One of our very own families - the Hooley's from Lone Tree - will strut their stuff along with other hip moms, expecting moms, baby-wearing and nursing moms, cool tots and even dads on the runway at the second annual Hopscotch Hustle fashion show on April 18 in Denver. Proceeds from this family-friendly event will benefit WeeCycle, a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide low-income families in the Denver metro area with new and gently used baby gear.
Models at the Hopscotch Hustle, including the Hooley family, will be rockin' the runway in hip fashions for mom, dad and baby from local boutiques, including Metroboom, Violet, Becoming Mothers, Outdoor Divas, Kidsport, Talulah Jones and Chinny Chin Chin, with hair and makeup by Luxe salon. There will also be a fabulous silent auction, fancy carnival fare for young and old alike, drinks, cash bar, music, entertainment and games for kids.
Details of the Hopscotch Hustle family event are:
WHEN: Sunday, April 18 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Curtis Hotel (1405 Curtis St., Denver)
The Hopscotch Hustle is Alice in Wonderland themed this year, and there will be fabulous activities for the kids. Kids activities (which are all FREE with admission) include:
· picking out a new costume to wear… and take home
· decorating their very own cupcake from THE SHOPPE
· making a funky felt Mad Hatter hat with Bugaboo Parties
· a photo booth where they can strike a pose in their new costumes & hats
· an interactive music area where they can make some music with the Music Train
· a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar
· a custom made balloon sculpture from Suzaloonz, the BEST balloon artist in Denver
· playing life-size jenga and connect four
Tickets are available in advance at www.WeeCycleColorado.org. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $45 for premium seating and a fabulous goody bag. Kids 6 – 12 are $10, and kids 5 and under are free.
Last year’s Hopscotch Hustle was a huge success, attracting over 400 people and raising over $5,000 in its first year. This year’s Hopscotch Hustle promises to be even better. There is a tremendous demand for mothers to be hip and fashionable, yet practical and comfortable as they juggle their personal and professional lives with motherhood.
“When I had my baby, I gave up my career and my figure will never be quite the same. I gave up wearing most jewelry and heels. But I wasn’t willing to give up my sense of style for sweatpants. There’s no reason I can’t find styles that are functional yet flattering and fashionable,” says new mom Liz Liechti.
Many Colorado mothers have scaled back high-powered careers or put them on hold entirely, but they are not willing to give up their sense of style for a pair of mom jeans. Others are breastfeeding even after they go back to work. This new concept of motherhood is creating a demand for a whole new realm of fashion needs, and in these tough times, many designers and boutiques are listening. Come see what they have to offer at the Hopscotch Hustle.
More About WeeCycle: WeeCycle’s mission is to provide low-income families in the Denver metro area with new and gently used baby gear free of charge. In their first year, WeeCycle donated over 1,000 items to families in need. The gear is acquired through the charitable donations of individuals and businesses and distributed through local community organizations already serving families with infants and toddlers affected by poverty, domestic violence and homelessness. WeeCycle also contributes to environmental preservation by recycling and reusing baby gear and operating in an environmentally conscious manner.
Also, WeeCycle donated over 1,000 cribs, car seats, strollers, to families in need last year, and they were recently named the Community Partner of the Year by the Center for Work Education and Employment. To find out more, visit www.WeeCycleColorado.org.
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