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March 2012  

 
$45,000 Raised for Team Tripp, Let's Rock Elmo Giveaway, The Cat in the Hat, Exhibitor Registration, Rhea Lana's Consignment Sale and Sales from the Vendors!

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TEAM TRIPP
GIVEAWAY - ELMO!
GUESS WHO'S COMING...
SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR PACKETS
CONSIGNMENT SALE
SALES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Baby Fest 2011 Sponsors:


Ochsner Health System

 

SmudgeNOLA
Ascension Fitness
Two Sprouts
Verizon Wireless Zone of Kenner
PJ's on Magazine
USAgencies
Dimitri Dermatology Logo
Kalencom
Fleurty Girl
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$45,000 RAISED - TEAM TRIPP

Happy March!    
 
Last month I told you my husband was running the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in memory of Tripp Roth and for EB research. Today the fundraising total sits at almost $45,000! Nearly 600 people donated including a $10,000 anonymous donation just two days before the race. Thanks to all of you who helped make a difference! Donations are still being accepted at RunningForTripp.com. Here's a Half Marathon Recap from Scott about "Team Tripp".   
 
Jennifer Walker
Co-Founder of New Orleans Baby Fest
and Mother of Two Active Boys (6 & 2)   
GIVEAWAY - LET'S ROCK ELMO!
In honor of Tripp Roth's love for Elmo, WYES-TV and Sesame Street has provided us with a LET'S ROCK ELMO to give away to one lucky Baby Fest fan! 

Click here to go to our website post about the giveaway and leave a comment on that post letting us know how much your child loves Elmo!

Deadline to enter is March 16 at noon. Good luck!
 
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO BABY FEST!
Cat in the HatWe're excited to announce that THE CAT IN THE HAT will be at Baby Fest this year!

Your children will be able to meet The Cat in the Hat and pose for pictures with him on Saturday, October 6th at The Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.
 
Thanks, WYES-TV New Orleans!

 

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR PACKETS AVAILABLE SOON!
Save the date
Save the Date for the Third Annual New Orleans Baby Fest! 

Saturday, October 6, 2012 
10 am - 4 pm
@ The Pontchartrain Center 
 
Sponsor and Exhibitor information will be available in the next few days. Email us if you'd like to be added to our mailing list to receive the sponsor/exhibitor information. Stay tuned.
CONSIGNMENT SALE AT CLEARVIEW MALL - SELL & SHOP!

Do you ever feel like the walls are closing in because you have so much STUFF for your kids - clothes, toys, bouncy seats, strollers and the list could go on?  Consignment is one of the easiest ways to get that stuff out of your house and earn some extra cash -- for, maybe, bigger sizes and different toys as they grow!

 

New Orleans Baby Fest is excited to be the Gold Sponsor of Rhea Lana's upcoming Spring/Summer sale March 24th - 31st at Clearview Mall, a location that should produce fantastic sales (and checks) for consignors. Shoppers at our event will find everything they need for their children -- from baby items, clothes, furniture, bedding, toys, books and DVDs -- as well as nursing and items and clothing... all at unbeatable prices!   

 

Rhea Lana's is an upscale children's & maternity consignment event. Anyone can be a consignor! 

  • Consignors prepare, tag, price and enter their items into an easy to use online system.
  • Consignors make 70% on sold items & up to 80% with referrals.
  • The VIP Consignor Service is an option for busy moms who have nice items but not enough time to consign. Simply drop off your items and Rhea Lana's will hang, tag, and price them for you! You'll still receive 40% of the selling price (instead of 70%). The deadline for VIP consignors is Tuesday, March 13. If you're interested, email Melissa to schedule a drop-off.

Regular Consigning Deadline is Wednesday, March 21, 11:59 p.m.


Find out more at the Rhea Lana's of New Orleans website. We hope to see you at the sale in a few weeks.
 

 

SALES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BABY FEST MARKETPLACE

Ochsner Health System 

    -The 27th Annual Ochsner Run & 5K Family Fest will taking place Sat., March 24 starting at 4:30pm. Join us for healthy exercise, food, music and fun for the whole family. Sign up online today: www.ochsner.org/run

    -Is your child going to be a big sister or a big brother soon? We invite them to join the Sibling Class at Ochsner Medical Center. Find out more details here: http://ow.ly/9sEfE


mommy movementAscension Fitness

The next Mommy Movement program starts Monday, March 12 at Ascension Fitness. It will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:45-5:45pm for 8 weeks! Find out more at ascensionfitnessnola.com


Wireless Zone of Kenner


$20 OFF ANY ANDROID SMARTPHONE

Now thru March 31st and only at Wireless Zone of Kenner, Your Verizon Premium Retailer

Offer valid with a qualifying Upgrade or New activation on a 2-year contract. This is a special offer ONLY for those receiving this March Baby Fest eNewsletter. Don't wait. Come see us at 1000 W. Esplanade in Kenner. Enjoy the savings! See store for details. Some restrictions apply. Smart Pack required.

 

 

smudgeNOLA
SmudgeNOLA's
Highchair to Go

SmudgeNOLA 

 
The Highchair to Go -

With Summer just around the corner, you will be on the go and need a place to feed that baby... so make sure you have it with you.

 
The Highchair to Go comes in various prints and retails for just $40, but mention this ad when ordering and get it for $25.

 

SmudgeNOLA will be at the Harahan Farmer's Market this weekend and then two weekends from now as well - great local flavor to say the least!


 
Le Jouet 

  • Playday This Saturday, March 10th at Le Jouet from 10-12:
    -Playmobil Playday: Pirate to entertain kids, coloring and Playmobil sets to build-Lil Yat and Drexel will be live and meeting kids for the first time since the books, written by Rhonda Valladares, came out.

    It will be a fun-filled day at Le Jouet on Saturday, March 10th!


    Kindermusik at Loyola Prep
    Planning ahead for your summer? Don't miss out on the musical fun and learning of Kindermusik! The summer schedule of classes for Kindermusik at Loyola Prep is out now! Check it out at www.kindermusikloyno.com.

     
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    Hypnotherapy
    Got Stress???
    Try Hypnotherapy.

    GOT STRESS??? - Anxieties are more prevalent in new Moms and Dads than anywhere. More questions than answers. Am I doing it right? When am I going to get any sleep? Should I go back to work? I feel guilty, inadequate, not sexual, vulnerable, lost, depressed, helpless...hopeless. What am I to do? Stressors are bombarding us from every area of our lives and are inevitable in our multi-tasking society. How we respond to those life stressors makes a huge difference in our physical and emotional well being. Learning to harness the power of your mind to produce the positive, constructive and healthy responses is under your control. 

     

    Hypnotherapy is a natural resource for stress and anxiety sufferers and can help you take back control of your life. Help is Here...Contact us today! Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Bonnie Miller, Director, 985-726-9333 ext 118, bmiller@mhsfi.org, www.mhsfi.org.


     
    Bootie Camp Nola
    Bootie Camp The next session of Bootie Camp (at 8:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Audubon Park) began March 6, 2012.


    You can work out at the park with your babies and meet other moms!!! Our newest instructor, Tamara Lindsay, is a mom too!

     

    Bootie Camp meets at the Camp Street entrance of Audubon Park. You ONLY need your baby, 3-5 lb weights and the stroller. If you are running late, please just find us somewhere on the walking path. It won't be too hard to spot us. 


    For more information visit bootiecampnola.com or call 504-208-0519.


    Pure Barre New Orleans & Mandeville
    Pure Barre is the quickest, most effective, yet safest way to change your body! We guarantee results in just 10 classes. Come try your first class FREE and ask us about our Baby Bounce Back package to get your BETTER than pre-baby body back in no time!


    Lil Squirts
    Our Food Lagniappe will be 50% off for the month of March! Visit our website to purchase www.lilsquirts.net. Enter code 

    lil squirts' baby's first king cake page

    FOOD upon checkout to receive the discount.


    **FOOD LAGNIAPPE**

    First Lucky Dog
    First Hubig's Pie
    First King Cake
    First trip to Creole Creamery
    First Roman Candy
    First trip to Camellia Grill
    First trip to Brocato's



     

    birthmark doulas
    birthmark doulas

    birthmark doula collective

    Belly Talks Childbirth Education Series begins May 1st. Register in March and get $25 off! 

    6 class series, Tuesday nights, 7-9pm
    Class topics include Prenatal Prep, Labor 101, Comfort Measures, Herbal Care, and Breastfeeding/New Baby Care.
    Visit www.birthmarkdoulas.com for more information.


    Tulane University Infant & Toddler Development Project
    Does your baby love to play? We're currently conducting research on how children play and manipulate objects. We're now enrolling children from 2 months to 3 years of age. Participation is fun and takes about 30 minutes. 
    Your child will receive a small gift for their participation!

     

    Contact them at infanttoddler@tulane.edu or (504) 247-1856. 

     

    Check out their new website at childdevelopment.tulane.edu.


    Milestone Photography Garden Studio 
    Baby Fest Weekday Special - $88 for 1 8x10, 2 5x7's, 2 4x5's and 4 wallets from your favorite pose! Call 504-463-0662.


    Milestone  

     

     

    Elmwood Fitness Center - Swimming Lessons
    Summer is right around the corner. Get your kids ready for fun in the water by enrolling them in swim lessons at Elmwood Fitness Center. Classes are offered for all levels from Water Baby to competitive teams. See class times and registration information: http://ow.ly/9sAaO


    Love Swimming
    Upcoming sessions:
    JUMP ON SUMMER...April 16-May 26 (6 weeks)
    ~SUMMER...June 4-August 18
    SWIM PARTIES
    Your birthday kid will love their swimming party with us! We will make it easy! Contact us ASAP...affordable and unforgettable! 504-891-4662


    Beth's Flowers

    • Custom baby wreaths at $39.99; letters a
    • t $12.99; baby door hangers at $19.99
    • We deliver to all local hospitals for $5.
    • bethsflowersonline.com
    Beth's Flowers
    Beth's Flowers

     

     

    Little Laughter 

    • Stop by this Saturday for our annual sidewalk sale! Huge markdowns on selected apparel, shoes, gifts and accessories! On Saturday only, for every purchase over $25, get a chance to win a $75 gift certificate!  
    • Like us on Facebook to catch all the latest specials and pictures!

     

    We encourage you to patronize these great local businesses who exhibited at Baby Fest! Check out the rest of our 2011 exhibitor list here.  

    CONTACT US


    Baby Fest - Y'all Come Back
    Jennifer Walker
    Co-Founder/Event Coordinator
    New Orleans Baby Fest
    P.O. Box 9351
    Metairie, LA  70055-9351
    504.298.8234

    nolababyfest[at]gmail.com
    www.NewOrleansBabyFest.com