FYI: (in case you or someone that you know can be of assistance)…

I thought you might of some assistance to a Swiss expectant-mother moving to NYC. Not only is she new to the United States, but she is looking for someone who has gone through the same experience to speak with her about having a baby in the United States and specifically in New York City. My company, Cartus, is an international relocation firm based in Chicago. In support of international relocations we produce one to two day cross-cultural training sessions. During these programs, participants hear from a variety of presenters on daily life, business, social customs and history. This particular program is for a younger couple from Switzerland. It is taking place on August 16 & 17, 2006 in our offices in Manhattan. The best fit would be someone from Switzerland who could speak on the above topics, but if there is anyone from Europe interested, please her contact me. The presentation would last 1.5 hours.Cartus does offer an honorarium and reimburses for reasonable transportation expenses (round trip mileage, train, bus, taxi, etc.). Please feel free to pass on my contact information. I look forward to hearing from your organization.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Best regards,
Megan Bannon
Training Specialist
CARTUS
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312 251 9000 x2035, Fax: 312 251 3122
megan.bannon@cartus.com
www.cartus.com

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My two year old son is very particular about the books that are picked out for him.  We’ve had a lot of misses, but several hits.  His latest favorites… (and what I like about them)

-Maisy Loves You by Lucy Cousins (actually, he likes almost all of the Maisy books…short sentences, simple pictures; friendship focused…my son can "read" this book to me)
-The Seals on the Bus by Lenny Hort (animal version of the "Wheels on the Bus"; silly; reinforces animal sounds)
-I Can Do It Too by Karen Baicker (very cute!, teaches self reliance and family interaction)
-I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont (although grammatically incorrect, it’s a fun read that reinforces colors and body parts)

Warning: Be prepared to read these books over and over again (but that’s not such a bad thing).

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In case you’re interested… “We are currently developing a new reality series that will follow the lives of modern families in NYC as they begin the famously difficult admissions process for Manhattan’s top private schools. In this documentary series, our cameras will follow the daily routines of the hottest and hippest families living and working in the best city on Earth.

Think “Real Housewives of Orange County” — if the housewives had to deal with Admissions Directors, application deadlines, interviews, first choice letters, and ERB’s.

We are currently looking for NYC parents about to begin applying to get their little ones into the top private schools in the city – whether it’s pre-school or grade school.

Interested applicants can call the Supernanny hotline at: 1-877- NANNY-TIME, and mention ‘Manhattan Moms’, for more information. Or they can email us at mail@ricochettelevision.com”

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FYI:

…I am writing on behalf of a stylish, new children’s sun protective clothing line aimed at educating moms about protecting their children against the harmful effects of the summer sun. The new line, Cabana Life is offering your members an exclusive discount of 50% off their purchase.

This “beach club chic” collection contains 50+ UV protection, and is available for children sizes 6m-6x/7 in a variety of relaxed styles and bright colors, making this the perfect baby gift or addition to a child’s summer wardrobe.  A portion of the proceeds from Cabana Life sales benefits The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Combining fashion and function, Cabana Life’s sun protective clothing is a favorite amongst Hollywood moms such as Lisa Kudrow and Marcia Gay Harden. Cabana Life has also been featured on The View, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and in a host of magazines such as People, Travel and Leisure Family, and The Wall Street Journal.

Your members can check out the collection at www.cabanalife.com and use the coupon code “besafe” at check out to save 50% off their purchase. 

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Diaper Cakes (http://www.bloomersdiapercakes.com/) are so adorable.  They sent us one of the yellow gerbera daisy ones for our New and Expectant Moms event on August 18th.  Each of the 3 tiers (100 diapers) is tied with pale yellow tulle and decorated with yellow Gerbera daisies.  It comes wrapped in white tulle, tied with a satin bow and fastened with an old-fashioned diaper pin.

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I came across a really good site for maternity activewear, http://www.maternityactivewear.com/aboutus/home.php. 

(While you’re there, enter the "Name the line" contest) 

"Our maternity activew wear line has been sold under certified hot mama brand in the US or chm brand in Canada since 2003.   We  need a new and unique name.  The name can be cute  or simply sounds unique.  Submit as many as you can come up with. 
This contest is opened to everyone.  You don’t have to be a pregger to enter the contest.  Win for your sister, daughter, friend.

Prizes as follows:
    1st place: $500 USD worth of merchandise
    2nd place: $300 USD worth of merchandise
    3rd place: $100 USD worth of merchandise

Contest ends in Dec. 30th, 2006.  Winners will be announced on January 31st, 2007.  Chosen names will be property of Sevenseas Apparel, c/o maternityactivewear.com.  For more information, contact info@maternityactivewear.com"

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FYI:

Greetings,

Naomi Judd has a new Sunday Morning talk show! “Naomi’s New Morning“, an uplifting, spiritually charged exploration of faith in contemporary life, popular culture, and personal transformations. As host of “Naomi’s New Morning,” Naomi beautifully translates faith and values, humor, common sense, belief in the mind-body-spirit connection and illustrates how harmony, balance and equilibrium are essential for a happy, healthy human experience. We’re going to be sharing great stories, dealing with real issues. We’d love for you to be a part of this exciting new show. Including Musical Guests and Free Giveaways! We will be taping during daytime hours (12 noon-4pm) in New York City. Arrival Time: 11:30 a.m. Sharp Taping dates: JULY 25 Tuesday / Show tapes from 12 - 4 p.m.(Audience Giveaway) JULY 26  Wednesday / Show tapes from 12 - 4 p.m..(Audience Giveaway) JULY 27 Thursday / Show tapes from 12 - 4 p.m..(Audience Giveaway) JULY 28 Friday / Show tapes from 12 - 4 p.m..(Audience Giveaway)

Studio Address:
Metropolis Studio
105 East 106th Street
Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue

Directions by Subway: Take the #6 train to 103rd street and walk 3 blocks to 106th street (The studio is easy to find) For free tickets or to leave a confirmation please call 212 380-2599/ 212 694-0169. or send an email to  audiencetickets@lightworksgroup.com.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please note: Guests should not arrive earlier than 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival please wait outside on the audience guest line. You will be welcomed by a Naomi Judd staff member.

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Many of our members have had (or will have) children after the age of 35.  There is a balanced, encouraging article entitled "Delayed Expectations" about this demographic at http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/artslife/story.html?id=3bdbaef8-5933-4d0e-807c-8e02f98e5e25&k=99962

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FREE SUMMER THEATRE 2006

July 16 - August 18 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City

-Summer camps, youth programs and social service organizations can make reservations for groups of ten or more by calling 212-627-7373.
-Each day, a limited number of free tickets will be made available to individuals at the theatre on a first-come, first-served basis.
-Distribution will begin one hour prior to each performance, with a limit of four tickets per person.
-Because we accept reservations from many summer camps, public distribution tickets are extremely limited for the weekday daytime performances. Availability is usually better for evening and weekend performances.
-Once all public tickets are distributed, any remaining patrons will be admitted at curtain time on a space-available basis.
-ABSOLUTELY NO BABIES IN ARMS OR CHILDREN IN STROLLERS WILL BE ADMITTED.

TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children’s books, including:

-If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.
-Amazing Grace (by Mary Hoffman) Follow young Grace as she attempts to break stereotypes in an effort to play the title character in her school’s production of Peter Pan.
Borreguita and the Coyote (by Verna Aardema) The classic Mexican tale of a little lamb, or borreguita, who uses her wits to escape a hungry coyote.
-Imogene’s Antlers (by David Small) Young Imogene is delighted to wake up with “cool” antlers, but soon discovers that her parents and school principals do not share her enthusiasm.
Martha Speaks (by Susan Meddaugh) The adventurous tale of a family dog who literally becomes outspoken after dining on alphabet soup.
-Master Man (by Aaron Shepard) A man whose muscles are as big as his ego earns his comeuppance when he claims to be the strongest man in the world in this Nigerian tale.
-Math Curse (by Jon Scieszka) This story playfully addresses the phobia some kids have when tackling seemingly impossible math problems.
-Owen (by Kevin Henkes) Owen just can’t bear to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy - a problem, since he is about to start kindergarten. Owen’s understanding mother provides a clever solution.

Source: http://www.theatreworksusa.org/free_summer.cfm

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Several moms and I went to see Astrograss perform at Madison Square Park today.  It was a lot of fun.  There were tons of moms/caregivers and little kids dancing to the music and/or sitting around.  Everyone was really friendly and it wasn’t too hot, because the Oval Lawn (where the concerts are held) is well shaded.  I highly recommend this free concert series!
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/art03.asp

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