Today's a Big Day

This has been an exciting two weeks for Love Bug Bundles! We...
...acquired our first major corporate sponsor, Lansinoh
...began accepting online donations
...hosted our seventh community baby shower (at Spring Branch Family Development Center)
...(and today!) surpassed our 2009 goal of delivering 100 Love Bug Bundles to mothers in need

We have come a long way! In 2008, the inaugural year of the program, we primarily worked on setting goals, building relationships, and delivering a modest 100 essential baby items. Since March 2009, which marked our second year, we have partnered with Houston's Healthy Family Initiatives and the Community Doula Program to host monthly baby showers for young Houston-area mothers in need.

In the first six months of working with the Community Doula Program, we have delivered 112 Love Bug Bundles, exceeding our goal for the entire year in half the time! Our program has been funded entirely through private donations. We cannot thank our individual donors enough for their compassionate giving.

We are especially grateful for our recent corporate sponsorship from Lansinoh, which will allow us to include quality breastfeeding products in our bundles. Hopefully, this is just the beginning!

Why Women's Rights Are the Cause of Our Time

On Sunday, I'll be heading to the newsstand to pick up the latest issue of New York Times Magazine. This edition is dedicated to international women's issues.

Thank You Lansinoh

A company that has created breastfeeding and baby supplies for more than 25 years, Lansinoh truly lives its motto "By Moms for Moms." I am delighted to announce that Lansinoh will be providing samples of its lanolin cream for our Love Bug Bundles!

When I was nursing my son for 13 months, I was fortunate to use Lansinoh products. I know how much the products helped me. Until now, it has been cost-prohibitive to include these great products in Love Bug Bundles. Now we can, and I know the mothers will be greatly appreciative!

Check out Lansinoh's new blog http://www.bymomsformoms.net.

Check back for more photos soon!

Upcoming Showers:
August 24 @ Spring Branch
September 4 @ Magnolia

Out of the Blue

When I founded Love Bug, I was not sure if my mission would be shared by all. Yet, although I have encountered a few naysayers, I have been overwhelmed by supporters. Today, I was especially touched by a package I received. Out of the blue, a friend sent a big box filled to the brim with brand new receiving blankets and onesies. I am so deeply touched and so greatly encouraged by her generosity.

So many of you think of Love Bug when you are in the store and see a clearance section full of baby items. I truly and deeply appreciate every little item you give. It means the world to the mothers and their babies.

Partnering with the Community Doula Program, we have been able to accomplish great things, including delivering 95 bundles in less than six months. Thanks to the ongoing support of so many wonderful people, I have hope that we can do even more in the years to come.