Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Martha Stewart in Search of Super Moms!
We know our volunteers are super, but we want the rest of the country to know about them too! The Martha Stewart Show is searching for "Super Moms" and we'd like our volunteers to submit an application to be a guest on her program. Just go to The Martha Stewart Show and submit your application.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Urge Senators to Give FDA the Authority to Regulate Tobacco Products
Take Action!
Email Your US Senator in August and urge him/her to cosponsor the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (S. 625)
To take action copy and paste the link below to your web browser. Finally, click “EMAIL YOUR U.S. SENATOR IN AUGUST”.
http://capwiz.com/marchofdimes/home/
Thanks to hard work by March of Dimes and many other organizations, the US House of Representatives overwhelming approved the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (H.R. 1108) on July 30, 2008. The issue now moves to the Senate where we need to urge approval of this legislation before Congress adjourns for the year. To assure that there is support sufficient to overcome an expected veto of the bill, at least 67 votes are needed in the Senate. Please email your US Senator and ask that he/she add his/her name as a cosponsor of the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (S. 625).
According to the US Public Health Service, smoking during pregnancy accounts for an estimated 20-30% of low birth weight newborns, up to 14% of preterm deliveries and some 10% of infant deaths. Enactment of this bill would help reduce smoking among women of childbearing age by restricting deceptive marketing practices, limiting children's access to tobacco products and preventing tobacco companies from misleading women about "reduced risk products."
This measure is an important step towards reaching the goals of the Prematurity Campaign and we ask you to take action immediately!
March of Dimes is the champion for babies.
For more information about the March of Dimes, visit our Web site at www.marchofdimes.com.
© March of Dimes Foundation, 2008
March of Dimes 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
Email Your US Senator in August and urge him/her to cosponsor the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (S. 625)
To take action copy and paste the link below to your web browser. Finally, click “EMAIL YOUR U.S. SENATOR IN AUGUST”.
http://capwiz.com/marchofdimes/home/
Thanks to hard work by March of Dimes and many other organizations, the US House of Representatives overwhelming approved the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (H.R. 1108) on July 30, 2008. The issue now moves to the Senate where we need to urge approval of this legislation before Congress adjourns for the year. To assure that there is support sufficient to overcome an expected veto of the bill, at least 67 votes are needed in the Senate. Please email your US Senator and ask that he/she add his/her name as a cosponsor of the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" (S. 625).
According to the US Public Health Service, smoking during pregnancy accounts for an estimated 20-30% of low birth weight newborns, up to 14% of preterm deliveries and some 10% of infant deaths. Enactment of this bill would help reduce smoking among women of childbearing age by restricting deceptive marketing practices, limiting children's access to tobacco products and preventing tobacco companies from misleading women about "reduced risk products."
This measure is an important step towards reaching the goals of the Prematurity Campaign and we ask you to take action immediately!
March of Dimes is the champion for babies.
For more information about the March of Dimes, visit our Web site at www.marchofdimes.com.
© March of Dimes Foundation, 2008
March of Dimes 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Got Questions? We've Got the Answers!
Everyone has questions and we have the answers! Whether you are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or parenting a newborn, you're bound to have questions. Check out this great site that will help you get the answers to all your questions:
http://www.marchofdimesbaby.com/
I love the baby in the background! It is too cute!
http://www.marchofdimesbaby.com/
I love the baby in the background! It is too cute!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Many Thanks to Our Baby Boulevard Sponsors!
Many thanks to Austin’s local area sponsors who helped support this year’s March for Babies. You may not have had a chance to stop by the Baby Boulevard Tent the day of the walk, but we would love for you to stop by their store or website for more details on all the wonderful things they have to offer:
1379 Kids- Athletic Wear for Active Kids! Call 512-474-1379 or visit http://1379kids.com/
Austin Jewish Academy- Welcomes engaged learners Kinder-8th. Call 512-735-8350 or visit http://www.austinjewishacademy.com/
Austin’s Park- Rain or shine, it’s fun entertainment for kids and adults! Call 512-670-9600 or visit http://www.austinspark.com/
Baby Earth- Offer one of the largest selections of baby products on Earth! Call 888-868-2897 or visit http://www.babyearth.com/
Heike Murphy Photography- Capturing maternity, babies, children, and families in memories that will last a lifetime. Please note that our very own Family Teams Sophia Williams of Jadon’s Walk won a $300 photo package and Amy Clark of Annie and Mac won a $200 photo package. Thanks, Heike!! For More information call 512-986-4927 or visit http://www.heikemurphy.com/
Sportball- Teaching kids 15 months – 8 years the skills of 8 different ball sports. Call Marc at 512-573-6664 or visit http://www.sportball.us/
If you or someone you know are interested in a booth space at next year’s Baby Boulevard, please contact Stasia Vance at 512-477-3221, ext 108
1379 Kids- Athletic Wear for Active Kids! Call 512-474-1379 or visit http://1379kids.com/
Austin Jewish Academy- Welcomes engaged learners Kinder-8th. Call 512-735-8350 or visit http://www.austinjewishacademy.com/
Austin’s Park- Rain or shine, it’s fun entertainment for kids and adults! Call 512-670-9600 or visit http://www.austinspark.com/
Baby Earth- Offer one of the largest selections of baby products on Earth! Call 888-868-2897 or visit http://www.babyearth.com/
Heike Murphy Photography- Capturing maternity, babies, children, and families in memories that will last a lifetime. Please note that our very own Family Teams Sophia Williams of Jadon’s Walk won a $300 photo package and Amy Clark of Annie and Mac won a $200 photo package. Thanks, Heike!! For More information call 512-986-4927 or visit http://www.heikemurphy.com/
Sportball- Teaching kids 15 months – 8 years the skills of 8 different ball sports. Call Marc at 512-573-6664 or visit http://www.sportball.us/
If you or someone you know are interested in a booth space at next year’s Baby Boulevard, please contact Stasia Vance at 512-477-3221, ext 108
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Get Your March Of Dimes License Plate!!!
The March of Dimes Texas Chapter is pleased to announce that the NEW March of Dimes specialty license plate is now in production. Help support the Texas Birth Defects Registry by purchasing a March of Dimes specialty license plate for your car today! Together, with the Texas Department of State Health Services, we can ensure every plate purchased helps in the fight against birth defects and gives every baby the chance at a healthy start in life.
Ordering your March of Dimes specialty plate is as EASY as…1, 2, 3!
1.) Visit www.dot.state.tx.us and click "Specialty Plates" under the citizen section.
2.) Click on "Texas Web Online" and click on "March of Dimes"
3.) Download the application and mail to your County Tax Assessor. You will be notified when it is ready for pick up.
How much does a specialty license plate cost?
Ordering your March of Dimes specialty plate is as EASY as…1, 2, 3!
1.) Visit www.dot.state.tx.us and click "Specialty Plates" under the citizen section.
2.) Click on "Texas Web Online" and click on "March of Dimes"
3.) Download the application and mail to your County Tax Assessor. You will be notified when it is ready for pick up.
How much does a specialty license plate cost?
- $30.00 for a non-personalized plate (6 digits chosen at random)
- $40.00 for a personalized plate
Where do the proceeds go from the sale of the March of Dimes specialty license plates go?
- $22.00 of the proceeds go to the Department of State Health Services for the funding of the Texas Birth Defects Registry.
- The remaining proceeds go towards the state highway fund.
What if my registration is current? Can I still purchase a March of Dimes specialty plate for my vehicle?
- YES! March of Dimes specialty plates can be purchased even if your vehicle registration is current.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
March of Dimes on LIVE with Regis and Kelly
March of Dimes National Ambassador Catherine Aboulhouda age 6, and her mom, Susan, joined Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin last week at the LIVE with Regis & Kelly High Heel-a-Thon held in Central Park to benefit the March of Dimes. LIVE arranged for a special $60,000 donation to the March of Dimes towards our goal to give every baby a healthy start in life. The first-ever (but promised to be annual!) High Heel-a-Thon was a huge success as thousands of spectators gathered in the early morning hours to watch more than 500 contestants prepare for and run a 150-yard mad dash in high heels. Catherine and Susan engaged people at the March of Dimes information booth, and afterwards got to chat with Regis and Kelly at the awards podium. (Photo credit: Copyright Disney-ABC Domestic Television)
For more details visit: http://www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/22684_30795.asp
For more details visit: http://www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/22684_30795.asp
Monday, July 7, 2008
Free Lemonade Stands!
A great way to get your children involved in fundraising is to set up a lemonade stand! In 2008, Sunkist anticipates distributing 20,000 free lemonade stands for the Take a Stand® program. Based on eligibility, the free lemonade stands will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and limited to one stand per household. To be eligible for a free lemonade stand, you must register on the Sunkist website starting May 1, 2008, be a child between the ages of 7 and 12 years old, and live in the continental United States or Canada (Sunkist cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes)
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand/
Distribution of free lemonade stands may end at the discretion of Sunkist, due to undeterminable circumstances. Sunkist incurs the shipping cost for each stand, however, by accepting a free lemonade stand, participants understand that all expenses incurred to run the stand are the sole responsibility of the participant. It is at the participant's responsibility and discretion to donate the money to the charity of their choice Sunkist Take a Stand® program. No purchase necessary.
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand/
Distribution of free lemonade stands may end at the discretion of Sunkist, due to undeterminable circumstances. Sunkist incurs the shipping cost for each stand, however, by accepting a free lemonade stand, participants understand that all expenses incurred to run the stand are the sole responsibility of the participant. It is at the participant's responsibility and discretion to donate the money to the charity of their choice Sunkist Take a Stand® program. No purchase necessary.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Our Lucky Winners Are...
Connie Luna of Luna Family! Connie is our lucky winner of $25.00 in bowling passes! All she had to do to become a winner was attend Bank Day. Yeah!!
Kerri McLaughlin of Team Ava Bean! Kerri is our fortunate winner of a swim party at Emler Swim School! Her name was pulled from the drawing for those Family Teams that raised over $1200. Woo-hoo!
Cynthia Fristoe of Devan's Hope! Cynthia is the big winner of our "date night" package which includes a $100 gift certificate to Gumbo's and 2 tickets to Esther's Follies. Her name was pulled from the drawing for those Family Teams who raised over $1200. Way to go!
We held a drawing in March, April, and May for the Team Captains with registered walkers signed up to walk with their team and $10.00 tied to their name. Here are the fortunate winners who can have a shopping spree on Macy's:
March Winner- Amy Medrano of Team Maddox and Chase- $30 Macy's gift card
April Winner- Ashley McMillan of Ashley's Team-$60 Macy's gift card.
May Winner- Stephanie People's of Miller People's- $150 Macy's gift card
Connie Luna of Luna Family! Connie is our lucky winner of $25.00 in bowling passes! All she had to do to become a winner was attend Bank Day. Yeah!!
Kerri McLaughlin of Team Ava Bean! Kerri is our fortunate winner of a swim party at Emler Swim School! Her name was pulled from the drawing for those Family Teams that raised over $1200. Woo-hoo!
Cynthia Fristoe of Devan's Hope! Cynthia is the big winner of our "date night" package which includes a $100 gift certificate to Gumbo's and 2 tickets to Esther's Follies. Her name was pulled from the drawing for those Family Teams who raised over $1200. Way to go!
We held a drawing in March, April, and May for the Team Captains with registered walkers signed up to walk with their team and $10.00 tied to their name. Here are the fortunate winners who can have a shopping spree on Macy's:
March Winner- Amy Medrano of Team Maddox and Chase- $30 Macy's gift card
April Winner- Ashley McMillan of Ashley's Team-$60 Macy's gift card.
May Winner- Stephanie People's of Miller People's- $150 Macy's gift card
WAY TO GO!!!!
Monday, June 30, 2008
4th of July Celebrations in the Austin and Surrounding Areas
Thursday, July 3rd
Carlos 'n Charlie's- Come by boat or by land to enjoy the firework show. Enjoy the music by Rat Ranch after the show. Call 266-1683 for more details
Dell Diamond – Receive free mini flags at the baseball game that starts at 7:05pm with a tribute to our Armed Forces and fireworks to follow. Dell Diamond is located at 3400 East Palm Valley
Friday, July 4th
The HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Picnic– This free event is open to the public and will be held at Auditorium Shores. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks over Town Lake and the wonderful sounds of the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Round Rock Frontier Days – Parade starts at 10:00am with festivities throughout the day. Firework display will be held at Old Settler's Park at dusk. For more details, click http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=631
Lakeway City Park – Parade begins at 8:30am followed by a pageant and family fun festivities throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm
Volente Beach- Fireworks start at dusk. Mix 94.7 will be out there. For more details visit volentebeach.com
Cedar Park – Join the festivities from 4:00pm-10:30pm at Milburn Park located at 1901 Sunchase Blvd, free to the public. Fireworks proudly presented by HEB. Call 401-5888
Liberty Hill – Will host many fun activities for the kids! For more information call 476-7774
City of Kyle – Kyle’s Gregg Clark Field fireworks show will begin at 9:30pm. Located at the corner of Center Street and Hwy 150
Red, White and Buda – Celebrate the nation’s birth starting at 5:00pm – Call 295.9999 for more information
San Marcos Summerfest– This free event is open to the public and begins at 4:00pm with a children's parade and costume contest. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm at the San Marcos Plaza 202 North CM Allen Parkway. For more information check out www.summerfestsanmarcos.com
Sertoma San Gabriel Park in Georgetown- Entertainment for the whole family will begin at 11:00am and finish with a "Spectacular Fireworks Finale" at dark.
Dripping Springs- “Fire in the Sky” with family fun, food, and entertainment. For more info call 512-858-5159
July 5th and 6th
Biscuit Brothers Patriotic Hoedown at Symphony Barn- aka: Scottish Rite Theatre in Austin. Tickets on sale now.
Carlos 'n Charlie's- Come by boat or by land to enjoy the firework show. Enjoy the music by Rat Ranch after the show. Call 266-1683 for more details
Dell Diamond – Receive free mini flags at the baseball game that starts at 7:05pm with a tribute to our Armed Forces and fireworks to follow. Dell Diamond is located at 3400 East Palm Valley
Friday, July 4th
The HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Picnic– This free event is open to the public and will be held at Auditorium Shores. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks over Town Lake and the wonderful sounds of the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Round Rock Frontier Days – Parade starts at 10:00am with festivities throughout the day. Firework display will be held at Old Settler's Park at dusk. For more details, click http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=631
Lakeway City Park – Parade begins at 8:30am followed by a pageant and family fun festivities throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm
Volente Beach- Fireworks start at dusk. Mix 94.7 will be out there. For more details visit volentebeach.com
Cedar Park – Join the festivities from 4:00pm-10:30pm at Milburn Park located at 1901 Sunchase Blvd, free to the public. Fireworks proudly presented by HEB. Call 401-5888
Liberty Hill – Will host many fun activities for the kids! For more information call 476-7774
City of Kyle – Kyle’s Gregg Clark Field fireworks show will begin at 9:30pm. Located at the corner of Center Street and Hwy 150
Red, White and Buda – Celebrate the nation’s birth starting at 5:00pm – Call 295.9999 for more information
San Marcos Summerfest– This free event is open to the public and begins at 4:00pm with a children's parade and costume contest. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm at the San Marcos Plaza 202 North CM Allen Parkway. For more information check out www.summerfestsanmarcos.com
Sertoma San Gabriel Park in Georgetown- Entertainment for the whole family will begin at 11:00am and finish with a "Spectacular Fireworks Finale" at dark.
Dripping Springs- “Fire in the Sky” with family fun, food, and entertainment. For more info call 512-858-5159
July 5th and 6th
Biscuit Brothers Patriotic Hoedown at Symphony Barn- aka: Scottish Rite Theatre in Austin. Tickets on sale now.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Kids Eat Free!
Kids Eat Free!
The last thing I want to do after a long day of work is come home and figure out what I am going to cook for dinner. So, I thought I would share this list of restaurants where kids eat free. You may want to call ahead to verify that they are still offering the free kids meals. Please let me know if there are any other restaurants to add to the list or any that need to be removed.
MONDAYS
Carlos-n-Charlie’s
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
El Rincon- Pflugerville location 6-9pm
Elsi’s Restaurant- for kids 12 and under from 4-close
Fajita Warehouse
Fish Daddy’s
Gattiland- Moms eat free
Hangtown Grill
Jim’s- 5-9pm
Mama Fu’s- from 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Margaritas- kids eat free all day
Pflugerville Pizza & Wing Pfactory- all day
Pizza Hut Lunch Buffet- kids eat free at lunch
Poke-e-Joe’s Smokehouse 5:00pm-close
Spaghetti Warehouse- well, it’s not free, but it’s only $0.99! (Ages 10 and under)
Texadelphia- 3:00pm-close
TGI Friday’s
Tres Amigos- 5:00pm-close
ZuZu- 6:00pm-close
TUESDAYS
Black Eyed Pea- after 5:00pm for kids 12 and under
Bennigan’s- after 5:00pm
Berryhill Baja Grill
Central Market- 5:00-9:00pm (I believe it is just the North Lamar location)
Chick-fil-a- kids eat free after 5:00pm
Denny’s- 4:00pm-10:00pm
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
El Rincon- Round Rock location with a clown appearance from 6-9pm
Fajita Warehouse
Fazoli’s- $0.99 kids meals from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Kerbey Lane Café- all day Tuesdays kids 12 and under eat free
La Salsa- 4:00pm-close
McAllister’s Deli- 5-9pm
Nutty Brown Café- 5:00pm-close- $0.99 kids meals and there is a clown from 6-8
Nuevo Leon- all day Tuesday
Plucker’s- Tuesday
Poke-e-Joe’s Smokehouse- 5-close
Red Robin- 3:00pm-close
Rome’s Pizza- 4:00-8:00pm
Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant- 4:00pm-close
ZuZu- 6:00pm-close
WEDNESDAYS
Central Market- after 5:00pm
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
EZ’s- after 5:00pm
Luby’s- after 4:30pm
Rome’s Pizza- 4:00pm-8:00pm
SATURDAYS
Iron Cactus- in northwest Austin on Stonelake
Luby’s- kids eat free all day, 10 and under
Texas Land & Cattle- kids eat free from 11:00am-4:00pm
SUNDAYS
Elsi’s Restaurant- kids 12 and under from 4:00pm-close
Moe’s Southwest Grill- all day Sunday, kids 12 and under
Souper Salad- 2 and under eat free, kids 3-5 eat for $0.50 and kids 6-12 eat for $0.99
Zen- kids eat free all day
The last thing I want to do after a long day of work is come home and figure out what I am going to cook for dinner. So, I thought I would share this list of restaurants where kids eat free. You may want to call ahead to verify that they are still offering the free kids meals. Please let me know if there are any other restaurants to add to the list or any that need to be removed.
MONDAYS
Carlos-n-Charlie’s
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
El Rincon- Pflugerville location 6-9pm
Elsi’s Restaurant- for kids 12 and under from 4-close
Fajita Warehouse
Fish Daddy’s
Gattiland- Moms eat free
Hangtown Grill
Jim’s- 5-9pm
Mama Fu’s- from 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Margaritas- kids eat free all day
Pflugerville Pizza & Wing Pfactory- all day
Pizza Hut Lunch Buffet- kids eat free at lunch
Poke-e-Joe’s Smokehouse 5:00pm-close
Spaghetti Warehouse- well, it’s not free, but it’s only $0.99! (Ages 10 and under)
Texadelphia- 3:00pm-close
TGI Friday’s
Tres Amigos- 5:00pm-close
ZuZu- 6:00pm-close
TUESDAYS
Black Eyed Pea- after 5:00pm for kids 12 and under
Bennigan’s- after 5:00pm
Berryhill Baja Grill
Central Market- 5:00-9:00pm (I believe it is just the North Lamar location)
Chick-fil-a- kids eat free after 5:00pm
Denny’s- 4:00pm-10:00pm
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
El Rincon- Round Rock location with a clown appearance from 6-9pm
Fajita Warehouse
Fazoli’s- $0.99 kids meals from 5:00pm-8:00pm
Kerbey Lane Café- all day Tuesdays kids 12 and under eat free
La Salsa- 4:00pm-close
McAllister’s Deli- 5-9pm
Nutty Brown Café- 5:00pm-close- $0.99 kids meals and there is a clown from 6-8
Nuevo Leon- all day Tuesday
Plucker’s- Tuesday
Poke-e-Joe’s Smokehouse- 5-close
Red Robin- 3:00pm-close
Rome’s Pizza- 4:00-8:00pm
Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant- 4:00pm-close
ZuZu- 6:00pm-close
WEDNESDAYS
Central Market- after 5:00pm
Double Dave’s Pizza- free lunch buffet for children 4 and under
EZ’s- after 5:00pm
Luby’s- after 4:30pm
Rome’s Pizza- 4:00pm-8:00pm
SATURDAYS
Iron Cactus- in northwest Austin on Stonelake
Luby’s- kids eat free all day, 10 and under
Texas Land & Cattle- kids eat free from 11:00am-4:00pm
SUNDAYS
Elsi’s Restaurant- kids 12 and under from 4:00pm-close
Moe’s Southwest Grill- all day Sunday, kids 12 and under
Souper Salad- 2 and under eat free, kids 3-5 eat for $0.50 and kids 6-12 eat for $0.99
Zen- kids eat free all day
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