Main Line Parent will host the first suburban social networking Main Line Mingle of the year for moms-to-be on Thursday, January 19 at Nurture in Ardmore!
Photos courtesy of Sarah Bond Media
All local moms-to-be (and their friends — feel free to bring your non-pregnant shopping buddies) are invited to join us in the popular baby and toddler boutique Nurture in Ardmore for fun and relaxing evening of chair massages, food, drink, and socializing from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Main Line Mingles is Main Line Parent‘s suburban social networking club. We host events at local hot spots for moms to connect in a fun, social setting. Our mission is to build community by helping parents make new friends and reconnect with old ones.
Dress Up That Bump – It’s a Party! (With Swag!)
Not only will you be WOWED by our complimentary juice mocktails from O’Boy! Organic and our delicious look-and-see cupcakes by Allison’s Cups N’ Cakes, but you may feel like we’re showering you with gifts by night’s end – read on and scroll down for more details! The first 25 attendees in the door will receive swag bags with special offers and samples from our sponsors and seven lucky gals will go home with some sweet prizes.
RSVP on Facebook and put on something fun to show off your bump on our red carpet. Silvina B. Photography will be on hand to snap your profile!
About Silvina B. Photography
Silvina B. has been capturing memories for families since March of 2009. Her specialty in newborn photography emerged as a favorite niche, with subjects so new to this world and full of promise, as her connection to maternity sessions grew. ”What our bodies go through and do to create life is just amazing to me, and I have to say I never felt more beautiful and fulfilled and content than while I was pregnant. It really makes me happy to show expectant moms how amazing they look and how they really glow.” Silvina B. Photography uses on-location shoots with natural light to capture interaction and connection between children and their families and has donated a $500 maternity session for one lucky mom-to-be who attends our Mingle on the 19th. We hope to see you there!
About Nurture
Nurture has hand-picked the finest selection of products for you and your baby and is offering 20% coupons in our gift bags for shopping on the 19th. They offer classes for parents and toddlers, from sign language to art to music and more. Their staff takes pride in offering the best customer service and is are ready to help you decide which products are best for you and your growing family. Nurture also offers in-store and online registries and layette, just look at some of the useful items we found for expectant and new moms on a recent visit:
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"Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Freestyle is a must for moms on the go. It offers mobility, freedom and flexibility, so you can pump quickly and easily where and when it's convenient for you and your baby." -Medela product details
The grand prize to celebrate our January Mingle, brought to you by Premier Baby Concierge, is a Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (valued at $350+) and we’re giving it away to a lucky MLP reader right here! Premier Baby Concierge is the area’s first and premier baby planner and maternity concierge. Since 2007, Premier Baby Concierge has been preparing expectant families for a bundle of new experiences!
To enter, comment on this post with some words of wisdom for expectant and new moms (Anything encouraging will do!) by Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at midnight. The winner will be chosen using random.org. Be sure to use a frequently checked email address in the appropriate section of the comment form, as the winner will be contacted by email. One entry per household. Delaware Valley region residents only, please.
Be Social With Our Sponsors and Win By Attending!
Allison’s Cups n’ Cakes
Using scrumptious batters, brilliantly hued fondants, creamy icings and endless varieties of edible goodies and bling, Allison’s Cups n’ Cakes create masterpieces of cakery in the images of your mind’s eye. They will help you design a theme for your cake that will perfectly crystalize your ideas into a unique and edible work of art that will enhance any event that much more. Allison will be providing delightful “look and see” cupcakes for our guests and will also display a showcase of her work. (Her cupcakes were recently voted “Best Tasting” at Main Line Parent’s Ultimate Birthday Bash, too!)
Like Allison’s Cups n’ Cakes on Facebook
Bloom at King of Prussia Family Wellness Center
Dr. Brandie is certified by the ICPA to perform gentle prenatal chiropractic, pregnancy massage, and Webster technique certified for breech presentation. RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a one-hour prenatal massage gift certificate ($80 value).
Like Bloom on Facebook | Follow on Twitter @KOPWellness
Cakes by Holly
Maker of diaper cakes, wedding shower cakes, birthday cakes, and much more! RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a fun three-tier diaper cake ($60 value). Contact cakesbyhollyhsu@gmail.com for details.
Choffy by Melissa Mons – Independent Distributor
Choffy is simply brewed chocolate. Chocolate (cacao) beans are ground and brewed like coffee, but there is no coffee in it! RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a 12 oz bag of Choffy ($15 value).
Like Choffy by Melissa Mons on Facebook
Confident Parenting
Providing comprehensive support for growing families including postpartum doula and breastfeeding support, infant massage instruction, fussy baby solutions, and gentle sleep counseling. RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a gift certificate for $75 toward sleep coaching services.
Like Confident Parenting on Facebook
Mommy’s First Glance 3D Ultrasounds
Bond with your unborn baby through an unforgettable 3D/4D ultrasound! Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and great service.
3277 W Ridge Pike, Suite C 301, Pottstown
Like Mommy’s First Glance 3D Ultrasounds on Facebook
Nesting
The premiere online destination for baby and child interior design! RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a gift certificate for an e-design consult ($100 value).
Like Nesting on Facebook | Follow on Twitter @nestingllc
Nurture
Nurture has hand-picked the finest selection of products for you and your baby. We offer classes for parents and toddlers. RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a SkipHop Pronto Changing Pad ($38 Value).
Like Nurture on Facebook | See p.24 of Main Line Parent’s Magazine for their 20% off coupon too!
O’Boy! Organic
At O’Boy! Organic, it is their goal to change a parents perception of the foods they feed their children through education, interaction, and know how in a manner that is fun and exciting for everyone. Feeding your children healthy, tasty, fresh, organic meals will help shape their tastes and nutritional values for life! RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a gift basket filled with organic materials that is geared towards feeding their baby. It will also include a $10 off coupon for a personal or group baby food class ($50 value).
Like O’Boy! Organic on Facebook | Follow on Twitter @oboyorganic
Premier Baby Concierge
Their mission is to support and educate families throughout their own unique journey into parenthood. RSVP for our event and comment below for your chance to win a Medela Freestyle Breast Pump ($350+ value).
Like Premier Baby Concierge on Facebook | Follow on Twitter @PremierBaby
SilvinaB Photography
Natural light photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, child and family photography. RSVP and sign in at our Mingle for your chance to win a complimentary maternity session at location of your choice, with 10 edited images on CD with release to print ($500 value).
Like Silvina B. Photography on Facebook
Want to host a Main Line Parent Mingle around the Greater Philadelphia region? We’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a host in March and would love to showcase your business. Contact info@mainlineparent.com or 484-416-0435 for more details.
My sister in law is expecting this spring- this would make a great shower gift for her. My advice to new moms- find a great mommy support group to get you through those first tough months (years!).
Connecting with other women is so important and will really help make it through. Just wait! A miracle is around the corner….
Im expecting my second and my advise is, listen to other but follow your instincts, they’re usually right.
I’m due in August – this sounds like a lot of fun!
My advice is to get lots of rest and talk to other moms for great tips and suggestions!
Looks like a great event, great webstite and great prizes for expectant moms!!
Cherish everyday because they grow up way to fast.
My advice would be to let others do things for you. If someone offers help- take them up on it!
I would love to win this breast pump because I plan on breastfeeding exclusively. My advice… follow your instincts and join mommy groups run through local organizations or hospitals. They have a breastfeeding group and it is a wonderful resource and offers advice/support for new moms and breastfeeding.
Try to avoid rocking baby to sleep. As wonderful as it is, it becomes a habit so fast. Once in a while is no big deal, but don’t make it part of baby’s routine. They need to learn how to fall asleep on their own. It helps make for a better sleeper.
The most precious thing that you can ever have, the best thing you can ever say that you made and the most cherished times you will ever have, are upon you (and me), make the most of each moment, each wink, each hiccup, each grin…embed the moments into your brain and keep them with you forever. Take each moment and enjoy it ‘within each moment’.
I’m due April 24 with my second child! My advice is to always show support to other mothers because it is one of the toughest jobs in the world but the most rewarding
Don’t worry too much! If you worry too much you won’t be able to just enjoy being a mom! Love that little one with all your heart!
Get involved with a mothers excersize group where you can bring baby and work out!
My advise would be to spend as much time with your partner as you can before the bundle of joy arrives!!
everything is going to be fine! don’t worry!
My advice to new expectant moms is don’t be nervous , it will all come naturally once baby is here. Enjoy a happy calm pregnancy. Pamper yourself and get rest especially when your body is telling you it needs it!
The best advice I can give to a first-time expectant mom is to NOT expect too much. Give yourself some slack, about a year’s worth, and you will look back and be so proud of all that you’ve learned and how well your babe is doing. God Bless all the expectant moms to-be out there!
My advice would be to read, research, and become educated on babies and parenting, but when your baby comes use your mommy instincts. You have to do what’s best for you and your baby, and some of the stuff in the books just doesn’t work for everyone
My advice would be to set aside at least a few minutes each day to appreciate your body and its ability to nurture the growing baby inside of you.
So glad I found out about this! I’m only 11 weeks with our third child, but new to the area and excited to find out more about what this area has to offer expectant moms this Thursday night! My advice to new moms is to just take it one day at a time…
Breasting feeding will be a challenge. You will want to give into the simplicity of formula but don’t give up. The rewards of breasting feeding your child are much greater. It brings you closer to you baby in no other way. Just seeing your baby’s smile when he looks up at you will make it all worth while. If you are returning to work, invest in a good breast pump. If you don’t have the means of purchasing one, programs like WIC issue one to all mothers that choose to breastfeed or you can ask your insurance company about reimbursements.
Pregnant with #2 and a Freestyle was going to be my splurge! My advice is to do what you have to do – don’t worry about what others think or what might “ruin” your baby, you know best!
There is no how to do it book. Each of us write our own the best way we know how. Motherhood is the best thing that EVER HAPPEN to me.
Get your sleep now and take the opportunity to sleep when your newborn does. It will help you stay rested and you won’t feel so out of touch with the world.