihan's - Introducing the new Bed Head buffet brunch, exclusively at our Olathe location! Featuring an omelet bar, sweet potato pancakes, pasta and caring stations, sliders, dessert and more.  $13.95 adults, $5.95 kids 6-12, 5 and under free Sundays 10am - 2pm. Click here for menu.

CoCo Key Water Resort - Offering a FREE water resort pass with brunch purchase for Mother's Day.  See their website for details.

Bristol - Offering a fabulous array of their best offerings for Mother's Day brunch.  See website for details.

Grand Street Cafe - Offering carved meats, sandwiches, desserts and more. See website for details.

Trezo Mare - Near Briarcliff this kid-friendly fare buys fresh and local.  See website for brunch offering details.

Kansas City Coupon Class

Ok, Kansas City moms, we know now more than ever you want to have all the best info about all the best deals right at your fingertips.  We're so excited to announce that we've partnered with Tracie over at Penny Pinchin' Mom, to bring you the best deals, coupon codes, sale alerts, and MORE! I recently snagged a 10 page photo book from Snapfish for just $2.15 using her deal alert & coupon code!  The site is wonderfully organized and full of all the latest news on deals in Kansas City and beyond.

And, to take saving money to the next level, sign up for one of their upcoming Coupon Classes, where Tracie will go over how to read and understand your coupons, how to use them to really save money and even where to find them. She'll talk about fraudulent coupons and what to avoid and answer any questions you may have, so get your lists compiled!

There are two upcoming metro classes this Saturday May 1, 2010 at two different time frames.  Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.  For complete details visit her website.  So get ready to learn, laugh and maybe even score a few freebies while you are there!  We know you're going to enjoy all of the valuable info and stay tuned...we've got some other exciting things in the works!

Click here to fan Penny Pinchin' Mom on Facebook. 

And, while you're at it, fan us on Facebook, too!

 

{Her} Not-To-Miss Event!

We've teamed up with our friends over at the Just For Her Expo again this year to give away tons of FREE VIP tickets to their event coming up in May at the Overland Park Convention Center.  The event is Friday May 21st, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday May 22nd, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A group of friends and I went last year together and let me tell ya', we had a blast!  All the great booths, yummy food and drink, giveaways, and fun atmosphere makes it a not-to-miss-event for Kansas City moms.  I'm especially looking forward to the boutique crawl they'll have this year on Friday night.  Fifteen of KC's hottest boutiques will be offering 15% off any one item!  And, they'll be featuring their $4 "Her"tini drinks all night long!

Parking is completely FREE at the convention center, which is located at 6000 College Blvd. (approximately College & 435) in Overland Park.  Tickets are on sale NOW for just $8, but you can save $1 on each ticket purchased by using promo code kcmm.

But check this out -- we're offering you a chance to win FREE tickets to the expo!  This week, we've got a  4-pack of tickets to give away to three different winners!  All you need to do to win is visit our Facebook page, become a fan, and simply leave us a comment there with what you're looking forward to the most about the Just For Her Expo!  Winners will be announced on our Facebook page and here on our site on Friday!!

Good luck & happy expo-ing!

inspiring Moms Feature Event for Kansas City Moms.

Hey Kansas City moms, here's your chance to catch inspiring Moms for their FREE presentation “Creating Balance while Raising Happier and Healthier Families”.  Amy Davis, Founder of inspiring Moms, will be debuting her keynote address on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  This is a great opportunity to see Amy for FREE and learn more about strategies and best practices to make your most important job as mom more efficient and more fun! Register by emailing haley (at) inspiringmoms (dot) com.

Moms, let's mingle!

Join kcmetromoms.com for a Mom's Night Out at a Premiere New Spa in Kansas City and find out more about our Summer Nannies and get pampered!   This fabulous FREE event is hosted by College Nannies & Tutors and sponsored by Natural Body Spa & Shoppe.  Here's the scoop:    

Date:  March 26, 2009 
Time:  7:00pm-9:00pm
Place:  Natural Body Spa & Shoppe  
            One Nineteen Development
            4431 W 119th Street
            Leawood, KS
 
The night will include:

• Enjoying wine, sodas and appetizers with other moms and many of our wonderful, screened role-model nannies
• Previewing a premiere new Spa
• Receiving a voucher for a Free On-Call set-up with College Nannies & Tutors ($100 value)
• Door Prizes (free date night, spa items)
• Summer Nanny Giveaway Contest
• Summer Specials
• First 20 moms who register will receive a FREE brow wax and FREE entrance.

Finally an answer to the "summer dilemma" you are going to love.
 
Wouldn't you love it if your child could have the kind of summer you remember?  Days outside. Time with friends. Playing catch. A picnic at the zoo. Fun, but supervised.
 
College Nannies & Tutors is a nationally recognized company with an office in Kansas City that provides role model care through hourly on-call, full-time and part-time nanny placement services that are payrolled and insured.  Stop hunting for "that neighbor who watches kids in the summer."  Stop trying to find another "center." Now you have a better choice.
 
Space is limited so CALL (913) 754-3633 TODAY reserve your spot.  Respond by March 23rd, 2009 and we will provide a free family handbook!

See you there! 

The Fit Belly

Are you an expectant mom or do you know of someone having a baby soon?  If so, you simply MUST check out The Fit Belly!  They offer such a stylish and comfortable line of workout and lounge wear for your prenatal and post-natal needs!

Once you visit the site and take a look around, you will fall in love with the styles and selection that owner, Bree, offers on The Fit Belly.  Tops and bottoms easy to mix and match, and the fabrics ar well and wash easily.  These workout staples will last you through more than one pregnancy, and the styles are classically designed so that you will never look like you're wearing last year's line.

The site offers a fantastic selction of capris, tops, pants, shorts, swimwear, and tanks.  Oh, and you want a deal?  You got it!  Mention code metromom for a 15% discount upon online checkout!

Women's Life Expo - Kansas City

Ladies, it’s all about us at  The Women’s Life Expo.
 
Shop, shop, shop til you drop, hundreds of unique fashion, accessory and houseware items.  Check out the latest styles at the Fashion Stage.  Sample great food and watch cooking demonstrations on the Cooking Stage.  Hear informative seminars on your health on the V.E Irons Health & Wellness Stage.  Find handcrafted items from local artists in our Crafter’s Showcase. Get makeovers and massages.  Register to WIN thousands of dollars in prizes.
 
It’s a girl thing and it’s ALL at The Women’s Life Expo!
 
Interested in exhibiting?  Please call Natalie (440) 826-3300 or natalie@expoproducers.com.

MommyMixer is Back!

Okay, moms.  Do you need a babysitter?  I sure do! The question of who I'm going to call is a constant source of stress! I want a quality sitter that's going to take a real interest in my kids! Someone with a big smile and a warm personality. I want her to come prepared with fun activities in mind, rather than pop in a movie and assume the texting position! A gal who can drive, and frankly someone who is going to clean up the frozen pizza that I've provided for dinner! (How many times have I walked in the door at the end of the night to see that crusty tray still sitting on the counter--icky pizza cutter right beside it?)

MommyMixer is here to help! MommyMixer connects busy families (like yours!) in need of part-time babysitting with high-quality college students. At each hour-long Mixer, moms personally interview a number of candidates and leave with an A+ list of potential babysitters. Many candidates are not only used for babysitting, but also act as family-assistants: running errands, helping with organization, planning and producing birthday parties, etc.  I attended the last mixer in Overland Park a few months ago and was amazed at all the great talent and at what a productive mixer it was for the moms and the sitters. 

Here are the details for the next mixer, and don't forget to visit our the MommyMixer website for more info! lucy in Town Center Plaza is hosting the event on September 9, 2008 from 7-9 p.m.  MommyMixer is also teaming up with an organization called "A Child's Hope" to bring donations for foster children. Items in need include: PJ's--all sizes travel size toiletries for all ages sippy cups baby bottles pull-ups/diapers any monetary donation.  Hope to see you at the mixer! It's really fun! Plus, if you haven't been to lucy, you need to stop in!   They have GREAT workout clothes that take you straight from your workout through the day and you still look cute--even if you haven't had time to shower!

Now is a GREAT time to register for the upcoming MommyMixer event because if you bring a friend, you and the friend only pay $50.  That's special half-price savings!  Just go to www.mommymixer.com to register. Don't wait! Slots fill up fast!! We had a waiting list for the mixer last May! We'll see you there!

$500 grant for your mom-owned biz!

Kansas City mom business owners, listen up!  KCMetroMoms.com has partnered with BSM Media and Hewlett- Packard to bring you an incredible opportunity to showcase how YOU use digital photography as part of your business plan AND to a chance to win $500 to help jumpstart or grow your business!  To read all about the entry requirements and the cool $500 YOU could win for your business, click here.