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Thanks, Baby Fest 2010 Sponsors!
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New Orleans Baby Fest eNewsletter
- Success in Fitness, Photography,
Baby Making & More -
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Baby Fest 2010 Photos |
Welcome! Our goal with this eNewsletter is to deliver an ongoing resource that will entertain, educate and reward local parents and parents-to-be. We'll also keep you up-to-date on the second annual New Orleans Baby Fest to take place on October 15, 2011!
Click the photo to the right to see pictures from the first New Orleans Baby Fest that took place in October. Thanks to those of you who attended! Here are some fun stats for those who missed it:
- 3,000 attendees with 200 people in line when the doors opened at 10 a.m.
- Plenty of shopping and learning at more than 75 local exhibitor booths
- Kids' Activities like Curious George, Papillion, Face Painting, the Fire Department and Gym Rompers
- More than $10,000 of Giveaways
- Cutest Baby Contest and the hilarious Daddy Diaper Derby
We would like to extend a special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner, plus the eight local companies (listed to the left) that supported Baby Fest as sponsors.
Jennifer Walker New Orleans Baby Fest, Founder Recognized as one of Gambit's '40 Under 40'
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 Save the Date!
- 2nd Annual New Orleans Baby Fest
- Saturday, October 15, 2011
- The Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, LA
- Exhibit Halls A & B (34,000 square feet)
Interested in exhibiting, email us: nolababyfest[at]gmail.com. 2011 sponsor/exhibitor registration information coming soon... |
Set Yourself Up for Success!
Jennifer Lormand BS, ACE-CPT
ascension fitness
owner, trainer & creator of Mommy Movement
 Whatever your fitness goals - weight loss, overall fitness or flattening your tummy - it is important to have a plan and realistic goals that set you up for success. Start by writing your big goal and timeline on paper - essentially the "what" and "when" that you want to accomplish. Next, break down the big goal into two or three measurable short-term goals for the next two weeks. For example, if your big goal is to lose ten pounds over the next two months, then your two or three measurable goals may be to lose three pounds and walk for fifteen minutes at 3.5 on the treadmill. [Read more...] |
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Photography 101: To Prop or Not To Prop
Kayce Sisson, Photographer
Fresh Light Photography
 The question of whether or not to use props when photographing your children is often a difficult one. A carefully chosen item can help take a photo from a moment captured into a story told...but not only will a poorly chosen prop not tell a story in an image, it can also add confusion and make your photos look contrived and unnatural and turn into a distracting element. [Read more...]
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Wanna Have a Baby on 11.11.11?
A Special Birthday Might Take Some Planning
 Based on a 28 day cycle, February 18th is the approximate date of conception to have a due date of 11.11.11! Now to actually deliver on that day is something you'll have to talk to your baby about in utero.
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The Happiest Baby on the Block
The DVD, Book and Class!
 "The Happiest Baby on the Block" was our favorite and most useful video that my husband and I watched when we were expecting our first baby.
We love recommending it to other parents, so I was thrilled to discover that ZukaBaby is holding a Happiest Baby on the Block CLASS at their Magazine Street store on February 17th!
The class is for expectant parents and parents of young babies who would like to learn techniques for calming and soothing a baby, which can add up to three hours to your babe's sleep.
Register by February 1st and receive "The Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD and Sleep Sounds CD (a $40 value) for FREE!
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Sales and Announcements from the Baby Fest Marketplace
- lil squirts "baby books the locals love!" has a new set of additional pages, Crescent City Lagniappe.
- NOLA Maternal Instincts, Certified Prenatal Massage Therapy, is offering its Valentine's Day special. Mention this newsletter and receive a FREE UPGRADE in services, a $15 value! Visit their website for details. Call for an appointment at 504-914-8878. Offer ends February 14, 2011.
- OrganicLayette.com is offing a 20% discount on most items on their website. Promotion Code: BABYFEST2011. Offer ends February 14, 2011. Organic Layette: Saving the Earth one baby at a time. (excludes Air Purifiers, gift certificates, furniture and gift sets)
- Frilly Jungle Shoes - Louisiana Residents price per shoe $25.00 (usually $32.99 online). Just include the code 'LA' in the check out cart. They are always adding new styles on their website.
- ABS KIDS Design - End of Season Sale on football t-shirts (Women and Toddler sizes) and fleur de lis onesies.
Women Sizes - Buy one for $19.50 or two for $25
Toddler Sizes - Buy one for $14.50 or two for $20
Onesies - Buy one for $10
To purchase at the sale price, email footballtees[at]hotmail.com with the size, style (paw or fleur de lis t-shirt) & special that you want. She will send a Paypal invoice reflecting the sale price.
- Tyger Gifts For Saints fans, the cutest little Saints tees, onsies and baby caps, plus the popular Cleatus Robot, one of the hottest items this past Christmas. For LSU fans, baby bottles, pacifiers, knit caps, longsleeve tees and cuddly tigers.
- AVON - Why not try the AVON Opportunity? WORK FROM HOME and BE A STAY AT HOME MOM! Start your own home based business for just $20, then earn up to 50% profit! Join a team with 21 years experience. Sign up today and receive your free sample bundle. Contact Karen Tucker at 504-628-5176, 1-866-685-2866 or ktucker.avonrepresentative.com.
- Methodist Hypnotherapy Services - HypnoBirthing Childbirth Classes are in Slidell, but she will travel to your hospital for delivery. February 2011 - Five-week group program that teaches expectant moms and their companions how to experience a calmer, more confident and more comfortable birthing. Class includes book, CD and handouts. Registration begins soon for March classes too. Contact Methodist Hypnotherapy Services Director, Bonnie Miller, bmiller[at]mhsfi.org.
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