Issue 17 - August 2009

Hello Everyone!

What a Summer! One week we are offering deals on hot chocolates to stay warm and the very next we are staying open late for everyone to cool down... Crazy! We've got a ton of different things going on for this last month of Summer, including Date Nights, Free Classes, a new cool site to check out, a parenting series I've been trying to get organized since we opened and an info night for new and soon-to-be-new parents. Wow!

As always, you can keep up to date with us via Facebook or on our main website.

Date Night Update!

Barking Frog has moved one of their date nights to Monday the 24th of August instead of Tuesday the 25th. Remember, if you book a date night with Barking Frog during the month of August, Willow's Lodge will pick up the tab for Tot Spot Café! Can you say FREE CHILDCARE?

Free Sample Music Together Class

Sunshine Music Together invites parents or other caregivers and their infant, toddler, and preschool children to attend a free demonstration class of Music Together, a parent/child music and movement program developed by the Princeton Center for Music and Young Children, Tuesday, September 1st at 10:30 at Spotlight Studios; 17802 134th Ave NE #19, Woodinville, WA 98072... you'll get a coupon for 50% off your next Tot Spot Admission just for attending the class, too!

Call (206) 281-1111 for more information or to reserve your spot in the sample class. Visit our website and register for the free demo class online!

Now taking registrations for the fall semester of Sunshine Music Together classes.

Are you a CityMommy yet?

I recently met Kerri from CityMommy... and she is amazing! We are teaming up to create some great events, give-aways and sample packs just for Tot Spot Café customers. We are cooking up an amazing September event so keep an eye out for that!

Here are some more details and they are just starting their Facebook presence here.

From Kerri:

CityMommy Seattle is the ultimate girlfriends' network in the Puget Sound Area. We discuss hot topics and headlines on our online mommy-forum. We also get together to socialize, have play dates, enjoy exclusive discounts on area events and attractions, host contests and giveaways, network and make a difference in our neighborhoods and region by giving back and volunteering.

We're local working moms, single moms, stay-at-home moms, mom-preneurs, moms of kids with special needs, and moms helping-moms with everyday concerns, like: where to find a babysitter, where to get college scholarships, where to get information on a product recalls, how to save money and where to find the best products/services for our families.

http://seattle.citymommy.com

Tot Spot Advertising Network Monthly Meeting

Do you have a local business that focuses on Family Activities, Products or Services? Then this is the meeting for you! Join Kat Stremlau and Carol Shiller as we discuss using online media services to advertise to our customers.

Focus will be on tools like Facebook and Twitter as well as seeing how our complementary businesses can work together to maximize our ad doll

Announcing Woodinville Parenting Group Starting in September 2009

Tot Spot Cafe and Rebecca Michi, local parent coach, are very excited to start offering a new and innovative parenting group for parents with kids under 3 years of age.

How is this group different from other playgroups / Moms' groups?

This group is led by a local parenting and childcare expert (Rebecca Michi), Imagine, meeting once a week and being able to discuss parenting issue not only with other parents like you but also a parent coach who is also a mom and knows just what you are going through.

We will host a whole range of special guest speakers who will not only run specialized workshops, but also demonstrate new and exciting products with discounts for members.

Space is limited to 10 families per group, as Rebecca wants to ensure all families are given enough support.

The group meets on Wednesdays at 10.30am at Tot Spot Café.

Starting September 9th 2009.

For more information and to register, visit www.rebeccamichi.com

Making the Most of the First Year

Woodinville Family Preschool is offering a FREE information session for new and expectant parents entitled "Making the Most of that First Year." Come and learn helpful learn tips and strategies from local experts on how to connect with your baby during that first year. Guest Speakers include: Beth Edwards - Parent Educator at Woodinville Family Preschool & Shoreline Community College and Katy Afrumi - Babywearing Consultant with Regarding Peanuts.

RSVP to info@totspotcafe.com

Woodinville Family Preschool is a cooperative preschool from Birth through Pre-K.

Openings still available for our 0-6 and 6-12 month classes.

For more information visit us at www.woodinvillefamilypreschool.org.

Best,

Kat Stremlau

kat@totspotcafe.com