July Mutha' Load

July Mutha' Load

There is so much going on this month! 
You could stay busy for days.
With Stillwater Lumberjack Days quickly approaching we will be posting lots of updates, event times, and much more! We'll keep the log rolling....get it! Log, not ball. 
Ok, I thought it was funny. 

Storytime at Teddy Bear Park and lots of other events happening
http://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/events

Kids Make Sculpture at Franconia Sculpture Park
http://www.franconia.org/about.html

SUP yoga at Square Lake
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/2179/Stand-Up-Paddleboard

Campfire Programs at Lake Elmo
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/1560/Campfire-Programs

Valley Bookseller Storytime on the Trolley
http://www.valleybookseller.com/…/storytime-trolley-nancy-p…

Family Fun Day at Afton Alps
http://www.aftonalps.com/events/events/family-fun-day

Berry Picking Afton Apple Orchard
http://www.aftonapple.com/strawberries.html
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater
https://www.blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com

Summer Tuesdays
https://www.summertuesdays.com

Stillwater Lumberjack Days
http://lumberjackdays.com

AND Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale who is sponsoring this Mutha' Load!!
Lessons starting June 25th and Grand Opening July 29th! http://oakdale.goldfishswimschool.com
Located at 7055 10th Street North, Suite 100 in Oakdale, Goldfish Swim School offers a wide range of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels at times that are convenient for every family’s schedule. Owners Dave and Sarah Handley are thrilled to bring the Goldfish experience to local families. “Swimming is a big part of our lives and we know how important water safety is to Minnesota families. Our extended community has a passion for water-based recreation. Growing up in the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes,' we all have lots of opportunities to be in and around water. We want to make sure kids have the skills they need to be safe and confident. The Goldfish Swim School model simultaneously emphasizes both safety and enjoyment of the water which leads to quicker progress. We are excited to bring the curriculum and programs to our brand new, state-of-the-art swimming facility here in Oakdale,” says Dave Handley.
Families can pre-register for lessons by visiting the website or calling 651/236-9390.

June Mutha' Load

June Mutha' Load ! 

MOS is so excited to partner with Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale to bring you this month’s Mutha’Load! 

Did you know that in addition to swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale offers weekly family swims (for both members and non-members) and party packages!! You have to check this place out. They have a great viewing gallery for parents to watch lessons, a spacious family dressing area with private changing rooms, snack bar, retail shop and warm, tropical décor. LOVE it!! 

http://oakdale.goldfishswimschool.com

Wahoo! Adventures

Geocaching, Biking Tours! 

https://www.mywahooadventures.com/stillwater.html

@Skyhawks Sport Camps

https://www.skyhawks.com/search/

North Star Bicycle Festival returns to historic downtown Stillwater for our grand finale and signature event.

http://www.northstarbicyclefestival.com/Grand-Prix/Stages/Stillwater_Crit

Valley Preschool Summer Camps

Lego, Shoe tying, Math and Reading

https://valleypreschool.sportngin.com/register/form/959780438

Darn Knit Anyway Classes

http://darnknitanyway.mybigcommerce.com/classes/

Afton Apple Orchard Strawberry Season Starts!! 

Here is a great place to pick ‘em !

http://www.aftonapple.com/strawberries.html 

Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation is ready for your kids!  

FreeFall Experience, Waterpark, Alpine Slides, and Go-Carts!!

https://wildmountain.com/summer-recreation/waterpark 

Afton Alps

Footgolf, Golfing, Disc Golf, Biking, Family Fun Days every Sunday

http://www.aftonalps.com

Let’s Go Fishing St. Croix Valley Chapter

Contact them to set up an excursion

http://stcroixvalley.lgfws.com

Bob Mitchell Fly Fishing Youth Camp!

http://www.bobmitchellsflyshop.com/pages/classes-events

Bowling!!

Stillwater Bowl

http://stillwater-bowl.com

Pinz

http://www.pinz.com

Woody’s Bar and Grill

http://woodysbargrill.com/bowling.html  

AND don't forget to check out the calendar for a FULL list of events!

http://momsofstillwater.blogspot.com/p/muthaload.html

Partnering with Goldfish Swim - Oakdale

We are thrilled to partner with the new Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale opening in early July. 

Goldfish provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a unique setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes and shiver-free 90-degree pools!

In addition, Goldfish also offers weekly family swims and party packages. 

Best part, Goldfish is owned and operated by local families! Sarah Handley and Carrie Kleppe - two fellow MOS followers.  They are passionate about water safety and swim instruction.

Class registration opens May 22nd. 

We are giving one lucky MOS free registration and a month of lessons. Head over to our Facebook page to learn more! 

Mutha'load updated for the spring and summer months. There is SO much going on in this town. This is a great quick calendar to reference. A few highlights to focus on. And always check because the calendar will be updated with new events as they come up. 

Sailing School registration is open.
http://www.saintcroixsailingschool.org
Courage Swim lessons registration opens.
Registration for Inspiration Performing Arts
http://inspiration-dance.com/oakdale-dance-music-acting-art-classes-and-registration
Bike Safety Rodeo on May 20th. Call to register.
I am currently putting a list together for sports registrations.
Keep an eye out for that.
If you would like something posted on the calendar please email us at momsofstillwater@gmail.com !

http://momsofstillwater.blogspot.com/p/muthaload.html

We have some new MOS digs for ya'. Check out the new colors we added to our t-shirt shop. Remember, sales from these tees go to benefit Halos of the St. Croix Valley and Youth Service Bureau, two amazing and essential organizations in our community that help carry and guide and support families through their deepest struggles as parents. These two groups are extremely important to us and we created these tees to sell and help to give back financially to them! So shop away and remember if you're local, we can arrange for easy pick-up so you don't have to pay shipping.

And remember you can still purchase our "traditional" white/black
Raglan tee that my boo Stephany Wieland was so kind to model for us.

Visit our Etsy shop to order online or pop in to Revival Coffee & Deli and Studio One Yoga Stillwater to grab a tee/mug or trucker hat!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizWesterhaus?ref=hdr_shop_menu

(Feel free to email at momsofstillwater@gmail.com.)

MOS tees, trucker hats, pint glasses and coffee mugs are in the Etsy shop waiting for your hot little hands to hold and cherish them:)

AND remember, sales of all MOS goodies go towards TWO great causes!  Youth Service Bureau and Halos of the St. Croix Valley!

We're also hoping to be featured in some local boutiques, so grab now while we have the inventory in our "warehouse."

ALSO, if you own a bar or restaurant? We can also accommodate bulk orders of the pint glasses if you have beer on tap and want it to be served in a sassy glass.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizWesterhaus

{If you live in town and don't want to pay shipping, a custom order can be set up on Etsy and can arrange for local pick-up. Sizes on images show below are a medium in the red raglan and a medium in the black ringer tee.}

Laundry quest vs Olympics

By now you know there isn’t much posting going on here.  We save the daily rants for the Facebook page.  

Besides what is there to talk about lately?  The weather.  The 59 inches of snow that is barreling down on us right now.    

(we love to exaggerate at MOS.)

One would think with this weather we would have all the time in the world to catch up on laundry. Right?  Too cold to go outside AND you’re snowed in.  What else is there to do? We should be folding laundry.  There is no reason for 5 loads to be sitting in baskets waiting to be folded. 

For the love, pull out the iron for the first time in 9 years and flatten out that collar.

It sounds doable, right?

I don’t want to be dramatic about it but the task of staying on top of the laundry pile IS impossible.  Mission freaking impossible.  No, I don’t want to accept this mission.

Mainly because I’m too busy watching the Olympics and pretending that I didn’t listen when the anchor said “Spoiler ALERT!”

The status of Bob Costas' eye is more important to me than matching socks.

It’s the Olympics!!! This only happens every 4 years.
These athletes are in the best shape of their lives and I will happily watch them enjoying my pepperoni pizza and eating off paper plates. It is like an extended Super Bowl party in my house. 

You know what I’ve learned about laundry wait for it, wait for it, I don’t care that it sits crumpled up in baskets for weeks on end collecting dog hair and dust bunnies.

So with this nasty winter weather and wondering if Curling should be an Olympic sport I will continue the great laundry quest. Ketchup stains and snot-covered sleeves screw you.

I got my hands full judging double toe loops and triple axels from the comfort of my couch.