Raspberry Banana Smoothies

1 10 oz bag frozen raspberries
1 banana
1 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt
1/3 cup orange juice

Puree in blender until smooth. Add more orange juice if needed to make the smoothie thin enough to be sipable through a straw. Serve out of vintage milk bottles for party flair!

At tonight’s Twitter Party, we’ll be chatting live and sharing ideas on the baby’s nursery and how families connect with their little ones. Throughout the hour, 8 lucky party goers will win $50 Amex gift cards from NoJo.

When: Tuesday February 7, 2012 5pm-6pm PST/8pm-9pm EST

RSVP: Submit your RSVP starting now until the start of the party. Details below.

1. RSVP by commenting below with your Twitter name. (If you commented on our post from last week, we got you there so you are all set!) This makes you eligible for prizes at the party.

2. Follow @ProjectNursery and @NojoBedding on Twitter. If you don’t have a Twitter account, sign up—it’s free!

3. Tweet the following anytime on Tuesday 2/7: Planning for baby? Twitter Party tonight 5pm PST hosted by @ProjectNursery. Cash prizes from @NojoBedding #ShareTheLove

4. Join the #ShareTheLove party on Twitter Tuesday, February 7th, 5pm-6pm PST/ 8pm-9pm EST.

See you there! xo,

Melisa, Pam & Kristin

The ladies behind Big City Moms, Risa Goldberg and Leslie Venokur are well-known in this industry for throwing the absolute biggest and best baby shower events in New York City. Lucky for expecting moms, they are taking their show on the road and will be heading to a few key locations this year. Best of all, Project Nursery gets to be a part of it. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with BCM to be bringing our design experts and nursery know-how to their events in 2012!

Big City Moms is kicking off their first shower of the year in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 28th at The Skirball Center from 6:30-9:30pm. My Co-Founding partner Pam Ginocchio and I will be along side one of our favorite people, Andrika King of Andrika King Design to answer your burning nursery design questions. Our talented friends and Petit Nest Founders Lonni Paul and Tiffani Thiessien will be partnering with us once again to share another stunning nursery set. And lastly, Project Nursery wouldn’t be complete without showcasing a sweets display for your next baby shower or birthday party from Rebekah Dempsey, Creative Director and Party Stylist of A Blissful Nest. We have lots of good things in store and will be blogging more about our partners in the coming weeks.

Exciting guest speakers at the event include:  Actress Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan, founders of The Honest Company, Dr. Alan Greene, pediatrician and father of four, Actress Ali Landry of Spokesmoms.com, “The Guncles” – Scout Masterson and Bill Horn, author and media personality Samantha Ettus, Wendy Haldeman of The Pump Station, Rachel Sarnoff of Healthy Child, Healthy World and Katie Vaughan of Westside Nannies.

Tickets are already sold out for Los Angeles and there is a wait list. But never fear, we have TWO golden tickets to for one wonderful Project Nursery fan. We’ll tell you how to enter below. And oh yes, every attendee walks away with some serious baby swag.

For those living in the Miami area, you can plan to meet us on Monday, April 2, 2012 at The Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island from 6:00-9:30pm. Tickets and more information are available here. We suggest you act fast as tickets will sell out!

And lastly, for all those in the NYC tristate area, reserve Wednesday, May 9, 2012 on your calendar. We look forward to sharing more fun shower details soon.

WIN IT! One lucky Project Nursery reader will win (2) Standard Pass Tickets to Big City Moms, “The Biggest Baby Shower Ever” event in Los Angeles on February 28th (a $120 value).

HOW TO ENTER: To enter, visit Big City Moms and tell us which Sponsors you would like to meet in person at the show by commenting below. Contest ends Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:59pm PST.

EXTRA ENTRIES
1. “Like” Project Nursery and Big City Moms on Facebook, give us a shout out on our walls and tell us you did with a comment below.

2. Follow Project Nursery and Big City Moms on Twitter, tweet about it and tell us you did with a comment below.

3. Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter or let us know you are already a subscriber with a comment below.

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This week we’ll be featuring special guest Katy Mimari, from Caden Lane. Katy will be chatting with us live and discussing the newest nursery trends and decorating tips. If you aren’t able to join us live, post your question below or on our Facebook Page, and we’ll answer it during our broadcast.

Still haven’t logged onto Spreecast? It’s a mix between YouTube and Skype. It gives us the ability to produce live video and include our audience live onscreen. Feeling a little camera shy? That’s okay too because you can post your questions directly on our Spreecast page, and Pam and Melisa can answer them during the broadcast. Sign in using your Facebook account to join us live tomorrow!

Polka Dot Peacock carries everything you need to complete your home. From children’s accessories to home furniture, you’ll find all the go-to designer items that will transform your house into a home.

Jack and Jill Boutique brings all the luxurious kids and nursery brands together to create the perfect resource for creating a designer nursery. Owner and experienced nursery designer, Sherri Blum, hand selects the finest items for her online store and can help any shopper create their dream nursery.

Layla Grayce is all about design and creating the perfectly decorated home. With a handpicked collection ranging from elegant furniture to designer diaper bags, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Annette Tatum believes you should allow your personal style and personality to be reflected in your home decor. From the paint on the walls to the furniture that fills your rooms, Annette Tatum will inspire you to embrace your own personal style.

New Arrivals, Inc. offers a vast designer product line, including bedding, baby gifts, nursery and kids decor. New Arrivals, Inc. is a terrific shop to design and outfit the perfect baby nursery.

My Sweet Muffin is your online resource for finding the perfect baby gift. Ranging from clothes to gifts for mom and everything in between, My Sweet Muffin carries exquisite gifts that top every mom’s wish list.

evgieNev’s wall decals are the perfect added touch for any room. Their amazing designs will help you transform a room without ever having to lift a paintbrush.

Loxly Hollow offers a line of classic nursery art decor. Can’t find the piece you have been searching for? Contact them to customize whimsical art to complete your nursery.

Thank you again to all of our partners who allow us to continue to inspire design.

Throughout the hour, 8 lucky party goers will win $50 Amex gift cards from NoJo.

When: Tuesday February 7, 2012 5pm-6pm PST/8pm-9pm EST

RSVP: Submit your RSVP starting now until the start of the party. Details below.

1. RSVP by commenting below with your Twitter name. This makes you eligible for prizes at the party.

2. Follow @ProjectNursery and @NojoBedding on Twitter. If you don’t have a Twitter account, sign up—it’s free!

3. Tweet the following anytime on Tuesday 2/7: Planning for baby? Twitter Party tonight 5pm PST hosted by @ProjectNursery. Cash prizes from @NojoBedding #ShareTheLove

4. Join the #ShareTheLove party on Twitter Tuesday, February 7th, 5pm-6pm PST/ 8pm-9pm EST.

This week we’ll be featuring special guest Kelly Lyden from the Party Dress and WH Hostess. Planning an upcoming party or just want to hear the latest design trends in the party world? Tune in to chat live with Kelly and hear her expert advice. This is your chance for free party tips!

Still not sure what Spreecast is? It’s a mix between YouTube and Skype. It gives us the ability to produce live video and include our audience live onscreen. Feeling a little camera shy? That’s okay too because you can post your questions directly on our Spreecast page, and Pam and Melisa can answer them during the broadcast. Sign in using your Facebook account to join us live tomorrow!

We know that all of our readers are very busy, so if you aren’t able to tune in live tomorrow, post your questions on our Facebook page or comment below, and we’ll pass them along to Kelly.

We look forward to seeing your on Spreecast!

What is Spreecast you ask? It’s an amazing new social video site that allows us to produce video content while giving us the opportunity to include our audience live on screen. Think YouTube plus Skype, with the ability to tell your friends on Twitter and Facebook to join you. Check it out, sign in with your Facebook account and join us today to chat live with fellow PN Co-Founder, Pam Ginocchio and me. It’s really very simple to use and lots of fun. Not interested in being on camera? That’s okay too. You can also post your questions directly on our Spreecast page, and we’ll view them while we’re on air and respond.

Today we’ll be featuring celebrity nursery designer Gerri Panebianco of the interior design duo, Little Crown Interiors. If you have a question for Gerri or need a design opinion, comment below or post it on our Facebook page. This is your chance for free design advice!

We’ll also be talking about Cycle for Survival. An inspiring cause that’s near and dear to our very own Julie Frank, of My Tiny Nest.

Looking forward to seeing you on Spreecast soon!

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