Zonas

Hello Holly Community,

My daughter, in the morning rush today advised me that her indoor shoes for school are ripped and squish her feet.  At that point my son chimed in to say the same.  Then I remembered that yes, I was advised to get their feet sized again in December 2016…oops Mom fail!  Shoes are not ever an expense I look forward to but I like to get it right for their developing feet. 

Countless times I have entered our big box stores to get a deal on shoes that really don’t last before their feet grow out of them.  Likewise, those same stores I may have spent a little more on a more reputable brand so they last longer, but I always leave feeling stressed from lack of decision making and sorting through boxes to find correct sizing.  Sometimes there are tears from not having their size in the flashing ones but refusing to try another.  Particularly not a joy in the winter as we get hot and bothered from all our winter wear.  THEN I found heaven on earth called Zonas!  Zona’s is our Holly Community’s local children’s shoe store independently owned and operated.  If you haven’t gone…GO!  If you don’t have children…recommend someone who does!

After picking my kids up from school today we were off to Zona’s!  Lucky for us we were the only ones in the store…out came Jenn my angel without wings!  This was the second visit for us and she remembered us which was a nice personal touch.  Some people just have a way with kids and Jenn knows exactly what to do to make shoe shopping a pleasant experience.  Somehow Jenn offers choices to the kids and they listen!  Zona’s measure their feet and keep a record on file to keep track of growth and when to expect growth spurts based on their birth dates and growing patterns.  So helpful and so stress free!  Yes, you will pay almost double in some cases but the service is amazing.  Jenn advised us when to come in again and the best time to buy seasonally so that we don’t miss out on preferred styles.  You can’t beat that.

The point of this article is to encourage our community to shop local.  You can really find some great service that otherwise would be missed by going to the larger establishments.  There is also a sense of community gained when you get to see a familiar face each time you go into a locally owned shop.  Not to mention…close and easy to get to!  

Until next time…thanks for reading!

Natalie Bradbury

Zonas

The Children’s Shoe Shoppe

Unit A20 – 555 Essa Road

705-730-1960

Our First Video - A New Member.

Thank you to Natalie, for jumping on board and being a great new addition to our Holly Community.  Natalie took our blog to a new level; VIDEO!  Listen here, what she has to say about going for a walk in our community.

We won't hold it against her that she said my last name wrong, because she did such a great job.

Get out there, just like Natalie does!  Remember if you are out in the community and have something to say or share, tag us on FaceBook and we will connect with you!

Through The Eyes Of A 14 Year Old

We have decided to feature residents and students that live and work in our community.  Here is our first feature article.  A 14 year old student that has lived her entire life in the Holly Community.  

"Holly Community Through My Eyes"

The Holly area is a wonderful place to live. There are many great services within walking distance like grocery stores, fast food places, sit down restaurants, workout gyms, and some churches, to name a few. The people in this area are very kind and helpful, as all you have to do is ask if you need anything at all.

There are two public elementary schools in the Holly area, two Catholic elementary schools, one public high school, as well as one Catholic high school close by. The schools are all filled with wonderful people and carry great education programs as well as sports programs. There are also a few great preschools around the area.

There is also a recreational centre within walking distance that has two pools, a large gymnasium, two hockey arenas, summer camps, dance classes, daycare, a workout gym, and a park very close by. There are also many schools in the area with great programs, caring staff, and great facilities.

The area is a wonderful place to live and I would defiantly recommend owning a home in the Holly area as it is a very convenient area for all kinds of people, a variety of ages.

M. MacLeod