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December 2012  

 Creative Christmas Card, Crazy Quotes to Pregnant Women and Holiday Camps & Sales from the Vendors!

 

In This Issue
HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS
CRAZY QUOTES TO PREGNANT WOMEN
SALES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thibodeaux School of Music
nola baby ad

 Baby & Child Fest 2012 Sponsors:


Ochsner Health System

 

Two Sprouts
Ascension Fitness
nola baby & family
SmudgeNOLA
Tanger
George Cottage
Best Buy
Gambit
PJ's on Magazine
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HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS...
OH MY!
   

 

Happy Holidays! Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! If you have kids, you know how challenging it can be to get the perfect picture...especially for Christmas cards. 

 

Last year, I had taken close to 200 pictures and was still trying for the perfect picture of my two boys together....when my son laid down in dog poop. Yikes! Bad mom of the year wanted him to smile for a couple more pictures (they were all dressed and the sunset lighting was perfect). My son wanted NOTHING to do with it and the photo session ended abruptly with no good picture of the two of them together.

 

That led my husband to suggest doing something original. Three strategically posed pictures plus PhotoShop fun and here is the result!

 

Christmas Card Evolution
Evolution of Our Family Christmas Card

 

Our Christmas card drew raised eye brows, confused phone calls:

  • How did you put your boy on the top of the tree? 
  • Was someone hiding behind the tree to hold him up there? 
  • Was your oldest really standing on those chairs?
It was definitely a memorable one!
 
Wishing you all the best this holiday season! Check out the amazing December sales and announcements from our vendors below. Remember to shop these amazing local businesses when doing your holiday shopping!

 

Jennifer Walker

Co-Founder/Event Coordinator
New Orleans Baby & Child Fest
and Mother of Two Active Boys (7 & 3)

CRAZY THINGS PEOPLE TELL PREGNANT WOMEN
pregnant When I was about 35 weeks pregnant, a worker at the Mac counter told me,
 
"You're about to explode! Do you need me to call wheel chair assistance to help you out?" 
 
Obviously, they've never been pregnant and luckily, I just let it roll off my back. But it made enough of an impression that I wrote it down! 
 
We asked for some of the most shocking things you heard while pregnant. Here are a couple of our favorites from our facebook page:
  • Tiffany was told, "You must be having twins - one in the stomach - and one in the butt!"
  • Casey said, I was wearing my favorite, super cute orange striped dress and one lady stranger told me, "You know, at this point it's best not to wear horizontal stripes." 

SALES, HOLIDAY CAMPS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

During pregnancy your body experiences a lot of new things from nausea & headaches to weight gain & skin changes. Find out what changes you should be paying attention to and how to address them! http://bit.ly/121GqU0  


Maternity T-shirts... great holiday gift for the mom to be.
Long sleeve and short sleeve, lots of other designs.
$30
smudgeNOLA
smudgeNOLA
nola baby & family is doing a 12 Days of Christmas giveaways on their facebook page

Our next  mommymovement program starts Jan 14th. Limited spots available so sign up today to reserve your spot!    

 

 

This year, give a gift that won't break or wear out: the gift of music! Thibodeaux School of Music has gift certificates available in any amount to go toward tuition for private lessons or Kindermusik classes. Email madeline@thibodeauxschoolofmusic.com for more info.

 

Thibodeaux School of Music

Winter Adventure Days are back at ART BaYou and Through the Looking Glass during Winter Break.

Fun, Interactive, 2D & 3D art projects, etiquette, crafts and adventures led by imagination for boys & girls, ages 4 & up.  

Seating is Limited. Call (504) 264-2788 for information, dates, discounts & reservations.   


Through the Looking Glass  

Kidsports Holiday Camps: December 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th. January 2nd, 3rd,4th & 21st. Ages 3-12, Come Join the Fun!!! Call 504-733-1200.  

Our Holiday menu is now available on our facebook page. We have party trays and cookie tins for gift giving. We are taking orders till December 17th, make sure you reserve your pies!

 

Give the gift of play! As we count down the 25 days of December. A new toy to win each day!

 

little pnuts

Centerpiece Bouquets:
--Pixie Flower Bouquet $45.00 includes over 25 mini cupcakes decorated in seasonal colors.
--Fairy Flair Bouquet $75.00 includes over 50 mini cupcakes decorated in seasonal colors.

CALL TODAY 504-333-9356 
OR VISIT AT WWW.CUPCAKEFAIRIES.COM
Open Tues-Sun, 10am to 5pm
    Cupcake Fairy 

Wrap up the unexpected with an Audubon Membership, and stuff their stocking with free admission to Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium for an entire year.

Family Memberships start at $145, and you save 10% when you mention code HOLIDAY12. Purchase today at 504-861-5105 or AudubonInstitute.org/join 
 

 

Audubon

 

lifesource
LifeSource Cyrobank
Plan now for your child's health future! This is a once in a lifetime chance to store you baby's umbilical cord blood.

Umbilical Cord blood is healthy and free from chronic diseases, is secure for the lifetime of your child and guarantees an immediately available 100% match is needed for future transplant.

Call Lifesource Cryobank today for more information 985-867-8902. www.lifesourcecryobank.com  
  • It Works!
    OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO SAVE!
    Be holly, jolly, and smart this holiday season
    when you save with gift sets!  
Chrystal Mamolo - 504-813-1673 -chrystallight.myitworks.com
Amanda Persohn - 504-715-5624 - Amandabillypersohn.myitworks.com
   
Thirty-one gifts
For every $31 you spend get a Holiday "Holi-Buy" for only $5! Choose from a Mini Utility Bin, Thermal Tote, Cinch Sac, Timeless Wristlet or Timeless Beauty Bag! Valid November 27 to December 31. Place your order by December 10th to ensure delivery before Christmas!

Contact Mandi Yanez, Independent Senior Consultant, at 206-353-1608, www.mythirtyone.com/myanez or ladymanders32@gmail.com.   

 

Mac Kid 
Macaroni Kid helps you keep your kids happy, active and entertained!

Check our websites for great giveaways and tons of family friendly events happening around town!
 
Barnitz
Holiday Workshops

NOW REGISTERING!!!!!
2012 Holiday Art Workshops
December 26th-29th / January 2nd-5th
Come paint and draw your favorite subjects during BAFA's fun holiday workshop. Students will experience new materials & techniques in detail through painting and drawing. Themes change often so there's always something new to experience.
Our workshops are one-time classes that give you the option to benefit from BAFA's fantastic art curriculum without having to commit to weekly attendance.

Draw like Degas!!
Ages: 5-8 or 9-12
Duration: 2hrs
Discover drawing and design which are the basics foundations of creating great artwork. Experiment with different drawing techniques, which include line and shading, while producing creative works.

Paint like Picasso!!
Ages: 5-8 or 9-12
Duration: 2hrs
Explore the basic foundations of painting to create own masterpiece. Learn the history of painting and learn the techniques of the masters.

For exact dates of workshops and tuition rates please visit our website www.barnitzacademyoffinearts.com.  
 
JLNO
Special -
Case of 10 for $150

Do you have some budding chefs on your list this year or are you wanting to stock up on a great go to birthday party gifts? Crescent City Moons, Dishes, and Spoons, the Junior League of New Orleans' award winning family cookbook, is available by the case (10) for $150 during the month of December only. Each book comes with a kid's utensil kit making it a great gift.  

Call the Junior League office, (504) 891-5845, to place your order today! 
 
 
$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. 
 
FIND A CLASS NEAR YOU TODAY!
jazzercise.com
1-(800)FIT-IS-IT
 
Jazzercise
 
 
We encourage you to patronize these great local businesses that exhibited at Baby & Child Fest 2012! Check out the rest of our amazing 2012 exhibitor list here

 

CONTACT US


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

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