RDU National Mom's Nite Out

The clock is slowly counting down for our big night out! If you haven't bought your ticket yet, you need to get yours by Monday, May 3rd!

There will be limited tickets available at the door and we want to make sure we have swag bags for all. Click on the BUY TICKETS NOW icon to the right to get yours now.

It's better to give than receive. But if you can give and receive, why not go for it?

The RDU Mom's Nite Out is selling tickets for $20 per mom. Why pay $20 for a night to yourself? Perhaps we haven't made ourselves clear.

Here's what $20 gets you...

Let us entertain you:

• Mom Makeover sponsored by Michelle Little, One Chic Mama: Michele will choose a mom from the crowd and give her a makeover - hair team standing by to do styling, Michele to do makeup or choose a partner to do it and donate products, Michele to accessorize, then send her away with gift cards for a new haircut, and shopping. Chosen Mom will have an on-site transformation with the means to go further on her own time.

• Baby Simplified by GreenPea Baby: Design your nursery, update your child’s room, and complete your baby registry on-site with personalized service and affordable custom solutions.

• Social Media Avatar Photo Shoot with Shallyse Gastelum:  Every Mom in attendance is invited to have a complimentary photo taken to be used for her social media communities, such as Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and more.

• Pampering Station sponsored by Jami Cruikshank, Mary Kay Consultant:  Jami Cruikshank, Mary Kay consultant, will bring colleagues with her to provide stations for mini-services, will give each Mom mini satin hands sets, which include night emollient cream, hand cream and a scrub.

• Decadent Desserts and Wine Tasting:  Catering and cash bar hosted by the Embassy Suites, Cary, and special wine tasting for all attendees donated by local wine distributor/winery.

Get ready for some door prizes and giveaways (worth over $2000):

• Green Pea Baby:  Ergo Baby Carrier ($105 value), Ergo Backpack, Ergo Front Pouch, Baby Caton Carrier ($65.99 value)  JJCole Items ($ value)

• Scandinavian Child:  1 Beaba Babycook + Babycook Book ($185 value), 1 lillebaby EveryWear Carrier ($100 value), 1 Svan Bouncer ($120 value)

• Ocean Isle Inn:  Weekend Giveaway for 2 Package ($450 value)

• RDU Tennis:  One week tennis camp summer 2010 ($150 value)

• SitterConnection.net:  Preferred Sitter Service for our Event and Premium annual membership ($199 value).  

• Rubbermaid Kitchen Organizing Products Set:  12 Piece Premier Set, 1 Pull Down Spice Rack, 1 Under the Shelf Basket, 1 Expanding Helper Shelf  ($100 value)

• Holly Aiken Stitch:  Laptop Tote/Diaper Bag ($130 value)

• Tupperware:  Spring Products Gift Basket ($50 value)

• Shallyse Gastelum/Shade Leaf Studios:  Family Portrait Package ($200 value)

• Vincent Shoes: Gift certificate for Kids, Toddlers, and Baby Shoes ($ value)

• Thomas Nelson Publishers: Bundle of 2 novels for 10 lucky moms "Never Let You Go" by Erin Healy and "Hand of Fate" by Lis Wiehl.

• GO MOM! Virtual Organizing Solutions:  One hour of virtual organizing consultation with Molly Gold ($75 value)

• GO MOM! School Organizer:  5 Lucky Moms will win this great tool for school year organization ($25 value each)

• DIY GO MOM! EPlanner:  All new dated July 2010 through August 2011 and available June 1st, 5 Lucky Moms will win their copy of our brand new EPlanner. ($15 value each)

Everyone goes home a winner:

On the slim chance that you aren't a recipient of a door prize or giveaway, everyone gets a swag bag full of information, free goodies, and coupons that moms like you can use. Each bag includes a ZSpotlight Discount Card worth $20 alone!

Finally, you're helping a cause that resonates here in the Raleigh-Durham area. All ticket proceeds go to Nancy's Butterfly Fund, an organization created to help women and children to free themselves from the danger of domestic violence in memory of one who could not.

We are giving a RDU Moms shout-out to Sarah Hall at the Go Ask Mom desk at WRAL.com. She has been really helpful at promoting our event and has even posted on their site about the event. Check it out as a great resource for Triangle moms!



We also are thrilled that Carolina Parent.com, the Triangle's Family Resource, has featured our event in their 2010 Mother's Day Guide. After the fun from our night out is over, make sure you visit for ideas on how to make it last all weekend!

RDU Mom's Nite Out has a preferred babysitter service that can help you get out of the house for a few hours.

Need a sitter for the evening so you can enjoy a few hours without the kiddos to have fun and pamper yourself? (Which you TOTALLY deserve!!)

If so, check out Sitter Connection, www.sitterconnection.net, Wake County's professional local babysitter referral service which aims to "connect families with sitters."

All sitters are at least 18 years of age and have gone through an application process, reference checks, background check and in-person interview. Just send us an e-mail if you'll be needing a sitter and we'll give you a discounted one-time placement fee of only $5 instead of the regular $15! Sitters will be paid directly by the client; average is $10-$12/hr.

Please call or e-mail Amanda, founder and owner, with any questions, 919.412.7499 or sitterconnection@gmail.com

1. So you can meet other moms just like you.

2. Or you can meet other moms nothing like you.

3. So you can eat chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate (desserts will be plentiful).

4. So you can take home a bag of free stuff (everyone takes home a "swag bag").

5. And hopefully, win some really cool free stuff (giveaways throughout the evening!).

6. So you can help benefit Nancy's Butterfly Fund, a local organization raising awareness of domestic violence (all ticket proceeds will go to this charity).

7. So you can take a break from baseball/basketball/soccer/dance practice (even though you love your children dearly).

8. So you can dress up for something other than work or parent-teacher conferences.

9. So you can network your heart out or put your feet up and relax.

10. Because you're a MOM. 'Nuff said.