Mother’s Day is MAY 9th! Just a few short weeks away! Do you know a mom-to-be that you’d like to honor this Mother’s Day? Nominate her to win a free 3D Ultrasound courtesy of Lexington Women’s Health!

What better way to celebrate being a new mom than to get a 3D preview!

Please send us your favorite mom-to-be’s name and email address by MAY 8th! Tell us why she is so important to you, and let us help you give her a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Please send your submissions to ads@babyinthebluegrass.com!

Do you like free stuff? How does a $50 Visa gift card sound? Or what about adorable outfits from local boutiques? We will be giving away lots of awesome things from our local sponsors in the months to come! Make sure you stay in the know by signing up for our e-newsletter, The Pregnant Pause. It’s easy and takes about 10 seconds, just head on over to www.babyinthebluegrass.com and sign up!

Stay tuned for our upcoming guest-blogger Sharon Tessandori, owner of Barefootworks Yoga Studio!

Happy Spring!!!

We are so excited to announce that the 2010 edition of Baby in the Bluegrass will be delivered this August!

From the beginning, it has been our goal to be the primary resource in Central Kentucky for pregnancy and newborn-related information. You requested less narrative and more resources from our next endeavor and that is exactly what you’re going to get! The 2010 edition will feature an updated, more extensive listing of mom-related resources in Central Kentucky, “Been there, done that” Mom & Dad-stories, as well as other parenting tips and information.

Online, please continue to visit www.babyinthebluegrass.com and connect directly with other local parents-to-be through our community boards. Also, don’t forget to check out our calendar with listings of all local classes, and sign up for our e-newsletter “Pregnant Pause” – which will feature lots of prizes in the coming months!

If you are a business owner, we invite you to participate by advertising with us! Download a copy of our rate card by 2010_rate card_web. Or email ads@babyinthebluegrass.com so someone from our team can contact you and discuss further this exciting and unique opportunity! Our last edition featured Nursery Time, Baby’s Room, St. Joe East, Baby Belly, Lexington Aesthetics, Portrait Shoppe, Pediatric & Adolescent Associates, P.S.C., and Essence Images just to name a few.  Do you want to get your business directly in front of EVERY mom in Central Kentucky who will have a baby this year? Contact us today!

Stay warm and be safe everyone!

The Baby in the Bluegrass Team

The iPhone really has changed the way we do things. If you have an iPhone, be sure you check out these cool apps… and be sure to leave a comment if you have your own suggestions.

Great Apps for New Moms

Baby Log ($4.99): Records diaper changes, feedings, naps, and bathing and can be exported to an Excel spreadsheet. What a dream this would have been with my jaundiced newborn.

Things ($9.99): A smart organization tool that helps you manage your to-do list, notes, projects and more.

Food Additives ($3.99): Find information about 450+ food additives that might be unsafe to you or your child’s health, ranked by risk factors. This one would probably just freak me out.

Expecting ($4.99): This app not only tracks your due date and OB appointments, but gives you tips and helpful facts relevant to each week of your pregnancy, plus a checklist and contraction timer for the big day. Wow! This would be good for expectant dad’s.

Baby Names ($4.99): Let’s you search, research and share potential baby names and then create, edit and reorder your favorites list.

Great iPhone Apps for Little Kids

Scribble (FREE): Lets kids (or parents) draw with their finger right on the screen and then shake to erase, like an etch-a-sketch. My friend’s twins love this game.

Bubbles (FREE): Make and play with bubbles. This sounds perfect for distracting toddlers. Also look for the Bubble Wrap app, and pop to your heart’s content.

Preschool Adventure ($0.99): Super cute games like space shapes, farm sounds and animal matching.

Super Monkey Ball ($9.99): I’m horrible at this game on XBox, but maybe I would improve by practicing with the iPhone version.

Flashmath ($0.99): Quick math problems with multiple difficulty settings from Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

My husband and I always said we’d find a church once we had children. That turned into once we had children in school, and we church shopped for years before finding a place to call home.

If this sounds like you, I encourage you to stop by Southern Acres Christian Church on Harvard Drive in Lexington. Last Sunday was the launch of KidStuf in the new state of the art family theatre. It is a funny, engaging 45-minute program for families. It’s actually Christianity 101, so it’s perfect for adults who are looking for the fundamentals and kids who easily get bored. My boys, 8 and 5, left saying that church was so fun last weekend.

I’m so proud of my little church on Harvard Drive. I hope you’ll stop by one Sunday to see what the fuss is about. KidStuf is at 10:15 a.m., with worship services at 9 and 11:15. Look for me if you do come… I’ll be the one with the big, goofy grin.

Southern Acres Christian Church, Sundays at 10:15 a.m.

Great start to school season! IHOP is offering free meals! Kids 12 & under eat free everyday from 4pm-10pm. This offer is valid until September 13, 2009.

Fun Fact: IHOP serves more than 700 million pancakes per year! That’s a lot of syrup!

Here are some great money-saving tips for those who have kids in Lexington!

Mondays:

Chick-Fil-A, Family Nights, HAMBURG, 5p-7p, (2nd/4th Mondays of the month) kids eat FREE. Cow mascot & crafts are available. Free Ice Dream with toppings  website

Smashing Tomato – kids eat for $1.99  website

Tuesdays:

Baskin Robbins, $1 scoop night, 6p-10pm  website

Beef O Brady’s, kids 12 & under, eat FREE, 4p-8p. Kids activities available  website

Bellacino’s, kids 10 & under, eat FREE, 5p-8p  website

Chick-Fil-A, Family Nights, TURFLAND, 5p-7p, kids eat FREE. Cow mascot & crafts are available. Free Ice Dream with toppings  website

Denny’s, 4p-10p. Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entree  website

Fazoli’s, kids eat for $0.99, 5p-8p  website

Tony Roma’s, kids eat FREE  website

Zaxby’s, kids eat FREE 5p-9p  website

Wednesdays:

Moe’s, kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal, 4p-close  website

Buffalo Wild Wings, kids eat for $0.99  website

Thursdays:

EL Chico Cafe, kids 12 & under eat for $0.99, all day  website

Saturdays:

Captain D’s, 11a-2pm, 2 kids meals FREE with purchase of adult meal  website

Denny’s, 4p-10p. Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entree  website

Steak n Shake, kids eat FREE  website

Sundays:

Steak n Shake, kids eat FREE  website

Everyday:

IHOP – Kids 12 & Under FREE – EVERYDAY! 4p-10pm website

Golden Corral – 3 & under free eat everyday  website

Culver’s – kids get FREE scoop of ice cream, with purchase of kids meal  website

Come join one of Kentucky’s most picturesque venues, Keeneland Race Course, as they celebrate another year of making wishes come true! Participants will enjoy a magnificent view of Keeneland’s 147 acres of rolling hills, historic grandstands and white horse barns while gathering with family and friends to help raise funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Join us for a magical day complete with the walk, 5k walk/run, Kid’s Fun Runs, refreshments, prizes, and fun for all ages!

Register Here

Today is the birthday of Jackie Powell - publisher of Baby in the Bluegrass.  Here are 4 things we love about Jackie!

1. Her creative streak.  Jackie is an amazing designer.  Her artistic hand and eye lend themselves to everything she does.  From scrapbooking to publications, everything she touches turns to gorgeous! 

2. Her spontaneity and willingness to do her own thing. Jackie gets involved in numerous activities.  From Zumba - Yoga - Running – Bookclub - Painting - to making aprons, she is not scared to try anything new.  Her motto: ”If it’s not fun, don’t do it!”

3. Her compassion and passion for people in need. Jackie’s willingness to help others and put them first is one of her strongest traits.  She has a huge heart for The Lighthouse Ministries. She spends alot of her time creating projects for this cause. 

4. Her sense of humor. If you know Jackie, you know that there is not a day when she won’t make you smile, whether it’s her favorite SNL skit, the latest story about her husband or two boys, or her bathroom humor – you will surely be laughing out loud! 

Happy Birthday Jackie!

Michelle