Crocs (http://www.crocs.com) is giving away two gift certificates for a pair of “crocs beach” or “cayman” model  crocs.  

-One winner will be chosen at our June 16th Father’s Day Breakfast.

-For the other winner:
To enter, simply send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Crocs" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on June 13th.

Mom in the City newsletter list members are eligible for the monthly giveaways.  (To be added to the newsletter list, email your name, zip code and referral source to kcoleman@mominthecity.com)

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Wee Wee Wear (http://www.weeweewear.com) is giving away a “Things I Need” Onesie.  

“Make sure you have all the baby essentials before you step out the door! This cute 100% super soft cotton onesie will help you remember! Makes a great gift for new dads!”

The winner will be chosen at our June 16th Father’s Day Breakfast.

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Join Moms Across America To Set World Record And Celebrate Your Inner Athlete

WHO/WHAT:
The Wheat Foods Council’s Mom, the Everyday Athlete program is partnering with seeMOMMYrun to host a nationwide run/walk with the ultimate goal of setting a world record, proving that motherhood is the ultimate marathon.

*Register at the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) site, www.wheatfoods.org, where you can access nutrition and fitness resources created by registered dietitians and certified fitness trainers.
*When registering, please list Other and specify flyer in the “How Did You Hear About Event” section.

*The WFC site works in tandem with seeMOMMYrun, an online organization that enables you to locate or begin a running/walking group in your area.

*Communicate with your group and schedule your run/walk at a place and time convenient for you on the day of the event using seeMOMMYrun.

*Use the pedometer (quantities are limited) provided to you following registration to track your steps during the event. Enter your total into the step counter located at www.wheatfoods.org by midnight on the day of the run/walk.

*The total number of steps taken by moms on that day will determine the extent of the record.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 19, 2007; Anytime

WHERE:
Your Choice

WHY:
The program recognizes moms at all fitness levels as “everyday athletes” and empowers them to make nutrition and activity choices that maximize their health and stamina, not just for one day, but for a lifetime.

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These days, my definition of a good book is one that I must read before the week is up (my standards have changed drastically since child #2).  Paula Deen’s memoir is a great book!  Her book is written in the colorful style that she speaks in and (seems to) live by.  She is refreshingly honest with her memories…from her struggles with agoraphobia after her parents dies to a foolish affair with a married man.  Recipes are sprinkled throughout the book to emphasize a point in the respective chapter.  This is also a great book for entrepreneurs because she candidly shares the various steps she took in her business from catering bag lunches from her kitchen to her restaurants/books/tv programs, etc.  She gives great, practical advice on both running a business and “running a life” based on her mistakes and successes.  The things that I like the most about the book are:

1. Her Southern charm – I love New York with all my heart, but I will always be a Southern gal

2. The fact that she started her business out of necessity later in life – In our youth-obsessed society, it’s sometimes easy to think that if you haven’t done something “great” by the time you’re 30 that it’s too late.  It’s inspiring to learn that Paula didn’t even start the foundation of her future successful business until she was in her 40s.

3. She is a hard worker – At the end of the day, the one common denominator of all truly successful people is that they work hard at what they do….Paula Deen is no exception.

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I (Kimberly) went to see Mother Load (http://motherloadshow.com/) last Friday.  This one woman show starring Amy Wilson was excellent!  The show unfolds as Amy talks while cleaning up her messy living room (scattered magazines, clothing that needs to be folded, and toys that need to be put up) which resembles any city parent’s home.  As she cleans, Amy shares about all of her shortcomings as a mother.  The mood swings from touching (i.e. when she shares her struggles with infertility and despair at not being able to comfort her colicky son) to humorous (i.e. the unrealistic expectations which the media sets for moms and the insanity of preschool admission process). At all times though, there is an authenticity that makes other moms relate to Amy’s experiences.  (Afterwards, I heard a mom of older children say, “I had totally forgotten about mastitis.”)  In the end, Amy messes back up the living room which she had just cleaned.  She decides to let go of her quest for perfection as a mom and to stop feeling guilty about her shortcomings.  She realizes that kids grow up so quickly (which they do!) and she wants to live in such a way where she can look back and say that their years with her were “the happiest days of her life”.  What a great reminder for all of us moms!  I highly recommend this play.

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Ocean Paper
http://www.oceanpapernyc.com/

“The source for stylish, smart invitations and stationery for all occasions and celebrations . . . at superb prices. Ocean Paper is a New York City stationery studio owned by Jennifer Ocean, who loves fine stationery and designer paper. Jennifer’s creative sense and unique personal touch are integrated into every order.

Baby - Wedding - Holiday - Parties - Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Personalized and Business Stationery - Custom Designs”

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