Hello Opti-Mom Members!

Happy Summer, Happy Camping/Cottaging, Happy Spending Time With Family and Happy Canada Day - oopsies, one day late!  I cannot believe how fast the summer is upon us but thank goodness for all the fabulous weather (intertwined with some crazy nature created light shows!!).   

To celebrate my birthday half milestone, I am thrilled to announce that I broke my big toe while housecleaning once again reminding me to slow down and find someone else to do that task! 

In all sincerity, injuring myself has created a ton of life changing thoughts with respect to my personal and professional life.   I've decided to pursue my Masters degree and focus on women leaving organizations and the ripple effect in doing so, I started to jot down ideas for a book that I have been formulating (focused on letting go and the freedom and power it can create) and I have decided to tell everyone who is important in my life why I am grateful for them being in my life and what they have contributed.  Oh, and I got rid of my vehicle (a gas eater SUV) and have decided to hoof it or rent a car - my way of doing something positive for the environment.  I am picturing myself on a bright orange Vespa tootling around Halton!  Apparently there are a group of women who secretly aspire to do the same - you know who you are!!!

There have also been some changes at Opti-Mom Headquarters!  We will continue to conduct our corporate and community presentations focusing on Family Health and Well-Being.  As well, our newsletters will change to become a little snazzier and become more interactive as we begin to shift and foster dialogue about the issues related to family health and well-being.  We want to hear from you on the realities of the modern day family with respect to familial health and balance.  I will also begin sharing some tips, activities, etc. to help you create family balance and harmony as well as incorporate information from other Opti-Mom community members!  We are so excited about the changes and welcome your feedback!

Please note that there will NOT be a newsletter in August as we ramp-up to bring you the new version! 

This Month's Quote:

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."  Maria Robinson, Author

Have a fantastic summer full of happiness, health and frivolity!

Laurel Crossley-Byers, B. A. (aka Auntie Laurel) - Opti-Mom Founder  

July Events 

C. A. M. P. P. - July 23, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you Rhonda Ursulak who will speak on the topic of "What To Wear".  Let Rhonda alleviate some of the "confusion" about business casual, business dress, casual Friday's or "Wardrobeless Wednesday's" (interpret that as you may!).  Join us at a very special location to be announced with nibbles and coffee as our last meeting this summer until our fall launch!. Cost is $15.00 per person and simply register by e-mailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it because we have limited seating and it is necessary to forward directions to you.  

Did you know that C. A. M. P. P. has it's own newsletter to help all you entrepreneurs support business and family life???  If you would like to have this newsletter sent to you, please let us know and we would gladly forward that.  Send us a quick e-mail and we'll put you on the list!

Opti-Chick Summer Camps

"You Go Girl" - How To Start Your Own Business Summer Workshops.  We are also thrilled to launch an entrepreneurship summer series of workshops for girls as well with sessions in both July and August.  The July session is July 7th - 11th and July 14th - 18th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.  The August session is August 5th - 8th and August 11th - 15th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.  Cost for the July session is $250.00 and the cost for the August session is $235.00.  Girls will receive a Business Planning cd/workbook, get their own business mentor from our c.a.m.p.p. group and will participate in an Open House the last day of programming to showcase their businesses to the Burlington community.  Registration is very limited!  Join us at Sharkey's Cuts For Kids located at 2485 Appleby Line.  To register, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it