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Come one, come all to the Second Annual Hopscotch Hustle for the Benefit of WeeCycle. On Sunday, April 18th, from 2-5:00pm, moms, dads, and tots, will hit the runway sporting style from six local Denver boutiques. The event will include kid’s entertainment, fancy carnival fare and cocktails, silent auction, and so much more!! Tickets are $20 for standard seating, and $45 for premium seating and goody bag – tickets can be purchased online at www.weecyclecolorado.org .

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Thank you so much to all of our amazing sponsors who will be providing the following services:

Pink Monkey Solutions
– Event Design and Decor
Rock Candy DJ – Entertainment for Runway Show
Licks – Ice Cream Sundae Bar
The Shoppe - Make your own cupcake party
Andrew and Jessica Photographers – Event and Runway Photography
Shutterbooth – Photobooth

A few pictures from last year’s event:

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A few weeks ago, Olivia Omega and Ricki Booker, the chapter organizers of Ladies Who Launch Denver and Boulder, asked for my help to complete their upcoming event – The Leading Lady Awards, to recognize outstanding female business owners in the Colorado community. I called on a few of my favorite vendors to provide flowers, linens, and cupcakes for the 200 guests. Thank you to Sweet Pea Flowers, Butler Rents, and Intricate Icings for their amazing contributions! Thank you to the Curtis Hotel for their amazing contributions.

Thank you to Audrey Michel Photography for the photos from the event:

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On November 4th, A Touch of Bliss is producing a fall fund raising event for WeeCycle, “Sitters and Sushi” We hope to see you there!

Need a date night? Have holiday parties for grown-ups on the calendar? Need a few hours to yourself? Then join us at “Sitters and Sushi” to meet and mingle with over 35 pre-screened experienced babysitters, enjoy cocktails and appetizers, and bid on our “date night” themed silent auction for the benefit of WeeCycle. Each mom will receive a folder with babysitter background, availability, and photo and an opportunity to mix with amazing sitters!

WeeCycle helps metro area families with infants and toddlers affected by domestic violence and homelessness by collecting new and gently used baby gear to fulfill needs-lists through local community organizations. http://www.weecyclecolorado.org/

Event date: Wed, Nov 4th, 7-9:30 pm
Location: Sushi Hai 3600 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado http://sushihai.com/
Tickets: $60.00 pre-sale until Oct 11th, $75 thereafter
Tickets: http://www.weecyclecolorado.org

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This Friday, A Touch of Bliss is producing “Wine for Wishes”, the fall benefit for Make-A-Wish Colorado at the Denver City Center Marriott form 5:30-9:00pm. In an effort to raise funds to send five Wish kids and their families to Hawaii, the event with have a Hawaiian theme, complete with a performance from Hawaiian Hula Hips, photos with an African Grey Parrot, appearances from Mrs. Colorado and Karlyn Tilley from CBS, leis, dancing, silent auction, and wine and food of course! Purchase your tickets here or at the door!
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On Sunday, April 6th, A Touch of Bliss produced Hopscotch Hustle: Hip Moms and Cool Tots hit the runway for the benefit of WeeCycle. The event was held at The Curtis Hotel in downtown Denver.
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Guests were greeted by a children’s choir and bubble machines flocked the entryway. 30 momprenuer vendors filled the foyer and two side ballrooms where guests found amazing goodies from Comfortably Fun, Wondertoast, and Shady Baby. Passed fancy carnival fare included milkshake shots with oreo cookies, corn dogs and fruit loops in Asian spoons. Over 100 items were featured in the silent auction.
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The little ones enjoyed their own bar, face painting and balloon animals. Hula Hoops, Spin Art, life sized Jenga and Connect Four kept everyone entertained.
In the afternoon, the main event took the stage as the runway show began. 40 adult models and 40 kids modeled the spring fashions of local Denver and Boulder boutiques including Blush, Loft 22, Tallulah Jones, and Real Baby. Here is a shot of me thanking our sponsors and over 40 volunteers!
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Littleague, a hip hop performance family friendly group opened the show and kept the energy high!!
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Here comes my little guy opening the show with Anna P!
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The show featured baby wearing styles from Becoming Mothers.
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Have you ever seen a Bugaboo on a runway?
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Here is Patrycja modeling looks from Loft 22, and five months pregnant – gorgeous!
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Thank you to everyone who participated, donated and volunteered, we raised over $7000 for the WeeCycle organization!
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Thank you to Ricardo Mejia for shooting the event free of charge – fabulous!

Denver Fashion beat wrote up a lovely article about the Hopscotch Hustle. Thank you to Shana from Urban Baby for the interview! Please click on the image below to see the full article!

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My spring benefit this year will benefit WeeCycle, a non-profit that helps low income families with infants and toddlers in the Denver metro area by providing them with new and gently used baby gear free of charge. Luckily, I have an amazing team of women volunteering to make this event amazing!
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The event will be held Sunday, April 5th at the Curtis Hotel. The runway show show will feature ten local Denver boutiques and five salons, including Violet, Blush, and Rock the Cradle. There will also be an amazing silent auction, merchandise market, fancy carnival fare, and a performance by the Littleague!

If you are in the Denver area, and would love to attend this spectacular event for an amazing cause, please buy your tickets here! Tickets are $15 for standard seating and $35 for premium seating.