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!