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As part of The Mommies Network, CentralPiedmontMommies.com is a free community for moms in Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly Counties, North Carolina. We realize that all moms need local support -- and who can't use another friend? CentralPiedmontMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families.
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How did you and your DH/SO meet?
He was head of securty at a counrty bar...and threw my boyfriend out and told me that i needed a new class of friends..
What is the best part of being a mommy?
Every part..but I love teaching Justen and hanging out with him now that he is older..watching kid movies with him and no one looks at me weird..lol
What was/is your profession?
we own a ice cream truck
What is your Favorite Food?
hamburger, mashed potatoes, and corn
What are some of your interests?
spending time with my family..love the outdoors.like to roller skate and i LOVE taking pictures
Where is the one place in the world you would like to visit the most?
mall of america
Tell us about your child(ren) and your journey to becoming a mom.
I have 1 son of my own,and he is 13 and amazing.(my husband has grown kids we have 6 in total).i always new i wanted to be a mom more then anything in life. and for a long time it was not happening..so when i found out i was having a baby i was so scared to tell my mom i did not ever want her to be disipointed in me..so i cryed while his (sperm doner father) told my mom..when he was born everything changed and i new i could not be in the abusive relationship i was i never wanted Justen to think that it was ok..cuz its not..
Justen is always with me (execpt for school) and i love it cuz he would rather be with us then with friends..he is a wonderful kid. and im so glad that when he was only 2 that i met the amazing man that is his Daddy..
Are you from North Carolina? If not, where are you from and what brought you here?
No im not...i was born and raised in monson mass..moved to fl. when i was 7mths prego..had Justen there and meet my now husband there we got married and went on a honeymoon to nc and that was it from then on he wanted to move to nc..we wanted the moutains but my cousin and her family (whom i no longer speak to) lived here in stanly county and she wanted us to be close to her so we settled on this area..in 2007
What was your first CPM event?
going to story time with Amber and Kya
If you had an afternoon of time to yourself, what would you do?
cook and clean.i love doing that or go walk around the mall for no reason at all..
What (or who) is your favorite:
-Author?
dont have one
-Book?
a child called "it"
-Season?
winter,guess i lived in fl to long..
-Day of the week?
any day my son is home
-Pizza topping?
hamburg
-Number?
11
-TV show of all time?
desprate housewives
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?
i would live whereever i could have my entire family with me like my mom and my cousins (from fl) and all my friends from mass and here...would not matter where it is if we could all be together..
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?
i would be a fire fighter i did that as a vol. when i was in fl and LOVED it i love being able to help people and it was just amazing...but doug did not like me doing that because he was afraid i would get hurt...i was all signed up to go to school to do that for a career..then i met him lol....if not that work with animals like bears tigers ect...
We have a great week ahead of us filled with fun events! Check out the calendar on CentralPiedmontMommies to RSVP to any of these events.
Monday:
Laptimers Story Time
Chick Fil A Play Date
Starbucks MNO
Tuesday:
Meet & Greet
Wednesday:
Mt. Pleasant Story Time
Friday:
Webinar - "Valuing Your Health"
Saturday:
Lowe's Build & Grow
Chocolatier MNO
Sunday:
Valentine's Day Craft
If you aren't a member of CentralPiedmontMommies yet and would like to join us at one of these events this week, take a few minutes to register. It is FREE and easy!
Do You Have Flower Power? Are you looking for some curb appeal? Do you need to beautify your backyard? Spring planting season may be a few months away, but there's no better time than now to grow with CentralPiedmontMommies! We've partnered with Flower Power to bring you a fabulous fundraiser to help you plan the garden of your dreams.
Flower Power sells quality flower bulbs with a 100 percent money-back guarantee. Gorgeous geraniums, tantalizing tiger lilies, and beautiful begonias are just a few of the many bulbs available and ready to be shipped to your door. This fundraiser runs Jan. 22?March 20, 2012, and your bulbs will arrive in April and May, just in time for beautiful summer blooms.
So save some gas and the trip to your local nursery or big-box store, and plan your perfect garden from the comfort of your computer. Visit http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/i/t/240182/dh1YiR2242i7 to view the enormous array of flower bulbs, and spring into Flower Power and CentralPiedmontMommies' fabulous fundraiser!
Special bonus: Spend $40 or more to receive a free bag of 10 Twilight gladiolus, a $10 value.
Grow with us!
Profits made through our fundraising link go toward our chapter's operating expenses.
The Rowan County Area Group has over 80 members! Events, play dates and Mom?s Nights Out (MNOs) happen all over the county. In warmer months, park play dates are hosted at Dan Nicholas Park, Granite Quarry Civic and Lake Parks and Sloan Park. Stroller rolls in China Grove and walking in Granite Quarry have helped keep our RoCo momma?s fit! Rowan County families have enjoyed time together during our Family Nights Out (FNO) at Sonic, Gary?s BBQ, Salisbury Nights Out and for a Fall Bonfire. Each month, there is a Rowan County Chat Night in the ?Sandbox.? MNO?s have been known to include conversation at Starbucks and pj?s and movies at knickknack?s house!
Smdeal is the current Rowan County Moderator. Sandy is a SAHM of 3 children. She and her husband have been together for 14yrs--7yrs married. They are currently living in Granite Quarry. Sandy enjoys shopping at the local thrift store and helping out with her daughters? schools.
The RoCo discussion forum is always moving with new conversation. Some of the popular conversations in December included ?Do you like gift cards?? ?Does Santa wrap presents at your house?? and ?Nutcracker at the Library.? Current conversations include: ?National Hobby Month,? ?Sweet Frogs? and ?Bubble Bath Day.? Information about free and low-cost community events is often shared ? there is always something to do in Rowan County! This month, Rowan County activities include: Lowe?s Build and Grow, Chat Night, Chick-fil-a Playdate and a Starbucks MNO. Check out the calendar and look for all the dates in pink! Even though it may be in Rowan County, everyone is invited!
If you live in Rowan County and haven?t joined the RoCo Area Group ? do so today! Go to Usergroups at the top of your page. Under ?Join a Group? select Rowan County Mommies, click ?View Information? on the right then click ?Join Group!? It?s that easy! If you are already a member of the RoCo Area Group and would like a way to become more involved, please private message (PM) kkmares, the UserGroup Manager. Kris is looking for a few good ladies to join the moderator team and would love to talk with you more about becoming a part of the leadership action!
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