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
Look out Triangle, mom's are taking the night off! The second annual National Mom's Nite Out is scheduled for May 6, 2009 at the Embassy Suites of Cary, NC and includes entertainment, drinks, prizes and chocolate - lots and lots of chocolate. Moms are encouraged to come relax, put their feet up, grab a drink and celebrate all that is MOM!
Organized by Molly Gold of Go Mom Inc., local companies like Scandinavian Child, Green Pea Baby, and One Chic Mama have come together with a fantastic group of local bloggers to put together a fabulous event where Moms get a well-deserved night off. The event will feature pampering stations, fashion tips, amazing North Carolina focused giveaways and much more. And better yet, proceeds from the event benefit local charity, Nancy's Butterfly Fund.
"We wanted to put together an event that would not only encourage moms with kids of all ages to come out for a night that's all about them, but an event where we could give back to our community." said event organizer, Molly Gold. "Domestic violence is such a horrific issue that usually stays quiet. We want to bring this organization to the forefront and help in any way we can."
The brainchild of Maria Bailey, author of "The Ultimate Mom Book" and host of Mom Talk Radio, National Mom's Nite Out™ is timed just before the official Mother's Day holiday for a reason.
According to Bailey, last year's inaugural event drew national attention as Twitter's #3 "Trending Topic", over 10 million media impressions through blogs, vlogs, websites and other social media outlets and 400 Mom Bloggers participating in over 1000 nationally-organized events. Dozens of sponsors provided prizes for the events, as well as products and services for Dads or caregivers to use with the children at home.
· What: National Mom's Nite Out is shaping up to be the largest cooperative effort of Mommy groups, Mom-focused organizations, bloggers and vloggers- all coming together for one great night in support of motherhood.
· When: Thursday, May 6, 2010 (Thursday before Mother's Day)
· Where: Embassy Suites, Harrison Ave, Cary, NC
· Cost: $20 (all proceeds benefit Nancy's Butterfly Fund)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our blog RDU National Mom's Nite Out blog or to buy tickets immediately please visit our RDU National Mom's Nite Out Eventbrite page.
One Chic Mama, Inc.
www.onechicmama.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.
My name is Sue Robinson and I am a local Triangle blogger, stay-at-home mother of two kids ages 1 and 3, social media junkie, retired pastry chef and I am going to RDU's National Mom's Nite Out.
I wanted to get involved with this event because I am trying my best to be more locally aware, locally connected and meet new moms. What better place to do all that then at an event that celebrates what it means to be a mom?
I am hoping to make new connections, make new friends, have a good time and most importantly; laugh and smile a lot!
This is exactly the kind of break I have been wishing for and the fact that all I did was raise my hand and say, "Can I help?" has lead me to already make connections that will last a lifetime. I feel so honored to be working with the women and companies on our planning committee. If you haven't checked them out yet, you should.
I hope that you are going to attend as well, that way we can meet, cheers to ourselves and have a good laugh, all with a big smile on our faces!
Are you attending? If so, leave a comment telling us why. Thanks and talk to you soon...
Are you a local Raleigh/Durham, NC company or affiliate that would like to be involved? Yes!
Then please contact us if you would like to participate in our local National Mom's Nite Out:
- Sponsors, Giveaways, and Swag Bags: If any of these are of interest to your company, please contact Molly Gold, President of GO MOM! Inc,. at mgold@gomominc.com
*all below information from and all rights reserved National Mom's Nite Out
How you can help!
Bloggers, Moms and Social Media
There are a number of ways that you as a mom can get involved in National Mom’s Nite Out:
- Host your own event in your home or in your community. Gather a group of moms together and throw your own Mom’s Nite Out party! We will have recipes, activities and lots of ideas for you throughout April and into May, submitted by moms and companies. If you have ideas you’d like to share, click here to share your ideas.Whether your event is open to the public or private, we’d like to recognize it as an official National Mom’s Nite Out celebration. Please click HERE to share the details with us. We’ll list it as private on the Website but we want to still promote you, your blog or organization as supporting this amazing night of celebrations. If you event is public, we’ll promote your National Mom’s Nite Out event on this site, as well as through eNewsletters and local and national media releases.
- Partner with a local retailer or event sponsor. There are hundreds of retailers and organizations throwing National Mom’s Nite Out parties. These party organizers are looking for moms to partner with to be Party Hostesses. This is a great way to get to know businesses in your community, publicize your brand, blog, website, podcast or books to other moms and get your name out there. If you are interested in being a local Party Hostess click HERE, enter your information, and we will do our best to introduce you to a local party organizer.
- Donate your product, book or services as a prize for National Mom’s Nite Out. If you are a mompreneurer or business owner and you’d like visibility in the community, this is a great way to have your product, book or services profiled. Simply send a high resolution of your product, service or book, along with a short (50 words or less) description of the item to Valika@bsmmedia.com. We will then profile it on our Mom’s Reading Page and/or Prize page and it will be one of the items we give away to a mom on May 6th. Prizes will be awarded via Twitter, Newbaby.com and Momsniteout.com. All donated items will be mailed directly from the donator and BSM Media will notify you on May 7th of the winner and her information.
Companies and Brands
It’s not too late for your company or product to get involved in National Mom’s Nite Out. There are numerous sponsorship, sampling, promotional and event opportunities available.
Here’s how you can participate in National Mom’s Nite Out:
- Donate a product or products for the multiple sweepstakes and contests on May 6th
- Contribute swag for moms attending local events
- Sponsor content on National Mom’s Nite Out website such as great food and/or drink recipes or fun activities.
- Organize an event in your retail location that we can publicizeWe welcome retail locations and companies to host their own events. It can be as simple as a wine and cheese gathering or as extravagant as fashion shows and pedicures. National Mom’s Nite Out organizers can partner retailers and companies with local moms to help create a buzz in your community and bring moms to the event. To inquire about partnering with local moms bloggers and influencers, please email Valika@bsmmedia.com.
- Promote National Mom’s Nite Out through your communication channels
- Underwrite a local event
- Share special discounts or offers with moms for May 6th
Specific Opportunities for companies:
We are currently seeking companies who have food and beverage items which we can showcase at local mom-hosted events. To donate, please email Valika@bsmmedia.com. All donations will be recognized through a series of promotional opportunities.
Listing your event as an official National Mom’s Nite event:
The list of local and national events associated with National Mom’s Nite is constantly growing. If you have an existing event or want to host an event at your retail location, mom destination, restaurant or other facility, simply send us details. Make sure to include all the important who, what, when and where.
Why sponsor a Mom’s Nite Out event?
The answer is simple. National Mom’s Nite Out will support it with the following:
- Promotion through online partnerships with mom bloggers, Twitter, social media and mom websites
- Promotion via press releases and media kits
- Partner your company/event with local mom influencers who can serve as hostesses and bring friends to your event
- Promotion on the National Mom’s Nite Out website, blog and on Newbaby.com
