A Playdate with Purpose: Walking to End Hydrocephalus

It’s never too young to teach your children about love and compassion. Showing them to not be afraid to spread a positive message. To be able to experience the joys of being a good humanitarian. A charity playdate is a good opportunity to meet new families, have meaningful conversations, and engage in positive activities.

“Moms Who Playdate” will be partnering with “Sweet Baby Bliss” along with our followers to participate in this year’s Hydrocephalus Association Detroit Walk. We will be joining the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) and the local hydrocephalus community as we band together to support the largest non-profit organization dedicated solely to hydrocephalus. Please join us in our goal to help raise awareness, along with funds critically needed for hydrocephalus research.

This year Sweet Baby Bliss and I, will be representing the Lawton family, as we help their son Amour Lawton (Team Blessed) raise money for research.

Amour was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 6 months. He had his 1st brain surgery in September 2015, during hydrocephalus awareness month. Brain surgery is Amour’s only treatment option. The Lawton family has been supporting this special cause for the past 4 years, even before amour was born. The parent’s stated:

 “He surprised us with the pregnancy on our 4 year wedding Anniversary. Best gift ever! We named Amour at the 2014 Hydrocephalus Walk. So it’s no coincidence why this cause is so dear to our hearts”.

 

We are very proud to be supporting the Lawton family, and extremely honored to be walking with "Team Blessed".

 

Event Details:

Hydrocephalus Association Detroit WALK

Rose Senior Living Providence Park Hospital, Novi, MI 48038

Sunday, August 28, 2016

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Teams / Register / Donate / Incentive Prizes

 

 

Team Blessed

 

Amour Lawton Donation Page

Blessed T-Shirts

 

WALKer: No Fees
Receive a 2016 WALK T-Shirt when you raise $75 or more for the Hydrocephalus Association.

 

Virtual WALKer: No Fees
Can't attend the WALK, but still want to participate? Sign up to be a Virtual WALKer! We will mail you a 2016 WALK T-Shirt when you raise $75 or more for the Hydrocephalus Association

 

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Pamper Playdate!

I hope everyone enjoyed their mother’s day. However, the pampering doesn’t have to stop here. Being showered with love from your family and friends is the best part of mother’s day. But let’s admit, the pampering makes a mom feel that much more special. Why not plan a special playdate, where both you and your little ones can feel like royalty. Enjoy a playdate filled with facials, mini massages, healthy snacks, fun stories, and arts and crafts. The good thing about a pamper playdate, is that you can be as creative as you like. Moms I would strongly suggest having extra people attending the playdate with the sole purpose of helping. If you want the full pampering experience, you are more than welcome to hire people who specialize in pamper parties and playdates. Here are a few ideas to help you plan your pamper playdate.

Homemade organic facials:
Facials are exciting! It’s healthy for the skin, and a cool snack for kids to wear on their face. I wouldn’t suggest allowing your little ones to wear it longer than ten minutes. Here are a few recipes:

Berry Smoothie Facial: Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 teaspoon almond extract

Banana Bread Facial Mask: Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, 2 tablespoon oats, 1/2 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon almond milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
 

Fruity Facial: Ingredients: 1/2 papaya (peeled, sliced, no seeds, chilled), 1/2 cups diced pineapple(chilled), 1/2 cup green tea (cooled), 1/4 cup honey

Mini massages:

Moms here is the perfect time for you and your little ones to relax. According to huggies.com, “Experts say that massaged infants are more active and gain weight faster. In addition, massage releases muscular tension created by motor skills acquisition, may calm anxious babies and relieve symptoms of colic, contributes to brain and motor development and supports learning appropriate posture and movement patterns”.

Healthy snacks:
It’s not a playdate without snacks!

 Activities:
Set up several stations with different activities around the room. Feel free to create your own activities. Here's a list of Lilly bears favorite activities:

1. Gumball Necklace
2. Fruit Loop Necklace
3. Homemade Picture Frames
4. Pedicures & Manicures

More pamper tips: Click Here!