Thursday, January 31, 2013

Mother Son Luau


The Game Rover

The Game Rover

The Valdosta Game Rover is the ultimate in mobile video gaming. Birthday parties, fund raising, business and church events, the Game Rover will bring the party to you. The Rover is a completely self sufficient and mobile trailer, capable of providing a climate controlled atmosphere year round due to its own power source and air conditioning. It is equipped with Four Hi-Definition flat screen T.V's, linked Xbox 360's and PlayStation 3 game systems, and comfortable seating for up to 16 players at a time!

Contact us today at 229-293-8220 to book your party or event!!!
http://www.valdostagamerover.com/
 
Information copied from the above website!

Spring Kindermusik Classes


Spring schedule for Kindermusik classes is as follows. Please let me know of your interest in holding a place in any of these classes as I am taking enrollments now. 

Tuesday:  Village (newborn to 18 months) 9:30     Our Time (18 months through 3 years) 10:30

Wednesday:  Our Time (18 months through 3 years) 9:15
 
Classes begin Feb. 12 and will end May 7 with no classes being held the week of spring break. The classes are at Crosspointe Church.  If you need further information, please email or my home phone is 794-1673. Thank you.

Karen Van Nus
Kindermusik Educator
Licensed by Kindermusik
karen.a.vannus@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Follow by email

I have now added a button so that you can follow this blog by email.  It is located at the bottom of the blog.

Every time a new post is added it will alert you!  Enjoy and as always if you have some information to add feel free to pass it on!

Thanks -
GoToMom

Blazer Blast - baseball & softball mini clinic!

Valdosta State will hold its annual Blazer Blast baseball and softball mini-clinic at Billy Grant Field and Steel's Diamond at Blazer Park this Sunday, January 27.

The event will begin at 2:00 p.m., with registration opening at 1:30 p.m., and run until 4:00 p.m. Both teams will take part in the mini-clinic, which will be spread across the two playing fields. The event is open to children aged Kingergarten through eighth grade. Registration will be held at the gate of Billy Grant Field.

The first 300 children at the event will receive a free t-shirt while free sausage dogs and drinks will also be served. Each child in attendance will also receive a ticket for the baseball or softball home opener.

Registration forms can be printed off at: http://www.vstateblazers.com/news/2013/1/23/BB_0123133433.aspx

Information copied from above website!

Parks & Rec Baseball, Softball & Soccer

Valdosta Lowndes Parks & Rec

Baseball & Softball flyer:
http://vlpra.com/Baseball%20and%20Softball%202013%20Adobe%20Form.pdf

Registration:
http://vlpra.com/Registration%20form%20for%20Baseball%202013%20Adobe%20File.pdf


Soccer Registration:
http://vlpra.com/2013%20Soccer%20Registration%20Form.pdf

Parent Committment Form:
http://vlpra.com/Parent%20Consent%20Form.pdf

www.vlrpa.com

Family Concert, French Festival, 1/27 @ 3pm


Friday, January 18, 2013

Circus, 1/22

Circus

Tuesday, January 22

4:30 and 7:30 pm

Lowndes County Fairgrounds
2102 East Hill Ave

Important Info (copied from website)

NORMAL SHOW PRICES: We accept cash only for all circus transactions.
$15.00 per adult
2 FREE children (14 yrs. And under) per paid adult with
merchant coupons found at
local area merchants.
Additional children $2.00 each

http://www.circuspages.com/
Kids meals are $1.99 everyday AFTER 4 pm at Wendy's through January!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Circus in Tallahassee

http://www.ringling.com/TourSchedule.aspx?action=details&engagementId=106144

Ringling Circus coming to Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee, Florida
Tickets On Sale Now!
ONLINE: Click on the showtimes to the left to purchase tickets (Receive your tickets via e-mail through ticketFast -- learn more)
BY PHONE: Call 1-800-745-3000 to reserve your seats.
GROUP SALES INFO: Call 850-487-1691 or 866-248-8740 .
TICKET PRICES:
$35.00 (Front Row )
$30.00 (VIP Floor Seats)
$25.00 (VIP North Riser)
$22.00 (Lower Level )
$15.00 (Top half of Lower Level and Upper Level Seating )

*Copied from website above.
 

Parade of National Champions, VSU 1/30


January 30, 2013 at 4:00pm

Join Valdosta State University as they congratulate the
Blazer Tennis (2011), Softball (2012), and Football (2012)
National Champions!

The parade will begin at the corner of Woodrow Wilson and Patterson and end in Drexel Park with comments by the Mayor, County Commissioner, Dr. McKinney and the three National Champion Coaches. 

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Parenting & Marriage Books

For some time I have been wanting to compile a list together of books that I have enjoyed reading over the past few years.  I feel I have gleaned important information from each and every one of these books.  I knew things that would work for my family and what wouldn't; you will have to do the same.

All of these books can be found on Amazon


Parenting Books:

The Holy Bible, Proverbs, great reference materials

The Power of a Praying Parent, by Stormie Omartian

BabyWise, (and others in that series) by, Gary Ezzo & Robert Bucknam

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau

Dare to Discipline & The Strong Willed Child, by James Dobson

Making Children Mind without Losing Yours, by Dr. Kevin Leman

Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman

Don’t Make Me Count to Three & Wise Words for Moms, by Ginger Plowman
And now there is an app for the Wise Words for Moms for your Android or iPhones $1.99
 
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp


Raising Sons:

Bringing Up Boys, by James Dobson

Boys! Shaping Ordinary Boys into Extraordinary Men, By William Beausay II

That’s My Son, by Rick Johnson

Preparing Him for the Other Woman, by Sheri Rose Shepherd
 

 Family Devotionals:

Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade
 

Marriage:

The Holy Bible, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Ephesians & Titus are great reference materials

The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian

Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman (and other books of his)

Sheet Music and other books by Dr. Kevin Leman

Love & Respect, by Emerson Eggerichs

The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller


Widowhood:

http://anewbedofroses.blogspot.com/


Bible Studies:

I have been involved in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) for 3 years now.  I can't say enough wonderful things about it.  It is you, the Bible and what God is speaking you right now.  There is a women's day class here in town that meets, and a men's group that is in the start up phase.
http://www.bsfinternational.org/



Miscellaneous:

Do you have naturally curly/wavy hair?  Go here to best find out how to care for it and encourage those curls!
http://livecurlylivefree.com/

Skincare
http://www.paulaschoice.com/

Shop your body shape
http://www.shopyourshape.com/

 

Tunes for Tots, 1/19/13





Kidz Klothing & More Sale, February 3 - 8


It’s that time of year!

***Send 2 contact phone numbers with request***

 

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY

Due to the overwhelming number of consignor cards that have to be filed, there will be a $5 fee for cards done incorrectly. Thanks for understanding. Call or email with any questions.

Clothes must be in size/gender order at drop off.

 

**NO CHILDREN AT PRESALE  NO EXCEPTIONS**

*USE ONLY 3x5 INDEX CARDS

Price in whole dollars only!

Mark “ND” in RED

**Please let us know if you no longer wish to be on our mailing list so that we may remove your name**

 

 

 

KIDZ KLOTHING & MORE SALE

                                                                       

SPRING & SUMMER  2013

***RECEIVING DAY**** SATURDAY, February 2, 2013 9AM-3PM

Consignor's Pre-Sale SATURDAY, February 2, 2013 6PM - 8PM (NO CHILDREN ALLOWED)

Open to Public SUNDAY, February 3, 9AM – 7PM

Monday, February 4, Tuesday, February 5, Wednesday, February 6, 9AM-6PM

Half Price Sale: Thursday, February 7, 8AM – 6PM

Pick up Clothes and $ Friday, February 8, 2PM – 6PM

All items have to be picked up before 6:00PM. Any items not picked up will be donated to local charities Friday evening, so PLEASE mark your calendars!

MATHIS AUDITORIUM (Ashley Street – by South Georgia Medical Center)

 

Receiving: All items must be received, racked and displayed BEFORE 3PM. For Seller Number, E-MAIL Elizabeth West or Martha Ann Berlin at kidzklothingexchange@gmail.com or call Elizabeth @ 229-834-5233 or Martha Ann @404-394-4044. **We will return your emails or calls in the evenings because we both work full-time during the day.

 

We also NEED VOLUNTEERS to help work the sale.  If you work 4 hours, you get to shop at 4:30 before the consignors pre-sale Saturday. An 8 hour shift will allow you to shop at 4:00. If you would be interested in working, please e-mail us and we will put you on the schedule. 

TAGGING CHECKLIST

1.   ***3x5 index cards MUST be used to tag items and MUST be attached with straight pins.  -- NO safety pins, please.

2.   Your seller number goes in the TOP RIGHT corner of each card

3.   Mark your card "ND" (No Discount) in RED in the bottom left corner if you do NOT want your items to go ½ price on the last day.

4.   Put the description & size in the middle of the card.

5.   Put the price in the BOTTOM RIGHT hand corner.

6.   Clothing items should be hung on hangers with “hook” facing the left when held in front of you.

7.   Jeans/pants/bloomers should be secured to hangers with safety pins and/or to matching tops. (This is the only exception to safety pins.  DO NOT use them to attach index cards!)

8.   Toy items should be bagged securely & taped shut with tag on outside.

9.   On Big Items, your seller number should be marked on the bottom with a permanent marker. Use strong, clear packing tape to secure your tag. (Scotch tape is not strong enough).

10.  Shoes should be placed in Ziploc bags when they will fit, otherwise, tie shoe strings together or buckle shoes in pairs. Max 3 pairs.

11.  Inspect twice for stains-check knees, crotch, bottom, sleeves, collar, neck.       PLEASE DON'T BRING ANYTHING WITH STAINS.  WE WILL BE CLOSELY CHECKING EACH ITEM. Please be considerate of other consignors and DOUBLE CHECK!!!!!

 Items to be accepted:  Gently worn SPRING AND SUMMER clothing items sizes NB thru Jr's Sizes; Formal & Special Occasion Wear; Baby Clothing & Items(car seats, bouncers, exersaucers, high chairs, etc.);  Children's Furniture/Equipment; Playsets;  Ride-on Toys; DVDs/Video Games and systems; Toys (without small pieces); Books; Children's shoes (max 3 pr); NO SOCKS OR UNDERWEAR.  Sorry No Maternity.  Everything should be in great condition.  Items with missing buttons, tears, and outdated items will not be accepted.

Maximum number of clothing items is 50 pieces.  You make 70% of the sales price, less a $5.00 participation fee.  We are not responsible for fire, theft, accident, or damage.   

NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. ITEMS SOLD AS IS. 

* Cash only (except at Pre Sale- Pre Sale is the only time we will accept checks).  

Summer Camps

Acting:            Little Actors' Theatre
                        http://www.littleactorsvaldosta.com

                        Amanda's Model & Talent Broadway Camp
                        http://www.amandasmodels.com/camp.html
 
Art:                 Turner Art Center Camps
                        http://turnercenter.org/

                        Little Leaf Art Studio Camps
                        https://www.facebook.com/LittleLeafStudio
 
Baseball:         Genesis Baseball Academy
http://genesis-baseball.com/dates-pricing/
 
South GA Baseball Academy
 
On Deck Baseball Academy
 
Lowndes Baseball Camps:
Contact Danny Redshaw (229) 300-3736, Kip McLeod 559-6657, Ryan Page 563-2098
 
Basketball:     Valdosta High Small Ballers Basketball Camp
June 9-11, VHS, 229-251-7291
                       
            Noles Basketball Camp
            https://www.nolesbasketballcamp.com/index.cfm?p=info
 
Cheer Camp: VHS Cheerleader
                        June 4-6, dhall@gocats.org or 229-671-6095 ext 4082
 
LHS Cheerleader (usually closer to school starting)
 
Computer:     Computing Adventures
                        229-259-2041
                        kroy@valdosta.edu
                        www.cscamp.valdosta.edu
 
Dance:            Dance Arts / Dancing Camp
                        Linda C. Chase (229) 244-0003 or visit the webpage: www.danceartsvaldosta.com
 
 The Ballet School, Dance Beyond Summer Camp
Call for more info
229-247-0597
 Gerlock Dance Studio Dance Camp
ccwhidby@bellsouth.net or altmanbrooke@yahoo.com
 SweetE’s Dance, Quitman, GA
229-232-9106

Day Camps:   Boys and Girls Club Camps
                        http://bgcvaldosta.org/

                        Valdosta State University Camp Discovery
                        http://ww2.valdosta.edu/conted/
 
YMCA Day Camp
            http://valdostaymca.org/summercamp.php
 
 
Football:         VHS Wildcat  

                        Randall Godfrey Football Camp
                        http://www.randallgodfreyfoundation.com/Football_Camp.html
 
Invention:       Camp Invention
                        http://www.campinvention.org/
 
Karate:           White Tiger Martial Arts Summer Camp
 
ATA Performance Martial Arts
            229-242-1173
 
Misc:               Wiregrass Camps
                        http://www.wiregrass.edu/news/events.php
            South Georgia Regional Library
                        http://www.sgrl.org/pages/summer.html

                        Valwood's Summer Camps
                        http://www.valwood.org/page/school_life/summer_programs

Music:             Spirit of the Suwannee Music Camps (Throughout the year)
                        http://suwanneespirit.org/index.htm
 
Kindermusik Summer Classes
 
The Music Box Piano Studio
https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpiano
themusicboxpiano@bellsouth.net
 
Reading:         Summer Reading Skills Programs
                        1-800-978-9596
                        4 year olds - 11th graders
 
Sewing:           Sewing Camp
                        229-794-0076
                        sewblessed@windstream.net,http://www.sewblessedfabric.com

Sports:            Valdosta State Blazers Sports Camps
                        http://www.vstateblazers.com/
                        look on left hand side under tab labeled camps
(Baseball, Football, Men's Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, & Women’s Basketball)
            Many different camps to choose from for all different age levels.

                        Camp Kidnetix
                        (229) 253-1298

Valdosta Country Club, Golf & Tennis Clinics
                        For Members Only
                        229-241-2000
                        http://www.valdostacc.com/
 
Wakeboarding:         Wakeboarding Camp
http://www.valdostawakecompound.com/


South GA Baseball Academy Pre-Season Skills Camps

2013 Camps:
Pre-Season Skills Camps
Jan. 13, 20 and 27 (Sunday afternoons)
Ages: Grade 1 to grade 8
Cost: $75 per camper
Times: 2pm to 4:30pm
Location: Valdosta High School

 

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Impact Basketball, Victory Baptist Church 2013

Saw the 2013 ad in the paper the other day and haven't seen it since, wanted to put it out there for anyone who was interested.

I do realize the dates are 2012 on the picture; I will update with the current dates as soon as I see it again!  I would imagine they would be pretty close to last years dates and that the contact numbers would be the same.



Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters

*** Updated, thanks to Reader Amy!

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Valdosta on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and you can even save $5 per ticket if you buy before January 31, 2013.
Copied from website below:

http://www.vstateblazers.com/news/2012/12/18/GEN_1218123125.aspx

***The Valdosta Daily Times has a coupon in it (Use code DAILY online or at The Complex Box Office VSU, offer expires on 1/31/2013. Subject to availability and may not be combined with any other offer.)  You can purchase your tickets through the website above!

Day Trips

Want to get out of town for the day? Here are some suggestions for you and your family!  If you have been somewhere recently that would be good for this page, please share!


Florida:

North Florida
http://www.naturalnorthflorida.com/wakulla-county-florida/events-festivals

Tallahassee, FL
http://www.visittallahassee.com/

http://tallahasseemuseum.org/

http://treetotreeadventures.com/

Wakulla Springs
http://www.wakullaspringslodge.com/

St. Marks
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marks-Florida/104831399580905

Gainesville, FL
http://www.cityofgainesville.org/

Madison, FL
http://www.campjellystone.com/campgrounds/florida-campgrounds/

Jacksonville, FL
www.jax4kids.com

Museum of Science & History
http://www.themosh.org/Events.html

Jacksonville Zoo
http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/index.php?//index.php

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground, Live Oak, FL
http://musicliveshere.com/content/index



Georgia:

Georgia State Parks:
http://www.gastateparks.org/

Thomasville, GA
http://www.thomasvillega.com/Content/Default/8/13/0/thomasville-visitor's-center/home.html

Cordele, GA
http://www.southwestgeorgia.net/cordele.html

Macon, GA
http://www.maconga.org/things-to-do/

Kolomoki Indian Mounds
http://www.gastateparks.org/info/kolomoki/

Okefenokee Swamp
http://www.okeswamp.com/
http://www.okefenokee.com/

Tifton, GA
http://www.tiftontourism.com/things.html

http://www.abac.edu/museum/

Albany, GA
http://www.albanygeorgia.biz/

http://www.chehaw.org/

http://www.flintriverquarium.com/index.html

http://www.heritagecenter.org/

Little Leaf Studio

Little Leaf Art Studio for Children

Art classes for children, check out the events tab on the facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/LittleLeafStudio?fref=ts

http://orozcoautumn.blogspot.com/2013/01/what-to-expect-when-at-little-leaf.html


Father Daughter Dance

Annual Father Daughter Dance

http://fatherdaughterdance.org/

The dates for the 2013 dance are Friday, February 8rd and Saturday, February 9th. As in years past, there will be a first session from 6 to 8 PM and a second session from 9 to 11 PM. The dance will be hosted at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta.

See website above to order tickets.

Saturday, January 5, 2013