Untangle your Mealtime

We are happy to have arriving this week, some great stainless steel dish sets by Un Tangled Living.


These sets include fork, spoon, bowl plate and cup. Eliminate Plastic! We are so excited about these sets from a great Canadian Mom. My kids use glass and ceramic now and we have had many broken dishes...this is the perfect solution and something they can pass to their kids.
These come in a cute Butterfly design or a Gecko! The perfect 1st Birthday gift.



You can learn more about Sue and her mission here http://untangledliving.com/un_about_us.html

Have a Happy Sunday!

Back for some Updates!

We are back from sun and fun filled Mexico! There is alot going on at the store and the center these days lets have an update..

Birthing From Within classes are now booking for March sessions and weekend classes, please call for more info

Wednesday mornings we have Prental Yoga and Mom and Baby drop in are $12 or call to pre-register, the sessions started last week, so plenty of time!

Saturday mornings is the Flow level 1-2 Yoga, I take part in this class and Love it!

During Spring Break on march 9th Rhonda from Well Balanced Fitness is offering "Bring a Friend for Free" Yoga night, if you want to split the cost of $12 and introduce a friend to Yoga, please pre register at Podlings or Directly with Rhonda wellbalancedbody.ca

Last week to save money and Register for the Compassionate Parenting classes, don't miss this, well worth the money, change your life and the way you parent your children. These classes sell out so get your tickets now!

We have a wonderful new podling at the store you may have already met her, Helen Utsal is also a local artist, you can check out her paintings helenutsal.com
She recently donated a painting to the YANA dinner and auction, which was a big success.

We have lots of new consignment items coming in daily as we transition into our spring and summer items.


We are also expecting some really great new stock, Co-operative Canadian board games, a new line of diapers, and new line of local wooden toys! We are busy busy and again thank-you so much for your support!

Gold medal again last night! GO CANADA!

Compassionate Communication (NVC) Workshop

We at Podlings are excited to welcome Compassionate Communication Workshops by Ingrid Bauer

Saturday March 13, 2010 – Intro/Refresher Workshop for Parents 9:30-4:00

Enjoy Parenting! This interactive Compassionate Communication (NVC) workshop

for parents (and anyone who works with children) will explore how to:

• Look deeply past a child's difficult behaviours to discover the underlying needs and

nourish connection in your family

• Learn concrete tools to respond compassionately and effectively to parenting

challenges, in ways that are most likely to be heard

• Create a relationship with your child based on cooperation and trust (and fun!)

•Transform your understanding of boundaries and limits

•Embody your long-term parenting values in your daily interactions

• Become the parent you want to be!

Sunday March 14, 2010– Deepening the Practice—general NVC 9:30-4:00

Are you longing to deepen your integration of

NVC skills and consciousness? This interactive, fun workshop is for

those already familiar with NVC basics, who want to enrich and inspire

their understanding and practice. Come to:

• Create more connection and trust in your life

• Revolutionize and expand your needs consciousness

• Discover what it means to really live without enemies

• Deepen self-connection, self-compassion and self-acceptance

• Experience needs as vital life-force, rather than as deficit

• Explore the power of interdependence, gratitude, and

compassionate authenticity

Register before February 28: $75 per person, $125 for both days OR per couple

After February 28: $85 per person, $150 for both days or per couple

To register: Email podlings@telus.net or Call 250-334-3483

How wearing Amber can help for teething

Amber is not a stone, but a fossilized tree resin. When amber is worn on the skin, the skin's warmth releases amounts of healing oils from the amber.
Amber contains analgesic properties and helps take the edge off when teething. Also great for clearing up teething redness.
Ask any mom and they will tell you how amazing it works. Not to mention the cuteness factor.

Lots of necklace styles to chose from, try it for yourself!!!

Resource Center Schedule

We have updated the schedule, please scroll through it to the right of the blog!
New classes coming up, all taking pre-registrations;

Acupressure for Labour Class Feb 10th 6:30-8:00pm $30 per couple

Attachment Parenting Playgroup drop In $5 Fridays 10:30-12:00p, La Leche League will take the 4th Friday of the Month, so no group that day.

Beginner Babywearing (all carriers) Feb 25 1pm-2p $5 per family

Compassionate Communicaton (NVC) Workshop March 13 9:30am-4pm

Compassionate Communication (NVC) Deepening Workshop March 14 9:30am-4pm

Register before Feb.28th $75 per person $125 for both days or PER couple

After Feb.28th $85 per person $150 for both days or PER couple

Yoga Flow level 1-2 Tuesday nights starts March 16th 6:15p-7:45p 7 weeks pre-reg $70

Yoga Prenatal Wednesdays starts Feb 17th 10:00am 7 week session drop In $12 pre reg $70

Mom and Baby Yoga Wednesdays starts Feb 17th 11:30am 7 week session $12 drop in $70 pre reg

Yoga Flow level 1-2 Saturdays starts march 20th (no class April.17th) 10:30-12noon 6 weeks $60 pre reg $12 drop in

Birthing From Within weekend workshop march 19-21 $225 per couple

Yoga Prenatal Saturdays starts march 27th (no class April. 17th) 12:15pm 5 weeks session $12 drop in
$50 pre reg

Yoga Mom and Me(or dads) Sundays Starts March 28th 6 weeks pre-reg only $90 per family

Birthing From Within weekly series starts April 1st 6 weeks 6:30pm-8:30pm $225


La Leche League meeting are the 4th Friday of the Month at 10:30am -Free/Donation's accepted

Happy Registering! Call 250.334.3483!

Acupressure for Childbirth

Acupressure for Childbirth

Join Dr. Michelle Hughes from Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for an interactive course on Acupressure and childbirth on Wednesday February 10 at Podlings Resource Centre from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Acupressure is the stimulation of specific points on the body with pressure. These points stimulate the internal organs, influence hormone levels and increase blood flow to certain parts of the body. During labour these points promote the release of endorphins, aid in cervical dilation, increase the efficiency of contractions and reduce pain levels.

Acupressure is a natural pain relief technique that is easy to learn and helps to support a natural labour as well as partner involvement. A manual will be provided to all participants for easy acupoint location and reference.

Women report a reduction in pain, overall sense of calmness and a high level of satisfaction with the birth experience when using acupressure.

Registration is limited sign up now, call Podlings 250.334.3483 $30 per couple and $20 for a single.

Friday Jan 29 Presenting....

Presenting at Podling's Natural Resource Center


on Friday, January 29th is Stephen Cochrane...

Real Health and the Nature and
Purpose of Disease.


Health care history, causes of disease
and healthy lifestyle options from a
Natural Hygiene perspective with
respect to cold climate living.

Topics served will be nutrition, drugs
and vaccinations, herbs, and obtaining
awareness.


Start time - 7:00 PM
Admission by donation


Contact Stephen Cochrane, 250 792 2279,
because@shaw.ca or Podling's, 250 334 3483,
podlings@shaw.ca to confirm

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

La Leche League-Comox Valley

We are so thrilled to have the La Leche League a part of our Center.

With meetings the 4th Friday of every month at 10am, This is the place
for Breastfeeding support, information, ideas and to support and meet other breastfeeding mothers.

La Leche League at Podlings Center, you can have full use of the lending library, weigh scale, resources and toys all in a warm safe environment.

For more information contact Podlings 250.334.3483 or Dominique McGrady 250.890.9330

First Meeting is Friday Jan 22!

Everyone Welcome, See you there!

Babywearing Workshop

Sam is a local expert on baby wearing, she will go over Every style of carrier, Of which she will bring to class, and if you have a carrier already she can help you use it. This class is for the beginner/young baby wearers. A 6 month plus class will be scheduled soon, to cover back carries for the older ones.

This class is only $5 with registration at Podlings, limited space.

Click on flyer for more info!

Employment Position Available

We are looking for a Part-time Employee to join our retail store!
This position is for 2-3 days a week, vacation relief, and to cover sick
days. The person we are looking for must;

Have retail/cash experience
Be reliable and hard working, with the ability to multi-task
Have childcare
Use or have used cloth diapers


If this is you, or you know somebody that will be a great fit, we are accepting resume's in person at #104-2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, please come Tues-Sat 9:30-4:30.

Thank-You!