Houston Moms Blog, in partnership with our parent site City Moms Blog Network, is thrilled to announce Bloom :: An Event for New & Expecting Moms! Title sponsored by Concierge Pediatrics of Houston, this special event is being held on Thursday, April 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Motherhood Center. Whether you’re expecting for the first {or third!} time, have a newborn at home, or are thinking of expanding your family soon, we encourage you to join us for an amazing evening as we celebrate all things motherhood. Please be sure to read through the entire event post for full details prior to purchasing tickets, and then join our Facebook Event Page for sneak peeks and need to know information as the event nears!
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket price includes access to EVERYTHING we have planned for this event, and moms, dads, and grandparents are all welcome! Every attendee will leave with a reusable tote packed full of amazing swag, have access to complimentary chair massages, enjoy delicious eats and drinks, enter to win fabulous giveaways, receive introductions to local experts on topics pertaining to parenthood, and of course, have the opportunity to meet and mingle with others in this stage of life too. All ticket sales are 100% final and Houston Moms Blog is unable to offer refunds for any reason, as this event will happen rain or shine. {Please Note :: Newborns in carriers or slings are welcome. However, due to the set up of our space, strollers and children over the age of 1 will not be permitted.}
VIP Ticket :: $35
all event amenities listed under General Admission, PLUS…
early admission starting at 5:45pm
10 EXTRA giveaway tickets
a pair of pediped shoes {sizes & styles will vary}
a box of Evenflo nursing pads
and The Honest Co. diapers & wipes
General Admission :: $20
event admission
eats & sweets
Q&A with our panel of experts
complimentary chair massages
5 tickets to enter in the giveaways listed below
and a swag bag valued at over $50!
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PRESENTING SPONSORS
We are over the moon to be featuring Concierge Pediatrics of Houston as our title sponsor for this oh-so-special event! Dr. Arnal and Dr. España are so incredibly passionate about pediatric care and raising healthy babies and children, and we are beyond thrilled to have them at our event to provide new and expectant moms with support, answer their questions, and share more about their unique practice based on the Concierge Medicine model. {No wait times, after hour calls with your direct doctor, undivided attention…yes, please!}
And of course, this event would not be possible without our gracious hosts at The Motherhood Center! If you’re unfamiliar with all that their center holds, then we strongly encourage you to connect with them as you enter into motherhood. They offer a variety of services from yoga to massage, from lactation consultants to babysitting services, from night nannies to potty training, and so much more. We cannot wait for you to see their beautiful space and get to know their friendly and knowledgeable staff too!
PREMIUM TABLE SPONSORS
At our Bloom event, you will also be able to mix and mingle with all of the amazing sponsors listed below. From nutrition to fitness, and from dream homes to cosmetics, we are so excited to introduce you to these brands and provide you the opportunity to find out why they are some of our favorite resources for new and expecting moms!
PANEL OF EXPERTS
Entering into motherhood is such an exciting time, but we know that it often leads to lots of questions too. Starting promptly at 7pm, we are thrilled to feature a panel of experts on all things motherhood, and we encourage and welcome you to click on each of the pictures below to learn more about our panel and their areas of expertise!
Dr. Arnal & Dr. España
Gabriela Gerhart
Renee Bowling RN, CBE
VIP SWAG SPONSORS
For this special event, we are thrilled to offer a very limited number of VIP Tickets! In addition to all of the event amenities listed under General Admission, VIP Ticket holders will also get early admission starting at 5:45pm, 10 EXTRA giveaway tickets, a pair of pediped shoes {sizes & styles will vary}, a box of Evenflo nursing pads, and The Honest Co. diapers & wipes. Please note that VIP Tickets are extremely limited though and available on a first come, first served basis only!
SWAG SPONSORS
As we mentioned above, every attendee will leave with a reusable tote packed full of amazing swag from some of our favorite brands for mom and baby! See below for the brands you might expect to find, and please note that we work hard to ensure our bags are full of actual product and items of value – and we so hope you love them as much as we do.
Babyganics :: Baby Blanket Music :: Baby List :: Bumkins :: EnviroScent :: FLYJOY :: Fresh Wave :: Gluck :: KIND Snacks :: Love Child Organics :: NurturMe :: MAM :: Organic Cures :: Preggie Pops :: SmartyPants Vitamins
GIVEAWAY SPONSORS
Who doesn’t love to win amazing prizes? VIP Ticket holders will receive FIFTEEN giveaway tickets upon entry to the event while General Admission ticket holders will receive FIVE. Plus, everyone will have the opportunity to earn more tickets by giving back to our community too – more on that below!
Coop Bag & Shopping Cart Nest from 2 Red Hens
Travel Bib w/ Spoon, Travel Drying Rack, & Snack Pack from b.box
Album Downloads from Baby Blanket Music
a Baby Bullet
Gift Bag from Babyganics
Free Class Passes from Bach to Rock
Jersey Ring Slings from Balboa Baby
Custom Carseat Canopy with Monogram from Bela Flor Designs
Gift Basket from Bumkins
Nursing Covers from Covered Goods
Gift Certificate from Cuter Than Words
a Diaper Cake by Moni
Gift Basket from EnviroScent
Gift Basket from Happy Family
Infant Basics Gift Set from MAM
Gift Basket from MAM
Training Walker & Seat Liner from Meeno Babies
Gift Basket from Organic Cures
Bib, Placemat, & Spoons from Silikids
Smocked Outfits from Smockingbird’s of TX
Gift Cards from Tiff’s Treats
Custom Planning Package from Mayne & Forteza, PLLC
FEATURED CHARITY
As with all of our major events, we are incorporating a way to give back to the community. For this particular event, we ask that you bring items for the Big Little JC Association whose mission is to assist families with children with severe disabilities to fulfill their daily needs and find the best possible care. At this time, Big Little JC is asking for wipes, gift cards, anti-bacterial hand soap, paper towels, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dish soap. And for every item that you bring, you will receive one extra giveaway ticket. {Maximum of FIVE extra giveaway tickets per person.}
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR
As always, we encourage you to bring your camera phone and document this fun event! {And when you do, be sure to tag your posts and pictures and follow along using #HMBbloom + #CMBNbloom16!} However, please know that we will also have the incredibly talented Momma’s Gonna Snap on hand to help capture the evening too.
NATIONAL PARTNERS
A BIG thank you to the following brands for supporting the entire City Moms Blog Network!
Interested in getting YOUR business or brand’s name alongside all of the amazing sponsors you’ve seen above? Please contact Tarryn, our event coordinator, at tarryn {at} houstonmomsblog {dot} com for options on this event and future endeavors too!
Disclaimers: ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Tickets are non-refundable and there will be no rain checks offered, as this event will happen rain or shine. With plenty of advance notice, we will attempt to connect you with another family who is interested in purchasing your tickets should the need arise. Additionally, anyone who elects to purchase an entry ticket will be automatically subscribed to our email list {if they have not been already} in order to provide the most timely and up to date event information subject to our Privacy and Opt-Out Policy for subsequent communications at [INSERT URL]. By purchasing this ticket and participating in the Event, you understand that your photo and/or that of your minor child may be taken and your participation serves as your express permission for Houston Moms Blog, any of the participating sponsors on the day of the Event and their respective affiliates to use such photo(s) on their respective professional websites, in promotional materials, and/or on their social media platform for marketing purposes only without further approval, compensation or notice.