momstown Hamilton: New Friends for the Holidays

As we close 2011 I’m reflecting on the year our momstown Hamilton moms group has had and I'm just feeling so happy about the growth we've seen. It’s amazing to me how many members I talk to who have made lasting friendships as a result of being a part of our moms group. Our playgroups do an incredible job of connecting moms in Hamilton; to the point where many have indicated that their BFF was a direct result of their momstown membership.

Sharing the holidays with new friends is wonderful. First of all, our message board has been alight with conversations about how to handle difficult family situations, holiday tips & tricks, recipes, coping with Holiday blues and chats about teaching our kids about charity. It’s been an incredible resource for all of us, and continues to be throughout the year, as we connect online and share our lives together.

Secondly, we got offline and out of the house together; celebrating the holidays together at various momstown events. We attended a gala charity function, held a children’s Christmas Party, organized a giant Cookie Exchange and gave to Charity.

In addition to those super fun events we also had a Mom’s Night Out Christmas Party. What a night of friendship and laughter.
We had a “Dirty Santa” gift exchange where we each brought a “Naughty or Nice” themed wrapped gift valued at no more than $10. As each individual gift got unwrapped each mom took a turn deciding if they wanted to take the gift they unwrapped or trade it in for something unwrapped.

The gift stealing game went on for a while but generated tons of good laughter.

Another party that happened this month is the momstown Soccer Team’s Ugly Sweater Party! I am incredibly proud of this Team. Originally it was the inspiration of one of our moms who was looking for an adventurous friend to join a Rec league with her (we all know it’s easier to do something new with a friend). Well, it was pretty awesome to see our message board go crazy with all the moms who were interested in trying it out with her. In fact, there was enough interest that the momstown Soccer Team was born. Season 2 is about to start and it’s been such a success they’re doing it again. It’s such a testament to the power of mom support and friendship since many of these moms had never played before. The bonds they’ve built on this team are evident and they all got together this month to celebrate the Holidays with their Ugly Sweater Party! Love it :)

As we say goodbye to 2011 it is with excitement that I welcome 2012! Our community continues to grow and the friendships get stronger. I resolve to pour myself into making next year even better. Thank you to my current momstown mamas whose friendship and support I value so much. I sincerely hope that if you are a mom in Hamilton reading this and are not currently a member that you will sign up for a free trial and consider joining us in 2012. The best is yet to come!