Mom’s Night Out Recap
Our event on Saturday, August 11 was a BLAST to say the least! Imagine 500+ women, mostly moms, decked out in their Mardi Gras ball finest and dancing the night away. With 2019 being a hiatus year (perhaps indefinitely), we think it was the perfect way to end Moms Night Out. And those of who stuck around, we hope you enjoyed Wilson Phillips as much as we did. #holdonforonemoreday
We want to thank all of you for spending your Saturday night with us and totally getting into the theme of the evening; we were blown away by the creativity in your wardrobes. It is humbling to see how many of you came ready to party with us, and we were all truly excited to meet those of you who read our content. To be able to party with our virtual New Orleans friends is part of why we do what we do, and it is what makes us a true local parenting website for New Orleans. We strive to provide you with the highest quality events possible and continue to be humbled by your response to our efforts. We know it was hot, but we so appreciate your grace and understanding. We had a great time socializing and dancing with you and we hope you enjoyed your night off from mom-duty! Thank you for coming and for getting into the spirit!
Title Sponsors
For SIX years running, we have worked with both Touro and Children’s Hospital to produce this anticipated New Orleans event, and it has been our absolute pleasure. Our team has had extensive personal experiences at both hospitals (everything from delivering our bundles of joy to broken legs and surgery), and we are delighted that our readers often share similar positive experiences with our title sponsors. Our events, that you all have come to love, simply would not be possible without them. I speak for our entire team and the 500 beautiful moms in attendance when I say “THANK YOU!”
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Founded in August 2012 by two native New Orleanians, New Orleans Moms Blog has quickly become the city’s largest parenting website. A team of 25 moms and social media influencers, we are extremely passionate about connecting New Orleans moms to products and resources that will make your life easier. We publish content 5+ days a week, which you can have delivered to your email via our weekly newsletter.
Children’s Hospital is a 247-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a complete range of healthcare services for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. The hospital has one of the area’s busiest emergency rooms, which is staffed around the clock by board-certified pediatricians, with the availability of a full range of pediatric specialists.
Founded in 1852, Touro Infirmary is New Orleans' only community based, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital. For 165 years, Touro has been in the vanguard of medical excellence. As one of New Orleans' most enduring monuments, Touro Infirmary stands for stability. Tens of thousands of babies have been born here, and we've treated more than a million people. Our modern facilities utilize the latest technology. Touro is known for its quality and excellence.
The Parade Starts Here Walk through the hard work and extensive planning that goes into this grand event when you tour Kern Studios, an operating workshop that has created breathtaking floats for Mardi Gras and other parades around the world since 1947.
We do Simple. We do Spectacular. We do it all. River City Venues is the most sophisticated and sprawling event complex on the Mississippi. Whether you have an intimate group of 20, or a dynamic group of 20,000, our expert event planners will make your event shine. And when we say the sky is the limit, we mean it—enjoy the stars, the moon, and even fireworks from one of our various riverfront spaces! If you can dream it, we can build it. Whether you’re organizing an elegant fundraiser, or hosting an international corporate event, we have the experience and expertise.
Table Sponsors
Building community goes beyond getting to know your neighbors. It’s also about shopping local and getting to know your locally owned and operated businesses. Our events provide a convenient setting for consumers and businesses to interact and learn about each other. We cannot say enough about the local business owners who gave up their Saturday evenings to mingle with local moms for a night of fun without the kids. We thank each and every one of them for not only showing up but for being engaging and noticeably thrilled to meet our guests. It was a wonderful evening.
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Providing photo booth rentals to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette and surrounding areas, Bon Temps Foteaux has the fun you have been looking for... What's a party without good times? Bon Temps Foteaux puts an unique and interactive twist on the traditional photo booth experience. Our innovative technology allows you to snap a pic and create your "perfect" photo using digital paint, digital props and customizable backgrounds. We help you create a memorable experience that your guests will LOVE it!
Bryan Subaru opened in 2011 and quickly became the #1 volume Subaru dealership in Louisiana. This is attributed to our customer-centric, no-hassle sales approach, huge selection of inventory, and competitive pricing.
Our team of highly trained, talented stylists work with all types of hair to give you the best blowout & glam services at affordable prices! We provide hair blowouts, extensions, make-up services, and treatments. We use the best brands, including Blowpro and Pureology hair care. From Straight to Waves, Beachy or Braids, Cherry Blow Dry Bar gives you style.
Chronos Body Health and Wellness is a comprehensive venue combining fitness, nutrition, and beauty resources all under one roof – from the state-of-the art 24-hour fitness center with live and virtual classes and personal trainers on staff to physician supervised weight-loss programs, day-spa offerings and medical-spa services. No need to drive around town to multiple places, all of these services can be provided from one location. A wellness center that can take care of the whole you - from coolsculpting to laser treatments and dermal fillers to hydrafacials along with spa facials, massages and nail services, we have you covered.
Cousins Smokehouse started like most successful companies do - in a garage. Fortunately, this garage was located in the heart of Cajun Country. Like most of you, we got tired of tough, processed beef jerky, so... we did something about it! Our jerky is actually wood-smoked, packed with flavor, and unexpectedly tender. And... IT'S PORK!!! We're proud to uniquely blend our famous spices with a spirit of curiosity to craft a jerky you'll love. So, open a bag and enjoy a small taste of Louisiana’s amazing culture in every single bite!
Our sole purpose is to take care of you-all of you. We call it the Earthsavers Experience. And even though you may not be able to visit one of our stores, we think you’ll find our website will give you clear guidance on the path to wellness and beauty. No matter what you’re seeking-information, guidance, or products-we’re here to help you find it. So come explore the Earthsavers lifestyle with us.
The mission of E. Francis Financial is to build a clear financial future around the goals and values of the clients we serve. Through a planning process rooted in understanding and education, we deliver confidence in the journey ahead. We’re excited to partner with the New Orleans Moms Blog because we enjoy working with growing families and guiding them through some of life’s most important decisions.
At Elektra Cosmetics our mission is to empower people by inspiring a community to be unapologetically creative. Through support, education and quality products we spread the joy of glitter!
Having a beautiful smile can make a tremendous change in your life. At Evans Orthodontics, our goal is to help our patients achieve a smile they can be proud to show off. Dr. Leeann S. Evans and her team of friendly staff members enjoy creating relationships – and smiles – that are built to last.
Funtastic Fotos is the leading provider of on-site digital imaging utilizing the latest green screen technology. Founded in 2000, Funtastic Fotos has been featured in The Times Picayune, on New Orleans WWL-TV Digital Gumbo, Baton Rouge’ s WBRZ News Channel 2 and TLC’ s Four Weddings. The flipbook system was also part of major events in our community such as Brad Pitt’s “Make it Right” Foundation Gala, Zoo-to-Do and many more. Even Queens of Rex have had Funtastic Fotos flipbooks as part of their Debutante Party experience. We also provide services for major corporations who want a unique addition to their parties and team building events. We’ve worked with companies such as the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, Shell, Acme Oyster House and Coca-Cola to name a few. Our flipbooks and digital photos create a unique, personal and entertaining experience for guests at events such as anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties, mitzvahs, weddings, wrap parties and more. Not only do our flipbooks and digital prints serve as entertainment for your guests, but they double as party favors.
At Generation 7, all of the lovely pieces are meant for the fashion lovers, and rebels, who are not afraid to break the rules, make their own, and go against the tribe. Behind every piece of jewelry is a story of a girl. A girl who wants to live her life, pursue her dreams, love, and prosper. I want to evoke a new generation of women who are bold, sexy, and fearless. The Generation 7 girl always goes with her gut, not following the trends, but starting her own. She is a rebel who makes her own path and is never afraid to go against the tribe.
With almost fifteen years of experience, Dr. Allison Hamada has been there to deliver that picture-perfect smile for thousands of kids and adults. We’ve had the privilege of seeing smiles literally change the lives of those we’ve served. We continually push ourselves to raise the level of excellence through technological advances, in-depth Team training, and hands-on continuing education. The Hamada Orthodontics Team is committed to earning your trust.
On November 19th, 2016, in the heart of Mid-City, New Orleans native and local artist Kristin Malone opened a storefront stocked with handcrafted items that are exclusively made in the Deep South. From Texas to South Carolina, artisans are hard at work creating products you can feel good about getting and giving. With a focus on quality, affordability, and purity, you can buy gifts for home, for him, for her, and for them. Simply, it's local lagniappe - that something extra we get by supporting our locals.
Every Kendra Scott piece is intricately and artfully designed at our state of the art studio in Austin, Texas. Kendra and her team created the Design Lab of their dreams complete with casting, 3D printing and an extensive product and material library. The design studio offers a unique space to create, innovate and be inspired.
Fashion is no longer just about the dress you are wearing. It is about the entire look. From the right pair of shoes to the perfect hairstyle to match. You wouldn’t wear a pair of cork wedges with a cocktail dress now would you? Let’s hope not. This is the mentality that we bring to the table with KISMET. A beauty line that enhances your overall look. Thus, fashion is head to toe.
Let's pARTy NOLA specializes in custom Invitations, personalized gift tags, handmade birthday supplies and gifts from New Orleans Louisiana. They also offer Paint/Art parties for the NOLA metro area!
Mignon Faget is a New Orleans-based jewelry brand deriving its signature designs from the natural and architectural forms of the city’s environments. Since 1969, Mignon Faget has been a pioneering creative and design force in the New Orleans community and beyond, establishing the legacy of her namesake brand on honoring the city’s rich cultural heritage. Mignon Faget’s unwavering commitment to quality and handcrafted design means that all pieces are designed in New Orleans and made in America by skilled artisans. The heritage of the brand is anchored in making handcrafted jewelry that is not just an accessory but a wearable piece of art.
Since 1946, Metairie Small Animal Hospital has helped to strengthen and lengthen the lives of animals, thereby bettering the lives of their human companions. From our humble beginnings of one visionary veterinarian and his brother wanting residents of New Orleans to have access to ethical, educated and reliable veterinary care, we have grown into one of the largest and most respected animal hospital networks in Louisiana. This includes our highly experienced veterinarian team of 15 full time doctors, and over 90 veterinary care support staff.
The t-shirt of the month club is simple, we take the inspiration from New Orleans, put it on a t-shirt & ship it to people across the US each month for only $15. Each month is a new, fresh design & a different color. My husband and I come up with all of the designs. Usually over a bottle of wine...or two. This city is so inspiring. Just walk down Royal Street in the French Quarter & be inspired by the architecture or walk into Parasols in the Irish Channel & be inspired by the locals or walk down Frenchmen Street & see the talent of the musicians in this city. The inspiration is all around us.
Porter Lyons believes in preserving culture. A portion of all proceeds goes to causes that protect a culture’s fundamental identity. Porter Lyons’ first collection is inspired by New Orleans and the Bayou, and part of the proceeds benefits wetland preservation.
My business grew out of my love for my city, the city of New Orleans. Born and raised in NOLA, I have turned that passion into a clothing and accessories business, celebrating some of the most iconic symbols that make it one of the most visited cities in America. Starting in 2009 with one simple scarf, I have been fortunate enough to be able to share the love for my city through various t-shirt, scarf and jewelry designs. You can find my designs in stores throughout the metroplex, along with my Uptown storefront located on Maple Street. Locally Inspired! Locally Made Fashionable Tees, Jewelry, Scarves & Accessories!
SATAZI Jewelry is a New Orleans based, family-owned jewelry and accessory design company dedicated to creating affordable, high-quality pieces that compliment your beauty. We put a little bit of ourselves in every piece we design and consider everyone that owns our jewelry as part of the family. Leather feather earrings are a large part of our current line and as we continue to grow we will bring you a diverse range of accessories that compliment your outfit for every occasion.
At Señor Wood, we endeavor to provide world class, handcrafted products. We are committed to conducting our business with our focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
We offer our clients unique, quality handcrafted wood products that will reflect their own individual tastes or interests. We make every effort to accurately represent each of our products to the best of our ability. Let Us See What We Can Create For YOU! We welcome requests for special orders that reflect your individual need and tastes. If you don't see what your looking for on our website, we will build it for you. Feel free to call or e-mail us today to discuss your ideas.
I’m just a girly girl surviving in a boy mom world. The Glam Bar is here to talk about anything and everything Senegence. From the magic of the skincare to the beauty of the makeup! But we are also here to empower each other. Whether it’s showing off a new makeup look, learning a new beauty hack, laughing at the latest crazy trend, or just needing a positive word from a fun group of ladies we are here for you. Everyone is welcome and we are happy to have you.VIP Ticket Sponsors
We want to give a huge shout out to our VIP Sponsors for pampering our moms!
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Our sole purpose is to take care of you-all of you. We call it the Earthsavers Experience. And even though you may not be able to visit one of our stores, we think you’ll find our website will give you clear guidance on the path to wellness and beauty. No matter what you’re seeking-information, guidance, or products-we’re here to help you find it. So come explore the Earthsavers lifestyle with us.
At Generation 7, all of the lovely pieces are meant for the fashion lovers, and rebels, who are not afraid to break the rules, make their own, and go against the tribe. Behind every piece of jewelry is a story of a girl. A girl who wants to live her life, pursue her dreams, love, and prosper. I want to evoke a new generation of women who are bold, sexy, and fearless. The Generation 7 girl always goes with her gut, not following the trends, but starting her own. She is a rebel who makes her own path and is never afraid to go against the tribe.
On November 19th, 2016, in the heart of Mid-City, New Orleans native and local artist Kristin Malone opened a storefront stocked with handcrafted items that are exclusively made in the Deep South. From Texas to South Carolina, artisans are hard at work creating products you can feel good about getting and giving. With a focus on quality, affordability, and purity, you can buy gifts for home, for him, for her, and for them. Simply, it's local lagniappe - that something extra we get by supporting our locals.
Every Kendra Scott piece is intricately and artfully designed at our state of the art studio in Austin, Texas. Kendra and her team created the Design Lab of their dreams complete with casting, 3D printing and an extensive product and material library. The design studio offers a unique space to create, innovate and be inspired.
Fashion is no longer just about the dress you are wearing. It is about the entire look. From the right pair of shoes to the perfect hairstyle to match. You wouldn’t wear a pair of cork wedges with a cocktail dress now would you? Let’s hope not. This is the mentality that we bring to the table with KISMET. A beauty line that enhances your overall look. Thus, fashion is head to toe.
Mignon Faget is a New Orleans-based jewelry brand deriving its signature designs from the natural and architectural forms of the city’s environments. Since 1969, Mignon Faget has been a pioneering creative and design force in the New Orleans community and beyond, establishing the legacy of her namesake brand on honoring the city’s rich cultural heritage. Mignon Faget’s unwavering commitment to quality and handcrafted design means that all pieces are designed in New Orleans and made in America by skilled artisans. The heritage of the brand is anchored in making handcrafted jewelry that is not just an accessory but a wearable piece of art.
Porter Lyons believes in preserving culture. A portion of all proceeds goes to causes that protect a culture’s fundamental identity. Porter Lyons’ first collection is inspired by New Orleans and the Bayou, and part of the proceeds benefits wetland preservation.
My business grew out of my love for my city, the city of New Orleans. Born and raised in NOLA, I have turned that passion into a clothing and accessories business, celebrating some of the most iconic symbols that make it one of the most visited cities in America. Starting in 2009 with one simple scarf, I have been fortunate enough to be able to share the love for my city through various t-shirt, scarf and jewelry designs. You can find my designs in stores throughout the metroplex, along with my Uptown storefront located on Maple Street. Locally Inspired! Locally Made Fashionable Tees, Jewelry, Scarves & Accessories!
SATAZI Jewelry is a New Orleans based, family-owned jewelry and accessory design company dedicated to creating affordable, high-quality pieces that compliment your beauty. We put a little bit of ourselves in every piece we design and consider everyone that owns our jewelry as part of the family. Leather feather earrings are a large part of our current line and as we continue to grow we will bring you a diverse range of accessories that compliment your outfit for every occasion.
Food and Beverage Sponsors
We hope you all came hungry! Our food and beverage section provided something for everyone. Whether you were looking for something sweet or salty, spicy or fresh, you were guaranteed to satisfy your craving. We hope you enjoyed tasting some of the very best culinary options from NOLA’s finest restaurants.
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Graphic Design & Program Sponsors
We have been honored to partner with KISSYFISH for the past several years and love everything she has created for us. Kissyfish provided the artwork for the event, including the programs and always has a beautiful finished product.
Big thanks to the Once Upon a Child, Travel Tray and Bleu, a Blowdry Bar as our program sponsors, to Let’s Party Nola for the custom name tags, signage and selfie-station props, Mullin Landscape for the party cups, and Nola T-Shirt of the Month Club for our fabulous shirts.
Swag Sponsors
We’d like to thank ALL these generous sponsors for providing incredible swag!
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Photographers
We’d love to send a special Thank You to the amazing photographers who captured this event in such detail. If you were at the event, have fun spotting yourself and your friends in the albums. If you missed the event and are wondering what all the buzz is about, LOOK!
Photographs via the lens of Victoria Z Photography
Photographs via the lens of Tiffany McEntee Photography
Giveaways
We were thrilled to send Eden House of New Orleans, a movement to eradicate the trafficking and selling of human beings, away with a truck load full of goods. They are dedicated to creating systemic change through: youth prevention; education and legislative advocacy, and recovery and reentry services for victims, including long-term shelter. For each item our guests donated to Eden House they received a raffle ticket to enter an amazing giveaway from the following sponsors.
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Pre-Party Sponsors
We have to start with a standing ovation and a HUGE thank you to Cherry Blowdry Bar(conveniently located in Old Metairie) for the amazing hairstyles for our team. They were timely, professional, friendly, quick, and super talented, which is all you want and need in a New Orleans hair salon. Some of us have already been back for regular blowouts and can’t say enough nice things! Second, a huge thank you to the talented and SO MUCH FUN Elektra Cosmetics who made sure we glittered and sparkled in true Nola fashion!
We nibbled on a variety of delicious food from St. James Cheese Company, Zoe’s Kitchen, Raising Canes, and Eat City Greens all of whom we cannot recommend enough. We had sweets courtesy of Stephanie’s Bake Shop and bubbles thanks to Pearl Wine Co. Thanks to all of you for providing the delicious food for our team as we prepped for our biggest mom’s night out to date! And a big thank you to Native Nail Polish for letting us use the fabulous new line of nail polish- Gorgeous! Last but not least, thank you to Sweet Honeybee for capturing all the fun!
Recently moved to the area. I am mom of 2 and it’s tough now to meet new people. You guys are having lots of fun. I should join the NewOrelansMoms shortly.