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Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Whatever you’re celebrating right now, we wish you all the best!!

We will be officially closed for the holidays from December 24th through to January 10th; but of course will be back with our usual pizazz from that day forward!

This is our last post of 2009! Crazy how time has flown by and with such great things that have transpired in the past 365 days, we know that 2010 is going to be even better!!

We have HUGE HUGE news in the beginning of the new year that will see Foundation Studio becoming more involved in the small business industry; we have new clients that we are excited to tell you about and loads of awesome events that are set to kick off in January! Keep your eyes open for a new website, expert bloggers and even better content!

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A huge thank you to everyone who helped Foundation Studio get to this point – we certainly could not have done it without you!

A great big high-five goes out to all the Treasure Trove Companies – Our “little” Companies got a LOT of great exposure!

And to YOU; Foundation Studio Readers.. Thank you so very much for your replies, your input and most of all your willingness to keep receiving our posts – I promise you, 2010 will be full of fun, informative and exciting happenings!

Cheers to a great holiday, good eats and plenty of fun with family and friends!

‘Til 2010….

Ariane

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the end of the 1st Foundation Studio Holiday Treasure Trove!! The Treasure Trove is very special because it features companies owned and operated by Parentpreneurs across Canada! To appropriately mark the end of this great event, we’re having a Twitter Scavenger Hunt Party!!

Sunday, December 20th starting at 8pm – Follow the hashtag #HolidayTreasureHunt on Twitter and you could win!! Our Treasure Trove Participants have generously donated prizes for the occasion; Prizes you will NOT want to miss out on!!

Prizes include:
* Headband from Bandella
* Supercape & Crown from Fancy Pants Kids
* 2 sets of custom cards from Grace Announcements
* A pair of “Smittens” from January Baby
* A matching hat and scarf set from January Baby
* A 12 oz Kleen Kanteen Sippy Cup from Raising Rascals
* A Kecci Blue Singapore Diaper Bag from Raising Rascals
* A gift certificate from Mabel’s Labels
* A Craft mat from 4Kids Enterprizes
* A Gift Certificate from FreshPow!
* A gift certificate from Wild About Beads
* 6 months worth of ad space from Foundation Studio
* One princess demi dress (fits 3 to 8 yrs) with matching bag – or – One jungle pith hat, vest and matching bag from Dress Up & Play Parties
* A $75 gift certificate for prints from Melissa Collesano Photography
* A pair of Baroque Down Earrings from Jolie Mack Designs
* A $50 Thought Spots package from Thought Spots
* A $20 gift certificate to Starbucks from BC Parents Connection
* More being added each day until the party!!

There is a catch however… You will need to hunt for answers in order to answer some key questions on Sunday!

RSVP here and we’ll send you a special “head’s up” list of questions complete with hints – the insiders scoop!!

Again, I thank you so very much for following our Treasure Trove – without you, the Treasure Trove wouldn’t have been such a success!!

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I recently had the pleasure of attending the Toronto One of A Kind show; this show featured tons of great treasures and goodies for all ages.

I was pleasantly surprised to turn the corner of one aisle and find myself surrounded by loads of adorable and soft ponchos made by Popo’s Ponchos.

Popo’s Ponchos are made with high quality anti pilling micro fleece and 100% cotton trim. Popo’s Ponchos knows that dressing babies and kids in the morning is sometimes difficult. That’s why easy to put on, no fuss ponchos, will make your life easier and your kids will love you for it!

I honestly wish I had’ve found these cute accessories when my girl was smaller – she loved wearing ponchos – we had ONE – so you know how worn it must’ve been by the time she grew out of it!!

Po Po’s are available in 3 sizes and fit toddlers aged 0-6yrs. Three types of Poncho’s are available; Traditional micro fleece, the reversible micro fleece poncho & a new nylon resistant  poncho all of which are paired with fabulous 100% cotton trim fabric to create cute styles that everyone will love. All are handmade by Karen Stark and come in a variety of awesome color choices!

Popo’s Ponchos is the final Feature in our Holiday Treasure Trove series – A FAB group of Parent owned companies that have great holiday gift ideas for you to check out! Stop by the Holiday Treasure Trove to see what Popo’s Ponchos and our other Parentpreneurs have in store for you!

Imaginative and fun themed costume party packages from DressUpAndPlay.com make party planning a breeze.

Whether you have a little sports fan or pampered princess, DressUpAndPlay.com has a theme package complete with toys and games that will make them smile and entertain all of their friends for hours. Choose from one of their many themes for an unforgettable party.

Plus, choose from their convenient “Little Extras” to get everything you need for the perfect themed party: All you have to do is add the cake and your kids will add their imaginations for the best party ever!

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Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Treasure Trove goodies – Great gift ideas from fabulous Canadian Parentpreneur Companies!!!

Six year old Colin has a Thought Spots Fairy…“I get a new message from the fairy on my mirror every morning!” he said with a giggle to Founder and Chief Thought Maker, Lynn at a recent Holiday Show.  His mom chimed in “He loves them!”.  And what’s not to love when something so simple, inexpensive and easy can create reactions and smiles like that! New and innovative, Thought Spots are “peel and stick” messages that make sharing thoughts easy.  What makes them so unique is that they stick with static cling – to mirrors, windows, fridges, whiteboards, aluminum water bottles and other clean, shiny surfaces – so they can show up in unexpected places and leave no mess!  Oh, and the other bonus – they’re totally removable, repositionable and can be re-used again and again.

With messages like “Brush your teeth” in the Little Reminders Thought Pack and “Choose your mood” in the Confidence Grows Thought Pack, parents are using them to teach and inspire their kids.   “You are beautiful” in the Girl Talk Thought Pack and the  “I can. I will!” Big Thought are motivating women and girls to best their very best …and THINK their very best!  And, if simply creating smiles is the goal then the Create a Smile Thought Pack and Relationship Thought Pack do just that.

Entrepreneur and full time mom, Lynn Petruskavich loves the way something so simple can have such a big impact. “The reality is that people aren’t expecting to see something on their mirror…but when it’s there, you can’t help but see it, read it, think it… live it!” she says.  And, with 12 Thought Pack themes to choose from and 15 Big Thoughts, there really is a thought experience for everyone.

Visit www.thoughtspots.ca to choose your thoughts today!

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Thought Spots is the sixth Feature in our Holiday Treasure Trove series – A FAB group of Parent owned companies that have great holiday gift ideas for you to check out! Stop by the Holiday Treasure Trove to see what Thought Spots and our other Parentpreneurs have in store for you!

Bandella Headbands is an online world of fashionable and affordable children’s hair accessories. We have a large selection of hair clips, headbands, stretch bands, baby hats, big girl/toddler hats. Our line includes flower headbands, butterfly headbands, uniform headbands, bow headbands,  bow clips, “kiddie” clips, flower clips and much more. Your sure to find a hairpiece that will suit your needs!Enjoy browsing, happy shopping!

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Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Treasure Trove goodies – Great gift ideas from fabulous Canadian Parentpreneur Companies!!!

Kazo Shoes is an on-line boutique that offers new fashionable styles of footwear for kids. Kazo Shoes is a private label shoe company that was inspired by the owner’s daughters.

Kazo Shoes is everything you could wish for your children; High quality, known for their integrity, down to earth, a little funky and comfortable in their own skin. These are the same qualities that go into every pair of Kazo Shoes. They want kids to be kids so they have created footwear that lets kids have a little fun while being functional in their foot wear at the same time!

The beautiful girls winter boots are fully lined, rubber soled and water proof! They come in several different colours and two styles. Kazo Shoes offers a line of fall boots and they have not forgotten the boys either! www.kazoshoes.ca

Worried about buying shoes and boots on line without trying them on first? Well worry no longer! Kazo Shoes has created their own Easy Fit charts that are measured to all their own styles. There is no such thing as a universal size in shoes so simply print the chart off and measure your child’s foot for an exact fit. It is that easy! You can always email or call Kazo Shoes as well if you have any questions regarding sizing.

Treat your kids this Christmas to some fun and funky styles of boots and shoes. Please visit the website at www.kazoshoes.ca

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Kazo Shoes is the fifth Feature in our Holiday Treasure Trove series – A FAB group of Parent owned companies that have great holiday gift ideas for you to check out! Stop by the Holiday Treasure Trove to see what Kazo Shoes and our other Parentpreneurs have in store for you!

Our third Holiday Treasure Trove Thrifty Thursday!! An awesome special offer only for Holiday Treasure Trove Readers!!

15% OFF from Nifty Knees

Nifty Tees! You choose the print, print colour, garment size and garment colour. Choose from a long or short sleeve onesie or Toddler T, several print and garment colours available. Please refer to size chart to ensure best fit. Our onesies and Toddler T’s are a boutique quality 6.4 oz 100% cotton interlock knit. Long and short sleeve onesies have overlap shoulders, and three seat snaps for easy diaper changes.

Nifty Knees! Our leggings are made for both girls and boys. Wear them under skirts, dresses with a onesie or diaper, or even under pants for cooler days. Leggings help protect knees from rug burn, rashes and cuts. Helps make potty training and diaper changing easier. Keeps legs warm!

Fleece hats available in 3 styles and 6 colours. Free shipping on orders of 4 or more items!

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Stop by the website to grab 15% off your holiday order – But hurry, offer expires December 15, 2009

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Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Treasure Trove goodies – Great gift ideas from fabulous Canadian Parentpreneur Companies!!!

Christmas is a great time to start thinking about more eco-friendly gift giving. Every Little Bit is a Canadian online store that features a wide variety of “greener” gifts and products for everyday eco-living. Visit www.everylittlebitgreen.com for 24/7 ordering.

• Litterless Lunch Ideas – Stainless Steel Bottles & Storage Containers, Snack Taxis, Wrap-n-Mats, Lunch Bags & more.
• Teacher gifts – Envirosax (fashionable, foldable & reusable bags), Buddha Bowls, Ecojot journals brag books and more.
• Toys – Wooden puzzles and toys, memory games, board games & fair trade “stuffies”
• Books – Environmentally-entertaining stories for a variety of ages & interests
• Ornaments & jewellery – hand-made, one-of-a-kind pieces by a local artisan
• Accessories – scarves, toques, passport holders, wallets & more.

We also carry products for everyday needs – environmentally friendly cleaning products, biodegradable & compostable trash bags and plates for the events leading up to Xmas, baby items, clothing & personal care products. Get 10% off your order now through Christmas. Use coupon code ELB10.

Please visit www.everylittlebitgreen.com to explore all of the possibilities that await you this holiday season!

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Every Little Bit is the fourth Feature in our Holiday Treasure Trove series – A FAB group of Parent owned companies that have great holiday gift ideas for you to check out! Stop by the Holiday Treasure Trove to see what Every Little Bit and our other Parentpreneurs have in store for you!

Our third Holiday Treasure Trove Thrifty Thursday!! An awesome special offer only for Holiday Treasure Trove Readers!!

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15% OFF from Gretchen & Co.

Check out Gretchen & Co.,  a high end children’s clothing store that carries top European designer clothing.  With exquisite designs and unique fabrics, each item is hand selected for the clothing’s beauty and craftsmanship by Gretchen & Co.’s proprietor, Silke Rampf,  as she travels the globe searching for the best children’s clothing.  Our philosophy is simple: we believe in a land of unusual colours, incredible details and sumptuous fabrics. Gretchen & Co., carries fashion forward pieces that maintain a balance between contemporary and timeless designs.

A visit to the store offers shoppers the opportunity to get their hands on some highly sought out brands in Toronto, such as Bonpoint.  This selective approach to fashion is maintained through each season, as each collection is carefully researched for its simplicity, utility and overall design.

Stop by the website to grab 15% off your holiday order – But hurry, offer expires November 30, 2009

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Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Treasure Trove goodies – Great gift ideas from fabulous Canadian Parentpreneur Companies!!!