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2018 New York Baby Show (+ Ticket Giveaway)

Adore Them is proud to be partnering with the New York Baby Show

The New York Baby Show is an incredible event for families! Whether you are pregnant with your first, or have toddlers running around, this is a fun and informative weekend for everyone. Adore Them is so excited to be involved as part of their media team, and we love that we get to share some of those perks with you!

 

The 2018 New York Baby Show, on May 19 & 20 at Pier 94 will once again be the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Now in its 8th year, no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant and new families from New York and neighboring counties, seeking a family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of learning, support, bonding, and fun as you make your way into parenthood.

All of our free tickets have been claimed, but tickets at 50% off are still available allowing you and your family to experience the show with us! Take advantage below…

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Lancaster Baby Shower 2018 – Giveaways

Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower Event!

Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Pre-Registration

This event is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind. There are entertainment options for children as well as opportunities for the parents to learn new information, spend a fun day with friends, and do some shopping along the way.

I have been blown away by the generosity of this year’s exhibitors, and I want to share some of the top items beings offered!

** Pregnant Moms: Register here for your FREE Noobie Box full of samples and coupons {LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE}. Bring your confirmation email to pick up your box at event registration on April 7th.

This is only a glimpse of the HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS worth of giveaways & samples being offered at the Lancaster Baby Shower.

*GO HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF GIVEAWAYS*

The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA, and is sponsored by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital.

You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 500 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂

No tickets needed for this event! Admission is completely FREE!

We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…

You can pre-register using this Google Form! It’s FREE and allows you to skip the lines at registration on April 7th. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “pre-registered attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.

* Click to Register Here *

 

For additional vendor info, check out the full Lancaster Baby Shower collection

Lancaster Baby Shower 2018 – Activities

Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower Event!

Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Pre-Registration

This event is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind! There will be hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways available at the Lancaster Baby Shower this year, and there will be fun activities & amenities available as well.

Laugh, Relax, and Smile!

  • Lancaster Diaper Derby emceed by WGAL TV8’s Anne Shannon: Watch as crawling babies race to the finish line! buybuy BABY, our exclusive registry vendor, will be supplying all of the prizes. (Register and view derby rules here)
  • Chair Massages offered by Serenity Therapeutic Massage and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital
  • Prenatal Yoga: 10-minute preview classes with registered prenatal yoga teacher, Lindsay Curtin {mats provided}
  • Baby “Bump” Photo Booth with TAPSNAP

 

Learning Sessions

  • Cloth Diapering & Baby Wearing: Lindsay Korom of Mulberry Baby
  • Placenta Encapsulation: Callie Landis of Lancaster Placenta Co
  • Breastfeeding: Triumphs & Challenges: Del-Rae Rice of UPMC Pinnacle Lititz
  • How Much Screen Time is OK for Babies and Toddlers? Mary L. Steffy of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital

 

Watch Demonstrations

  • Car Seat Safety Demo by Safe Kids Lancaster County
  • Cooking Demo: Homemade Baby Food with Kim Koch, Pampered Chef
  • Natural Beauty Demo with Jenna Watkins, Beautycounter

 

Get Prepared!

  • Baby Registry with buybuy BABY
  • Shop for handmade items & natural baby products from local boutiques
  • Learn about maternity care from local Hospitals, Maternal Fetal Medicine & OB/GYN practices
  • Interview local newborn & maternity photographers and learn about their different packages
  • Blood Pressure Checks for pregnant moms offered by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital

KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the event organizers here! Invite the grandparents, invite your friends, share on social media & help us spread the word. We look forward to seeing you at the Lancaster Baby Shower!

The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.

You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 500 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂

No tickets needed for this event! Admission is completely FREE!

We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…

You can pre-register using this Google Form! It’s FREE and allows you to skip the lines at registration on April 7th. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “pre-registered attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.

* Click to Register Here *

 

For additional vendor info, check out the full Lancaster Baby Shower collection

Lancaster Baby Shower 2018 – Event Info

Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the Lancaster Baby Shower Event!

Event Info | Activities | Giveaways | Pre-Registration

The Lancaster Baby Shower, sponsored by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital,  is an incredible event for families! Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, expecting your first, have a new baby, have toddlers running around, or are grandparents to little ones, this is a fun, FREE, family-friendly day.

Karissa Tunis, the co-owner of Adore Them, & Katie Strohecker, the owner of Uniquely Planned Events & Design, work together to plan, organize, & run this incredible event! Top vendors in the area will be in attendance, and the giveaways, activities, and perks for attendees continue to grow year after year.

I want to assure you that the entire event has been planned with young families in mind. Karissa & Katie are moms too… they get it. They thought through the whole visitor experience in an effort to make the day as enjoyable & comfortable as possible for the whole family!

 

Who will be there?

The Lancaster Baby Shower has about 70 exhibitors that will be there to showcase products & services for pregnancy, babies, & young families. All of the vendors have put a lot of thought into their displays & will be providing visitors with unique offers, giveaways, & activities!

Some of the area’s biggest brands are participating this year:

There will also be many other vendors offering amazing products & services. You can view a full list of exhibitors here.

Adore Them’s Owner, Karissa Tunis, will also be there! Be sure to stop by the Adore Them booth to say, “Hello”.

Why should I go?

This event is planned from beginning to end with young families in mind. There are entertainment options for children as well as opportunities for the parents to learn new information, spend a fun day with friends, & do some shopping along the way.

There will be hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways at this event!

  • Free tote bags from Boppy filled with products & offers – for the first 500 people through the door
  • Free samples
  • Raffle prizes
  • Vouchers coupons, & special offers

Check out the full list HERE!

There will be FREE family-friendly activities including…

  • Learning Sessions & Demos
  • Lancaster Diaper Derby, with prizes from buybuy BABY
  • Chair Massages
  • Baby Bump Photo Booth
  • Storytimes
  • Ice Cream
  • Balloon Twisting
  • MegaBlok Building Area

And more… check out activity details HERE!

 

What can I expect?

Everything is well organized, & there are different areas to the event to make it feel more inviting & personable. Amenities like the Moms Lounge help make the day more enjoyable for attendees. The Moms Lounge will be stocked with diaper samples and wipes provided by BamboNature and  WaterWipes with award-winning diaper pails provided by Ubbi.

This year’s Lancaster Baby Shower is being held at Spooky Nook Sports in Olympic Hall, which allows for more space & free parking. More detailed information about parking is available here.

 

When is the event?

The Lancaster Baby Shower is taking place on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 from 9am to 1pm at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.

You may drop in anytime from 9am to 1pm at your convenience! However, the first 500 people through the doors get a FREE tote bag filled with goodies 🙂

 

How do I get tickets?

No tickets needed for this event! Admission is completely FREE!

We simply have each guest register as they come into the event. We are happy to help get you signed in on the day of the event, or…

You can pre-register using this Google Form! It’s FREE and allows you to skip the lines at registration on April 7th. You can also register on your smartphone while you are waiting in line at the event if that is easier for you! Just look for the sign “pre-registered attendees” to receive your welcome information and raffle ticket.

* Click to Register Here *

 

For additional vendor info, check out the full Lancaster Baby Shower collection

New York Baby Show 2018 (+ Ticket Giveaway)

Adore Them is proud to be partnering with the New York Baby Show

NY Baby Show

 

The New York Baby Show is an incredible event for families! Whether you are pregnant with your first or have toddlers running around, this is a fun, informative, & family-friendly weekend. Adore Them is so excited to be involved in this event as part of their media team, & we love that we get to share some of those perks with you!

The 2018 New York Baby Show, on May 19 & 20 at Pier 94 will once again be the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Now in its 8th year, no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant and new families from New York and neighboring counties, seeking a family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of learning, support, bonding, and fun as you make your way into parenthood.

All free tickets have been claimed, but we still have 50% off tickets available for you and your family to experience the show so be sure to scroll down for details!

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The Apollo Box Coupon

This article is written by Karissa Tunis
and sponsored by The Apollo Box
 For more on this topic, check out the full Friendships collection

Recently I wrote an article that is filled with tips and photo examples that showcase How to Host the Perfect Coffee Date for your friends. I used a few accessories from The Apollo Box, who is my go to for fun new products. They were very generous in offering our readers an exclusive coupon!

~ Please use coupon code: ADORETHEM at checkout for 15% off your entire purchase ~

 

More About The Apollo Box:

The Apollo Box is Fully Personalized for You. We are your personal shopper. We know what you like and will find what you need offering a totally free service designed to save you time and effort. We help customers discover, collect, and share the world’s most creative products. Each product is hand-picked from vendors around the world. Find unique gifts for your family and friends, and use augmented reality to virtually place them in your room before you buy them.

For more on this topic, check out the full Friendships collection

Family Conversation Starters – Helping Others

We hear all the time how important it is to open up the lines of communication. Communication improves relationships with partners, friends, & coworkers; but we can’t forget that it also improves our relationships with our children.

Taking the time to have a genuine conversation with your child can be so much fun & so insightful! It also helps to build up a great family bond, which is why we are offering a few family conversation starters to go a long with each curated collection of content….

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