March 2011

STRIDE(R) into Spring. Read on to find out how you can win a Strider!

Want to win a strider? All you need to do is email us at strider@raspberrykids.com and tell us the #1 reason you want to win one!

Want extra ballots? All you have to do is "Like" Raspberry Kids and Strider Sports Canada on facebook and get an extra entry per like. Please indicate in your email that you have done so.

Here is a testimonial from a customer who loves their strider:
"This is literally a case of giving this bike to your kid, and letting them go. It took longer for my 26 month old to get his helmet on that it did to master the Strider. Awesome purchase."

Contest closes at midnight PST on April 3rd, 2011. Winner will be notified by email.

We are celebrating ART in m-ART-ch! and we are giving away a complete set of Clementine Natural Art Supplies.

In order to win, please email your child's artwork to: clementine@raspberrykids.com and we will upload the images into a photo album on our facebook page. A panel of artist's will judge the submissions and pick a winner based on the following criteria: creativity, color and the theme "spring".

Our judges include: Liz Clay from Cici Art Factory, Susy Boyer from Susy Boyer Art & Jessica from 4CATS Arts Studio.


Contest closes at midnight PST on April 3rd, 2011. Winner will be notified by email.

Win one of our very popular Lunchskins reusable snack bags.

Did you know, Raspberry Kids is the fundraising champion for Lunchskins in Canada? We've helped schools & organizations reduce waste and earn money at the same time.



Email: lunchskins@raspberrykids.com and tell us what you would use your lunchskins for to be entered to win!

Contest closes at midnight PST on April 3rd, 2011. Winner will be notified by email.

What the heck is an OOTMOB you ask?

It stands for "Out Of The Mouth of Babes". Each month we will feature a cute quote, question or quip from one of our Raspberry Patch newsletter subscribers. Please email your submission to: ootmob@raspberrykids.com.

If we feature your OOTMOB, you will receive a $25 Raspberry Kids gift card.

This month's OOTMOB is ...

"When my son was just under two I had set him up in his highchair to do some painting.  Once he got going on his masterpiece I took the time to get a few things done.

The next time I looked over I noticed him intently painting his hand and arm instead of the paper.
I said "Sam, what are you up to?"
He looked up and said nonchalantly "My elbow!"

Enjoy your $25 Raspberry Kids gift card Elayne!

We absolutey adore 4CATS Arts studio. Our kids attended a splatter party at one of the 4CATS locations and had an absolute ball. As a result, our daughter wanted to have a splatter party for her next birthday and we just booked one for this April at the Kitsilano location. She is so excited!

4Cats is a professional arts studio for artists aged two to fifteen. We were really impressed by the enthusiasm of the highly-trained "curators" and that our kids got to create imaginative pieces inspired by the work of famous artists. 4Cats uses professional high-quality art materials including acrylic paint on canvas, silkscreens and pottery wheels.

We've only been to the 4Cats location in Kitsilano but have heard others rave about their 4Cats experiences as well.

Even though we've featured 4Cats as our "local love", the best news is 4Cats is expanding and has locations across BC, AB, ON, QC, California and Mexico!

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.
~Jane Howard

We hope you like our new look newsletter and this month's giveaways just for you, our valued Raspberry Patch newsletter subscribers.

This is our way of saying thank you for reading, thank you for being part of our Raspberry Kids tribe and thank you for your continued business, support and "word of mom" referrals!

We are so excited to be adding many new products and new brands throughout 2011 and we are working dilegently behind the scenes to continually improve upon our offerings and our service.

Have a fresh, healthy & fun day, today and every day,
Sue
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Chief Executive Mom,
Raspberry Kids