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Mama says: Put a Pouch on!

Perfect for any occasion- the extended collection–POUCHES!

Who doesn’t need a little story, or how about a little pouch? Now you get both in the Adinkra story-pouches with an interesting Adinkra symbol as a fascinator for your pouch. So whether it’s a quick way to find your cellphone (slim to iPhone size) in the ever expanding backpacks, courier bags and purses that we find ourselves carrying– we all need a little pouch every now and again. West African Adinkra symbol influences are part of my original designs for dry-land ‘story pouches’. Their cousins the ‘his/hers Bath-Body pouch’ is for wet-land uses from face to full body contact. They’ll go wherever you need them (sink-side to pool-side in the shower & bath).

Pouches & wishmark card sets will be available for purchase at the Mama’s June performances:

Saturday June 2 (rain/shine), 11;45 & 12;30 at Collingwood days Festival on the grounds of Sir Guy Carleton school
Sunday June 10 (rain/shine), 11am-1pm at VSOS What Stories Are Made Of 19th Storytelling Festival Mama’s show location is 285 E 5th (at Native Education Centre)

With Siobhan Barker, Sam Bob, Brian Campbell, Mandy Nahanee, Quelemia Stacey Sparrow, Abegael Fisher-Lang, Jean Pierre Makosso, Veenesh Dubois, Zaccheus Jackson Nyce, Tim Sars, Laura Simms, Bryant Ross and Scruff Mouth.

Mama is accepting “Mad Hatter Party” bookings for July 2012. contact us at putahaton@gmail.com

Adinkra ‘story pouches’ background info–

The Akan, then later Asante, people (Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire) created the adinkra symbols which incorporate their philosophies, folk-tales and culture. They represent popular proverbs and maxims, record historical events, express particular attitudes or behaviour related to depicted figures, or concepts uniquely related to abstract shapes.

pouches with raised designs

So… Now you can carry your iTouch and iPod WITH the headphone in one place.

private items pouch

Little private items can go with you anywhere, discretely!

Enviro gift-pouch (reusable)

Stick a few items into one small pouch for a quick get up and get going- like some tissues or your camera and couple extra batteries/memory card OR some cash/lip balm & gum-AND of course they are great Enviro-Friendly reusable gift bags.

Also –THE BATH-BODY Pouch collection

These bath-body pouches come in two main types:

- The 100% unbleached all natural cotton and The Loofah & 100% cotton blend. Both varieties sell for $10 each with a complementary soap.

These super functional pouches can fit many size of bar soap or bath product. The pouches lather and launder well and come on a handy handle for easy use and storage in a slippery spot.

Bath Body-Pouch

…..So,

Mama says; Put A Pouch On!

-cause THESE little pouches can carry it all in style and functionality!!

contact me to order and purchase YOUR perfect pouch. Paypal orders accepted online.

putahaton(at)gmail.com

Posted May 27, 2012 by sioso

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Spring is sprung —let’s celebrate mothers and mothering

In Get Hats, Latest News, The Multi-Slouch on April 30, 2012 by sioso Tagged: advocacy, celebration, empowerment, equality, family, half the sky, love, mother's day, performance, spring, Vancouver, women

Pamper some mamas with Mama’s Bath Body-Pouches

Cotton ‘bath-body’ pouches

These versatile little 100% cotton pouches are perfect for face and body cleaning. This originally designed crocheted creation is a totally Eco-friendly product made with either unbleached cotton or a vibrant mix of recycled fibers as a cotton & loofah blend ($10 each).

Mama says: Put A Hat On! is offering a mama-knows-best deal!

BUY bath body-pouch and receive an all-natural organic soap from FRESH as a gift with purchase (limited quantities) and know that part of the money you spend helps Support and Inspire All Women And Girls To Reach Their Full Potential.

Buy any combination of Put A Hat On! products (hat, Adinkra pouch, bath body-pouch, Wishmark 3-cards set) and receive a delicious bottle of green apple Gewurztraminer and a discount coupon from STEAM TEA HOUSE (aka Nolan the tea-guy).

Also, on May 12th, Mama lends support with raffle prizes to the HALF THE SKY awareness day being held at Park Royal South 10am-5pm. The book HALF THE SKY presents stories of worldwide abuse and exploitation of women and girls and how they can be empowered to overcome adversity. The event was brought together around advocacy for the marginalised.

Organisers say:

Anyone who reads of the unbelievable, ongoing abuse of girls and women, yet sees their courage and resilience to overcome, will want to be part of that fight. Everyone can play a part in helping them build lives free of abuse, poverty and sex trafficking.

Mothers’ Day weekend is a wake up call for us to remember women of all ages who suffer inequality, discrimination and abuse.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 12th, connect with these organizations and learn about their courageous work. There will be opportunities for you to be involved, ongoing entertainment, activities for children and great raffle prizes.

Discover how you, too, can be involved and make a difference! HALF THE SKY awareness day is on May 12th.

The month of May contains so many dates to celebrate. Sure there’s Mother’s day on 13th, Cinco de Mayo on 5th, National Nurses day on 6th and Victoria day on 21st but here are a few other observances you may not have known about:

1. Loyalty Day — May 1

2. Mother Goose Day — May 1

3. Space Day — First Friday of Every May

4. International Migratory Bird Day — Second Saturday of May

5. National Chocolate Chip Day — May 15

6. National Bike to Work Day — May 15

7. International Museum Day — Always around May 18

8. Circus Day — May 19

9.National Tap Dance Day — May 25

10.World ‘No Tobacco’ Day — May 31

These two hats feature Mama’s custom Adinkra designs.

The hats are showcasing the symbols of Osram Ne Nsoromma “the moon the star” a symbol for love, faithfulness and harmony. West African Adinkra symbol influences are part of my original designs.

The 2012 triple challenge.

DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
BE MINDFUL- Make something or Buy something locally handmade (hint – hint)

WHERE TO FIND Mama…

contact Mama says: Put A Hat On! to book a private Mad-Hatter-Party (performance and product showing) with a ‘celebrate the woman’ theme throughout May. Contact us at putahaton@gmail.com for this and other events.

Mama’s fabulousness has been featured, in a Mother’s day recap, at www.thelunchkitnews.wordpress.com, as a Mama entrepreneur with Mama says:Put A Hat On! Thanks Katrina Boguski for the great write-up!

continuing in– WHERE TO FIND Mama…

Hear ye hear ye- calling you to Kali trading Co. boutique on Commercial Drive where you can find a lovely supply of Mandala Wishmark card sets ($7.50 ea/ 3 for $20). Kali has a wonderful and eclectic collection of international and local treasures. FOR UNIQUE AND OFTEN HANDMADE GIFTS this is a must-shop-stop whatever season.

Mama says: Put A Hat On! Mandala Wishmark card sets ($7.50 ea/ 3 for $20) have landed at “LAND“. 110-243 Union St (between Main & Gore). Perfectly paired with Mama’s environmentally conscientious Mandala wishmark sets, LAND is all about creating a healthier, less stressful & wasteful world. LAND features recycled, re-loved materials like towel bars made from driftwood as well as Koo Koo Design’s organic loungewear, towels, blankets and other affordable green accessories and gifts.

story pouches with Adinkra designs

West African Adinkra symbol chart. These symbols influences are part of my original designs

Mama says: Put A hat On! is open to taking NEW orders (ready approx. 1 week or less). Contact us via email: putahaton(at)gmail.com

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February is Black History Month —and so much more

In Get Hats, Latest News, The Multi-Slouch on February 6, 2012 by sioso Tagged: black history month, celebrate, february, holiday helpers, love, performance, storytelling, valentines, vancouver community

February's SWEET DEAL- buy two & get a bottle as a present

In honour of FEBRUARY festivities Mama says: Put A Hat On! is offering a sweet deal. BUY a hat in combination with another Put A Hat On! product (hat, pouch, body-pouch, wishmark card set) and receive a delicious bottle of a mouth watering fruit-based liquid treat and a discount coupon from STEAM TEA HOUSE (aka Nolan the tea-guy). The custom Adinkra designs featured on the two hats above are Osram Ne Nsoromma “the moon the star” a symbol for love, faithfulness and harmony. West African Adinkra symbol influences are part of my original designs.

Happy New Year- Gung hay fat choy- Feliz Año Nuevo-Aide shoma mobarak- Bonne année – Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu- Xin nian yu kuai- Buon Capo d’Anno

AND…did you know that –FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is also Groundhog day, Valentine’s day, Ash Wednesday and locally a public art project called A SIGN FOR THE CITY is rebranding the nightly nine o’clock canon blast linking it to various BC history.

some of the stats in this video are significantly dated (i.e. population now 1,000,000 vs 500,000 quotes) put the spirit of the message rings true. For another look at African-Canadian History via government PSA: Proud of our History – Blacks in Canada

Mama RENEWS the triple challenge as a collective NEW YEAR’s resolution.

DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
BE MINDFUL- Make something or Buy something locally handmade (hint – hint)

WHERE TO FIND Mama…

Mama says: Put A Hat On! and book a home Mad-Hatter-Party (performance and product showing) with a Valentine, Un-Valentine theme throughout February. You can find Mama storytelling at various community events in February. Saturday February 18 between 12-2pm at Trout Lake Centre’s GRAND opening. Sunday Feb 19 at 1pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood house. Some are not open to the public so contact us at putahaton@gmail.com for other listings as there may be some near YOU.

Mama’s fabulousness has been featured in an article at www.thelunchkitnews.wordpress.com, as a Mama entrepreneur with Mama says:Put A Hat On! Thanks Katrina Boguski for the great write-up!

continuing in– WHERE TO FIND Mama…

story pouches with Adinkra designs

West African Adinkra symbol chart. These symbols influences are part of my original designs

Mama says: Put A hat On! is open to taking NEW orders ready 1-2 weeks or less. Contact us via email: putahaton(at)gmail.com

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November… Ain’t nothin but a ‘not-Spring’ thing

In Get Hats, Latest News, The Multi-Slouch on November 4, 2011 by sioso

November marks the beginning of sometimes crazy consumerism leading up to the Holidays.

Mama puts forth a triple challenge: THIS HOLIDAY (check this video out) and

DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
BE MINDFUL- Make something or Buy something locally handmade (hint – hint)

WHERE TO FIND Mama…

Mama says: Put A Hat On! is at at the North Vancouver Community Arts Council Gift Shop. There are a selection of holiday hats and Adinkra story pouch sets (with double for nottin’ NEW books, as gifts with purchase). They are available for purchase M-F 9-5 & Sat 12-5. West African Adinkra symbol influences are part of my original designs.

Also continuing are showings at Mis’cellany Finds Commercial Drive location. A wonderful local business and social enterprise Mis’cellany Finds continues helping to turn make believe into reality for THIS local women (and many more) through their non-profit WOMEN WORKING WITH WOMEN (W4) . The Stores (advocating responsible reconsumption) will be FEATURING: a collection of Mama says: Put a Hat On! adult & youth hats!!

AND… The ship has not yet sailed for finding Put A Hat On! fall and holiday hats at OCEANA GLOBAL DESIGNS. located in the heart of the marine market area of Granville Island (near the giant propeller). They carry hand made embroidered boots, bags, clothing, jewelry and other decorative and functional objects from Turkey, the Silk Road and other regions. They showcase local artists’ and artisans’ work.

Two chances to WIN an ORIGINAL Mama says; Put A Hat On! creations …

story pouches with Adinkra designs

November 5th at “Healthy, Happy Children: Brighter Futures” Autumn Family Fair sponsored by

Children Need Care Now CAPC Coalition – at Britannia Community Centre

FREE, but by registration only – Multilingual workshops on different topics for parents, a children’s program and a final performance in the auditorium ending with door prizes/lucky draw. For information, call 604-802-4744. or email eastsidecapc@gmail.com

Mama (Siobhan) will be doing a workshop on Storytelling Tools Woven in Living Colours. Through a variety of fun, creative activities they’ll learn about and practice storytelling, explore colour meanings and play with a beautiful array of coloured yarns, weaving a simple piece of art.

November 12th NEW PERSPECTIVES EVENT; Honouring Your Natural Brilliance and Move Your Thing, Energize Your Life

Mama says:Put A hat On! will be available on hand for future orders, off-site sales and have a door prize goodie available to be won by a lucky participant!!!

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October “Harvest and Howl” showings

In Get Hats, Latest News on October 3, 2011 by sioso

Who doesn’t love to dress up, strut about and bring some make believe into the everyday! Well this month a wonderful local business and social enterprise Mis’cellany Finds continues helping to turn make believe into reality for THIS local women (and many more) through their non-profit WOMEN WORKING WITH WOMEN (W4) . The Stores (advocating responsible reconsumption) will be FEATURING: a collection of Mama says: Put a Hat On! adult & youth hats!!

The Tide has turned and OCEANA GLOBAL DESIGNS is launching their store. Oceana is located in the heart of the marine market area of Granville Island (near the giant propeller).

Now carrying Mama says: Put A Hat On! fall and holiday hats

They carry hand made embroidered boots, bags, clothing, jewelry and other decorative and functional objects from Turkey, the Silk Road and other regions. They showcase local artists’ and artisans’ work and invite the public for opening events (Oct 15th) and artists’ talks.

in performance news…

CANCELLED- Sunday October 16th, 6-7 pm at the Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way Vancouver BC Way- Siobhan presents harvest and halloween tales

Come see Mama says: Put a Hat on! New fall items (wish-mark card sets; the ‘Punkin-head’, Ghosties ans Spider-head Halloween hats and the ‘smile-on-this’ hats & more. (Shows will run approx. 40min each)

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As a published fiction and non-fiction author, Siobhan is an accomplished bilingual singer and storyteller of Folklore, World Issues and Culture. She incorporates the West African Adinkra symbols relating meanings and giving added significance to her designs and tellings. Textile arts, and their significance, feature prominently in so many Cultures, their stories, many myths and fables. Her Caribbean and African Canadian Heritage also make her a particularly wonderful teller with the many ‘Anansi and Aesop tales’. Her stories are about community living, creation-tales and honouring resources- but with Buffoonery and lots of laughs!

Contact me for further details: putahaton@gmail.com

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next step in… September Performances and New items for fall

In Get Hats, Latest News on September 19, 2011 by sioso

NEXT UP…

Saturday September 24th, 12pm at the Hogan’s Alley Cafe,789 Gore– Siobhan presents her published article “Reigning Word; a history of BC’s Black playwrights”
Sunday Sept 25th at 11;30am Word on the Street with the Vancouver Society of Storytelling, Vancouver BC
Sunday Sept 25th at 3pm Hogan’s Alley Festival, at Hendrix Shrine 207 Union St (@Main)

MORE DETAILS BELOW….

Mama’s Word on the Street PERFORMANCE: Sunday 25th 11:30-12 (Hamilton St; Raise A Reader tent)

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Word On The Street Vancouver is expanding to a three-day event. The 17th annual festival will take place from Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25, 2011 Enjoy a weekend jam-packed with author readings, exhibits, performances, and all-round literary mayhem.

Come see Mama says: Put a Hat on! New fall items (wish-mark card sets; the ‘Punkin-head’ Halloween hats and the ‘smile-on-this’ hats & more. (Shows will run approx. 40min each)

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As part of the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary events:

The Hogan’s Alley Festival, Vancouver BC

Mama’s two Hogan’s Alley PERFORMANCEs :

12-4pm Hogan’s Alley Cafe Chat event, Saturday Sept 24th, a Non-Fiction published article “Reigning Word; a history of BC’s Black playwrights”at 789 Gore (@Union) and
Stories & Songs, 3pm, Sunday Sept 25th, at Hendrix Shrine, 207 Union St (@Main)

Hogan’s Alley Poetry Festival is a celebration of diverse communities in Vancouver through Spoken Word, Storytelling, Music and Literary Performance For Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary.

The festival will run at various locations from September 23rd – 25th. – Click on the poster, above, for larger view of details.

The Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective with the support of the National Congress of Black Women are collaborating to pay tribute to the heritage and creative contributions of Vancouver’s East End community as a part of the city’s year-long 125th Anniversary activities.

Contact me for further details: putahaton@gmail.com

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September Performances and New items for fall

In Get Hats, Latest News on September 8, 2011 by sioso

Come see the New fall items (wish-mark card sets; the ‘Punkin-head’ and the ‘smile-on-this’ hats & more. Four FREE ‘all-ages’ shows (Shows will run approx. 40min each) starting this Friday September 9th as part of

The Spirit Square Farmers Market Coquitlam, BC

Mama’s PERFORMANCE: Friday Sept 9th – 4 to 5 pm

Mama’s PERFORMANCE: Friday Sept 16th- 4 to 5 pm (*Last Friday market of 2011)

As a published fiction and non-fiction author, Siobhan is an accomplished bilingual singer and storyteller of Folklore, World Issues and Culture. She incorporates the West African Adinkra symbols relating meanings and giving added significance to her designs and tellings. Textile arts, and their significance, feature prominently in so many Cultures and their stories, many myths and fables. Her Caribbean and African Canadian Heritage also make her a particularly wonderful teller with the many ‘Anansi and Aesop tales’. Her stories are about community living, creation-tales and honouring resources- but with Buffoonery and lots of laughs!

NEXT UP…

Word on the Street with the Vancouver Society of Storytelling, Vancouver BC

Mama’s PERFORMANCE: Sunday 25th 11:30-12 (Hamilton St; Raise A Reader tent)

View Larger Map

The Word On The Street Vancouver is expanding to a three-day event. The 17th annual festival will take place from Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25, 2011 Enjoy a weekend jam-packed with author readings, exhibits, performances, and all-round literary mayhem.

Next Up…

As part of the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary events:

The Hogan’s Alley Festival, Vancouver BC

Mama’s two PERFORMANCEs :

12-4pm H.A. Cafe Chat event, Saturday Sept 24th, a Non-Fiction Reading “Reigning Word; a history of BC’s Black playwrights”at 789 Gore (@Union) and
Stories & Songs, 3pm, Sunday Sept 25th, at Hendrix Shrine, 207 Union St (@Main)

Hogan’s Alley Poetry Festival is a celebration of diverse communities in Vancouver through Spoken Word, Storytelling, Music and Literary Performance For Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary.

The festival will run at various locations from September 23rd – 25th. – Click on the poster, above, for larger view of details.

The Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective with the support of the National Congress of Black Women are collaborating to pay tribute to the heritage and creative contributions of Vancouver’s East End community as a part of the city’s year-long 125th Anniversary activities.

Contact me for further details: putahaton@gmail.com

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August Performances and New items for fall

In Get Hats, Latest News on August 15, 2011 by sioso

Come see the New fall items (wish-mark card sets; the ‘Punkin-head’ and the ‘smile-on-this’ hats & more. three FREE ‘all-ages’ shows (booth #12) this Saturday August 20th as part of

Siobhan booth #12 at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30

The www.Mole-Hill.com Art & Heritage Walking tour

As a published fiction and non-fiction author, Siobhan is an accomplished bilingual singer and storyteller of Folklore, World Issues and Culture. She incorporates the West African Adinkra symbols relating meanings and giving added significance to her designs and tellings. Textile arts, and their significance, feature prominently in so many Cultures and their stories, many myths and fables. Her Caribbean and African Canadian Heritage also make her a particularly wonderful teller with the many ‘Anansi and Aesop tales’. Her stories are about community living, creation-tales and honouring resources- but with Buffoonery and lots of laughs!

Shows will run 40min each –off the main square in the laneway (1160Pendrell/Comox, booth #12 )-

11:30am

1:30pm

3:30pm

Contact me for further details: putahaton@gmail.com

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Mama says: Put a Pouch on!

Mama says: Put a Pouch on!

Introducing the extended collection–POUCHES!

Accepting “Mad Hatter Party & Bazaar” bookings for the Windsor-Essex area July 15-25, 2011. contact us at putahaton@gmail.com

Who doesn’t need a little bag every now and again?
Whether a quick way to find your cellphone (slim to iPhone size) in the ever expanding backpacks, courier bags and purses that we find ourselves carrying– we all need a little bag every now and again. West African Adinkra symbol influences are part of my original designs.

The Akan, then later Asante, people (Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire) created the adinkra symbols which incorporate their philosophies, folk-tales and culture. They represent popular proverbs and maxims, record historical events, express particular attitudes or behaviour related to depicted figures, or concepts uniquely related to abstract shapes.

pouches with raised designs

So… Now you can carry your iTouch and iPod WITH the headphone in one place.

private items pouch

Little private items can go with you anywhere, discretely!

Enviro gift-pouch (reusable)

Also introducing–THE BATH Pouch collection

These bath-body pouches come in two main types:

- The 100% unbleached all natural cotton and The Loofah & cotton blend.

Both types of pouch can fit many size of bath product and bar soap. Both types of pouch lather and launder well. Both pouches come on a handy handle for easy hand use in a slippery spot.

Bath Body-Pouch

…..So,

Mama says; Put A Pouch On!

-cause THESE little pouches can carry it all in style and functionality!!

contact me to order and purchase YOUR perfect pouch.

putahaton(at)gmail.com

Posted April 19, 2011 by sioso

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February Collection Additions

In Get Hats, Latest News, The Multi-Slouch on February 13, 2011 by sioso Tagged: Crochet, hats, Hobbies, parties

So although winter is wrapping up for a large collection of us West-Coast-Canadians it’s not yet fully finished and with that in mind here are some February hat collection additions. Which like your favorite fall sweater can still get sufficient use to not warrant being packed away too soon. The weather spins on a dime and late night blustery winds can always get staved off with a well worn hat.
So, Mama says: Put A Hat On (if only on stand-by)!