Mar

27

Nutella Breakfast Party

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I was recently given the opportunity by MommyParties to host a breakfast party for Nutella.

My first encounter with Nutella was my college roommate, who was studying in Spain, gushing about a chocolate spread that was like a "European Peanut Butter." She couldn't get enough of it. She brought back a jar that she coveted like a prize posession.Times have changed. Nutella is widely available in the United States now, but it's still as yummy.

For the party, I served waffles with nutella for the moms.

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And for the toddlers, a miniature version.

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And, my favorite, Nutella Smoothies. YUM. I used banana (real and frozen slices), Stonyfield Farms Fat Free Plain Yogurt, and Nutella. Did you know that Nutella makes for an awesome milkshake? Try it, I bet you'll love it!

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We had a great time talking about how Nutella can fit into a nutritional diet for our families.  Thanks again to Mommy Parties and Nutella. They also provided my guests with a gift bag full of information and treats including coupons, Nutella samples, and an awesome biodegradable travel coffee mug.

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Mar

2

You’re Invited: Creating a Stylish and Safe Nursery - Today at 2 PM EST

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PlaytexBaby is hosting a Facebook event today from 2 PM to 3 PM. Celebrity nursery designer (Clients include Heidi Klum, Halle Barry, and Mario Lopez) and Germ Expert Dr. Ben Tanner will be available to answer questions from new and expecting moms on how to create stylish and functional nurseries for your little ones.

While you're there, you can pick up a Playtex coupon for $1 off any Playtex Bottle including nipples and dropins.

  Mary Bauer, Celebrity Nursery Designer, Owner of Bratt Decor
Mary Bauer is the President and CEO of Bratt Décor, a nursery furniture and design company. Bauer began the business in 1995, with the help of her husband, when she was expecting her first child. She was dismayed at the lack of true design choices available for nurseries and thus began Bratt Décor as a way to give moms more options. Over the years, Bauer has not only provided quality nursery pieces to moms throughout the country, but has also built an impressive list of celebrity clientele including Halle Berry, Heidi Klum and Mario Lopez. Bauer has become a revered leader in nursery design and is respected for both her style and trends. She has appeared on many television and radio shows, to give advice and tips on nursery safety and design. Bauer continues to devote herself to Bratt Décor while also attending to her role as wife and mother of two. She currently resides in Baltimore, MD with her family. Bauer is currently partnering with Playtex® to help educate moms on simple ways to create a safe, secure and stylish nursery space for their little ones.

Dr. Benjamin Tanner, President, Antimicrobial Test Labs
Benjamin Tanner holds a B.S. in Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Arizona, where he studied environmentally mediated disease transmission and assessed infection risks for workers with Dr. Charles Gerba. Dr. Tanner is the founder and principal of Antimicrobial Test Laboratories, LLC, a microbiology laboratory that specializes in testing and development of disinfectant chemicals and other antimicrobial technologies. He is also the author of the book “Legal Aspects of Infectious Diseases”, and has worked extensively with the industry, academia, and government. Before launching Antimicrobial Test Labs in 2006, Dr. Tanner enjoyed years as a microbiologist with the Clorox Company. Dr. Tanner is currently partnering with Playtex® to address simple ways that moms can help to maintain a clean and germ-free nursery environment.