Friday, August 26, 2011

Have You Shared NWMM?

Starting this Chapter here in Northern Michigan has already had it's rewarding moments. I've met people at doctor appts, parks, beaches, etc that I've shared the information with and they get so excited and thank me for starting such a group. Just hearing one person say how excited they are to have a group like this, or how happy they are that they came to one of our events makes it all worth it to me. If I can help even just ONE Mom find a new friend, enjoy a playdate/event, get some more interaction for herself and her children then all of the work it takes to run the site and get it going is all worth it.

Have you joined us at any of our events yet? What did you think? I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from most of the members. Have you registered on our website yet? If not, it's FREE!! If you have registered, have you shared our website with your friends and family? Coming up next month we're having a recruiting contest to see which Chapter/members can get the most new members on their site for the month of September! More details to be posted soon!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Summer Ending

WOW! Where has the time gone? Seems like just yesterday our site launched and we were having our first few members sign up. That was back on May 19th! Now here we are and it's nearing the end of August. What a great summer it's been! Lots of wonderful events, new members, meeting new friends, online chats, camping trips, boating, beach playdates, Mom's Night Out events, etc. I'm so pleased with how our new TMN(The Mommies Network) Chapter is doing. NWMichiganMommies has come so far already and we're only a few months in since we opened. If you haven't already be sure to check out our website: http://www.NWMichiganMommies.com share it with your friends & family. Chances are that if they don't live in our area that there is most likely another TMN Chapter near where they live. I'm sure that everyone had a busy summer and hopefully it was a great one for you and your family.

As the end of summer nears I always think about school starting, football games, fall colors, cooler weather, being able to wear a hoodie, halloween, etc. Lots of great things come with Fall/Autumn. What are some things that YOU look forward to and think about?

This year will be a bit more exciting for my family. For the first time in 5 years we're actually living back in Northern Michigan and it will be the first Fall that my girls will get to spend/see in Michigan. I'm very excited to share it with them. On top of that, my oldest starts Preschool this fall as well! She is SOO very excited and looking forward to it. Lots of changes to come for us in the next few months. Here's to hoping for all to have a wonderful transition from Summer to Fall :)

Some of our Fall events to look forward to are: Pumpkin Patch Playdates, Apple Picking Events, Fall Craft Playdates, Trunk or Treat during Halloween time, Recipe Swaps, Cookie/Baked Good Exchanges, our last few Park Playdates before snow flies, etc. I hope to see lots of you on the forums posting, RSVP'ing to events and meeting many of you at our events. If you haven't done so already be sure to go to the website and register! http://www.NWMichiganMommies.com

Monday, August 22, 2011

Need a Coffee Break?

Are you in need of a coffee break? Feeling rather overwhelmed by the end of the summer, getting kids ready to go back to school, feeling the burn out? Well we have the perfect opportunity for you to get that break! Every other week we've been having Mom's Night Out events. So far they've been mostly at local coffee shops. For instance, July 27th we had one at Aroma's Coffee & Tea in Traverse City. Such a great event! We had 5 moms come join us for some GREAT conversation, relaxation, YUMMY coffee and delicious treats and had a great time getting to know each other. It was a wonderful turn out for our first Mom's Night Out(MNO) event. I was very pleased :)
We have since then had one other MNO event which was on August 16th. Another great night with some wonderful NWMM friends.
We have another MNO coming up soon!! August 30th in Bellaire! For more details you can log in or register for FREE at: http://www.NWMichiganMommies.com and check the calendar! :) I hope to see some more of you there. Share the date and info with some of your local mom friends and have them come out with you! :)
Friday, August 12, 2011

Last Chance!

The Mommies Network National Auction closes Saturday, August 13, at 10 p.m. EST! There are but a few hours left to place your bids. With more than 600 items, ranging from boutique clothing to autographed books to tickets to Dollywood, there is sure to be something for every taste and budget.

Click on a link below to see what's what in each category!
Amusement Parks, Activities, and Travel
Beauty 
Books, Music, and Games
Children's Clothing
Classes and Lessons
Crafts, Collectibles, and Toys
Decor and Home Items
Dining
Fashion and Jewelry
Health and Fitness
Infant Items
Infant/Child Gear
Maternity and Breastfeeding
Miscellaneous
Party Time
Photography Packages

By bidding on an item, you are helping mommies all over the country! Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from The Mommies Network National Auction will benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. The remaining portion of the proceeds will go to furthering our mission:

To provide a safe, secure, FREE place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empower them to be better women, parents, and community leaders.



Sunday, August 7, 2011

The National Auction has Arrived!

It is said that it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a community to support a mother and to provide her with the resources, encouragement, and opportunities necessary for her to be her best. With more than 90 local chapters and a national site that reaches all moms, The Mommies Network provides that community.

We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe, secure, FREE place for mothers to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empower them to be better women, parents, and community leaders. Our philosophy is that no one should have to pay a fee to make a friend, so we offer free membership to any mother within the community who wishes to join. Members gain camaraderie and support through an online forum that is available 24 hours a day, as well as local events where mothers can meet and develop friendships that last a lifetime.


This August, The Mommies Network is hosting our second annual National Auction and will donate 25 percent of the funds raised to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a national network of volunteer photographers who "introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with the free gift of professional portraiture … [to] serve as an important step in the family's healing process by honoring their child's legacy." The remaining 75 percent of funds raised will be used to further the mission of TMN to provide support to moms across the country.

We believe that by working together, mothers can change the world — one family, one neighborhood, one community at a time. The Mommies Network is a connecting force, helping us each to make a difference in our own lives, in our families, and in the places we call home.
Monday, August 1, 2011

The National Auction is Coming! Want a Sneak Peek?


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