November 24: Burgers & Bundles

Love Bug Bundles and The Counter present...

Burgers & Bundles!

We are proud to announce our 2nd annual

Thanksgiving Wednesday charity event.

Happy Hour

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the door. $10

Enjoy mingling, light bites, raffle prizes, and some giving!

Bring someone you love!

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Can't make it?

Visit The Counter for lunch or any time on Wednesday, November 24 and 20% of your check will go to Love Bug Bundles. Simply print the flier and present it to your server with your bill (we'll post it on our Facebook wall). Print two and bring a friend!

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As a solely volunteer-run charity project, 100% of your Love Bug Bundles donations is used to purchase basic necessities for Houston mothers and babies in need. For more information, visit lovebugbundles.com.

Your Love Delivered!

Your love delivered, and we are grateful! This summer, your FAIR DAY Picnic & Diaper Drive donations totaled 13,408 diapers. This fall, those diapers are going to teen mothers in Houston-area high schools. Read more about the first annual FAIR DAY.




On the morning of the 1st Annual Love Bug Bundles FAIR DAY Picnic & Diaper Drive, the board arrived to set up in the already sweltering Houston heat with one wish:
10,000 diapers




To be honest, we were not convinced our goal was attainable. However, we planned to do everything in our power to achieve it while also providing a day of good old-fashioned family fun. In our tradition of hosting creative events that make giving fun, we planned nostalgic activities like kickball, cooking out, family photos, face painting, relays, and more.




Promptly at 10:00 a.m., a group dressed in red shirts began walking toward the pavilion. As they came closer, we could see it was one of our kickball teams, the Roaches. Their spirit set the tone for the day.

Diapers began piling up. Food went on the grill. Families posed in our picnic backdrop for snapshots. And...the kickball tournament began! The Roaches, Lightning Bugs, Stink Bugs, and Doodle Bugs played their hearts out. In the end, the Roaches were the champs.






The event also marked a greater step toward community involvement. We were honored to welcome special guest Fort Bend County Council Member Felecia Evans-Smith, who not only offered invaluable advice but also rolled up her sleeves and helped at the event.

As a four-person volunteer board, we were grateful for the volunteer support that was essential to hosting such a large-scale event. In addition to our wonderful family and friends, members of Bellaire Young Mothers provided an energizing force around the diaper drive.

As FAIR DAY came to a close, our diaper tally had reached 7,300 and we filled a large SUV. However, the donations kept coming through our Amazon.com registry. After a final count, your love delivered:
13,408 diapers




Thank you for your diaper donations! We are grateful for your support and hope to see you again soon!

We are pleased to share that all of the diapers have been delivered to teen mothers at Houston-area high schools.

Why It Matters

Today I was packing bundles for the June 4 baby shower at Magnolia Clinic of El Centro de Corazón. In the past, I have worked away late at night after the little ones are fast asleep, but this afternoon my 2-year-old son, Micah, was by my side. For months, he has been aware of the piles of infant bath tubs, diapers, clothing, and blankets growing in our house. We have talked about how these are for little babies like his new sister, Isabel. I realized that I could transform his natural interest into involvement, so I invited him to help me pack the Love Bug Bundles. What a moment. My inspiration and the original love bug is now helping bring necessities to other little love bugs.

Micah loved every minute of the process. Every time he placed an item in a bundle, he pointed to "Micah's" belongings. He even proudly showed me "Micah's" childproofing lock that keeps him out of our armoire. When I think of all of you who donated these baby items, I hope you know that nothing is too small to matter. A childproofing lock brings peace of mind in our home. And it will in anyone else's home. The blanket swaddling my baby girl brings her comfort and security. And it will to any little baby.

For the May 25 shower at Spring Branch Family Clinic, we delivered 12 Love Bug Bundles filled with infant bath tubs, receiving blankets, onesies, wash cloths, childproofing items, ice packs, and nursing cream. For the June 4 shower at Magnolia Clinic of El Centro de Corazón, we will be delivering 9 bundles.

Thank you again for all you do to make our work possible. Every little thing matters.

Houston Babies Need Diapers!

FAIR DAY is just around the corner! In appreciation of your generous support throughout the year, we are hosting a private picnic for Love Bug Bundles friends and family.

Get ready for a day full of good old-fashioned family fun...and help collect 10,000 diapers for Houston babies!

Click here to RSVP on our Facebook event page today!

Thank You Bellaire Young Mothers

Bellaire Young Mothers are simply AMAZING! Thank you for hosting the spring baby shower benefitting Love Bug. This morning, FedEx delivered 23 boxes from Amazon.com filled with 43 infant bath tubs...and we have received lots of other baby essentials from caring mothers. This marks our largest single donation of baby essentials in our two-year history.

As a small grass-roots organization, we depend on regular donations to continue our programs. Thank you for being such a positive force in your community. Your donations will help so many wonderful families.

SAVE THE DATE! June 5: First Annual FAIR DAY Picnic & Diaper Drive

Love Bug Bundles has been blessed to receive tremendous support from family, friends, and community members during the past two years. We want to celebrate your role in our growth as an organization with The 1st Annual Love Bug Bundles FAIR DAY Picnic & Diaper Drive.

So, please save the date for SATURDAY, JUNE 5 and tell all of your friends and family!

We look forward to the opportunity to get to know each of you better and collect a necessity for babies... diapers. We were startled to learn that no state assistance provides subsidies for diapers. Low-income families in our community often have to choose between diapers and other essentials, such as healthy food.

OUR GOAL: Collect 10,000 DIAPERS!

Love Bug Bundles cannot thank you enough for your generous support. We believe in serving our community by caring about our neighbors' well-being and doing some good wherever we can. We're glad you have chosen to be a part of this cause too!

Every little thing you do really matters!

Healthy Family Initiatives Brings You Lisa Oz

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

For 25 years, she has been the wife of Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the nationally syndicated DR. OZ SHOW, but that is just one of her many "relationships." In "US: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships that Matter Most," Lisa Oz takes us on a spiritual journey toward a more connected, more enriched self - and a more fulfilling relationship with everyone around us.

Join us for a morning filled with practical relationship advice!
Book purchase and signing immediately following the program.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Intercontinental Hotel
2222 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & Program

Tickets are $75 per person.
Seating is limited.
To purchase tickets, call 713.270.8849

All proceeds from the event will benefit Healthy Family Initiatives.

April Showers!

We just delivered 16 love bug bundles for our baby showers at Lee High School (April 8) and Magnolia (April 9). The bundles include 1 onesie, 1 receiving blanket, a set of 4 wash cloths, 1 childproofing kit, and 2 breastfeeding amenities. Plus, we are delighted to now include 1 infant bath tub...a great way to help mothers keep infants safe and bond during bath time.

Love Bug Featured by Benjamin Moore

January 15 - Two Design Mavens Help You Start the New Year in Style! Each of Us Can Make an Impact Through the Power of Giving

2010 Events

This is going to be a great year! As we mark our second anniversary in March 2010, we have many exciting things to share with you. Be the first to know by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Upcoming Events:
February 12: Baby Shower at Magnolia
March 2: Baby Shower at Spring Branch
April 8: Baby Shower at Lee High School

April 9: Baby Shower at Magnolia
April 24: Bellaire Young Mothers Baby Shower (baby gift drive)

4.24.10 Moms Helping Moms

I love the idea of women helping women. For centuries, women the whole world over have formed a sisterhood that helps shape the society around them. When women are empowered, families and communities thrive.

As a new member of Bellaire Young Mothers, I am humbled and honored that the service committee created baby registries benefitting Love Bug Bundles as a way to observe National Volunteer Week April 18-24. Culminating with an open house brunch, this "baby shower" will touch so many other Houston mothers and children in a positive way.