BLOOM: An Event for New and Expecting Moms :: 2019 Recap

Kansas City Moms Blog was thrilled to present BLOOM:: An Event for New and Expecting Moms to Kansas City. This year’s inaugural event took place at The Everly in the Crossroads.

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Kansas City moms gathered on Sunday, May 5, for a brunch designed for moms who are currently expecting a baby, had a baby within the last year, foster moms of infants, or are planning on growing their family soon through birth or adoption.

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Moms enjoyed pastries, fruit and protein options from  Chef Shanita Bryant, coffee courtesy of Parisi and tasty mocktails mixed by Boozy Botanicals, along with a donut wall created by Donutology.

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Chef Shanita at Bloom, Kansas City Moms Blog

Sisters Laura Probasco-Johnson and Leah Probasco-Burns, from New Strong delivered an empowering address on how to keep your mind and heart strong as you navigate your motherhood story based on the teachings of Brene Brown.

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Guests also had the opportunity to visit with some of the best mom resources in Kansas City including

Birdies Travel Spa

Oh Baby KC

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool

Pediatric Associates on the Plaza

Faces You Love Photography

Align Chiropractic Care for Mommies and Babies

Jenkins and LeBlanc Dentistry for Children

Lula: On Demand Home Services

Wish Wash Laundry

Fit 4 Two Boutique

Profile by Sanford

Little Bug Baby Designs

 

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The lucky mamas in attendance walked away with swag bags loaded with favorite mom and baby Bloom Kansas City Moms Blogproducts including pacifiers from MAM USA, lip and nip cream from Oh Baby KC, LLCLula water tumbler, gratitude binder from Denise Albright Studio, gift card from Nanno, mommy tote bag from HCA Midwest Health, snacks from Bitsy’s, receiving blanket from Twirlconnect, gooey goodness from The Modest Mallow, electrical outlet covers fromPediatric Associates on the Plaza, washable breast pads from Fit 4 Two Boutique, and more!
 
Many of our guests got an extra dose of luck and also went home with some amazing giveaways including: book giveaway from Julie Burton, gift basket from author Jen Mann, reminder binders from Denise Albright Studio, $100 gift card from Nanno, book gift basket form Usbourne Books, three hours of organizing from Bee Organized + Pickwick candle, $75 gift card from The Historic Browning Inn, $50 gift voucher from Pediped, 6-piece gift set from MAM, baby essentials gift set from B.Box, reusable tableware gift sets from Go Sili, gift set from Babo Botanicals, Stuck on You $40 gift card, signature pieces from Kendra Scott, and a photo package from Faces You Love Photography.
 
 
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Thank you to everyone that help make this event possible! Join our weekly newsletter list to find out about future KCMB events including Bloom 2020!

 
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 10-year-old, Henry, 7-year-old Clark and 5-year-old Lucy. 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!