Archive for April, 2009
April 27th, 2009 | Events, Photographers, Preferred Vendors | No Comments |
Bliss Nine had the pleasure of meeting photographer Jessica Davis at her office in Solana Beach. She is not only passionate and dedicated about what she does, she is also super knowledgeable and one of those people you know are born and raised to be a photographer. Having graduated from the Brooks Institute and owning her business for the past few years, you couldn’t ask for more in a photographer! On a personal level, Jessica will make you feel comfortable and taken care of. From providing custom frames to holiday cards, she is a one stop shop for anything photography related. Check out her website and see the beautiful pictures of families, babies and pregnant women. Plus, now she is a part of a photography studio, which is a great venue for maternity photographs and provides a comfortable and great place for women to change in privacy. The studio’s grand opening is on May 8, 2009 at 7 p.m. RSVP through this INVITATION, and meet Jessica along with other great photographers in the area. We guarantee you will like her as much as we do!
As a preferred vendor, Jessica Davis Photography is currently offering a discount through Bliss Nine. Contact Bliss Nine for more information.
April 20th, 2009 | Beauty and Exercise, Safety, products, recalls | 1 Comment |
The CPSC has recalled about three million fitness balls due to the possibility of the ball exploding due to over-inflation. The company called EB Brands has received 47 reports of balls unexpectedly bursting and injuries sustained due to the defects. They were sold nationwide, between May 2000 to February 2009. The warnings from EB Brands state that the balls should not be used during the pregnancy period. However, it is not unlikely that they would be purchased for use as a birthing ball.
Therefore, Bliss Nine recommends that you cease using them altogether for fitness or pregnancy purposes. As for birthing ball quality, always choose a premium quality anti-burst birthing ball specifically made for birthing pregnancy purposes.
April 19th, 2009 | Health, Safety, TO DOs | No Comments |
Right about now, in this great weather, you are thinking about planning the upcoming summer vacation or trip to the beach and not what you and your family should do in case of a blackout or earthquake. But really, you should. It’s not a bad time to plan because not being prepared at all could be disastrous. Gather a sturdy container and set it aside as a go-to container for emergency products. Include water (three gallons per person), toilet paper, first aid kit, can opener, disposable cups and plates, non-perishable goods, food (include baby food and formula), clothing, diapers, flashlight, radio, ID cards, contact numbers and a large blanket. In an event of a fire or evacuation, you can grab the container and throw it into your trunk.
When I was pregnant, I purchased a large plastic water container for camping that holds up to 7 gallons of water and has an attached spigot. Every month (or two, when I forget), I empty it onto my lawn and then refill it.
Be prepared, you will feel so much better.
April 16th, 2009 | Events, Maternity Wear | 1 Comment |
A new maternity boutique, Dress For The Nines has opened at 1220 Cleveland Avenue in Hillcrest. It’s located in the Trader Joe’s/Ralph’s shopping center off of Tenth and University. Owned by Allison and Kyle, who see the benefits in providing affordable and stylish clothing to pregnant women, the clothes there are fun and beautiful for any expectant mom. Bliss Nine is thrilled that such a store has opened and we are excited to participate in giving a gift give-away for the Grand Opening on April 25th. Visit the store between 12 and 2pm and partake in good food from Terra Restaurant, models showing off the newest styles offered by Dress For The Nines and meet some great people.
Shop hours are Mon-Sat 10-6 and Sun. 10-4
April 12th, 2009 | Gifts, products | No Comments |
Unless you’ve been in a hole, Tiny Prints has been seen everywhere from magazines, blogs to the Christmas cards from friends. Many shoppers are turning online for their stationery needs, allowing them to sift through categories and designs with just a click of their mouse (mice J). After having received many Tiny Prints quality cards from friends and family, Bliss Nine was thrilled that Tiny Prints donated to the USO charity basket.
Tiny Prints was created in 2004 by three friends who shared a love for giving and receiving good paper. Having worked in e-commerce in the Silicon Valley for many years and sharing a passion for new technology, Kelly Berger, Laura Ching and Ed Han were inspired to create an online destination for shopping for stationery and make it fun and easy. As recent new parents themselves, they were especially drawn to family products. Tiny Prints has grown quickly from a baby stationery company to a preferred destination for everyday stationery and stationery for special occasions. The great thing about them is that instead of just sticking to their own designers, which may lead to stylistic doldrums, they also work with outside designers and hosting their brands – like Baby Gap and Dwell Studio.
Tiny Prints generously donated two gift cards and two sets of thank you cards to the San Diego USO silent auction charity basket.
April 7th, 2009 | Eco-friendly, Gifts, products | 1 Comment |
When we first thought of doing baby planning, one of the fun items we thought of were custom made hospital gowns for our clients for their delivery. How happy were we when we found Deidrea had started Hot Mama Gowns and that she thought of making hospital gowns for mamas that are made of organic cotton, are super comfortable and have special nursing panels for easy access - so you don’t have to take your arms out of the sleeve! These gowns are gorgeously well made and are perfect gifts for any mommy-to-be. Hot Mama Gown’s website also suggests that you can wear these gowns at home while you are healing! Of course! Check out their site for more information, styles and shopping.
We are grateful to Hot Mama Gowns, who is one of the generous donors to the San Diego USO silent auction basket!
April 5th, 2009 | Safety, products, recalls | No Comments |
Evenflo expanded their December recall of Majestic high chairs to now include Evenflo Envision high chairs and all Evenflo Majestic high chairs, due to reports of parts of the high chairs falling out allowing the seat back to detach. The recalled high chairs were sold at Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Burlington Coat Factory and other stores. Please visit their website for details and immediately stop using the high chairs.
Last week, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) also announced the recall of Fisher-Prices’ 3-1 high chairs after reports of the seat falling backwards from its frame. Fisher-Price is offering a free repair kit to parents. The obvious alternative would be getting a new high chair or at least a used, non-recalled high chair instead. The chair was sold exclusively at Target Stores from December 2008 to March 2009. Please stop using the high chairs and visit the Fisher-Price website for more information on the recall.
April 2nd, 2009 | Photographers, Preferred Vendors | No Comments |
Aquario Photography Studio and photographer John Woolley have been in San Diego since 1999. John and his family have since created an award winning portrait and wedding photography studio. With a background in celebrity and fashion photography, John lends a unique and modern look to his maternity, family and baby photographs. Check out the Aquario Studio blog for some great regularly updated photographs showing his contemporary photography style. In 2007, his clients voted John as Best of Weddings Pick on the Knot and he has won other local awards for his work.
Aquario Studio is one of the generous vendors contributing to the San Diego USO silent auction basket, set to be auctioned on May 30, 2009 at the “Stars and Stripes” charity ball.
We are very pleased to have Aquario Photography Studio as a preferred vendor. Contact Bliss Nine for a discount with this vendor.
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