Exhibitor: Mairzey Dotes Baby Blankets
Contact Person: sarah@mairzeydotes.com
Website: www.mairzeydotes.com
Welcome to our new blog! We thought we didn't have enough to do already...you know, with the business, two kids, and trying to have a life... So we thought we'd start a blog at Mairzey Dotes to keep you all updated on what is really going on behind the scenes!As you may or may not know, we just launched our 2008 Collection of modern baby and toddler blankets. Visit our online store to browse the entire collection of reversible and receiving blankets. And if you need a fabulous baby gift (and who doesn't), then check out our new luxe gift sets!And don't forget to enter to win a free baby blankie of your choice! How, you ask?? Just sign up for our email list. Don't worry, we don't share your email address with anyone...and you'll be notified of our latest and greatest sales and deals! If you're already signed up, you can still enter to win by emailing us at info{at}mairzeydotes{dot}com and enter "giveaway" in the subject line.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Check out the Chic new trends at Trendy Sisters
Exhibitor: Trendy Sisters and A Touch of Him
Contact Person: Milissa Hall-Feldhaus, milissa04@trendysisters.com
Website: www.trendysisters.com
Booth Number: 214
Trendy Sisters & a touch of Him offers unique and beautiful boutique clothing, bags, and hair accessories at reasonable prices. We hand make several styles of dresses and outfits as well as separate pieces. Customers rave over the ability to make coordinating sibling sets for pictures and special occasions. We have premade items and also take custom orders so you can choose your fabric and style at no extra cost. Our receiving blankets, little "lovies", diaper bags and nursing covers make great baby gifts for the new mom!
You can purchase items through our website or many on site locations. We participate in various festivals, fundraisers, and craft shows. Host a Trendy Sisters Show in your home! Hosts receive a $25 store credit or $50 for a "super show" towards their purchase. We book 2 shows a month and it fills up fast! Please see Events Calendar tab on our website for updated schedule and more information.
A small selection of Trendy Sisters merchandise can be found at EM Salon Studio and Bella Boutique in Brownsburg or Wild Child Boutique on East 86th Street. Please contact us for store locations.
Don't forget that gift certificates always fit just right!
Come see what we have to offer and be wowed by the fabulous fabric and style! Be sure to browse our gallery on our website. We hope you'll stop by!
Contact Person: Milissa Hall-Feldhaus, milissa04@trendysisters.com
Website: www.trendysisters.com
Booth Number: 214
Trendy Sisters & a touch of Him offers unique and beautiful boutique clothing, bags, and hair accessories at reasonable prices. We hand make several styles of dresses and outfits as well as separate pieces. Customers rave over the ability to make coordinating sibling sets for pictures and special occasions. We have premade items and also take custom orders so you can choose your fabric and style at no extra cost. Our receiving blankets, little "lovies", diaper bags and nursing covers make great baby gifts for the new mom!
You can purchase items through our website or many on site locations. We participate in various festivals, fundraisers, and craft shows. Host a Trendy Sisters Show in your home! Hosts receive a $25 store credit or $50 for a "super show" towards their purchase. We book 2 shows a month and it fills up fast! Please see Events Calendar tab on our website for updated schedule and more information.
A small selection of Trendy Sisters merchandise can be found at EM Salon Studio and Bella Boutique in Brownsburg or Wild Child Boutique on East 86th Street. Please contact us for store locations.
Don't forget that gift certificates always fit just right!
Come see what we have to offer and be wowed by the fabulous fabric and style! Be sure to browse our gallery on our website. We hope you'll stop by!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Oprah loves Barefoot Books!
Exhibitor: Barefoot Books
Contact Person: Kasey Jackson
Website: http://kaseyjackson.mybarefootbooks.com/
Booth Number: 107
Oprah thinks Barefoot Books are just great! Whole World mini edition will be featured in Oprah Magazine’s “The O List” in their February issue! Pictured in the center of a two page spread, Whole World is displayed with an interior shot, the cover image and the CD which is so bright and appealing to any reader flipping through. The description reads: Printed on forest-friendly paper, this sweet little children’s book includes a sing-a-long CD and eco-tips for preserving the planet.
Contact Person: Kasey Jackson
Website: http://kaseyjackson.mybarefootbooks.com/
Booth Number: 107
Oprah thinks Barefoot Books are just great! Whole World mini edition will be featured in Oprah Magazine’s “The O List” in their February issue! Pictured in the center of a two page spread, Whole World is displayed with an interior shot, the cover image and the CD which is so bright and appealing to any reader flipping through. The description reads: Printed on forest-friendly paper, this sweet little children’s book includes a sing-a-long CD and eco-tips for preserving the planet.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Curbing Those Icky Pregnancy Days
I was watching a show the other day when one of the pregnant characters complained that “morning sickness” needs a new name because it doesn’t just occur in the morning. I agree. I think they should call it “I’d rather stay in bed” days, “touch me and I might vomit on you” days, or even “don’t eat, chew or cook around me” days.
But, I have discovered a few tips that minimize the nausea.
1. Eat a few saltine crackers or dry toast before getting out of from bed in the morning. Just keep the crackers in your nightstand…or, if you are one of the lucky ones – train your man to make you some toast in the morning so you don’t have to get up. Then wait 15 minutes before rising.
2. Continue to snack throughout the day – as often as every hour or two. This includes having a small snack when you get up at night (come on, you’re pregnant…we know you will be getting up to pee).
3. The blander the snack, the better the nausea protector…think crackers, rice cakes, pretzels, etc.
4. Ginger products are supposed to sooth the tummy, as well…such as ginger ale, ginger tea, ginger candy or ginger snap cookies.
5. This is a given, but stay away from strong smells and try not to cook strong-smelling foods in areas without proper ventilation.
6. Stay hydrated! Keep that water bottle with you at all times.
7. Avoid fatty or spicy foods. These foods are hard for your stomach to digest and may trigger nausea.
8. Take your prenatal vitamins with food.
9. Vitamin B6 supplements are also said to be an effective nausea reliever.
10. Peppermint, either smelling it in aromatherapy form or sipping the tea can help curb nausea. It's also known to help with sagging energy levels.
As with all medications, don’t take any motion sickness or anti-nausea pills without checking with your doctor.
Do you have any tips or tricks to curb nausea that you would like to share with other moms-to-be? If so, please share your wisdom by replying to this blog. We want to know your secrets!
And, if you haven’t already done so, make sure that you add the Indy Baby Expo to your calendar! It is now just two months away…April 26th and 26th at the Indiana State Fairgrounds!
But, I have discovered a few tips that minimize the nausea.
1. Eat a few saltine crackers or dry toast before getting out of from bed in the morning. Just keep the crackers in your nightstand…or, if you are one of the lucky ones – train your man to make you some toast in the morning so you don’t have to get up. Then wait 15 minutes before rising.
2. Continue to snack throughout the day – as often as every hour or two. This includes having a small snack when you get up at night (come on, you’re pregnant…we know you will be getting up to pee).
3. The blander the snack, the better the nausea protector…think crackers, rice cakes, pretzels, etc.
4. Ginger products are supposed to sooth the tummy, as well…such as ginger ale, ginger tea, ginger candy or ginger snap cookies.
5. This is a given, but stay away from strong smells and try not to cook strong-smelling foods in areas without proper ventilation.
6. Stay hydrated! Keep that water bottle with you at all times.
7. Avoid fatty or spicy foods. These foods are hard for your stomach to digest and may trigger nausea.
8. Take your prenatal vitamins with food.
9. Vitamin B6 supplements are also said to be an effective nausea reliever.
10. Peppermint, either smelling it in aromatherapy form or sipping the tea can help curb nausea. It's also known to help with sagging energy levels.
As with all medications, don’t take any motion sickness or anti-nausea pills without checking with your doctor.
Do you have any tips or tricks to curb nausea that you would like to share with other moms-to-be? If so, please share your wisdom by replying to this blog. We want to know your secrets!
And, if you haven’t already done so, make sure that you add the Indy Baby Expo to your calendar! It is now just two months away…April 26th and 26th at the Indiana State Fairgrounds!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Unique Baby Proofing Tips
We all know about the clips that hold doors closed, safety covers for electrical outlets, etc. But have you heard of these practical, quick-fix baby-proofing ideas?
1. Sharp table corners. Slice open a tennis ball and wedge them over the corner of the table.
2. Slow down push toys. When little ones are learning to walk they tend to move at high speeds, and sometimes speeds while pushing toys can get to be too fast for their little feet to keep up with. To slow down push toys, put a rubber band around the front two wheels.
3. Keeping cabinets shut. Wrap a hair band around the knobs.
4. Kitchen sink rather than a bucket. Use the kitchen sink rather than a bucket when mopping floors. Buckets of water left unattended even for a few moments can present a drowning hazard – plus, by using the sink, you are keeping dangerous cleaning chemicals out of the infant’s reach.
5. Velcro. Drawers that you don’t want your infant to get into? Trouble finding where the baby has taken the remote? Try Velcro! This stuff has become so “super stick” that it takes some muscle to pull it apart.
I would love to hear your practical safety tips! Please post them if you have them!
Also, be sure to stop by the CP Morgan “safety house” at the Indy Baby Expo! There will be safety presentations by leading baby and infant safety experts. These engaging seminars will take place on both Saturday and Sunday at the Expo!
Thank you
Jenn
1. Sharp table corners. Slice open a tennis ball and wedge them over the corner of the table.
2. Slow down push toys. When little ones are learning to walk they tend to move at high speeds, and sometimes speeds while pushing toys can get to be too fast for their little feet to keep up with. To slow down push toys, put a rubber band around the front two wheels.
3. Keeping cabinets shut. Wrap a hair band around the knobs.
4. Kitchen sink rather than a bucket. Use the kitchen sink rather than a bucket when mopping floors. Buckets of water left unattended even for a few moments can present a drowning hazard – plus, by using the sink, you are keeping dangerous cleaning chemicals out of the infant’s reach.
5. Velcro. Drawers that you don’t want your infant to get into? Trouble finding where the baby has taken the remote? Try Velcro! This stuff has become so “super stick” that it takes some muscle to pull it apart.
I would love to hear your practical safety tips! Please post them if you have them!
Also, be sure to stop by the CP Morgan “safety house” at the Indy Baby Expo! There will be safety presentations by leading baby and infant safety experts. These engaging seminars will take place on both Saturday and Sunday at the Expo!
Thank you
Jenn
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Pregnancy: Weigh It Out!
We spend a lot of our lives concerned about our weight – going from diet to diet, changing our exercise routines, etc. We lose a few pounds here and there, and no one really notices. And then we get pregnant. The second we make the admission to family and friends that we’re expecting, they start looking at our bellies…waiting, willing them to grow. And as your belly starts to grow and the excitement hits that there really is a baby “in there”, you secretly fear that you may never fit in your “skinny clothes” again.
So how much weight should you gain? Should you be concerned that you have gained more weight than your best friend did at her six-month mark? While the experts have differing opinions on how much weight we should gain, the majority seem to think that a person who starts at a normal weight should gain between 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy.
What may be more interesting than how much weight we should or shouldn’t gain is the estimated destination of this “poundage.” According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this is where that weight is going:
Material stores of fat, protein and other nutrients 7 lbs
Increased body fluid 4 lbs
Increased blood 3-4 lbs
Breast growth 1-2 lbs
Enlarged uterus 2 lbs
Amniotic fluid 2 lbs
Placenta 1.5 lbs
Baby 6-8 lbs
Doesn’t it feel good to know that you can rationalize out every pound? You can quit thinking that every pound is attaching itself to your hips or booty, and rationalize that it is just body fluid or an extra pound or two of “boobage” (woot! woot!).
So how much weight should you gain? Should you be concerned that you have gained more weight than your best friend did at her six-month mark? While the experts have differing opinions on how much weight we should gain, the majority seem to think that a person who starts at a normal weight should gain between 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy.
What may be more interesting than how much weight we should or shouldn’t gain is the estimated destination of this “poundage.” According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this is where that weight is going:
Material stores of fat, protein and other nutrients 7 lbs
Increased body fluid 4 lbs
Increased blood 3-4 lbs
Breast growth 1-2 lbs
Enlarged uterus 2 lbs
Amniotic fluid 2 lbs
Placenta 1.5 lbs
Baby 6-8 lbs
Doesn’t it feel good to know that you can rationalize out every pound? You can quit thinking that every pound is attaching itself to your hips or booty, and rationalize that it is just body fluid or an extra pound or two of “boobage” (woot! woot!).
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Own a Business?
Do you own a business and want to market it to our consumers attending the baby and toddler expo show?
Well- here is your chance!! With over 10,000 consumers attending - this is the perfect way to showcase your company!
Marketing Opportunities with IndyBabyExpo
We have three wonderful ways that you can market your product and service without becoming an exhibitor at our expo show.
Website Marketing:
We will place your company logo and website on IBX with a link back so consumers can be driven to you. $250.00
Advertise in our Expo Program:
Place an ad in our expo program that will be handed out to over 10,000 consumers. Consumers will take this home and have a reference to contact you about your products or services.
1/3 page B&W $200.00
½ page B&W $300.00
Full Page B&W $500.00
*** You must design the ad and send to us in a .jpg file
Inserts in “Goodie Bags”:
Provide us with your one piece marketing material and we will place in 6,000 goodie bags that will be handed out. Get creative and drive the consumer to your website with coupons, information and product incentives. $100.00
Contact jenn: jenn@indybabyexpo.com
Well- here is your chance!! With over 10,000 consumers attending - this is the perfect way to showcase your company!
Marketing Opportunities with IndyBabyExpo
We have three wonderful ways that you can market your product and service without becoming an exhibitor at our expo show.
Website Marketing:
We will place your company logo and website on IBX with a link back so consumers can be driven to you. $250.00
Advertise in our Expo Program:
Place an ad in our expo program that will be handed out to over 10,000 consumers. Consumers will take this home and have a reference to contact you about your products or services.
1/3 page B&W $200.00
½ page B&W $300.00
Full Page B&W $500.00
*** You must design the ad and send to us in a .jpg file
Inserts in “Goodie Bags”:
Provide us with your one piece marketing material and we will place in 6,000 goodie bags that will be handed out. Get creative and drive the consumer to your website with coupons, information and product incentives. $100.00
Contact jenn: jenn@indybabyexpo.com
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