Mixin Mingle is a Place for Pop-Up Markets

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is the home of many pop-up markets…each with a different theme. Each market has up to 20 vendors. We are always seeking new vendors and accepting applications. Here are some highlights:

• Markets are free and open to the public
• Convenient location near the square and public transportation
• Ample Parking

HoneyCraft Market - a monthly pop-up market where area artists of unique handmade jewelry, fashion, and ceramic wares, gather to share sweet treats. The next HoneyCraft Market will be held Saturday, February 4th , 2012 from 11AM to 4PM.

TidyHome Market - a semi-annual pop-up market for locals to get their homes organized and offer their gently used items to the public for cash.  The next TidyHome Market will be held Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from 10AM to 2PM.

Contact Mixin Mingle at 1-815-308-5170 for more information.

TidyHome Market is Born!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is now the TidyHome Market is a semi-annual pop-up market for locals to get their homes organized and offer their gently used items to the public for cash.  The next TidyHome Market will be held Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from 10AM to 2PM.

Here are some highlights:

• Free and open to the public
• Convenient location near the square and public transportation
• Variety of local vendors offering gently used items from their home

We are always seeking vendors to participate in the event.  If you would like to sell your items at the TidyHome Market, please complete the online application.

Contact Mixin Mingle at 1-815-308-5170 for more information.

Oh What Fun We've Had!

At Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/), we’ll try anything once. Here’s a list of some of the classes and events we have offered. You may see these on the calendar again!

• Handmade Soaps, Salts & Scrubs Woodstock, IL
• Essential Oils Woodstock, IL
• Art Journaling Woodstock, IL
• Mosaics Woodstock, IL
• Guitar Crash Course Woodstock, IL
• Thai Yoga & Bodywork Woodstock, IL
• Yin Yoga Woodstock, IL
• Meditation Woodstock, IL
• Reiki Woodstock, IL
• Group Drumming Woodstock, IL
• Zumba® Fitness Woodstock, IL
• Zumba® Bootcamp Woodstock, IL
• Zumba® Halloween Party Woodstock, IL
• Flirty Girl Fitness® Booty Beat Woodstock, IL
• Flirty Girl Fitness® Sexy Sculpt Woodstock, IL
• Flirty Girl Fitness® Boxing Babes Woodstock, IL
• HoopDance Woodstock, IL
• Wii Just Dance Woodstock, IL
• Laughter Yoga Woodstock, IL
• Infant Massage Woodstock, IL
• Poetry Slam Workshop Woodstock, IL
• Super Couponing® Woodstock, IL
• Cardio Kickboxing Woodstock, IL
• BollyBeatz® BollyArobix Woodstock, IL
• Pilates Boxing Fusion Woodstock, IL
• Tie Dye Party Woodstock, IL
• Yamuna® Body Rolling Woodstock, IL
• BellyDance Woodstock, IL
• DJ Dance Party Woodstock, IL
• HoneyCraft Market Woodstock, IL
• Angel Card Reading Woodstock, IL
• Yoga Woodstock, IL

Host a Krafty Kidz! Party at Mixin Mingle!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) and Krafty Kidz! have partnered together to provide two hour themed birthday parties at Mixin Mingle for 10 or more children.  Simply choose your party theme and Krafty Kidz! provides:

•Party host

•Party invitations

•Project supplies

•Goody bags for each child

•Party set-up and clean-up

Choose from one of Krafty Kidz! party themes or create your own theme!  Krafty Kidz! themes include princess, dinosaurs, cowboys, bugs, jewelry, medieval, luau, beach, scrapbooking, animals, jungle, sports, flowers, and Mardi Gras. Cost is $15 per child with a 10 guest minimum.  $20 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking.  Allow 1½ to 2 hours for party. Food may be brought in, call for more info.

Contact Krafty Kidz! at 1-815-382-8491 or Mixin Mingle at 1-815-308-5170 for more information.

Yin Yoga is coming to Mixin Mingle!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is excited to offer Yin Yoga by Tracy Soos.

In Yin Yoga (think Yin vs. Yang), you will hold poses for several minutes at a time to  stretch the connective tissue around your joints. Yin Yoga is a Specialty Fitness Class and costs $15 for a drop-in. Punch pass holders save 20%. Pre-registration recommended. Call 1-815-308-5170 for additional information.

Thai Yoga & Bodywork Workshop Coming to Mixin Mingle!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is hosting a Thai Yoga and Bodywork workshop.

In this workshop you and a partner will support each through a simple sequence of postures focused on breathing and gentle stretching. We will learn a basic sequence of techniques from the Ancient Art of Traditional Thai Massage, which uses palm pressure, rhythmic rocking, and passive stretching, to relax and restore balance to the body. Called "Lazy Person's Yoga" in Thailand, Thai Bodywork incorporates all the benefits of a yoga practice, with a therapeutic massage treatment.

As a natural extension of the Buddhist practice of Metta, meaning compassion or lovingkindness, through this light-hearted practice we learn to be present with each other. Throughout the give and take of partner work, we take time to listen quietly, tuning into our partner as we give the compassion and healing touch that we ourselves would like to receive.

You can bring a friend or partner with you, or just bring yourself, and learn these simple techniques you can share with anyone in your life. There is absolutely no experience necessary!
Yoga mats will be supplied, but bring a blanket for extra cushioning.

COST:
Ÿ Drop-in $20 for one person or $30 for two people
Ÿ Monthly Fitness Pass customers receive a 50% discount
Ÿ 2 punches per person for punch cardholders

Call 1-815-308-5170 or visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/ for additional information and to register.

About the instructor:
Liz Leffert has been an avid student of yoga since 2003. Her interest in natural therapies led her to a career as a Registered Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage therapist. She has studied various western massage modalities, but from her first exposure to Thai Massage, she knew that is what she wanted to do. Most of her training has come from Chuck Duff, at the Thai Bodywork School in Evanston, and last year she realized her dream of visiting and studying in Thailand. With the grace of her many teachers (including her clients!), her love and appreciation of the healing ability of Thai Massage just keeps growing.

The HoneyCraft Market is Born!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is excited to host The HoneyCraft Market!

The HoneyCraft Market is a monthly event where area artists of unique handmade jewelry, fashion, and ceramic wares, gather to present their items to shoppers.
Here are some highlights:
- Free and open to the public
- Held at Mixin Mingle which is near the Woodstock square and the Metra stop
- Wide variety of high quality, local vendors offering handmade and hard-to-find items

The HoneyCraft Market will be held on a monthly basis and the hours are from 11AM to 4PM.  The location is at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL.  231 Main St which is across from Pirro's and in between the Square and Metra stop.

We are always seeking vendors of unique handmade items to participate in the event. If you would like to join the HoneyCraft family, please send high quality images of your items to honeycraftmarket@gmail.com.

Fall Promotion - Win a $100 Gift Certificate to a Restaurant, Salon or Spa of your choice!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) will be giving away two $100 Gift Certificates to the restaurant, spa or salon of your choice!

One New or Returning Customer will Win!

New or returning customers will receive one entry with the full price purchase of:

·  2 or more single class passes, or

·  1 Punch Card, or

·  1 Month Fitness Pass with Specialty Fitness Pass Add-On, or

·  1 $50 or higher Gift Certificate

One Existing Customer will Win Too!

Existing customers will receive one entry for bringing a total of five new guests with you to one or more classes between 10/21/2011 and 11/30/2011. Your guests will be entered to win a gift certificate when they make a qualifying purchase indicated above, and so will you!

If you have any quesitons about this offer and how you can get entered to win, please give us a call at 1-815-308-5170 or send an e-mail to info@mixinmingle.com.  See you soon! 

Terms & Conditions:

Offer valid October 21, 2011 to November 30, 2011. A new customer is someone who has never attended or registered for a class at Mixin Mingle. A returning customer is someone who has previously attended or registered for at least one class at Mixin Mingle between May 5, 2011 and September 1, 2011. An existing customer is someone who has attended a class at Mixin Mingle since September 1, 2011 or someone who has a redeemed or unredeemed account credit at Mixin Mingle from a purchase made on a "Deal Site" (e.g., Living Social, Planit Northwest). A qualifying purchase is a full price purchase transaction made online, in person or over the phone using cash, check or credit card between the dates of 10/21/2011 and 11/30/2011. Account credits from purchases made on Deal Sites like Living Social or Planit Northwest are specifically excluded as qualifying purchases under this offer. Winners will be chosen at random after 11/30/2011 and will be notified via telephone and e-mail. Winners will be asked to choose the restaurant, spa or salon of their choice, and Mixin Mingle will purchase the gift certificates and will make arrangements for the winners to receive the certificates.

Yamuna Body Rolling Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) offers Yamuna Body Rolling in Woodstock, IL.  It involves stretching your body which helps align your body.  The practice uses 6-10 inch balls.  It is not an exercise class, but it is challenging for the muscles.

Poetry Slam with Marc Smith

The poetry slam was actually a lot of fun.  Marc Smith began the evening with a performance...about a subway, and then showed participants how to perform using a variety of techniques.  We went around the room practicing saying things with different volumes, speeds and more.  This was the kind of night where you could laugh, let loose, express yourself and have fun.  A bunch of students from McHenry County College came as a group and we also had students from Marian and people from the community as well.  Everyone who knew Marc Smith knew we would be in for a treat.  Marc had us write our own poems by observing what we were seeing take place in the room.  It was a very creative way to write.  After that, people performed their poems several different ways with Marc's guidance.  The evening concluded with a poetry slam contest.  The winner received $15!

Poetry Slam Workshop with Marc Smith the Originator of the Poetry Slam Movement

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) will host a Poetry Slam workshop with the founder of the Poetry Slam Movement Marc Smith. The Chicago Tribune recently published an article about Marc so we decided to invite him to Woodstock, IL to perform some poetry and teach us about the slam.

This five-pronged program will consist of a poetry performance, a brief history of Slam, a performance exercise, a writing exercise, and a Slam. The winner of the slam will receive a $10 gift certificate.  Cost is $15 or one punch per person. Call 815-308-5170 for more information and to register.

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Yamuna Body Rolling™ in Woodstock, IL!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) will offer Yamuna Body Rolling™ in Woodstock, IL which is in McHenry County IL!  Yamuna Body Rolling™ is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness using balls designed exclusively for this practice.  It consists of a series of routines using 6-10 inch balls.  Unlike other ball exercises, Yamuna goes far beyond random movement and stretch.  It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create a suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion. Balls and mats will be supplied.  Call 1-815-308-5170 for additional information.

Mary Fazio, is a licensed massage therapist and a certified Yamuna instructor. During college Mary’s passion for massage became more apparent while studying anatomy. Imagine what better feels like. Her intention is to help align the body which creates space to relieve discomfort and pain. The effects are longer lasting than most styles of massage. She received her Yamuna certification in 2000.

BollyBeatz BollyArobix Class (Bollywood Dance) in Woodstock IL!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) will try BollyBeatz BollyArobix on Thurs 9/1/11 at 7PM in Woodstock, IL which is in McHenery County IL.  This class is a great workout and dancing to Bollywood music.  Call 815-308-5170 for more information.  The instructor is Akhila Rao.

Flirty Girl Fitness® Booty BeatTM at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) is now offering Flirty Girl Fitness® Booty BeatTM classes in Woodstock, IL and McHenry County, IL.  Check it out on Wednesdays at 9:30AM with Cori and Saturdays at 10AM with Becky.  Booty Beat is a fun and energetic class that was developed by Flirty Girl Fitness in Chicago.  Call us today if you want to check it out! 815-308-5170

Pilates Boxing Class Offered in Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) will offer a Pilates Boxing class with Stephanie Vedder on Wed 9/14/11 at 7PM.  We wanted to offer Pilates Boxing in Woodstock, IL and McHenry County, IL after reading about a new group fitness class called Piloxing.  The instructor, Stephanie Vedder, a 15 year veteran in the fitness industry, has combined Pilates moves with Cardio Kickboxing moves to create this tough and toning workout.  The first time we tried it was such a success that we wanted to offer it again.  Call 815-308-5170 for more information.

Infant Massage Class Off to a Great Start!

Calling all interested in Infant/Baby Massage in McHenry County and Woodstock, IL!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) hosted its first infant and baby massage class today 8/29 at 10AM in Woodstock, IL.  This fun class was led by Karen Czarny, LMT.  Karen is a licensed massage therapist with Options 4 Health and she is a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils.

Karen taught participants how to do a full massage on their infant. In 15-20 minutes you can practice the massage strokes that will soothe and relax a child and relieve constipation and gas.

We are looking forward to trying this class again to reach an even greater amount of people interested in the practice.  Call Mixin Mingle at 1-815-308-5170 if you are interested in trying this out.

Tie-Dye Party Fun!

Mixin Mingle (http://www.mixinmingle.com/) hosted a Tie-Dye Party on Sat August 27th 2011 at 3PM with the Tie-Dye Guys--Mike DeSerto and Dustin Looney of Marengo’s MaD Discs and Dyes.  They set-up a dye station supplied the t-shirts.  Some people even brought in their own garments to dye.

Below some of the pictures of the final products.

Nate Grindeland, owner of Mixin Mingle wanted a shirt that helped show a slimming figure.  After losing 50 lbs over the past two years with nutrition and exercise, the hourglass figure pattern was a delight to try. 

These shirts were made by customer Sue R. and her daughter.  This class was in fact, Sue's idea.  We love customer suggestions for classes and like trying new things.  Tie-Dye is so Woodstock anyways, so it couldn't hurt!  What a fun class...and we will definitely have this one back again so we can create more garments.  We will likely put our own spin on it though...to make it an even more unique and one-of-a kind experience that Woodstock, IL is so used to offering.  See you soon! 

Get a $40 Voucher for $20 on Planit Northwest Deal

Planit Northwest is featuring Mixin Mingle on its Deal site from 8/19/11 until 9/16/11.  The deal is $20 for a $40 voucher good at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL. 

Here is a link to the deal site:
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$40 Voucher for $20

 

Description
Mixin Mingle is a place you can have fun and try something new, and it's a space you can use for whatever you do!

What is Mixin Mingle?
It's not a single's club!
It's a fun SOCIAL gathering place offering:
- Unique and interesting classes, activities and events with an on-site kid's play room.
- Affordable private meeting room & space rentals
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to office equipment
- Graphic Design, Web Design and Marketing Services

Classes & Events Provided:
- ZUMBA Fitness
- Super Couponing with Jill Cataldo
- Group Drumming
- Pilates
- Boxing
- Tie-Dye Party
- Art Journaling
- Poetry Slam
- Infant Massage
- AND MORE!

Restrictions
Cash back for unused portion? NO
No cash value.
Not valid with any other promotion.
One per visit.
No refunds. All sales are final.

Mixin Mingle Hosted the Woodstock IL Chamber Mixer on 8/11/11

Mixin Mingle hosted the Woodstock IL Chamber Mixer on August 11, 2011 from 5-7PM.  About 30 people attended the event.  We would like to thank our friends at Expressly Leslie for providing us with sampler platters.  Expressly Leslie serves fresh, homemade vegetarian foods and even provides catering.  Their trays look too good to eat!  This is a must try when you are visiting the square in Woodstock!

Inside Edition Filmed Jill Cataldo at Mixin Mingle!

Jill Cataldo was at Mixin Mingle on 8/17/11 presenting her Super Couponing 2 workshop and she was filmed by Inside Edition.  The episode aired 8/19/11 on ABC at 3PM.  Click here to watch the video. During part of the segment, Jill was shown in front of a live audience, which was in our space!  It was a fun night with lots of freebies and give-aways.  Jill handed out reusable bags to the first 20 people who arrived.  The first person in line arrived more than two hours before the start of the workshop!

Here are some pictures of the action.



Jill's Workshop being filmed by Inside Edition




Coupon "Grab"



Mixin Mingle was featured in The Woodstock Independent!

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August 10, 2011 - 525 words

An all-in-one on Main Street
ALEX RUPP -

Mixin Mingle, possibly one of Woodstock’s more intriguing new business, has arrived. The best way to describe it is by breaking it down to the core and discovering its essence. It all started with a woman and a room.

That woman is Naté Grindeland, owner and operator, and the room is Mixin Mingle. Back in college, Grindeland was part of a study group required to meet weekly. Unfortunately, the group did not have a quiet, personal place to gather, so members typically found themselves huddled in some chaotic local business. Her struggle to find a room to accommodate the group progressed into what is now Mixin Mingle. Grindeland created an area where people can rent out the space they need.

Although the initial idea was narrow, what Grindeland turned it into is much broader. She wanted “a fun place for people to gather with friends and learn something new.” Grindeland began going to various expos, searching online and even scouting the local farmers market to find instructors to teach the members something they don’t know but maybe have wanted to learn. She hunts for the most trendy topics to present, including using the newspaper as a source.

Grindeland is using her business to introduce the community to activities out of the ordinary, she said. These classes are for people with an open, adventurous mind.

Mixin Mingle offers nearly 30 classes each month, including everything from hoop dancing, Zumba instruction and body rolling to Poetry Slam, art journaling and drumming lessons.

“There is something for everyone,” said Grindeland, “I wanted to bring the best of everything all into one spot.”

Jill Cataldo, said to be the queen of coupons, also teaches a Super Couponing class each month, bringing in more than 100 students ready to learn the tricks of the trade. The turnout has been so strong that Grindeland even turned people away because there was not enough room.

Along with the fantastic turnout for Cataldo’s class, Grindeland said the reception toward the rest of the classes has been great as well. The average class size is 10 people, and the number is continuing to grow.

Mixin Mingle also accommodates small and large personal and business gatherings such as birthdays, baby showers, graduation parties and a meeting place for a lost study group.

Like any good business owner, Grindeland is constantly planning for the future. In her mind, the more variety and sheer number of classes she can host at Mixin Mingle, the better. She said the next series of classes she would like to bring in are seminars for business on how to effectively use technology such as the iPad and social networking sites to generate a more efficient and profitable company. Grindeland even hopes to obtain her food license, allowing her to hold culinary events.

Can’t find a babysitter on yoga night? Mixin Mingle has that covered too. Supervised childcare services are included in the price of the class. The children are occupied by television and toys.

Mixin Mingle is located at 231 Main St., Woodstock. For information and a schedule of events, visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/.

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Classes and Workshops in Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle offers so many classes in Woodstock, IL.  For a complete class list, visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/.  You can also call 815-308-5170 for more information.  Classes include:

FITNESS CLASSES WOODSTOCK IL

• Zumba Fitness Classes Woodstock IL
• BollyBeatz BollyArobix Classes Woodstock IL
• Flirty Girl Booty Beat Classes Woodstock IL
• Hoopdance Woodstock IL
• Yoga Woodstock IL

ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES WOODSTOCK IL

• Art Journaling Woodstock IL
• Tie Dye Woodstock IL

WORKSHOPS WOODSTOCK IL

• SUPER COUPONING® with Jill Cataldo Woodstock IL
• Personal Organization Woodstock IL
• Poetry Slam Woodstock IL

WELL-BEING CLASSES WOODSTOCK IL

• Essential Oils Woodstock IL
• Group Drumming Woodstock IL

More classes are always being added to the schedule.  We regularly look for opportunities to provide fun classes and unique learning experiences in Woodstock IL.

Mix and Mingle is Mixin Mingle Woodstock, IL

Looking for Mixin Mingle?  If you typed in Mix and Mingle Woodstock, IL then we want to help you find the right place.  Our website is http://www.mixinmingle.com/ and our phone number is 815-308-5170.  See you soon!

Copy, Print, Scan, Fax, Laminate and Shred in Woodstock, IL

If you need access to office equipment fast, just stop in and see us.  We have a black and white and color laser machine where you can print, copy, scan, and fax documents.  You can also laminate and shred items.  Simply visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/ or call 815-308-5170.

Graphics Design Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle offers graphics design services for small business and individuals.  We can help you with a logo, business cards, letterhead, flyers, brochures and more at a fraction of the cost.  Simply visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/ or call 815-308-5170 for more information.

Web Design in Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle offers web design services for small businesses and individuals.  Whether you need a new web site or to refresh your existing site, we can help you.  Visit us online at http://www.mixinmingle.com/ or call 815-308-5170 for more information.

Class Punch Passes are available in Woodstock, IL

We offer class punch cards in the following increments:

• 5 classes for $40 ($8/class)
• 10 classes for $70 ($7/class)
• 20 classes for $120 ($6/class)
• 30 classes for $150 ($5/class)

Punch cards expire one year from date of purchase.  Punch card holders may use their punches for guests.

Party Rooms and Meeting Space Rental in Woodstock, IL

Hold an event, mixer, meetup, meeting, workshop, seminar, class, party, shower, wedding reception, pop-up shop and more at Mixin Mingle. You can host a private event for your family and friends, company or clients or you can host a public event like a pop-up shop, vendor show, class, seminar, networking event and more. If you wish, we will promote your event to our e-mail, Facebook and website followers, and you can put flyers in our store and window.

Our location offers:

• Spacious, modular room for your event
• Use of 20 5ft folding tables and 100 black padded chairs included
• Use of television and microphone/speakers available for presentations, games and fitness classes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Affordable hourly rental with security deposit or split of event sales
• Downtown Woodstock, IL on the square (across from Starbucks)
• Close to restaurants, bars, entertainment venues,  banks, Farmer’s Market
• Plenty of parking (on the square or in  adjacent 24 hr free parking lots)
• Choose your own caterer
• Alcohol is permitted for private (invitation only) social gatherings

Mixin Mingle is located at 124 Cass St. in Woodstock, IL on the square. The space is perfect for social gatherings and is open to the community.

Call 1-815-308-5170 for additional information and to schedule your event. Tours are available by appointment.

To use the space, please complete our online form.

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Mixin Mingle Weekly News

Hope you had a great time celebrating the 4^th of July.  It has been bright, sunny and warm outside...the perfect weather for getting outdoors and enjoying all the summer activities.

We are planning to get outside ourselves this month, starting with our hula hoop dance class which will be held in the grassy area on the square on Tues 7/19 at 7:00PM.  Price is $20. We are also planning to host an outdoor Zumba class in late July...stay tuned for more info.

For those who prefer the air conditioning, there's plenty for you to enjoy as well in July and August.  How about Zumba, Cardio Kick, Green Cleaning products, Laughter Yoga, Busy Mom's Organizing, Hatha Yoga, Mosaics, Art Journaling, Seasonal Foods, Bath Soaps & Salts, Spa Night, Super-Couponing™...

Did somebody say Super-Couponing?!?  

Yes! Jill-Cataldo's Super-Couponing and Super-Couponing 2 workshops will alternate monthly at Mixin Mingle.  Jill will share with us her money-saving tips for cutting our household grocery and shopping bills! Here's the schedule:

Wed 8/17 @ 7:00PM Super-Couponing 2: Saving on Everything!

Wed 9/28 @ 7:00PM Super-Couponing

Thurs 10/20 @ 7:00PM Super-Couponing 2: Saving on Everything!

Each workshop is $10 and we recommend experiencing Super-Couponing before registering for Super-Couponing 2. 

For the Zumba and fitness lovers, here is the schedule:

Tues 7/12 @ 7:00PM Zumba w/ Amy Burdger

Wed 7/13 @ 5:00PM Cardio Kick w/ Stephanie Vedder

Fri 7/15 @ Noon Zumba w/ Stephanie Vedder

Mon 7/18 @ 7:00PM Zumba w/ Stephanie Vedder

Tues 7/19 @ 7:00PM Hoop Dance on the Square

Wed 7/20 @ 5:00PM Cardio Kick w/ Stephanie Vedder

Mon 7/25 @ 7:00PM Zumba w/ Kathleen Caldwell
Tues 7/26 @ 6:00PM Zumba w/ Amy Burdger

Wed 7/27 @ 5:00PM Cardio Kick w/ Stephanie Vedder

Thur 7/28 @ 7:00PM Hatha Yoga

Fri 7/29 @ Noon Zumba w/ Stephanie Vedder

Fitness classes range from $10 to $20 per person and includes babysitting. 

....and in other news...

We Need Your Help on Yelp!

We are looking for reviews on our Yelp page so we can begin advertising on daily deal sites.  If you've been to Mixin Mingle and have something to say about it, please write a review at http://www.yelp.com/biz/mixin-mingle-woodstock.

Pardon our Dust!

We are planning to undertake some home improvement projects soon.  This includes knocking down a wall or two to make better use of our space for the events we have, replacing the carpet with a hard surface multi-use floor, and getting some mirrors so we can see how cool we look.  Watch for these changes over the next month or so!

New Classes Currently in the Works

We are always on the lookout for new, fun and exciting things to offer at Mixin Mingle.  We listen to customer's special requests and seek out the opportunity to share new experiences with the community. 

...and just a reminder...

"Like" us on Facebook

Facebook is typically the first place we announce anything because it's just too convenient and we like the whole viral thing.  You can help us in our quest to go viral by "Liking" our page.  Just go to www.facebook.com/mixinmingle and press like at the top of the page.

Babysitting Room is Available at Mixin Mingle!

All of our classes and workshops include babysitting, so please feel free to join us if you have kids. We just ask that you register your children by calling 815-308-5170 beforehand to give us time to prepare.

Rent Me!

Mixin Mingle is the perfect gathering place for all kinds of private events, parties, meetups, meetings, mixers and more.  Having a shindig for up to 100 people and need an affordable spot in an awesome location?  Call us at 815-308-5170.

That's the news for today.  Talk to you in a bit!

Words that Matter to Us - Change

Change is inevitable.  We all have the ability to change, to improve and to become the best people we know we can be.  Our personal challenges are there to teach us new and better ways to live and will only enhance our growth and development in the long run.

Words that Matter to Us - Pave

We all have a purpose, and we appreciate those who pave a path so others can follow their example.  Amazing things happen when we learn from others!

Words that Matter to Us - Flow

Flows are a powerful force, and it's tempting to resist and attempt to go our own direction.  But life is soooo much simpler when we relax, take it easy and just go with the flow!!!

Words that Matter to Us - Spread

The word spread, makes us think of peanut butter or even the old Country Crock commercials, but it really matters in the context of spreading knowledge and new experiences to the community.  This is exactly what Mixin Mingle is all about and will be the basis for everything we do.

Mixin Mingle Weekly News 2011-06-24

Hello Mixin Minglers!

Hope you are having a great Friday and looking forward to the weekend ahead.  Mixin Mingle has been rented for a private event this Saturday, but we will be out on the sidewalk handing out brochures to people attending the D.C. Cobbs Music Fest this weekend.  If you are looking for something fun to do, this is a free event for all ages.

Oh, and let's not forget we have some exciting announcements for you. below.

Super-Couponing®

• Super-Couponing® and Super-Couponing® 2 workshops with Jill Cataldo will alternate monthly at our location starting in August!
• We will offer a Super-Couponing® Swap once a month so we can collectively save money using Jill's techniques.  Look for this to start in August/September 2011.

Fitness

• We are adding additional Zumba instructors and classes as we speak. More details next week.
• Flirty Girl Fitness Booty BeatTM is now offered weekly and is $10 per class.
• Yamuna Body Rolling is coming soon.  More details next week.

Me-Time

• Our neighbors at Unique Nails are giving us a group mani/pedi night on Wed 6/29 at 6:00PM and 6:45PM for $30 per person (normal rate is $35).  A minimum of three people, a maximum of 6.  Call 815-308-5170.  Cannot be combined with any other Mixin Mingle coupon, offer or multi-class discount pass.  The fee is $30 and registration is required.

Food & Nutrition

• Sherry Phoenix has created a workshop series that's all about helping people make food their friend.  She covers nature's best seasonal foods and provides tools to help you create and enjoy healthy, realistic and sustainable eating and thinking habits. This kickoff workshop will be held Wed 7/27 at 7:00PM.

That's the news for this week.  Check our web site at http://www.mixinmingle.com/ or our Facebook page for the most up-to-date calendar and to guarantee your space at one of our scheduled classes and events.  See you soon!

Mixin Mingle Inc.
231 Main St
Woodstock, IL 60098
1-815-308-5170
http://www.mixinmingle.com/
info@mixinmingle.com

Learn to Hula Hoop and Hoop Dance at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock IL

The next Hoop dance class at Mixin Mingle is scheduled for Tuesday 7/19 at 7:00PM.  Weather permitting we will hold this class outside in the park on the square so we can spread out and enjoy the summer.  We also have some handmade adult and kids' hoops on sale for just $20 a piece! Visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/ to guarantee your space.

Ashley Bransky teaches how to hula hoop and hoop dance at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL.  Hoopdancing has changed Ashley's life significantly. She has not only gained physical benefits, but mental and spiritual benefits as well. Hoopdance is a meditation. When you are dancing, the hula hoop guides you into being in the moment and teaches you to

 focus. The hula hoop allows you to channel your creative energy and puts you in a focused state of mind where you create your own flow of movement. Her goal is to spread the joy of hoopdance to others and to show that anybody can hoop.  Learn more about Ashley by visiting her website at http://www.alovedanceexpressions.com/.

Hoop Dance Benefits

Mental

• Increases mental awareness
• Reduces anxiety and stress
• Boosts confidence
• Increases emotional well being
• Helps one to find a creative outlet
• Inspires a positive outlook
• Puts one in a meditative state

Physical

• Increases fitness level for the body
• Burns fat and calories
• Increases weight loss
• Increases blood flow
• Increases energy levels
• Strengthens and tones legs, hips, arms, waist, and knees
• Enhances flexibility and coordination
• Improves balance and motor skills

Super-Couponing® Workshops with Jill Cataldo at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL

Mixin Mingle is thrilled to feature the Super-Couponing and Super-Couponing 2: Saving on Everything workshops created and led by Jill Cataldo.  These workshops will alternate once a month starting in August 2011.  Check our calendar at http://www.mixinmingle.com/ for dates and times when they are posted.

Jill Cataldo's Bio
Jill Cataldo, one of the premier coupon experts in the country, has lost count of the thousands of dollars she has gotten in grocery savings with coupons each year. Jill enjoys using coupons to get great deals and free groceries. In response to everyone who's ever asked her "how can I do that?" she developed her Super-Couponing® workshops, which teach people how to track sales and use coupons to their fullest potential.
Jill has been the subject of numerous media outlets, including ABC's Nightline, the CBS Early Show, ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, Fox News, WGN News, and many more.

Jill is the author of Super-Couponing® Tips" a weekly syndicated newspaper column devoted to couponing. Super-Couponing® Tips is read by over 20 million people nationwide. In 2010, she launched a video companion series to Super-Couponing Tips, featuring weekly, one-minute video coupon lessons that are widely syndicated online.

Her coupon-savings radio segment, "Deals of the Week," launched her to fame locally, appearing weekly on the largest rock radio station in Chicago. Jill regularly works as a consultant to stores, manufacturers and coupon distributors to help analyze how consumers will utilize coupons and promotions. In addition, Jill is also a consumer blogger who focuses on teaching beginners to use coupons correctly and ethically, maintaining a blog about grocery savings at http://www.jillcataldo.com/.

Art Journaling at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL

Art Journaling will be held at Mixin Mingle in Woodstock, IL on the following dates:

Fri 7/8 10-11AM - Backgrounds
Fri 7/15 10-11AM - Collage Effects
Fri 7/29 10-11AM - Stamps & Stencils
Fri 8/5 10-11AM - Letters & Doodling

Visit http://www.mixinmingle.com/ for more information and to guarantee your space.  Each Art Journaling class is $15.  We are a kid-friendly facility and have a supervised play room. Here's more information about Art Journaling from the instructor Trish Doornbosch.

Art Journaling: A Low-Stress Creative Outlet

By Trish Doornbosch

Simply put, art journaling is creating a journal with pictures. Starting with your thoughts or an image, you create the pages using simple artistic techniques. It's a cousin of scrap-booking, and no formal art or drawing experience is required. Anyone of any age can do this.
We journal because we don't want to forget something, or we want to organize our thoughts, or we need to be creative, and this is a quick and easy way to do all that. A travel journal, for example, keeps all those travel keepsakes in one place. Filling a book with photos of a family reunion together with some personal thoughts on the event is an example of a journal with just one theme, not to mention a cool way to document family history.
To start, work in layers and begin with the backgrounds. Work with the same media and do a bunch of backgrounds all at the same time so you'll have spare pages to work on later.
Begin with a personal photo or cut image from a magazine or junk mail that inspires you. Use found materials, ephemera or photos as a starting point, as in collage, or just drip paint onto a page and move it around to create swirls and puddles. Stamp over your page with purchased stamps or those you make from recycled materials like bubble wrap. Add texture by overlaying tissue paper or thick paint. There is no wrong way to do this and don't stress whether or not your pages are artistic or good enough.
Here are some suggested materials:

• Glues. Experiment with a range of glues. Not all are suitable for all grades of paper.
• ModPodge (registered trademark). This is a decoupage glue and is good when using heavier pieces like fabric or cardboard. It also seals the surface.
• Acrylic Gesso. This gives tooth to a slick surface so that paint can adhere. Gesso can be used for adding texture. Thickly apply the gesso and spread around on the paper surface. Once dry it can be incised with sharp tool.
• Pens. Use permanent ink felt tip pens gel pens, and ballpoint pens.
• Pencils. Also try colored pencils and watercolor pencils for variety.
• Paints. Use acrylic or watercolor paints. You may need to prime your paper with gesso first.
• Other materials such as stamps, stencils, and sponges.
• Recyclables. For example, vegetable netting or candy wrappers, but they must be clean!

Note: Some of your kitchen tools make good stamps, though once you use them for art, do not use them for food use. Get used tools from garage sales for art use.
Your journal pages
I generally use both sides of the paper, obviously waiting for one side to dry first before using the other side. You can use old books (please not antique!) and gesso the pages first, or draw and paint directly on the pages.
If you're using larger sizes of paper feel free to cut them to whatever size you want, keeping in mind smaller pages are easier to fill and to handle. Especially when traveling.
The edges of your pages can be trimmed using scissors that give a fancy edge, or use a hole punch to create patterns along the edges. You can use a sponge and just touch the page edges with dark paint.
Finished pages can be bound with strong thread, look online for pamphlet binding demos, or punch holes along one edge and tie together with yarn, ribbon or binder rings found in your local office supply store.
This is one of those crafts that can be done anywhere, anytime. Have a go box or bag filled with inexpensive supplies, the kind you find in the school supply section of your local department store. You can work on your journal while waiting in a doctor's office, waiting for a child to get out of soccer practice, and after everyone else has gone to bed and you can't sleep.
Making your own journals doesn't have to cost you a lot of time or money. Just buy your basic supplies and get started!

About the Author
Trish is a freelance writer, art teacher and artist living in Northern Illinois. See her work online at http://www.trishadstudio.com/.
Article copyright: Trish Doornbosch

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trish_Doornbosch

Words that Matter to Us - Dream

Dream, and dream BIG!  Why not?  It's not a discussion of fantasy versus reality, it's about thinking positive and keeping an open mind to the potential possibilities and opportunities that are available to us all.  We have a right to dream, to imagine and to create. Our individual potential is blocked only when we limit ourselves by our beliefs, so let's quit doing that...the sky is the limit! :)

Words that Matter to Us - Perseverance

Perseverance sounds like a struggle, but for us it means sticking with something through the highs and lows and seeing it through to completion.  If everything in life was easy, it would be difficult to appreciate life's plateaus and exhilarating moments.  Enjoy the journey!

Words that Matter to Us - Commitment

This is really a lead in to tomorrow's word, but it is important to keep commitments.  Whether they are commitments to people or principles, keeping our promises helps develop a strong reputation and builds better relationships.  When it comes down to it, we are building a brand with others and being where we say we are going to be and doing what we say we are going to do lets others know they can rely and depend on us.  Smiles!

Words that Matter to Us - Abundance

Today's word "abundance" is especially important because it means there's plenty of good for us all to share and enjoy.  First came across this word after a discussion in a therapist's office, and have since found it helpful in a variety of personal and professional applications.  Whenever worry creeps into our thoughts, let's try to remember the word abundance and re-direct our thinking to something that's positive.

Mixin Mingle Weekly News 2011-06-16

Greetings!

June is shaping up to be an exciting month and we want to thank everyone for their patronage and support in just our second month of business! We also want to keep you updated on our progress and let you know what's coming soon.

SUPER COUPONING WITH JILL CATALDO WAS SOLD OUT!

This was an exciting event--with nearly 100 people in attendance! We trust those who attended are already seeing a difference on their grocery bills. We are sorry we had to turn so many eager Super Couponers away due to space limitations, but we are planning to have Jill return soon, so keep watching our site and e-mails for updates. We would also like to host a coupon club at our facility. We are in the brainstorming and planning stage right now, so this is the perfect time to get involved and give us your input. You can start by letting us know if you would be interested in participating in a coupon club at Mixin Mingle. Give us a call at 1-815-308-5170 or send an e-mail to info@mixinmingle.com.

WE WANT ZUMBA! WE WANT ZUMBA!

Mixin Mingle classes are a popularity contest, and the classes with the most customer votes wins. Zumba is a HUGE success and we will be adding several classes per week! It is soooo much fun dancing to the Latin beats with a room full of friends, and you can burn upwards of 500+ calories in a single hour. No more boring treadmills! Zumba is currently held Mondays @ 7:00PM. Check our Online Scheduler often for more dates!

MORE FITNESS, DANCE, FUN & COOL PLEASE!

With all the excitement of Zumba, everyone is pretty thirsty for more! We are actively planning a schedule which will include Belly Dance, Bollywood Dance, Hip Hop, Yamuna, Capoeira and more. In the meantime, be sure to check out the classes we do have scheduled.

• Hoop Dance - once a month we hula hoop and push ourselves to new limits to learn new moves. If the weather permits, we will hold the next class outside on the square. Hula hoops are provided for the class, and we have new handmade hoops in kids and adult sizesfor sale for $20 so you can practice your new skills at home or share the love with someone else. Next date will be mid-July and is limited to 6 happy hoopers!
• Booty BeatTM Intro Class - we have added this dance & fitness class on Tuesdays @ 7:00PM. The first class is available for the intro price of $5 and subsequent classes will be $10.
• Hip Hop Dance Fitness Class - learn hip hop dance this summer.  First class is Thursday 6/23 @ 7:00PM.  First class is available for the intro price of $15.
• Wii Just Dance - Video gaming dance-off and workout at its finest! Next date will be end of July.

You can register for any class now to reserve your space using our Online Scheduler.

MUNCHIN MINGLES ARE ON THEIR WAY!

Talk about jumping through hoops...we are making headway on obtaining county approval to host food events and cooking demonstrations with our local favs. No food is off limits--think Sushi, Indian, Thai, Tapas, Vegetarian, Mediterranean and more. We like this concept because it gives people an opportunity to experience and learn about new tastes and cuisines relatively risk-free. We will let you know as we get closer to offering these.

NO POINTS - WE WANT DOLLARS!

At our open house last month we watched customer's eyes light up as we explained all the exciting things we will do at Mixin Mingle, but then we watched them quickly lose interest as we started droning on and on about our confusing points system. Well all that changed and we quickly coverted everything to dollars, but we still offer the same terrific values for customers and have included babysitting in the price of an individual class. Private event/meeting space rentals, office equipment use, and all our other services, including graphics/web design, marketing are priced separately. See http://www.mixinmingle.com/ for more information and pricing.

NEW MULTI-CLASS MEMBERSHIPS ARE AN AMAZING VALUE!

If you are planning to take classes and attend events on a regular basis at Mixin Mingle, we offer incredible savings when you enroll for our multi-class passes. We offer the following options:

• $25 a month for 3 classes per month (+$5/mo each additional household member)
• $50 a month for UNLIMITED classes per month (+$10/mo each additional household member)
• $10 a month to add babysitting pass to either pass (up to 4 children ages 6 mo+)

Multi-Class passes are memberships so they are billed month-to-month to a Visa, Mastercard or ACH. There are no enrollment or cancellation fees, and there is no minimum time commitment. A canceled multi-class membership can be reinstated one time every twelve months.

REGISTER ONLINE WITHOUT PAYING!

You can reserve your space in a class using our Online Scheduler without paying for the class--you can pay at the door. The day before the class, we will call you to confirm your reservation.

GET YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS AT MIXIN MINGLE

We are such a fan of anything to do with well-being, and we also offer a series of classes related to essential oils, that it only seemed natural for us to offer you a way to experience "Liquid Gold" at home. We are excited to become a distributor of Young Living's Essential Oils. Our starter kit will be at the store soon, but you can purchase through us any time. Just give us a call at 1-815-308-5170.