Last Friday, we anxiously awaited an accurate weather forecast to predict how our second outdoor event {ever!} would begin: cancelled due to thunderstorms or would the skies clear just for our event?
THANKFULLY, the weather decided to hold off until Sunday {although it was a little chilly}, and we were able to host our first Dallas Moms Blog Easter Egg Hunt for 100 families!
We couldn’t have been more excited for the turn out of readers and families who came and the great businesses who jumped in to help make this event possible! Local businesses like Dr. George Orthodontics, Schwan’s Home Delivery, and Optimum Wellness Solutions all had fun goodies, prizes, and great information for families as they were waiting for the next egg hunt or activity.
We want to say a special thank our Co-Title Sponsor Richardson Dentistry for helping us put on another incredible event! Everyone enjoyed spending the day with you and your families!
Kids of all ages had a great time with some of the “extra” activities we had planned in addition to the “main” egg hunt events. Scribble Cakes generously set up a cupcake decorating station with an Easter theme. PinTwist Parties was passing out cute Pinterest-inspired treat bags with a little craft for the kids. Mrs. Nikkie’s Face Painting was also doing a great job of whipping up adorable Easter faces!
Overall, 1500 eggs were gathered, over 300 Pirate’s Booty were claimed, 75 See’s Candies lollipops were snagged, over 300 pouches from GoGo Squeez and Peter Rabbit Organics were grabbed, and hundreds of Easter Bunny photos were taken!
But the real reason we were there was to raise awareness during National Child Abuse Awareness Month and to help raise funds for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.
We’re proud to announce that thanks to the incredible raffle prize donations from Richardson Dentistry, Excessory Exchange, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, Monster Yogurt, Choctaw Durant, Reunion Tower & GEO Deck, Starpower Home Theater, Dr. George Orthodontics, Baby Boot Camp North Dallas, Visit San Antonio, Radio Flyer, Dear Clark,Noyau Wellness Center and Honey Bee Swimwear, we raised just over $550! Plus, you all filled an entire box of new toys, new clothing, baby products, and toiletries!
It was an incredible event, and we can’t wait to do it again next year! We hope you’ll mark your calendars now and plan to attend!
To see more photos from our Easter Egg Hunt, visit Dallas Moms Blog Facebook page or visit our photographer’s page Mel Marie Photography!
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During the raffle, one mom was incredibly lucky and won THREE prizes!! She wanted to share the love and provide an additional opportunity for someone else to win, so she graciously donated one of her prizes back to Dallas Moms Blog
. . .which means. . .
ALL of our readers have a chance to win one last Easter Egg Hunt prize!
This is your second-chance to win a $75 Gift Certificate to online jewelry boutique Excessory Exchange! To enter, simply use the Entry form below and we’ll draw a random winner on Monday, April 14th!
We also want to remind you that Now through Easter — Sunday, April 27th — Excessory Exchange will be donating 10% of their proceeds to Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center when shoppers use promo code “DMBEASTER” at checkout. This offer is available to all readers; including those not attending our Egg Hunt event.
Good Luck and We’ll See You Next Year!
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** All photos included in this post were taken by Mel Marie Photography! Please do not copy or reuse without her permission!
