Fresno Famous

The fundraisers are to pay

The fundraisers are to pay for charitable events when they help out the needy, twice a year. So far this has included, the Fresno Rescue Mission, Marjorie Mason Center and this month is the Salvation Army.

ABC's Supernanny Casting

MOMS & DADS,

I'm the Casting Associate for Season 5 of "SUPERNANNY" on ABC!! This season we are hoping to find more families that need the help of Nanny Jo in California! We would like for you to help spread the word to your parents in case any of them are interested in applying for the show OR know the perfect family to refer. Feel free to send this out as an email blast. My team and I will start interviewing families in your city soon!

Please feel free to contact me directly for more information, questions, or referrals!

SHOW INFO:

ABC's hit parenting show SUPERNANNY is looking for families!

*Are you fed up with your kids and had enough sassy back talk, disrespect and shenanigans? If you think your family could use a visit from America's #1 nanny, Jo Frost, contact us now!

We are searching for unique families with toddlers to teens with ordinary to extraordinary circumstances.

To apply to be on the show, nominate another family for the show or for more information, go to www.supernanny.com, or contact the casting department directly at KFrancis@ShedMediaUS.com or call (323)904-4680 ext.1110

Thanks!

Yum. Spam for lunch.

Yum. Spam for lunch.

do any SAH / WAH mammas want some extra cash on playdates?

I work for a company that markets (no selling involved) from moms to other moms. Moms are hired on a project basis (read: not full time and at your discretion) when clients hire us to get the word out on thier new products. We get samples to hand out, coupons, literature etc and of course get to use the products ourselves. All Moms are required to do is hand out the samples, blog on a few sites about the product, maybe drive around with a magnet on thier car and fill out a short recap report at the end of the campaign.

It's great EASY extra CASH for doing what you do everyday from playgroups to classes, to errands etc. We just finished projects for Procter & Gamble, Motown Records and Sony BMG and were profiled in Brand Week Magazine and ABC News Now. We have a project coming up IMMEDIATELY in the FRESNO area for a new dairy product for kids 2-5 and need more reps. Email me for more info or hop on the website to join (go to the Make me a MOM page).

There is NO SELLING involved here, its all word of mouth on products you already know and love or are tailored specifically to your kids and family life.

www.milesofmarketing.com

Kelly

www.FresnoMommies.com is an

www.FresnoMommies.com is an incredible group!! I have been a member (free membership, BTW) for a while now. I moved to this area without knowing anyone and now both my child and I have life long friends!
As for the person commenting on fundraising. Yes, they fundraise. Right now they are fundraising to remodel a room at the Fresno Rescue Mission. I guess I have a hard time seeing that as a bad thing. Those with more should always try to help those who with less. You should try it sometime. It does wonders for the soul!!
Anyway, check them out! They have a great online forum so if you can't sleep at 1am you can always find someone to talk to there!! They even bring meals to new mommies and are there when things are tough in your life. But best of all they have fun outings and park playdates.

I am also a member of

I am a member of Fresno Dads Club and really enjoy the group.

MOMS Club & Central Valley Dads

I am a member of MOMS Club of Fresno - Central.

We are an international support group for stay at home moms with two local chapters: Central and North. We meet for weekly playgroups and park days, monthly moms night out and kids day out activities.

We also do service projects to give back to the mothers and children in our community. A perfect place to find support through friendships. To contact any chapter, please see our website for email addresses.

We will be participating in this years Baby Fest at the Discovery Center. http://www.fresnobabyfest.com
***Please stop by our booth!***

If you would like more information about MOMS Club, please
feel free to e-mail us at: momscluboffresno@yahoo.com
or call 272-2236.
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My husband is a member of centralvalleydads.com

They have park playdates, dads night out, and other activities as well. They will also have a booth at Fresno BabyFest. Stop by and check them or or visit
centralvalleydads.com

Fresnomommies

I love Fresnomommies! I've been in the group for over a year now! I love the get togethers, and the mommies are great!!!

How sad

I'm really sorry you (whoever you are) felt you had to fundraise. As FresnoMommies is and always will be a free site, they do hold fundraisers to help cover the costs of the site and group activities like our big Halloween bash. No one is required to donate any money to FresnoMommies or participate in any fundraisers - like the one at Ben & Jerry's where part of the $$ from purchases went to FresnoMommies, but you didn't have to give anything extra. You don't even have to attend any events if you're not able, or for whatever reason.

Cool that this thread was brought up again, though!

Fresno Mommies - no way

Fresno Mommies is one group I would respectfully stay away from. Always fundraising for something . I don't enjoy having to fundraise to have friends . . thanks but no thanks

hey, mommas and papas

In case you haven't gotten to get together with others yet (hopefully you haven't moved out of the area by now), please feel free to join FresnoMommies at one of our activites. This Saturday we will be touring Fresno's Firehouse #3 located at 1406 Fresno St. (E & Fresno) from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Dad are cool, too ;P

Yes, we are a formal group, but I really think you'll like us :)

Our moms and kids are a broad range of ages, nationalities and beliefs. Some moms are sahm and do things during the week day and some like me, work FT and catch weekend activities. Feel free to check out our calendar at FresnoMommies.com - we'd love to meet you!

mommas and pappas with kids under 4

I was just wondering if there were other parents that want to get together and hang out with kiddie-centric activities in mind.
Im able to pay for whatever, Im just not a fan of the clique minded kids groups.. Im all for making friends outside of that environment.. BBQs, Park Play times.. going to restaurants, the playground at the mall.. each others homes. Something mellow.
I did it with my oldest kid, I know it can be done.

Celena...

With the exception of PlayPals, all these other resources are free...

RESPECT!
-s

Respect OotV...

Yeah, my hair is locked and long.

Nevertheless, I do PR for a nonprofit here in town that has a WEALTH of child / family resources. In our 4th quarter 2006 newsletter I published this list, so it was easy to share it, after compiling it so long ago....

Need more family / ECE resources? http://www.cvcsn.org

-s

Sounds Cool

I have a daugher that will be 3 in March. My wife works several nights a week and I usually find myself sitting at home with her thinking of something to do. I would love to get together with any of you guys. I don't have any friends right now with kids so this would be great!!

I also agree with Celena, would much rather makes friends to hang out with than go the kiddie club route. Been there and done that....not as much fun.

Let me know if anyone is interested thepulliams@gmail.com....

Anthony

momma and poppas with under 4s

Thanks for the info.
I was hoping for informal gatherings with other likeminded parents.
Sometimes I prefer something based on friendships rather than rules and dues.

...Spleece.... that was beautiful...

my god...

-a short haired long haired rasta dude,
just served up a killer line up of venues to assist people with kids...

(...this hillbilly shuts down chain saw for a moment, removes camo-ball-cap, and bows...)

nice moves, bro...

Here's some resources that might help you...

La Leche League of Fresno County:
La Leche League's monthly meetings provide an opportunity to talk with other mothers about the special joys and challenges of parenting through breastfeeding. A continuing series of informal discussion meetings are offered and are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Call the Leader Referral Line (559) 265-3301.

"Fresno AP Mommies" Playgroup:
A playgroup for Attachment Parenting. Send an email to fresnoapannouncements-owner@yahoogroups.com and they will add you to their announcement only egroup so you can find out about activities.

API (Attachment Parenting International) of Fresno:
The Fresno, CA chapter of Attachment Parenting International (API) brings families together to learn, share, and socialize. Monthly meetings are open to the public and paid membership is not required to attend. www.attachmentparenting.org

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Fresno:
ICAN of Fresno is a local online group that promotes maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. groups.yahoo.com/group/ICANofFresno

M.O.M.S. (Making Our Mothering Significant):
A fun fellowship time for mothers of young children held at Peoples Church on Cedar & Herndon Avenues in Fresno every second Tuesday of the month from 9:15am to 11:30am in the Green Room. Mothers of infants, preschool, and school-age children are welcome. Child-care is available. For information call (559) 298-8001, ext. 273.

Play Pals Playgroups:
A network of play groups for parents and children from birth through age 5. Play groups meet weekly, with a special group activity planned each month for everyone. Holiday parties and a monthly mom's night out are also offered. Membership dues are $22 per year. For more information visit their website. www.fresnoplaypals.com

Momsnet:
Momsnet provides a morning out for mothers with children of all ages. Meetings include crafts, a speaker, and a chance to meet other mothers in the area. Daycare is available. Call (559) 454-1971.

MOMS Club:
MOMS Club is an international, non-profit organization offering support for mothers who stay home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses and those who work part-time. Monthly meetings, casual get-togethers, outings for moms and children, family parties, playgroups, babysitting co-ops, activity groups, and service projects are offered. Contact Crystal Buitron at (559) 274-0683 or visit their website. www.geocities.com/momscluboffresno

St. Agnes Mom-to-Mom Support Group:
Mothers bring their babies and share concerns. The St. Agnes Mom-to-Mom Support Group meets Thursday 10am to 12 Noon. Call (559) 450-2000 or (559) 450-5210.

Reedley Mother's Group:
The Reedley Mother's Group is for mothers with children from birth age to age 5. A selection of subjects are covered and child care is available. They meet at First Baptist Church at 819 W. Parlier on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am. Call for details (559) 638-5281.

-s

HEY!!!

Sorry, I'm really not ready to plan anything yet...but I'll join in when u get somethin' runnin ;-p Sorry...but, I promise to make a good contribution after a short while...

Anyway...I'm a 25 year old single dad with a 4 year old boy. He's very active and would love some more freinds...He never has enough.

~Rell www.myspace.com/559rell www.myspace.com/trellthareallamane (music production)

well, ive got a 2 year old

well, ive got a 2 year old (she'll be 2 1/2 in april, and ive got her in a playgroup (Fresno PlayPals) and thats wonderful. our particular group ranges from just barley turning two this month, to a little boy who'll be 3 in april.
however, i also watch 2 other children besides my daughter (the little boy i mentioned above and my 4 year old cousin).
im always looking to get outta the house.

"don't go 'Hollywood' on me!"

visit my INFORMAL portfolio at http://www.myspace.com/tat2me2

woohoo.

Email me and lets plan a play time with these monkey children.
we can think of something for next week.
Oh and geeky parents are the best, Im pretty geeky myself. haha.
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"Living in the Tower is pretty keen"-Celena

Me too!

Good idea Celena. I've got two girls myself, a three year old and a 18 month old.

Well I doubt that I am "hip"

Well I doubt that I am "hip" more of geek actually. I do have a 5 year old. We often walk to the Park by the art museum. Tuesdays are free admission so thats my plan most Tuesdays. I am easy to spot Long hair goatee and glasses. I will be saying something like "Audrey slow down and dont run in the mud!" Feel free to stop by and say hi sometime.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
Mark Twain