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Free Furniture Straps to Be Distributed to Kansas City Families

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Five years ago, on the day after Halloween, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy died in his home. He was sweet. He was quiet. He was loved. And his death could have been prevented by a simple piece of plastic.

On Saturday, October 6 from noon to 3 pm, Crowley Furniture will be distributing FREE furniture straps - the same straps that could have saved Charlie Horn’s life. Safety advisors from Charlie’s House, the local nonprofit dedicated to preventing injury and death to children through accidents in the home, will also be on site to demonstrate strap installation, distribute safety information and answer questions.

“Furniture straps are one of the key tools families can use to help keep their children safe,” Jenny Horn, Charlie’s mother and board member of Charlie’s House, said.“We all understand the importance of car seats, but not everyone understands how important it is to secure furniture in order to keep children safe in their own homes. We can’t thank the Crowley family enough for sponsoring this event and helping us spread the word.”

Locations include: Liberty, 200 N. 291 Highway; Lee’s Summit, 261 Greenwich; and Overland Park, 6327 West 119th St.

On November 1, 2007, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy, was killed when he attempted to climb a 30’ dresser in his own home. Charlie’s House was established a short time later with the goal of preventing injuries to children in and around the home. For more information on Charlie's House and to learn about other educational events, visit their website www.charlieshouse.org and follow them on Facebook.

Ella's Sitter Service Makes Life Easier for KC Moms!

Are you or someone you know looking for reliable, affordable sitters & child care for your kids these long summer days?  Well, don't forget to book your sitter!  As a busy mom of two, I know first-hand that sometimes it's so hard to make plans because booking a babysitter causes more stress than it's worth to actually go out!  Well, now there's a great solution for KC parents.

Ella's Silver Spoon Sitters was created by Overland Park residents familiar with the challenges that most metro residences face when searching for a reliable sitter.  Silver Spoon Sitters are not your average babysitters.  All sitters are background checked & certified in CPR & First Aid.  Ella's Sitters don't arrive empty-handed; our Sitters abide by and have a strict no TV policy so expect your child to be entertained and educated with games and activities that your Sitter plans with you in advance!  Seriously, what mom doesn't LOVE that??! 

To book a sitter now or for more information on how the program works, contact them via email at chelle (at) silverspoonsitters (dot) com.  Here's the best part - the first 4 people to contact Ella's will receive a FREE membership & everyone that mentions kcmetromoms will receive $25 off membership! Get all the details at www.SilverSpoonSitters.com.

Now, get out there and go on a date with your loved one or get out for a moms night out!  You can trust Ella's Sitters to put your mind at ease!

Recall info.

We at kcmetromoms.com are working hard to keep Kansas City moms and families informed about local and nationwide recalls.  For the most up-to-date listing of publicly announced recalls, visit our Recall forum.  And, if you hear of a recall not yet posted on our website, contact us. 

Mommy Mixer comes to KC!

Wouldn't it be great if someone handed you a directory of experienced, college age, babysitters with a true interest in children? What if you knew those sitters were waiting for your call right now? How about if you could interview those babysitters in person--all in one setting, then walk away with an exclusive babysitter book full of resumes, with each sitter's availabilty, references and background information?  Well, here is your chance! You are invited to attend a Mommy Mixer--a unique service that connects busy families with college-aged sitters through fun networking events at hip locales across town. Mixers are currently held in 22 cities across the country and are growing quickly. KCMetroMoms.com is proud to partner with Mommy Mixer and will be giving away a FREE admission ticket to a future Mommy Mixer event!  This is a $100 value!  For details on how to win this fantastic giveaway, click here.  To be eligible, you must be a KCMetroMoms.com member.  To register your free account and to become a member, click here.

Mark your calendar for Kansas City's first Mommy Mixers:

Anthropologie on the Plaza--Wednesday April 30 from 6:30pm-8:00pm (there will be a $25 gift card for raffle as well as other gifts!)

Girl Boutique at Hawthorn Plaza--Thursday May 29 from 7:00pm-8:30pm (a 15% discount offered on regular priced merchandise)

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT EARLY BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!
Want to know more details or to register? Just go to www.mommymixer.com. For registration, click on the "choose your city tab" then "kansas city" and you will be directed to registration and payment information.  Or click here to go straight to the Kansas City page - don't forget to tell them you heard about them from KCMetroMoms.com!

Mommy Mixer: Great Sitters . Great Families . Great Connections! www.mommymixer.com

Kids in the kitchen

If you're looking for something to keep your kiddos busy this summer while they have fun, stay safe, and stay cool from the heat, check out Young Chefs Academy in Leawood. 

Young Chefs® Academy is a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Each visit to Young Chefs® Academy is a new experience with fresh monthly themes and exciting new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing the mantra, “Mise en Place” which, in the cooking world, translates into “Everything in its place.”

At Young Chefs® Academy, they take the fear, mystery and the unknown out of cooking.  What's really cool is that each class and event incorporates supplemental subject matter which ties into each theme. Their staff consists of highly qualified teachers, chefs, and nutritional experts that provide an interactive learning experience that gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts.

They've got great summer programs and camps coming up from ages 3 all the way to teens!  What a fantastic summer activity to get your kids involved in!  In addition to their summer program, they offer regular weekly classes, birthday parties, field trips, scouting events, and activities for homeschooling groups.  You can check out their website for their class schedules or give them a call at 913.451.2YCA.  Try-me classes start at just $25 and they've also got a great special offer just for KCMetroMoms.com members.  Click here for their special coupon that offers an entire month of weekly classes all for a special price!  Young Chefs® Academy is conveniently located in Leawood at 119th Street & Roe.