Happy Bambino is hosting a Pregnancy Tea and Speed Doula Event Saturday, July 19th from 1-3pm.
From 1 until 2pm, you can participate in Speed Doula Interviewing in 5 minute rounds…perfect!!! From 2-3pm there will be a tea party where you can talk further to the doulas you connected with.
Great idea!!
Mama Jen
Add comment July 2nd, 2008
A friend of mine told me to check out Sweet Potato Photography, and am I ever glad I did!
The company, which focuses on photographing kids and their families, is run by two easygoing and fun-loving moms who are best friends. Rather than a studio setting, they do their sessions either in the client’s home or other favorite location of their choosing (for example: park, Olbrich Gardens, Capitol, Willy Street)
Their goal is to capture the personalities of children and interactions of families in a natural, relaxed way “We don’t believe in “say cheese!” “ THANK GOODNESS!!
Since they shoot with 2 photographers at once, they can offer clients different artistic perspectives, while ensuring a comfortable and playful setting which will be helpful in capturing tentative, shy, or squirmy little ones on film…
The galleries on this site are awe-inspiring, unique, fresh and modern. Sweet Potato Photography prints in color and in black and white. I am not usually drawn to color photography, but the color photography presented here is absolutely stunning. Definitely check this friendly local company out!
Mama Jen
Add comment June 24th, 2008
I was with a group of women last week and we were all talking about the fun outdoors places we like to explore with our kids…One place that escaped my mind, but has now bubbled to the top of things I’ve got to do is a visit to Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm although the trails are open from dawn until dusk. There are opportunities for field trips, birthday parties etc. My favorite idea though, is the Family Trailside Backpack Program, where you can go with your family, get a season-specific backpack full of all the exploratory tools and info you’ll need to learn and have fun out on the trails together!
Mama Jen
Add comment June 2nd, 2008
My husband and I live in Fitchburg and we always enjoy the Festa Italia at Mckee Farms Park which is put on by the Italian Workmen’s Club! There are rides for the kids, activities, live music, and wine and food of course. It runs Friday May 30th-Sunday June 1, so if you are looking for something fun to do this weekend with the family, I suggest checking out this fun festa!
For more info, check out http://www.iwcmadison.com/
Add comment May 29th, 2008
Mark your calenders for November 1st when there will be a benefit called Jazzed for Hope held at the Nakoma Golf Club at 7pm. There will be a cocktail reception, hors d’oeurves, silent and live auctions as well as live jazz music. The cost will be $75 and is open to the public. If a member of your family, or someone you know has been affected by this disease, this will be a great way for you to show your support.
Madison Mom Appeal will keep you updated on this great event!
Mama Jen
1 comment May 15th, 2008
Local Trainer Dustin Maher has his website up that describes the Summer Bootcamps he will be running…check the info out and sign up if you are interested! There is more information in the post below, but here is his website. www.madisonbootcamps.com
Mama Kate and I love the workouts that Dustin comes up with in the MamaTone class, so these are sure to be fabulous and OUTSIDE!!!
Mama Jen
Add comment April 29th, 2008
Dn Dn DNNNNNNNNNN! Bathing suit season is approaching, and below are some words of encouragement from Dustin on how you can quickly get back to pre-winter shape.
The extra winter pounds that were gained throughout the past few months can be taken off before June rolls around. Here are some ideas to get you or your friends and family into summer shape.
Watch for our post coming up on Dustin’s Summer Boot Camps where you can get your workout on outside! He’ll have you using the park, and park equipment to tone up for summer! Something you can always do when you take your family to the park.
You can learn more about him in the bio under FitMama on our site. His website is undergoing renovations…
For more info now, email Dustin at dustinmaherfitness@gmail.com.
Add comment April 21st, 2008
Having friends and family members with Crohn’s disease, I have to mention that there is a walk in Waukesha May 10th. If you or someone you care about is affected and you and your family have the desire and guts (pun intended) to help drive research forward, check this website for more details.
Add comment April 16th, 2008
April 19th, this coming Saturday will mark the day of the first outdoor Farmers’ Market on the Square this year! Even though Spring has decided not to come this year, we’ve got to move forward with some of the things that make this city such a wonderful place to be!
For more details, visit their website. Some of the other wonderful farmers’ markets in town that occur in different places and sometimes on different days will begin a little later. More info on those markets can be found here.
These markets make for a for a great family outing!! Yea!!!
Mama Jen
Add comment April 14th, 2008
