WHERE TO FIND Mama…

Story-Art project with seniors

Mama says: Put A Hat On! and book a home Mad-Hatter-Party (performance and product showing). You can find Mama storytelling at various community events.  Some are open to the public so contact us at  putahaton@gmail.com for 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…

Currently running children’s story & art programs ( drop-in and registration) for 1-5 year old’s at the Roundhouse Community Centre April -June 2013. REGISTRATION IS OPEN  for spring classes.

• 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

City of Vancouver calendar of Black History Month happenings.

At Vancouver Public Library Feb 26th- The Untold Story of Joe Fortes

The Great Black North  anthology will launch across Canada in February, 2013 for Black History Month.

February 1st at 11am-1pm in a Vancouver city council chambers celebration

February 4th 5-7pm at the Vancouver Public Library               

Introduction by George Elliott Clarke
Preface by Karina Vernon

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) and receive a Wishmark card set. 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 last year marked the debut of a local a public art project called A SIGN FOR THE CITY  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.

1. DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
2. GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
3. 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.  Some are not open to the public so contact us at  putahaton@gmail.com for 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…

Currently running children’s story & art programs ( drop-in and registration) for 1-5 year old’s at the Roundhouse Community Centre January -June 2013.

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

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

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

[AC] 2012 Promo – Basic from Advent Conspiracy on Vimeo.

WHERE TO FIND Mama…

ONLINE browsing and purchasing via Paypal or person-to-person visit. Home parties with a few choice friends and relatives.

 HOLIDAY CONTEST:

WIN an ORIGINAL Mama says; Put A Hat On! creation …

story pouches with Adinkra designs

SUBMIT a Story or Poem on what the Holidays mean for you.

Details: Write up to 500 words. Deadline December 29, 2012 midnight email submission to: putahaton@gmail.com

Mama says:Put A hat On! will be awarded to two lucky winners.

NEXT UP for Mama in 2013…newly published, along side many talented Canadian voices.

The Great Black North  anthology will launch across Canada in February, 2013 for Black History Month.

Introduction by George Elliott Clarke
Preface by Karina Vernon

Upcoming PERFORMANCES and events:

• This Saturday November 3rd at 11am a special Families Branching Out storytelling event. Attendance via reservation. Pls contact me to attend and for any further info.
• ONGOING – weekly children’s programs at Trout Lake Community Centre. Drop-In or Register your 1-5yr old for; Multicultural Stories, Songs & Play Fridays 9;30-10:15am and/or Art 4 All, art-making with themes and stories. These classes require parent participation if your children are under 3yrs old.
• in Richmond; at the 1st annual Cambie Fall Fair- Storytelling on the harvest theme with tales of Anansi, Aesop and an original Stone Soup community building story Saturday October 13th, two shows: 11:00am-11:30 & 12:30- 1;00pm at the East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Road. A rain or shine event
  
• HOGAN’S ALLEY POETRY FESTIVAL (Sept 28-30) Saturday September 29th, 2pm Waxing Poetic with Siobhan, at Hogan’s Alley cafe 789 Gore Ave- free event.
  

The extended collection–POUCHES!

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)

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.

–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!!
In stock for your Halloween howl berets and caps with spidey-sense or punkinsGoneWild $20-$35 each.
contact me to purchase Via PayPal or cash-money.

putahaton(at)gmail.com

To use iMovie instead of Microsoft PhotoStory  

Upcoming PERFORMANCES and events:

• in Richmond; at the 1st annual Cambie Fall Fair- Storytelling on the harvest theme with tales of Anansi, Aesop and an original Stone Soup community building story  Saturday October 13th, two shows: 11:00am-11:30 & 12:30- 1;00pm at the East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Road. A rain or shine event
• HOGAN’S ALLEY POETRY FESTIVAL (Sept 28-30) Saturday September 29th, 2pm Waxing Poetic with Siobhan, at Hogan’s Alley cafe 789 Gore Ave- free event.
  

The extended collection–POUCHES!

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)

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.

–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

Upcoming STORYTELLING shows:

• Storytelling July 28th , THIS Saturday, 10:30-11:30am at Collingwood with Families Branching Out; family literacy event
• Saturday August 18th Marpole Days festival, time TBA

The extended collection–POUCHES!

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)

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.

–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

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)
• Sunday June 24th 1-4pm at Public Dreams’ A Midsummer Fete event at Colony Farms in Coquitlam (details TBA)

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

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.

1. DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
2. GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
3. 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

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.

1. DO SOMETHING – random and kind for someone else (near or far)
2. GO GREEN- reuse/ recycle /repurpose EVERYTHING POSSIBLE (incl. wrappings)
3. 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…

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 1-2 weeks or less. Contact us via email: putahaton(at)gmail.com