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CUTEST BELLY, BABY & CHILD CONTEST
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| Happy September!
 We are less than a month away from the most exciting day of the year - New Orleans Baby & Child Fest on Saturday, October 6th! (Unless you gave birth this year...that day was probably your most exciting day.)
But right now, our 3rd Annual "Cutest" Contest is underway. This year we've expanded the contest to a Cutest Belly (maternity), Cutest Baby (0-24 months) and Cutest Child (2-7 years old) Contest!
We are accepting photo entries through TODAY Monday, September 10th. Voting will start on Wednesday. One Grand Prize winner in each category will receive a professional photo session! Check out the Grand Prizes:
The top 10 finalists in each category will also receive four free tickets to New Orleans Baby & Child Fest on Saturday, October 6th.
Click here for all the details on how to enter, voting and more.
Other than our Cutest Contest, we have a lot more in store leading up to and at Baby & Child Fest, so check out the newsletter below for the scoop!
Jennifer Walker
Co-Founder of New Orleans Baby & Child Fest
and Mother of Two Active Boys (6 & 2 1/2)
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LOOK & LISTEN FOR OUR ADS!
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Look out for our Baby & Child Fest marketing in print, online, in stores, on the radio and on TV!!
Email us if you have any questions about attending or still want to reserve a booth!
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ALICE & THE MAD HATTER TEA PARTIES AT BABY & CHILD FEST
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New Orleans Baby & Child Fest is excited to present
"Alice and The Mad Hatter Tea Parties"
hosted by Through The Looking Glass at
the 3rd Annual New Orleans Baby & Child Fest
on Saturday, October 6th at The Pontchartrain Center
Party times:
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
Click here for details and a link to purchase tickets for $10/participant.
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DECLUTTER & EARN MONEY BY CONSIGNING -
DEADLINE THIS THURSDAY! |
 Have you put off buying your back-to-school clothes? Or are you in need of baby or maternity items? You're in luck! Rhea Lana's of New Orleans - a children's seasonal consignment event - moved its annual back-to-school/fall sale from August to September! So it's not too late to get everything your kids need, from clothes and shoes, to furniture, toys, DVDs and games... or everything you need for your baby -all at unbeatable prices!
New Orleans Baby & Child Fest is excited to be the Gold Sponsor of Rhea Lana's upcoming sale Sept. 15-22 at Clearview Mall, a location that should produce fantastic sales (and checks) for consignors. This year, items that are unsold and that consignors choose to donate will benefit those in need because of Hurricane Isaac.
Shop Trendy. Spend Thrifty! Rhea Lana's is an upscale children's & maternity consignment event, where moms, dads and grandparents can find high-quality, name-brand items at bargain prices.
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.
- Make much more than you would at a garage sale!
Because of Hurricane Isaac, the deadline to consign has been extended to Thursday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m.
Find out more at the Rhea Lana's of New Orleans website. We hope to see you at the sale soon!
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FOOD ALLERGY WALK THIS SATURDAY
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 We featured the Be a PAL Food Allergy Walk in our August Newsletter. New Orleans Baby & Child Fest is excited to be a Sponsor of this first time event being held THIS Saturday, 9/15 at LaSalle Park! We hope to see you there!
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SALES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BABY FEST MARKETPLACE
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Ochsner Health System
Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctors' visits, hospitalizations and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work. For a listing of recommended immunizations: http://ow.ly/dsFoY
Program runs for 8-weeks from September 19 through November 10.Two Options to sign up:1) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-9:30am2) Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00am and Saturday 7:00-8:00am Don't miss this opportunity! To sign up, call 504-304-6205 or click the link to sign up today.
SmudgeNOLA | | SmudgeNOLA |
September Sale for Baby & Child Fest Readers -
- Nap Mats - $20 (mongrammed for just $5) or two monogrammed mats for $45!
- And for our Boys - Monogrammed black and gold shorts - size 2, 3, 4 and 5/6 - $12 each or 2 for $20.
September Sale
Fleur De Lis Sky Twirl Skirt
SALE - Only $18 this month
Jenn & Jill, LLC will have handmade fine silver and polymer clay pieces that show their love for home, family, friends and Louisiana at New Orleans Baby & Child Fest.
Meanwhile, you can check out their jewelry at several local stores: Geaux for the Gold, Little Miss Muffin, Sue's Jeweler's, Courtney's Hallmark and both in store and online at the Basketry. They would love to hear from you. Follow Jenn & Jill:
Things are in full swing at the brand new Thibodeaux School of Music! We have private lessons on all instruments for adults and children ages 6 and up, and Kindermusik classes for children ages 0-7. Start your school year musically; come check us out!
Grand opening this Fall 2012!
Kids' Indoor Playground open for walk-in play dates and semi-private birthday parties. Palm Tree Playground will feature a large, custom, beach themed play structure for children ages 4 to 10 and over 550 square feet of play space for toddlers!
Melissa & Doug and Alex 25% off sale through Sept. 30
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 Be sure to tune into New Orleans Macaroni Kid for all the fun Fall activities happening around town for kids and families! Don't miss out on what local moms consider their dependable resource for all the fun stuff going on in the Big Easy! Sign up for your FREE weekly e-newsletter! www.new-orleans.macaronikid.com | | It Works! |
Audubon Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
Come by and visit Audubon Fertility & Reproductive Medicine at New Orleans Baby & Child Fest on October 6, 2012. Enter to win a free fertility consultation at our clinic, worth $250. For more information about us, please visit audubonfertility.com. Jazzercise
$69 for the rest of 2012!
*joining fee included in price; valid w/ Jan. registration
*Offer valid for new customers at participating locations.
*January 2013 registration required. Other restrictions may apply. Expires 10/31/12.
FIND A CLASS NEAR YOU TODAY!
jazzercise.com
1-(800)FIT-IS-IT
We encourage you to patronize these great local businesses who will be exhibiting at Baby & Child Fest 2012 on Saturday, October 6th! Check out the rest of our expanding 2012 exhibitor list here. Lots of returning exhibitors and lots of new ones too!
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