New Colors for Poppy Design

Check out the new Poppy Design color. Perfect for Spring and Summer!

The Mother of All Mother's Day Events

Benefiting Champa House of Denver
Tickets include a signature matini, desserts, complimentary mini manis,massage, up-dos by Jon Ric International Salon, makeup touch ups and mini lessons by Laura Mercier and Nordstrom, lots of shopping from
women-owned businesses, and a glamorous swag bag valued at over$350 for the first 50 ladies! What a deal, what a Mother's Day!

http://www.congratsfromcolorado.com/mothersdaysoiree

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day. Please, please, please do one thing that you normally wouldn't do to help out. Unplug some appliances at your house, recycle, ride your bike or walk to wherever you need to go-just do something! Be an example for your kids, let them help you take the recycling out, teach them to turn off the lights in their room when they aren't in there. I want my boys to have the best world possible to grow up in and if we all do a little bit, that will be possible!
Thank you and Happy Earth Day!

Super Mom

I've been a stay-at-home mom for 3 1/2 years now. Occasionally, a day happens where I have to admit, I feel like Super Mom. Yesterday was one of those days. By 9:30 in the morning, I had made and cleaned up breakfast, had both boys dressed and the youngest down for a nap. I had made two pots of minestrone soup-one for a friend and one for our dinner and packaged up 15 press kits. I love days like that!
Being a mom has meant everything to me, but its also been very hard. I put a lot of pressure on myself to keep the house completely clean, the laundry done, prepare healthy good meals (3 times a day no less) and it isn't easy. As time goes by, I'm starting to learn that being Super Mom really means stopping and sitting on the floor to play cars with my boys, or reading a book over and over until they finally tire of it.
So, on days like yesterday, as good as it felt to take my "to-do" list for 15 to 5 before 10:00 a.m., it felt better to read an Elmo book for the hundredth time to my son before his nap.

About ExpecTees Maternity

ExpecTees Maternity was started for two reasons:

1) for fun

2) for quality, affordable maternity clothes.

I've been pregnant twice and loved it both times. Did I love every minute of it? No way! But, I did have fun watching my body change, feeling my sons move and seeing other people's reactions to pregnancy.

Our shirts not only bring a smile to a pregnant woman's face, but to people she interacts with. On those days when you are pregnant and don't feel well, your feet hurt or you just want your body back, putting on an ExpecTees shirt can be the trick. People will smile, laugh, some will even stop you to comment on the shirt. Thats why we started the business.

ExpecTees Maternity. Expect Quality. Expect Fit. Expect Fun.

Until next time,

Carrie

Money Comes and Goes

"Money comes and goes, but these kids of ours are a one-shot deal". -Friday Night Lights
Yes, I just quoted a television show, but I can't tell you how much that one line just summed up my life right now. My husband and I have been raising our two boys on one salary for almost 4 years now. We've seen more money go, then come, but we've also had the overwhelming joy and amazement of watching our boys grow in to happy, funny and sweet children. Being in the worst economy in decades isn't easy on any of us, but there is still so much to be grateful for and take to take pleasure in. These kids of ours are a "one-shot deal" so we've chosen to focus on them and making them the best citizens/friends/brothers/nephews/grandchildren and sons they can be. How lucky are we?

Hopscotch Hustle this Sunday

ExpecTees is proud to be part of the Hopscotch Hustle on Sunday, April 5th.

Hopscotch Hustle Fashion Show-Hip moms, expecting moms, baby-wearing and nursing moms will hit the runway along with cool tots. There will also be a silent auction, unique local vendors, fancy carnival fare for young and old, games and a performance by the kid-friendly hip-hop sensation Littleleague. Proceeds benefit WeeCycle, providing low-income families in the Denver metro area with new and gently-used baby gear for free.

WHEN: April 5, 2-5pm.

WHERE: The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St. COST: $15 for general admission, $35 for premium seating with a goody bag.

CONTACT: Kerri Butler, 303-807-4245 and kerry@touchofblissevents.com. Tickets are available in advance at www.WeeCycleColorado.org.