Welcome Wagon Comes for a Visit
Yesterday I was putting out my garbage at about 6:30pm when a lady showed up at my house carrying a large basket full of goodies. She was from the Welcome Wagon, which is a company that offers a free “greeting service” to new residents in various communities.
She gave me a bunch of pamphlets and information about Oshawa, coupons for discounts and free offers from local businesses, and some free samples as well. Check it out:
I got a free sample from Mary Kay, a coupon for $10 worth of business services at the UPS Store, a bunch of random coupons, a toothbrush, popcorn, some pens, fridge magnets, a diaper, and a six week old copy of the Oshawa Express newspaper.
The Welcome Wagon has been around since 1930, and does visits for other “lifestyle events” such as brides-to-be, new grandparents and expecting a new baby. It’s basically a way for local businesses to advertise to you, but it is pretty neat, and I did get some interesting and useful things out of it.
Chris Erwin says:
That diaper and old newspaper will surely come in handy. When your baby comes (baby human, dog, cat, rat, whatever) you will have the option of house-training with newspaper or diaper training with popcorn. Hats off to the welcome wagon.
July 15th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Spencer "catfight" McCormack says:
Hey you can use that diaper to clean up the Oshawa Express.
Hiyoo.
Also you should get boxes!
July 17th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Rob says:
What do you mean I should get boxes?
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 am
Spencer "response" Mccormack says:
From The UPS Store!
July 25th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Paul says:
Hey Rob
Guess the Welcome Wagon missed us when we moved to Oshawa. Last week a lady from UNICEF came by looking for donations. I asked her if UNICEF purchased arms in the countries they were supporting with relief efforts. She said “ummm, no. Why?” I replied… “because those are the biggest guns I have ever seen.” I pretended to wave to my neighbour and quickly closed the door. Good times Paul.
January 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am