$12 per walking human, in advance, $15 at the door, on the day of event
9/12 event time: noon-3pm
10/10, 11/14 event time: 1-4pm
Mama, let your babies grow up to be yelpers. Check out Yelp.com for everything from baby gear to maternity clothes, kid-friendly restaurants to playful parks, even pediatricians. Thousands of moms and dads can't be wrong! www.yelp.com
in celebration of babylegs' 4th anniversary, bring a pre-made "thinking of you" card to the disco this month & exchange it for a pair of legs. all cards will go to the ronald mcdonald house of brooklyn, along with pairs of babylegs for all the kids in residence. feel free to share a joke & pass a smile along this month....want more? Go to www.babylegs.net for $5 off any order with BLDBDAY thru May 31
This April the disco gives a big welcome to h&m as our official outfitter for the family. Grab your egg shakers for the kiddies and goodies for mom and dad too, along with h&m's new looks and coupons for the spring and store locator info. hit the dance floor & you could win an h&m gift card! then, keep coming back for more h&m goodies throughout the year & don't forget to keep checking out their look of the month!
It's all about the kids.....We are so excited and proud to announce that "Mr. Skip" will be the emcee at Baby Loves Disco for our Dance for a Cause month! Since receiving his first guitar at age 14, this self-taught artist knows how to sing and shake it with the little ones and his enthusiasm is infectious. Since locating to the DC area two years ago, Mr. Skip has been entertaining children in a variety of settings on a nearly daily basis. He currently performs all over the area every week! Come see his debut at Baby Loves Disco as he leads our crowd to the beat and gets your little ones on their feet! Check out his performance schedule at www.mrskip.com
DC newest go to resource for moms, gals and families on the go. Check out the daily deals, restaurant reviews, day trip suggestions and more. Our favorite section is the local calendar – chock full of the latest and greatest (really, the fun ones) activities in the Capitol Hill region. Check out their sister site for Bethesda here
Love the picture of DC Host Momma Susannah and the new love of her life Isla Skye? Thanks to the magic of Rashmi Pappu, Susannah was able to capture priceless photos of Isla just 10 days old. Baby Loves Disco is dancing for a cause this month and Rashmi is gearing up to give her self and her talent to a family nominated by YOU! You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty. You know someone. I guarantee it. Rashmi wants to know who they are and to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $3000 worth, to be exact (digital negatives of all images from the session and 5×7 prints of all images from the session). For more details and how to nominate a family, follow this link. Hurry -- the winner will be announced Christmas Eve.
Baby Loves Disco celebrates Dance for a Cause.. at our upcoming December party! Baby Loves Disco DC will be supporting Martha's Table for the month of December. Martha's Table's Mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities. Martha's Table Daycare is committed to taking its program to the next, and highest, standard of quality - accreditation - and has been implementing the changes necessary to meet that standard. Baby Loves Disco will be donating a percentage of profits and there will be other ways for you to support at the event, too.. with an awesome raffle, cupcake decorating and other fun stuff! We hope that with generous donationson December 13th we can prepare the Daycare classrooms for the upcoming accreditation process. Help Martha's Table create an inviting environment that allows the children to feel safe, secure, and welcome. Here is a list of items you can bring on December 13, both new and recycled! www.marthastable.org
Recycled items:
Old newspaper
Plastic bottle tops (all sizes)
Small plastic food containers
Parent magazines
Cook books (in any language)
Architecture magazines (in any language)
Posters from vacation or business travel
Cork screws (from beverage bottles)
Global instrumental music cd
Boys suit jackets and ties
Boys dress shoes
Briefcases
Measuring cups
Outdoor items:
Pull toys, push toys, balls, and play lawn mowers
New items:
Baby cereal (rice, oatmeal, and mixed)
Plain Cheerios
Gerber and Beechnut jar food (sweet potatoes/peas/green beans/carrots/mixed cereal)
Mini juice, soy milk, and rice milk boxes
Fruit, Jello, Apple Sauce, and Pudding cups
Graham crackers and cheese crackers (no peanut butter)
Thermometers
Band-aids and First Aid Kits
Washable markers, washable paint, large crayons
New socks and underwear for children especially in smaller sizes
Diapers, Pull-ups, baby wipes, baby bottles
Facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, anti-bacterial liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste (unopened), toothbrushes (new)
Coats--lightweight and rain proof jackets, as well as heavy coats
Small umbrellas
Local momma Jessica Christian is holding an upcoming holiday photo shoot on November 15! Check out her website for more information and to view Jessica's gorgeous work.
Greta Gonzalez is bringing theme-park style face painting to the dance floor. Her palette contains only hypo-allergenic make-up that comes off easily with a wet wipe and special cosmetic grade glitter that's as safe as it is sparkly. Check out her website to see some amazing artwork. Need a henna artist for your next mommy cocktail party? Glitter tattoos for your baby doll's princess party? Face painting at your next block party? Greta is committed to providing seriously high-quality professional face and body art to the Metro DC area.
make an appointment with Photographer Rashmi Pappu and know that you will get the best photos of your kids ever. why? She asks that parents relax while she becomes your child's friend for an hour, playing and chatting. You will never hear her say, "say cheese!" and she asks that parents stick to the sidelines while she lets her magic work. Rashmi offers photo sessions for children, infants and their families. She also specializes in maternity photography and has photographed home births.
spent some time last week digging around Tots2Tweens - an online directory for parents to search for everything from Birthday Party venues to Donestic Help to Schools and All Things Baby plus some interesting blogs, forums and articles with day-to-day parenting. easy to use. very helpful, good writing. two thumbs up.
ever wonder what exactly it is about balloons that gets kids all crazy? hmmmm. at balloontopia they have it down to a science - a unique company that focuses solely on balloons. not your typical carnival 'balloon dog' making guys, they make complex mulitple balloon peices of art where we might use 10 or more balloons per creation. Available for birthday parties -- and check out their online store! you can order balloon art and have it mailed to your house, great for unique gifts! or just look for them at baby loves disco in dc where they'll be flexing their skills!
Spoiled and Rotten Kids Boutique & Spa opened on March 14. The store is true to its name – just picture happy little girls getting luxurious mini-manicures while shopping for stylish clothing. Boys can even get their faces painted in different characters. The fun, eclectic Northeast DC store offers a line of organic clothing as well as regular apparel for kids ages seven and younger, including infant sizes.
For over 47 years Mattox Photography has been making treasured memories. Through their photographic services they have captured several Presidential Administrations, high profile celebrities and even the Beatles (pre-disco!). Now it is time for your child. Through green screen technology, they are able to place your child in a choice of backdrop images . It is lots of fun for all party goers and the perfect memento for the "goody bag". Let Mattox Photography make treasured memories for you as they will be taking pics of at the upcoming BLD. check them out here.
Ever wanna peek into a Rockstars closet? Now is your chance! Divas & Rockstars, located at DandRkids.com, gives you a backstage pass to all the hottest styles, being worn by the coolest celebrity kids. Divas & Rockstars provides chart-topping, rock-and-roll inspired clothing and accessories for kids, with a little something for soccer-moms and rocker-moms too. Items include: Ed Hardy Kids, Inky Dink, Worn Free, and Bebe Au Lait to name a few. Their commitment to scour the fashion houses from New York to L.A. for the newest and coolest, means you can expect the highest quality clothing and accessories at competitive prices. Join their entourage today and be part of the revolution!
to say that whole foods is our favorite food store is the understatement of the year. honestly? i want to move into the tenleytown store and keep a summer home at the p street store. so it is with extreme excitement that i tell you that whole foods will be sponsoring the food court at baby loves disco dc - and they're bringing tons of snacks, juice boxes and nice people to serve it to you!
mamapreneurs in the dc area, come join us at clebrate mama - a great event dedicated to mamas who work from home. great resources, ideas and networking. learn more here: www.celebratemama.com
TFT creates bright and colorful temporary tattoos for toddlers. Unlike other temporary tattoos, the designs combine printed words with pictures, engaging children to make connections between letters and sounds. Tattoos For Tots is "Wear to Learn." Created by two moms, an elementary school teacher and a graphic designer, these temporary tattoos are made in the USA and contain only safe and non-toxic, FDA approved colors. check 'em out here.
you all have the cutest babies in the district, but 18 month old charlotte (who's momma happens to have a fantabulous blog) stole our hearts with her charm, style and dancing moves! click here to see charlotte all big like.
not to rub it in, but if you were on the other side of the velvet ropes at our DC debut mummys product reviews came in for you and posted this review.
don't say not to cloth diapers until you take a peek at abby's lane online boutique where they offer the latest and greatest in modern and trendy cloth diapers! Imagine being able to save your money, save our landfills, and keep those disposable chemicals off of your baby's bum. For over 3 years they have worked with moms and dads worldwide to make cloth diapering a reality. they also sell comfortable and couture baby carriers and an extensive selection of Babylegs Leg Warmers (for babies and mom!). check them out here.
after my first baby stroller strides brought me back to life both physically and spiritually - it's a total fitness program for moms (and dads) that you can do with their babies. It includes Power Walking/Jogging and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by specially trained instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. And your first class is free so you can try it out before committing. In addition, you can participate in weekly playgroups, mom's night's out, and other monthly community events. For more information go to www.strollerstrides.com.
yoga for kids? legendary vinyasa teacher kara graham will be at DC baby loves discos where she will be in the chill out room teaching a quick 5 minute lesson to any kids that want to flex with her. and you can bring her home with you as her "yoga parties" are legendary! yoga for you? kara gives the best private sessions, pre-natal calsses and group work in town. schedule a party or appointment with kara by reaching out to her directly. check her out (and learn more about you yoga in general) in the Yoga Alliance website in the registered teacher directory.
true story - in 1998 the Italian government formally recognized Neapolitan pizza as a traditional food and granted it D.O.C (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status, which specifies the legally permitted ingredients and methods of preparation necessary to produce authentic Neapolitan Pizza (who knew?). but you don't need to go to italy to taste the magic - amy's pizza in d.c. abides by the requirements and has the best, freshest Neapolitan pizza in northwest dc. no kidding, it's really the best pizza i've ever had in my life. check 'em out here
my family has logged hours and hours of fun at great falls our two furry four- legged members included! the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800 acre park only fifteen miles from the Nation’s Capital. The park offers free 2-day junior ranger programs for children during the summer, picnic areas, trails, and more. Check it out here…
The Breastfeeding Outreach for Greater Washington is a non-profit organization founded by area lactation consultant and nurse Pat Shelley. they provide lactation education, management of lactation related problems, hands-on assistance and instruction in use of breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies. Their shop boasts the largest selection of nursing bras in the area and they will professionally fit you in the shop. Offering free classes for expectant parents, new parents, and experienced breast feeders, I hit up the breastfeeding center when I was pregnant for free classes and a wealth of information that helped boost my confidence as a new nursing mommy.
super cool dc shop that sells one thing: cupcakes. cakes available to order, but walk-ins only choose from a variety of cupcakes. started by a former lawyer who had an epiphany about a new career....his from-scratch cakes and products have been a raging success ever since. mmmmmmmm. cupcakes.
had it up to here with the 100% polyester maternity clothes you found cheap at the mall? Appleseed has grabbed hold of the maternity market and is shaking things up! they offer some of the prettiest, most stylish high quality maternity wear in a beautiful shop right off King Street in Old Town, Alexandria. Boutique includes gifts, slings, bugaboo strollers and darling heirloom quality infants' clothing. With a new boutique in Gaithersburg, MD, Appleseed is growing and the fact that it's Owned by two local women only makes it better. check 'em out here.
Donate dry cleaned women's suits to Dress for Success, which helps low-income women in the D.C. area who are seeking employment. You also can donate gently used shoes, blouses, and accessories such as handbags and unused hosiery (but for fashion’s sake, please avoid "flesh-toned" pantyhose--we have yet to meet the person whose flesh actually matches those). Note: This is not a dumping ground for your 1980's has-been wardrobe. So, before donating an item, ask yourself this question: Would YOU hire someone who showed up for an interview in a mint green short-sleeved polyester suit and white pumps? Located blocks from BLD DC's Rock-n-Roll Hotel, drop off your gently used suit before heading over to shake it with the rest of your community. more info here.
the Washington Animal Rescue League - is home to one of the world’s most progressive animal rehabilitation centers and no-kill shelters -- massage therapists for animals, classical music piped through the shelter to relax the animals, steel-bar cages replaced by comfortable and attractive doggie dens, cat condos, and puppy pads; cats walk freely around the cat room. on a regional level, the Shelter Animal Relief Effort (ShARE) brings together the area's animal welfare organizations to help alleviate the effects of the animal overpopulation crisis. It takes a village to care for our animals, not just our kids, and WARL is providing a safe village in our city for the dignity of our local homeless animals awaiting adoption.
The Washington Youth Garden sows the seeds of interest in gardening, horticulture, and environmental issues during the school year with carefully designed lessons and activities that are delivered in the classrooms of several schools in the area. The children who participate in these activities are in grades 3, 4, and 5. When spring arrives, students who have developed a strong interest in the program begin planting their own small garden plot in the Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum. As summer progresses, they experience the drama of nature that is often missing in urban life. They enjoy the wonder of watching seeds sprout, nurturing growth, and proudly harvesting the fruits of their labor. They also experience the challenge of weeds, the attack of pests that is so often met by the counterattacks of beneficial insects, and the cycle of death, decay, and rebirth as they manage their plots
VENUE:
Rock and Roll Hotel
1353 H Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 website
