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Upcoming Events
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June 6
Quarterly Meeting
Grand Island, NE
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Ages 3-6 years
Sessions in
June and July
(Mention MilkWorks and receive a $25 discount!)
www.prairiehill.com
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June 21
Milk & Cookies Photo Shoot
$30 sitting fee is donated to MilkWorks
Special prices on packages.
Call (402) 325-0057 to schedule a time.
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August 11
La Leche League
5k and 1-mile run
at Mahoney Park
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Go to sleep with
Tranquil Turtle!
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Popular! The brand new Tranquil Turtle from Cloud b combines the sense of sight and sound in one fun product! Tranquil Turtle projects a magical underwater light effect with a gentle wave motion and plays two soothing sounds to help children sleep. Adjust brightness using Slide Control. Auto shut-off after 23 minutes.
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You choose -
his or hers!
|  | The Scout Tactical Tote by Petunia Pickle Bottom is practical enough for dad and stylish for mom! And we love it and it's smaller sidekick, the Satellite Sling. The Tactical Tote easily converts from a spacious shoulder tote with three-snap closure to a streamlined backpack with fully adjustable straps. Pockets and function for everything you need!
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Books, book, books!
|  | New books are in, and we hope you love the selection! These books make the perfect gift for new baby, new parents, or big brother/sister. Some of the new titles include: You Are My I Love You, You Are My Wish, You Are My Miracle, Baby's Lap Book, Baby Massage and Baby Signing.
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Win a
gift certificate!
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Congrats to Natalie Stratman! She won a $25 gift certificate by registering for our monthly drawing. Just stop by the front desk and fill out a card. We'll enter you in the drawing. The gift certificate can be used for babyworks purchases or MilkWorks services.
Our gift certificates make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift!
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| It's been a busy month ...
By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director, MilkWorks
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It has been a busy month for breasts! First, the Time magazine cover photo and then the publication of Florence William's book about breasts. There has been lots of talk about breastfeeding, which is always exciting if you are a community breastfeeding center!
The other excitement is our upcoming 2nd Annual Milk & Cookies party. This is our main community fundraiser for the year. Coming on the heels of the successful Give to Lincoln campaign, we are honored that so many of our loyal volunteers and board members have spent their time and energy planning this party. Please join us at the home of Ed and Coty Ring to sample sweets and enjoy visiting with MilkWorks staff and supporters on June 23rd!
Asking for money is the one part of my job that is really hard for me. But until the Bill Gates of breastfeeding comes along to make sure we have the resources we need to help Lincoln families, it is part and parcel of running MilkWorks. Every single donation, no matter the size, helps to pay our staff, write a check to our landlord, and cover our liability insurance. In turn, this allows us to educate, support and be here for breastfeeding moms.
Thank you for your support-
Ann
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With a Little Help from Our Friends ...
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Thank you, LCMAF!
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Liz Varvel, LCMAF President, presents Ann Seacrest with a check that will provide a new baby weigh scale and medical supplies at MilkWorks!
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The Lancaster County Medical Alliance Foundation recently awarded MilkWorks an $1,800 grant for a baby weigh scale and medical supplies. Several of MilkWorks current and past board members are active with the LCMA, including Roxane Swanson, Katie Taddeucci and Patti Gardner. The LCMA was founded in April 1928 and is dedicated to supporting a healthier community.
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Second Sunday Sale!
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Everyone loves a sale! June 10th
noon - 4 pm
20% off storewide*
It's a great opportunity to pick up your favorite products or stock up on baby gifts! Tell your friends, too!
*The only exclusions are Petunia
Pickle Bottom and Becco.
Discount applies to full price items only.
We honor only one discount at a time!
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babyworks is an on-going fundraiser for MilkWorks. It supports our educational and clinical services, and allows us to be a community breastfeeding center. Thank you for buying gifts and baby supplies. Your purchases support MilkWorks and breastfeeding.
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Milk & Cookies Party
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Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m.
Ed and Coty Ring are opening their beautiful home in southeast Lincoln for our 2nd annual grown up Milk & Cookies party! Hosted by volunteers and board members, this will be a fun evening and a great way to support MilkWorks and our role as a community breastfeeding center. There will be wonderful hors-d'oeuvres, delightful sweets and enticing cocktails, as well as music by the The Usual Suspects. Raffle tickets (available for purchase online) include a stay at a condo in San Padre Island, a weekend at the Lied Conference Center in Nebraska City and a premier photo package from Images for a Lifetime. Tickets for the evening event are $50 each. Bring your best friends and have a night out!
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Thank You! You Gave!
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 On May 17th, 5448 Lincolnites stepped up to the plate and recognized the valuable role that 187 non-profit organizations play in our community. MilkWorks was thrilled to receive on line donations in the amount of $4435, as well as additional off line donations. We are honored to have placed 25th in the number of donors (74 of you!) and we want to extend a sincere thank you to all of you. We depend upon your support and treasure your confidence in us!
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How Hard Can It Be?
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Some babies breastfeed with little to no assistance. Other babies....well, read more to learn how one mom made breastfeeding work despite some unexpected challenges |
Baby Model Update ...
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One of our most famous baby models is Britta. Her impish grin has graced many of our ads. All in a day's work, Britta has also sprouted angel wings and bunny ears! Shown here with her younger sister, Annika, 5-year-old Britta is anxiously awaiting the birth of a new baby brother. P.S. Britta's mom, Liz, is a member of our Board of Directors.
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Meet Michelle
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 | Michelle Jenkins, RN, IBCLC
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Please welcome Michelle Jenkins, our newest board certified lactation consultant! Michelle is also a nurse and the mother of two lovely daughters. She is known for her cutting edge fashion style, her heart-warming smile and her passion for healthy lifestyles. Our lactation team is very pleased to have Michelle on board to provide consultations for moms and babies who need an extra bit of help to make breastfeeding work!
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Weigh and Stay
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 Thursdays
1-3 pm
4600 Valley Road, Room 230
Courtesy of the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln, MilkWorks has an outreach breastfeeding support program at LMEP at 46th and Valley Road. Every Thursday from 1-3 pm, moms are welcome to drop by and weigh their baby, visit with a lactation consultant (usually Suzy!), ask questions, visit with other moms and nurse their babies. There is no fee for this service.
Any breastfeeding mom is welcome to attend. For directions, call MilkWorks at 402 423-6402 or read more.
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Happy Summer! See you on June 23rd at our Milk & Cookies party!
MilkWorks ~ Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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