We asked momstown members from all across Canada - "What makes momstown different?" Here's what some of them had to say:
“I love that you are in MY community and am instantly connected to Mums in MY world and not so much across the planet. I notice how active you are and committed to keeping us connected while being so focused on our needs compared to other sites where I feel they are almost dead sites where I have to actively find what I need or I don't hear from them. You are in tune with the events, products, businesses and training that immediately supports my family and anytime any question comes to mind, one post to the message board and I have a very large real-time network of experienced Moms willing to assist. And these moms don't just limit visits to on-line but actively support moms in need with meals, care packages and daycare. Our generation is disconnected from the family and town support of years passed that helped raise children together. It's great, with our lives so busy with little ones to know that the members of momstown are there for support when I have the time to connect. We love the events that bring us together to enjoy our families. Thank you momstown :)” – Jennifer .F.H.
“It's all about making real life connections. We're not just random strangers in an online forum. I've made some of my best friends through momstown. :)” Jenn .W.S.
“momstown.ca is the ONLY website for moms. It's not just a random smattering of information. It's a community a sisterhood of women with a common goal, raising happy and healthy kids. Not only do they provide support on child rearing, but on day to day stuff in general. The support given and the friendships made through momstown.ca, make it truly unique.” – Stephanie .N.
“When I moved to the area 3 years ago, I had no one here. By joining Momstown, I met a group of women who don't judge, who support one another and the community and have made friendships that will last into my later years! Not to mention, where ever I go, I have MOMSTOWN.CA:)” – Barb H.J.
“real life support for moms who need that lil extra guidance and appreciation.” – Natalie .P.
“It's so much fun to get out with the kids and there are so many mom only events also to keep our sanity.” – Nancy S.Q.
“The daily events and the constant contact. Other websites just are all talk and no action, many do not have contact outside of the web. We are each other’s support system and just doing it over the internet does not do justice. Momstown has given me the connection I need to get on with the hectic but rewarding life of motherhood. Thanks momstown.ca!” – Amanda .D.
“Momstown is the best because it connects Mommies! It's a community of woman and their families who support one another, online and in life, and who get together to do super fun activities, play dates, and educational stuff! It's a well rounded community that offers everything a Mommy and her kidlets could need! I ♥ MOMSTOWN!!” – Tina .S.
“The website is great, very interactive...there are tons of activities for all age groups, and the message board is fantastic. Can be good for advice, making you feel good about a decision, or help you have a good laugh if you need it.” – Missy A-B
“The website is fantastic. I like how the calendar is set up and how we can sign up online and discuss the activity right on the sign up page.” – Jennifer .K.
“Momstown is different because I build a relationship with other moms, separate from our kids. We get to know each other as adults, not as someone’s mom.” – Candice .C.
“Lots of great conversation :)” – Josie .F.
“I love Momstown, because there is a chapter where I live (Where it all began), and can actually meet Moms in my area! Momstown has been a blessing when I first became a Momma and then again when I had my Twins 20 months ago. I am working fulltime now, but I LOVE the message board, the supper clubs and the Pub nights otherwise I would be lost!” – Carrie-Ann .W.
“I love the fact that I have met a lot of the women (that they are local) so I feel like I am making friends rather than just commenting on different posts -LOVE the message board and finding out lots of great things about local stuff” – Judy .F.
“ I love that everybody is so real and open. The kids are very well behaved and the whole thing is very well organised.” – Maria .F.
“It's an "inside" to the "outside" world for the stay at home mom! Great info there is local information which allows us to all stay connected and encourage friendships.” – Alisha .W.
“I joined momstown because I was new to the area and enjoyed learning of things to do and business that had neat items for my toddler. It is different because it is about where I live.” – Joanna V.M.
“It's local which allowed me to connect with other moms in the area and make a lot of new friends! :)” – Cindy .D.
“momstown is different because the website is VERY eyes catching and user friendly!” – Jayda .T.
“I can connect with fellow Canadians.” – Lee .C.
“Meeting & developing relationships with other Moms and their kids who are of a similar age group as mine.” – Cheryl .S.
“I love being a stay at home mom, and momstown really makes my life so much more well rounded, I don't ever feel like I'm missing anything, out in the 'real' world! :)” – Lorie .H.
“momstown was my lifeline when my 1st was only 8 weeks old, I was going crazy all alone with no friends that had children. I know have so many friends and so does my daughter all thanks to momstown.” – Lindsay .P.
“I love it because of a few things! Firstly I can connect with moms in MY town, Secondly the message board is super user friendly and thirdly there is a tone of activities to choose from! Not to mention the owner of our area is super fantastic and welcoming!” – Kim .A.
“Meeting & developing relationships with other Moms and their kids who are of a similar age group as mine.” – Serena O.W.
“I think it’s unique because it gives moms a chance to ask and get answers to questions we all need to know. Everyone has a different opinion and it’s great to hear what other moms think. Plus contests are great and good ways to know what kind of products are out there that I might not have known about otherwise.” – Misty .G.
“momstown.ca is different from other websites because you get mothers to join their own community and they have the ability to get to know each other, I love how friendly the website and the people joined are. The contests are amazing, I love how I must click on the website to see what they have to even enter. I have fallen in love with so many other stores because of that. Also everything is organic and eco-friendly and not expensive. And thank you for all the great ideas that I can use with my daughter. :)” – Jess .F.
“I don’t go one day without checking the board, I love how everyone is so wonderful to complete strangers and are willing to give the shirts off their backs, which is amazing generous woman! I’m so proud to be part of that group and meet other moms close by who can relate I love it!” – Cherie .K.
“It provides a support network, not only for general baby/kid issues, but also for things that are specific to your community. Most message boards are only for online connections as the members live so far apart, but momstown has even been known to introduce neighbours!” – Sarah C.A.
“momstown moms are there choosing the events they want so they are more open. Other sites I found were so confined that the groups ended up being really "cliquey" and it was hard to bond with anyone. when you have the freedom to choose out of so many options what you want to do or who you get along with best you are more laid back!” – Shawn E.O.
“I don't belong to any other forums...with momstown I don't need anything else! It has enriched my life by offering me the opportunity to connect with other like-minded moms and my children's lives by introducing me to activities and events that I would not have known of or been a part of beforehand. Joining momstown is up in the top 5 decisions I have made in my life, without a doubt.” – Virginia .M.S.
“momstown is special because you are connecting with other moms in the area...and they start off as strangers but end up as friends who you can share things with and who you can look to for advice...I have learned more from other moms both in person and on the message board than I would have reading "child rearing" websites....I have made some great lifelong friends through momstown and I am so happy I am a member!!” – Melissa .G.S.
“it has all the answers to all your questions, no need to belong to any other sites!” – Sharon A.M.
“No matter what time of day you are posting something on the message boards, you don't have to wait long for someone to answer. Great for those sleepless nights! And it's great to connect with local moms.” – Niki .B.
“For all the great stuff it offers to parents, lots of great advice and tons of useful information.” – Sarah .A.
