Join me on my journey of Being Amaya Papaya's Mom. I will share my experiences about being a Bomb Mom, woman, daughter, friend and business owner. Take a look back through my blog to see my progress over the years in developing my business and check in often to see updates about my daily experiences. The opinions expressed in this blog are mine. If you are offended take it up with God. :)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Spring has Sprung
So much has happen in last last month I can hardly contain myself!
We finally got the funding to begin the process of getting Amaya Papaya open. I received the keys for the space and put the logo/coming soon banners in the window. I am currently awaiting approval from the "powers that be" to begin the build out and then major movement will begin to take place in the space. After the said approvals happen I can begin planning our Grand Opening, which I hope to announce in the upcoming weeks. This dream to to open a place where parents can play with their little ones in a safe, age appropriate environment is becoming a reality. I could not be happier to share this experience and my enthusiasm with you. I look forward to seeing our kids playing and learning together.
While doing some research this week I came across this article titled "The Serious Need for Play". As a counselor and especially a mom this validates my belief about the importance of play for everyone especially our children. Check out the article by clicking the link below.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-serious-need-for-play
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Our new space
Peace and Blessings,
Yolonda
Amaya's Mom
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The evolution of a new movement
It has been such a humbling journey creating and preparing for the opening of Amaya Papaya. I am delighted about the community forming around me and know that we are creating a space that will benefit all of us. I would like to thank everyone that has signed up to be on our contact list, spread the word about Amaya Papaya or provided support in some way to this project thus far.
At this time we have secured a space in the Casselberry Collection Plaza on Highway17-92(near Publix). It is a 2300 square foot space that is sure to be filled with positive energy and love. We are working with a local bank and we are now in the waiting stage to access the funds to finance the project.
Unfortunately due to the situation with the banks nationally, we have been delayed in beginning the build out process. Rest assured we will begin soon! We are working with a builder who has created plans for the space (I will upload the plans soon). We also have a complete list of equipment and toys waiting to be ordered or stored away waiting to be placed in the space as soon as the build out is complete.
I have met and talked to some awesome people over the past year that want to provide workshops, classes, retail items and other exciting services and/or products at Amaya Papaya. The services and/or products planned promise to be informative, eclectic,entertaining, beneficial and uplifting.
If you would like more information or want to be a part of the Amaya Papaya movement in some way, please log onto the website, sign up to be on the contact list or email me for more information.
Peace and Harmony
Yolonda,
Amaya's Mom
At this time we have secured a space in the Casselberry Collection Plaza on Highway17-92(near Publix). It is a 2300 square foot space that is sure to be filled with positive energy and love. We are working with a local bank and we are now in the waiting stage to access the funds to finance the project.
Unfortunately due to the situation with the banks nationally, we have been delayed in beginning the build out process. Rest assured we will begin soon! We are working with a builder who has created plans for the space (I will upload the plans soon). We also have a complete list of equipment and toys waiting to be ordered or stored away waiting to be placed in the space as soon as the build out is complete.
I have met and talked to some awesome people over the past year that want to provide workshops, classes, retail items and other exciting services and/or products at Amaya Papaya. The services and/or products planned promise to be informative, eclectic,entertaining, beneficial and uplifting.
If you would like more information or want to be a part of the Amaya Papaya movement in some way, please log onto the website, sign up to be on the contact list or email me for more information.
Peace and Harmony
Yolonda,
Amaya's Mom
Sunday, February 15, 2009
New Website
I would like to announce the launch of the Amaya Papaya website.
The official address for the website is www.amayapapaya.com
The website is designed to provide you with information about Amaya Papaya and activities that will be scheduled at the facility.
Please continue checking our blog for monthly updates, there is a link to the blog on the site.
We have a building and we are now in the process of planning for our build-out. I will send an update in a few weeks when build-out begins.
The official address for the website is www.amayapapaya.com
The website is designed to provide you with information about Amaya Papaya and activities that will be scheduled at the facility.
Please continue checking our blog for monthly updates, there is a link to the blog on the site.
We have a building and we are now in the process of planning for our build-out. I will send an update in a few weeks when build-out begins.
Monday, December 8, 2008
What's going on with Amaya Papaya
Hello my fellow Amaya Papaya supporters,
I am sorry that we have been out of touch over the last month and a half. It has been such a busy month with the Holidays, Amaya's Birthday coming soon and planning for Amaya Papaya. I am currently searching for a new building for Amaya Papaya. Hopefully we will secure a building in the Casselberry area soon. I am working with a pair of brokers who thus far are doing a wonderful job at providing me with information about buildings in the area. We have been successful in narrowing down the search to 3 spaces that I like a lot. Hopefully this week we can begin the process of securing the lease and preparing to make plans to open Amaya Papaya. I am so grateful thus far that I have made connections with so many people throughout this process and hope to continue meeting new and exciting people that are as excited about Amaya Papaya as I am.
If you are interested or know someone who would be intersted in teaching a class or volunteering to read during storytime please leave a comment or email me so we can talk soon.
Please continue to spread the word about Amaya Papaya "where kids play and parents lounge".
Peace and Blessings
Yolonda
I am sorry that we have been out of touch over the last month and a half. It has been such a busy month with the Holidays, Amaya's Birthday coming soon and planning for Amaya Papaya. I am currently searching for a new building for Amaya Papaya. Hopefully we will secure a building in the Casselberry area soon. I am working with a pair of brokers who thus far are doing a wonderful job at providing me with information about buildings in the area. We have been successful in narrowing down the search to 3 spaces that I like a lot. Hopefully this week we can begin the process of securing the lease and preparing to make plans to open Amaya Papaya. I am so grateful thus far that I have made connections with so many people throughout this process and hope to continue meeting new and exciting people that are as excited about Amaya Papaya as I am.
If you are interested or know someone who would be intersted in teaching a class or volunteering to read during storytime please leave a comment or email me so we can talk soon.
Please continue to spread the word about Amaya Papaya "where kids play and parents lounge".
Peace and Blessings
Yolonda
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