Sunday, July 20th 10:00 - 2:00
Looking for some great deals on maternity, baby clothes and items while helping a good cause? Blossom has hundreds of baby items for sale at rummage sale prices!
Proceeds will provide underprivileged new moms with Blossom's services and classes so that their babies can be healthy and happy, too.
Donations Accepted!
If you've got gently used baby items (clothes, books, toys), Blossom would love your donations. Please drop off at Blossom by Thursday, July 17th (for after hour drop offs, please leave them in the atrium outside the center).
Volunteers Needed
Want first dibs on some great deals? Volunteer to help us sort through donations, set up, or break down, and you will have a chance to shop the night before. Please email Mora if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
A portion of proceeds supports Blossom's scholarships for those in financial need.
|
Kathleen / Mommy Mentor
Bill / Sign Language
for Babies & Children
Had a great experience
with Touch Blue Sky?
Please take a moment to add your voice to our Yelp page and inspire others to seek out our classes, coaching, and massage therapy.
|
|
|
|
|
The Choice is Yours
My niece and nephew weren't happy with each other and it showed. I was at a family function years ago with my first son, still a
toddler, and my sister's children were fighting. One child ended up scratching the other on purpose, and they both ran crying to their mom. As I sat next to my sister on the couch in my parents' house, holding my toddler son on my lap, I asked my sister why she didn't just set a rule for her kids of no violence.
Looking back, I'm amazed that my sister didn't haul off and hit me.
I've learned something important since that family dinner more than 10 years ago: There are no rules when it comes to parenting.
This, at times, can be exciting. You can't make a mistake if there are no rules. There's not just one way to diaper your baby, toilet train your toddler, or discipline your tween.
But no rules can be no fun, especially if you're like me and you happen to like rules. As my parents would attest (along with my husband and anyone else who knows me), I do not like other people's rules. This is why I'm happily self-employed. The rules that I'm referring to are the ones I've created, the ones that I've developed over a lifetime of accumulating self knowledge, discovering step-by-step what works best for me.
______________________________________ |
Saturday Sanctuary for Moms
Do you need a time out?
Imagine ...
* A supportive community of moms who are honest and willing to share their own successes and failures as moms so that you can trust that you are not the only mom who is feeling wobbly about this thing called motherhood. * A place to go every month to expand on the wisdom you already possess, led by a mentor who is not only an experienced mother but a well-trained life coach so you can learn ways to ease stress. * A learning opportunity to discover practical and mindful ways to exercise your wholehearted muscles so that you are stronger and happier in your day-to-day life.
"Kathleen has a gift for creating a sense of community and a safe place for moms to really be vulnerable."
Saturday, July 12th
10:00 to noon
$40
Register NowEasing The Pull of Perfectionism
Are you exhausted trying to live up to your own expectations? You are not alone. We'll talk about perfectionism and look at ways to wiggle free of its grasp. Each retreat includes a short guided meditation that you can integrate into your day-to-day life, conversation with other moms in a safe and nurturing environment, new ideas and tools, and a hands-on project to build a bridge between the retreat and your routine.
Light refreshments are provided. The groups are just for moms so that you can take the time for yourself without distractions from your family. Space is limited to only eight moms; registration is required. Come to Saturday Sanctuary for Moms to rest,
relax, and renew. You'll head home happier.
Contact Kathleen with any questions or for more information.
|
Baby Sign Language
 | Teach your baby to sign
I LOVE YOU |
Six month to seven months old is a perfect time to join a six-day Playgroup Series. When your baby is 13 to 14 months old, take a refresher course to improve your skills and increase your baby's signing vocabulary.
Touch Blue Sky offers two different playgroup series - Playgroup Boom and Playgroup Zoom. No need to take them in order; you can start with either one. Both Playgroups include the essential basic starter signs but vary in the more advanced vocabulary. Visit our website for more details. Read Testimonials....
This Month's Hot Picks
Register Today ~ Space is Limited
Babies are welcome but not required to attend
Introductory Workshops
Birth to 18 months old
Peninsula Jewish
Community Center, Foster City
Tues. July 22, 10:00 - 11:30
Barcode 41460
or call 650-378-2768
Blossom Birth Services, Palo AltoSat. July 12, 12:00 - 1:30
Kaiser Permanente, Redwood City
Open to the community!
Sat. July 12, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. To register call 650-299-2433
Playgroup Series
Once your baby is 4 - 18 months old
Blossom Birth Services, Palo Alto
Six-day Playgroup Boom
Saturdays, July 19 - August 23
12:00 - 1:00
Kaiser Permanente, Redwood City
Open to the community!
To register call 650-299-2433 today
Six-day Playgroup Zoom
Saturdays, July 19 - Aug. 23
10:00 - 11:00
Host a class at your home
and earn a free registration!
|
|
Touch Blue Sky is the collaborative work of the husband/wife team of Kathleen Harper and Bill White.
We help parents live with more joy by illuminating new ways to nurture, communicate, and connect with themselves, each other, and their children. We love to share what excites us with families throughout the Bay Area and beyond, including mentoring for moms, baby sign language programs, and massage therapy, including prenatal and postnatal massage.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Take care,
Kathleen Harper
Mommy Mentor & Massage Therapist
650-222-6538
Bill White
Baby Sign Language Instructor
650-571-0337
|
|
|
|
|
