Thursday, October 30, 2008

Wee! We're Having a Birthday Party!

Thursday, November 13th 10:30am-6:00pm
Baby Scoop Austin is celebrating its one year birthday at Wee! Join us for a birthday party at Austin’s hip downtown baby boutique, Wee, Thursday November 13th. This baby and kid friendly store is hosting our all day celebration (open-house style) packed with activities for moms and kids. We will kick-off the party with morning story time at 10:30, followed by a 12:30 appearance by Austin’s famous birthday party clown, DoodleBug. She will be handing out her one-of-kind balloon animal creations! After naptime, bring the babies for a 3:30 performance by Staci Gray, one of Austin’s favorite children’s music performers. Then at 5:00, join us for a mommy happy hour as we toast our one-year milestone! Gourmet cupcakes provided by Stardust Pastry,as well as delectable treats, refreshing drinks, and kiddie snacks will be served all day. Of course, we wouldn’t throw a birthday party without fabulous party favors and giveaways! Each guest will receive a posh designer fabric bag by Dwell Studio with goodies tucked inside. Register to win a photo package valued over $600 from J.Bell, one of Austin’s premier children’s photographers. Wee will also have drawings for merchandise giveaways throughout the day plus shoppers will receive a 15% discount on everything in the store (excluding special orders). Also, if you buy a Dwell Studio Diaper bag that day, you will receive a coordinating travel case.
This is our chance to celebrate Austin moms and to say thank you for your support! Mark your calendars now! Thursday, November 13th 10:30am. Wee is located at 417 ½ West 2nd Street, between San Antonio and Guadalupe.
Parking info: For customers coming (and leaving) by 5pm, there is 2 hours free parking at City Hall with validation (no purchase necessary).The entrance to City Hall is on Lavaca between Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street. There is a parking garage directly across the street from Wee in the Amli on 2nd building. You can also come after your walk at the trail; just mosey over with the stroller. Come as you are!

Sponsor Details

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Upcoming Events:

Tonight! 6:00 PM

Biscuit Brothers Concert at Central Market Westgate
FREE Biscuit Brothers concert at Westgate Central Market (South Austin). The show starts at 6:00p in the cafe.Pumpkin Carving in front of the store at 5:00.

Austin State Fair

October 24th-November 2nd
The Texas State Fair is back and fun for the whole family! Petting zoo, sea lion show, rides, carnival games, and a rodeo all in one place!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Paramount Theatre

Sunday, November 16th, 2:00 & 4:00
Retold on stage in black light, The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. Purchase Tickets Online or call (866) 4GET-TIX. for more info: www.austintheatre.org

Test the first high tech baby movement monitor and be entered to win a $500 VISA gift card from UpSpring Baby

UpSpring Baby, the company behind Walking Wings and Milkscreen, is looking for 50 Austin families to be the first to try their innovative new product Night Knight, the first ever portable movement monitor for sleeping infants. Night Knight clips directly onto infants clothing and measures the movement of breath as the child sleeps. If the infant stops breathing for over 20 seconds the monitor will sound an alarm to notify parents and vibrate to stimulate the baby.
To sign up for the Night Knight Monitor Test you must:

• Have an infant between the ages of 1 and 13 months
• Use Night Knight on your infant for a minimum of 10 sleep occurrences (nap/bedtime)
• Document feedback on each sleep occurrence

Email upspringbaby@gmail.com to register or call 512.828.7988 Deadline to register is November 5th
*All participants who complete the test will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 Visa Gift Card*

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