5 Reasons You Won’t Want to Leave the Couch During Virtual Bloom

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Sarah McGinnity
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Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is almost here! We’ve been busy planning a special evening for you – while you’re safe at home.

Here are just a few reasons you’ll want to invest this time for yourself from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Empowering Speakers

Be inspired (no matter how tired or pregnant you are!) by the sister therapists Laura Probasco Johnson and Leah Probasco of New Strong. They will help you learn on to advocate for yourself by finding community and support as you travel on your motherhood journey. And if you’ve been feeling disappointed that this chapter in your life wasn’t quite how you pictured it, you aren’t alone. We promise this presentation will leave you feeling a bit more hopeful and empowered!

Local Resources

We want to help you start motherhood on the right foot by introducing you to the resources available to you right here in our community from the best photography, pampering, pregnancy and postpartum services, medical providers, sleep trainers and those who make your home life easier! We’ll have tips from Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation, Bundles Photography, Children’s Therapy Services, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, Nannies of Kansas City, Oh Baby KC, Pediatric Care Specialists, Raising Littles.

Giveaways (including a Babymoon!)

You’ll be blown away by the giveaways at this event. Just look at this list!
We’ve got nanobebe bottles, a Twirl Breastfeeding Kit from kiinde, a private childbirth class from My KC Doula, $50 gift voucher from Pediped, 6-piece gift set from MAM, reusable tableware gift sets from Go Sili, VIP Facial from All Beauty Skincare and Makeup, a free Mommy and Me music class from Pave Creative Music, a wooden nursery sign from Celebration Laser Designs, sleepsuit from ErgoPouch, homemade diaper bag from Meeks Smile Studio, personal training sessions from Choices Coach, combo pack from Mabel’s Labels, sleep snuggles from Slumberkins, bibs and bow sets from Billy Bibs, tethers from Andi Design, $50 gift card from The Lacquer Room, air purifier from Crane USA, handmade dream catcher from Prism KC, one mini session from Photography and Wall Styling from Christy, sample packs and one free month of diapers from Dyper, baby wrap from Solly Baby, home cleaning kits from Yvy Naturals, gift cards from Chatbooks, nursing bra liners from Davin and Adley, a free maternity and free newborn session from Bundles Photography, $50 from Luxury Brow KC, Mommy and Me Kansas City shirt/onesie from The Pink Dinosaur, $50 gift cards from Shatto Home Delivery, 90-minute sleep coach session from Raising Littles, gift basket from Hallmark Gold Crown Stores AND…
a one-night stay at the brand new Hotel Kansas City and dinner at The Town Company. 

Overflowing Swag Bag! ($225+ value)

What’s inside? It’s LOADED with favorite mom and baby products including MAM Pacifiers, tea lights from 5 B and Co Candles, sample pack from Mabel’s Labels, baby food pouches from Serenity Kids, kid snacks from spoonfulone, gorgeous face masks for mom from Angie Rosete, cotton candy treats from Cottontale KC, kits from LinnieLou, gift certificates to Lil Munchkins boutique in Liberty, Mo., mums from Johnson Farms, VIP passes to the new early learning exhibits at Science City, bookmarks (books for VIP guests!) from Usborne, starter kits from Warmze, nursing covers from KeaBabies, nipple cream from Motherlove, pacifier mouse pouch from Twelvelittle, and more arriving daily!
Our VIP swag bags are only $15 (for $225+ in value? can’t beat that deal!) and only a limited remain. Plus, they come in the adorable “For All Mom Kind” canvas bag.

Drive Thru Baby Shower for VIP Guests

Join us for a drive thru baby shower event as you pick up your VIP or VIP Premier swag bag on Monday, September 7 from 4-6 p.m. at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool in Overland Park. In addition to picking up your bag with $225+ value in baby and mom products, we’ll shower you with treats from Nekter Juice Bar, Cookie Hustle, McLain’s Bakery, Brown Sugar Chicken and Donuts and more! You’ll have a chance to take a selfie at our super cute backdrop, and we’ll make you feel like the rockstar mama you are.

Make Mom Friends, the Easy WayBloom Kansas City Moms Blog

We know it’s not easy to put yourself out there. Especially when you’re tired from pregnancy, baby life or toddler drama. But the only way we all get through this motherhood gig is with a strong community to lift us up. That’s the mission of Kansas City Mom Collective – to not only connect you to each other online but in meaningful relationships offline. Even if it’s just one morning, we hope you’ll leave feeling a little less alone in this journey.

Sarah McGinnity
Sarah McGinnity
Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (Go Cats!), she moved to Minnesota where she met her husband, Shea. Realizing how much she hated snow in May, she convinced him to move to Kansas City in 2010. Together they have lived in Midtown, Waldo, the Plaza, and now Overland Park. Sarah is mom to four kids including a teenager and a toddler. She has her master’s in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community. In between the crazy, she likes to drink coffee, run, hike, travel as much as possible, and experience all things Kansas City!
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