Bloom :: New and Expectant Moms 2018 {Recap}

By
Ericka P.
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Disclosure :: Our third annual Bloom for new and expecting moms was sponsored by our wonderful community partner, Baton Rouge General Medical Center. From the food to the venue, guests felt welcomed. We are so appreciative of the time and effort that was allocated from each sponsor below to make sure this event was super lovely and fun! 

Thank You to Our Presenting Title Sponsor 

Our Bloom event simply wouldn’t have been possible without these partners. We are grateful to Baton Rouge General for their assistance in planning every detail of the event. From the lovely brunch spread that their in-house chef prepared to the the layout, makeup bags and crib giveaway…it was over the top! 

Thank You to the Table Sponsors

We give a huge thanks to our community sponsors who never cease to amaze us! They brought the BEST to these moms! From their branded swag items to giveaways at their table, they all really were the bees knees!

  • For more than forty  years, we  have been providing new parents and their babies with the finest cribs, baby furniture,bedding & accessories and so much more. Plus, a huge selection of classic toys for kids of all ages!
    www.cullensbabyland.us
  • Matilda Jane Clothing has one overriding goal – to bring happiness into the lives of our customers. Our girls, tween, and adult lines are designed to bring a smile to your face every time you look in your closet or step out your door. Matilda Jane Clothing's whimsical approach to texture, pattern, and color results in designs that are youthful, playful, and expressive. Our clothes are made with the MJC girl in mind – she’s smart, fun, stylish, and always 100% true to herself!
    matildajaneclothing.com/katiereulet
  • Our doctors and team here at Associates in Pediatric Dentistry are committed to making your child’s first dental visit a pleasant and comfortable one. We understand the importance of establishing a good oral hygiene regimen early in a child’s life, and we provide children with the necessary knowledge and treatment to maintain a healthy smile. Our practice strives to make this new journey for your child a fun and rewarding experience. There is no doubt…your child’s path to optimum dental health starts here.
    www.aipdbr.com/
  • Our philosophy is simple: focus on one thing and be the best at it. For us, that's blowouts! Either at one of our 95 (and counting!) locations nationwide or with our line of styling products and tools crafted for the perfect blowout at home. Peace, love & blowouts!
    www.thedrybar.com/
  • Third generation State Farm agent, Kelly Elkins, & her team specialize in making life go right. Our mission is to help you manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize your dreams.
    www.statefarm.com/agent/US/LA/Baton-Rouge/Kelly-Elkins-C64601YS000
  • Anna Bernard Truxillo has a sincere appreciation and admiration for the pregnant woman. She specializes in prenatal and postnatal wellness, and has tailored her research to empowering and educating women on all aspects of health during their pregnancies.
    www.balance-holistichealth.com/
  • At Bedtime Bliss Sleep Consulting we are honored to work with loving parents like you who are tired, frustrated and want your newborn, infant or toddler to sleep well at night and take restful naps. Every child is unique and we understand that there is no one size fits all approach to sleep shaping.  As a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and owner of Bedtime Bliss, Danielle Daly and staff work one on one to create a plan specific to your child, that will teach you the healthy sleep skills necessary to go from multiple night waking and short naps, to feeling empowered as a parent and relieved that your child is getting the sleep they need so your family can be rested and healthy.  We passionately believe that well rested children are happy, energetic and eager to learn. Our gentle approach to sleep has helped hundreds of families in Baton Rouge and around the world regain their sleep. Blissful nights start here!
    www.bedtimeblissconsulting.com/
  • Beth Curry Photography is a boutique photography studio serving Baton Rouge since 2010. Beth creates custom artwork that stands the test of time. Each session is customized for her clients individual needs and desires, offering an unique, personalized experience. Beth captures the love, laughter and fun in every photo, revealing life’s most beautiful moments. She has a wealth of experience not only with photography, but with newborns and children as well. Her goal is to develop lifelong relationships and for every client to take home custom art work that their family will cherish for year to come. Beth’s favorite part of her job is watching the babies reveal their personalities as they grow up in front of her lens.
    becurry.com/

Thank You to our Food Sponsors 

Thank you so much to Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a fantastic spread of delicious brunch including sweets and drinks! We can never eat bacon the same way again….candied bacon all.the.way. Moms loved munching on pretzel crunch from Truly Scrumptious, devouring delicious cupcakes from Smallcakes (chocolate lavender…so YUMMY) and taking home a onesie cookie compliments of Ambrosia Bakery.

 

Thank You to our VIP Swag Sponsors

Thank you so much to the following brands for making our guests feel the extra love from brands we personally love! Moms got to take home some extra goodies that are sure to put to good use.

Thank You to our Swag Sponsors 

Guests walked away with their arms full of amazing items! We are so grateful to our partners for putting their products in  the hands of local moms.

Thank You to our Giveaway Sponsors

Thank you so much to the amazing brands below for providing incredible giveaways for guests to win by donating to our charity of choice! We thank you so much for being so excited to donate, you BLEW everyone away!

Thank You to our Program Sponsors

Thank you so much to our program sponsors for supporting these professionally designed and printed programs to help guests navigate the event. 

Thank You For Supporting the Charity of Choice

We love partnering with the Junior League of Baton Rouge’s Diaper Drive to help fill the needs of our community. You all blew us away with your donations. Approximately 6500 diapers were collected which will allow 231 families in the Greater Baton Rouge area to be served. That is astonishing and a testament to your willingness to help Thank you!

Thank You to our Photography Sponsor

Thank you so much to Ashley Landry Photography who spent the morning with us capturing the event. We highly recommend her for your family’s photography needs. You can find her pictures in the Facebook album HERE.

 

Ericka P.
Ericka P.
Ericka is originally a New Orleans gal who was raised to begin many dishes with a roux. Since 2011, she has happily embraced the Red Stick life with her husband of seven years, Tyler. Although she met her husband at an LSU game after her car broke down, they both attended Northwestern State University where she graduated with a Business Administration degree. After graduation, she and Tyler took a leap of faith and tied the knot. She dabbled in the corporate scene but eventually returned to school to pursue her passion for teaching and earned a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. She taught at an inner-city school in Baton Rouge for 3 years where she gained a family of students and colleagues alike. She’s traded in her beloved Expo pens and clipboard to stay home with her sweet and adventurous one-year-old son, Cullen. She is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the sisterhood of fellow moms. Motherhood has been the best roller coaster she’s ever been on and even at the most challenging times, she tries to remember to embrace the chaos and “bless this mess” mentality. Ericka loves a good conversation, coffee, empowering other women {because we can all use a little encouragement}, laughing, baking and making memories with her family.

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