We have scaled back the scheduled events this month to make more room for Open Play on those rainy days... We will be offering just one craft class and a few special events and announcements for November. Playgroups larger than 8 parents are encouraged to call or email the Café to let us know you are coming. Special pricing is available to those that reserve!

The Café will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Holiday. I hope you all have a wonderful day...and we will be open on Saturday from 10-4 if you need a breather!

Yes, the guy from the North will be making a special appearance here at the Café! Forget the long lines at the mall and wondering if the picture is going to look good or not...Santa's helpers will be booking 5 minute slot appointments with the big guy starting in Mid-November. Parents will fill out an info card for their child so Santa knows a bit about your child and the atmosphere at the Café will lead to more relaxed photos, too!

ore info on pricing and dates will be coming in a separate email. Join my meetup.com group to keep up with the latest info and to reserve your spot.

Our party slots are booking up fast...we are currently holding time slots up to February (although one very put-together mom has already reserved a date in MAY!) and we will be increasing the price of the 90 minute party to $250.00 starting January 1st. If you'd like to reserve a space in 2009, please email or call me and I will lock you in with 2008 pricing of $225.00 for the 90 minute party. Our 2 hour party will remain at $275.00. Details are available on the website and remember all kid's food, drinks, gift bags and cake are included in our party packages!

My Gym in Bellevue is having a free open house! Come meet Elmo and enter a raffle (proceeds benefit Hopelink) for one of two Tot Spot Gift Certificates! Saturday from 9-4 & Sunday 12-4. Elmo will be stopping by and there will be coffee and cupcakes, too!

I just LOVE seeing those little kiddos toddling around the Café...and I love seeing new parents getting to know each other and finding some real comfort from sharing their experiences. Infants under 6 months are always free and under one year will be 1/2 off ($2.00) on November 10th.

Bottle Cap Art is all the rage on the handmade scene, and we'll teach you how to make them yourself! Using new bottle caps and high-quality resin, you'll make a set of four magnets and one hip pendant using pretty papers, atlas and music sheets, or your own photographs--perfect for holiday gift-giving. E-mail littlebirdieclasses@gmail.com with questions or to sign up. The class is $32.00 and includes Admission for up to 3 kids! Samples are available at the Café or visit http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/ for more info.

We average 2000-3000 unique visits to our website each month, with over 27,000 visitors since we opened just a few months ago! We are currently seeking family-focused businesses that are interested in advertising on our site. This is a great way to promote your business, your Moms' group or even your blog. Advertisers will also be featured in our Spotlight section of the Newsletter. Email the Café for more info...

Come and join us for a great workout while your baby rides along! First class FREE!

Stroller Strides is the country's largest fitness program for new Moms! Classes offer a 60 minute total body workout that combines power walking and intervals of body toning using the stroller, environment, and exercise tubing. Stroller Strides is a great way to get in shape, meet other Mom's and have fun with your baby! Stroller Strides also offers a LUNA Moms Club with fun weekly playgroups, monthly Moms Night Out and much more!

There are currently classes held at:

• Redmond Town Center, Monday-Thursday, 9:30am
• Everett Mall, Grand Opening! Oct.15th at 9:00am
• Alderwood Mall, Monday-Friday, 9:00am

Please check out their website for more Class information and sign up for your FREE CLASS at the location you would like to attend! www.strollerstrides.com.

Any questions please contact:
      misstiforbes@strollerstrides.net 888-368-5108 (Redmond location)
      camilleschwindt@strollerstrides.net 800-961-9078 (Everett location)