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Children Voyage Spring 2010
6. Gigi’s Children’s Boutique; Spring Dresses &Swimwear
11. Petunia’s of Naples Srping Fashion; Teens
25.Make-A-Wish in the Secret Garden 32. Alex Day Spa & Salon Luxury Travel
Products
35.Ritz-Carlton Naples, FL Spring Family Holiday in style
38.Naples Winter Wine Festival Benefits Children Charities
45. Behind the Scenes with C’MON Children’s Museum of Naples
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Adore La Vie Yellow Ruffle Sleeve Sundress $108
On Left ;Dolls & Divas Pink Taffeta Party Dress $110 On Right; Adore La Vie Orange/Pink Flower Print Sundress $108
Juicy Coture Hot Pink Tankini Swim Suit $68
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Clothing: Petunia’s of Naples
Shot on Location at::
Naples Secret Garden
Make-a-wish in the secret garden
Children voyage magazine grand launch!
Destiny Learning Center Gracie’s cupcakes
MB3 Productions, inc. Face painting: 239.352.6787 simply cupcakes of naples
Project Elijah
Simply Cupcakes Simply Cupcakes of Naples
2757 South Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 239.530.1100
www.naplescupcakes.com
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Gigi’s Childrens Boutique The Mercato.Naples, FL
Special thank you to all of our sponsors in creating this wonderful annual event for Make-A-Wish! Thanks again for all your support!
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Kenra Nourishing Masque: 5 fl oz $23 Obey Your Body Purifying Mud Mask 1.7 fl oz $49 Obey Your Body Kiwi Body Scrub/10.5 fl oz Body Butter 6.7 fl oz $35 each Kenra Platinum Texturizing Taffy $19 Alterina Hemp Organic Shampoo/Conditioner 33.83 fl oz $61 Alterina Caviar Seasilk Anti-Aging 33.83 fl oz $84 Alterina Hemp Enzyme Therapy 10.1 fl oz. $27
Alterina Hemp & Caviar
Obey Your Body Kiwi Bath Salts Dead Sea Minerals 8.5 fl oz $12
Obey Your Body Ocean Body Soap 8.5 fl oz $12
The Ritzcarlton速 Naples, FL
the Ultimate in Family luxury
Children’s Nature’s wonders
Vue entertainment lounge
Ritz kids meal plan
Children’s pool
P.o.lo. Protect our little ones program
Nanny services
Nature’s wonders
Interactive Nature’s wonders allows your child to explore nature Nature’s wonders The sanctuary host eleven aquariums with numerous fish, crabs, mollusks, jellyfish, alligators, and an eel. Inquisitive minds will also discover a laboratory with microscopes and Petri dishes-all the essential tools to help a little marine biologist discover and explore the underwater world. The nature’s wonders program provides rewarding hands-on, interactive learning and fun in an assortment of nature-themed activities. These daily programs include: nature walks, boat rides, guest speakers, and field trips. You will dive into adventures such as; observing wildlife, the mangroves, sea turtles nesting, dolphins, alligators, and beach combing. Vue entertainment lounge exclusively at Ritz-Carlton Naples For children 8 years and older guests will find the ultimate luxurious and comfortable vue entertainment lounge to satisfy and stimulate your senses with all of the latest in entertainment technology. Here you will find wireless controlled Microsoft xbox 360, Nintendo wii, and playstation 3 on Samsung 40” LCD TV’s. In addition vue boasts a 63” LCD with Blue-Ray controlled touch pad, a top notch bang and olufsen surround sound. Two lounge areas with personal 19” flat screen, dvd with ipod dock station. Centralized mac station with six person seating. Guests may also participate in weekly tournaments on wii.
Naples winter wine festival 2010 5th avenue Naples Local chef’s
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Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse
Celebrity chef emeril lagasse & real seafood co. exec. chef Santiago echavarria Spring 2010
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Making a difference
One Child at a Time
Expanding horizons Naples children
ncef & Education foundation The shelter for abused women and children ymca www.ymca.net collier h.u.g.s. foster care council
Fun Time Academy
Boys & girls club
Collier County Child Advocacy
www.bgca.org
Center
Ellm program
able academy
Naples equestriam challenge
children’s hospital of southwest fl
Pace center for girls
First book collier county
Eden academy
Immokalee child care center
Catholic charities
Immokalee family and housing services
Vision quest
tutor corps
Collier county child care resources Redlands Christian migrant association (RCMA)
Mother & Daughter Girls Day Out By Ericka La Madrid
We all like to multi-task and squeeze as many things as we can in all the hours and minutes of every day each week. As mothers we also have come to know that having children of our own changes our life forever. As moms, we are high-paced and high energy traveling sometimes so fast that we really don't have any time left. In fact, we hardly have a moment for ourselves much less time for others. That is when we need to slow down and take time to speak with our children and develop communication, strengthening this powerful bond between parent and child. The bond between a mother and daughter is extremely important and we should focus on building our daughter’s self-esteem with encouraging words and actions of love. How can we accomplish that, one might ask? I create a special day between my daughter and I usually once a month. We create a special day just for the two of us. Our day begins like this. . . 9am: We are on our way to the Nail Salon for a manicure and pedicure. I bring a transparent nail polish for my younger daughter so I can do her nails between my appointments. I become her make-believe manicurist. 10am: We are at the mall strolling along and window shopping from store to store checking out the latest clothes and shoes. shopping is girls favorite things to do! 11am: On our way for lunch at a nice restaurant. It is best to call ahead to make a reservation and don't forget to explain your special day to the reservationist. Some restaurants will offer you a special discount or additional touches for such a nice day. 1pm: Stop by the playground just in front of the mall. One of our favorites is Fleischman Park. It is a nice park with a divided playground for toddlers/babies and older children. You will find a water splash area, swings, and slides. This awesome park also has volleyball courts, skate ramps, as well as large fields to run and jump. 3pm: Heading home, tired and happy! What a great day of quality mom and daughter time together. A day like this is guaranteed to bring wonderful memories of you and your precious girl. Let's do it again soon my beautiful little princess. Spring 2010
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Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida Wishmaker’s Ball
Celebrity Dancers Announced Bonita Springs, FL (April 7, 2010) – Local celebrities are taking to the dance floor to be a part of the Make-A -Wish Foundation‟s upcoming Wishmaker’s Ball on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The “Dancing with the Stars” event will be held at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL at 6:00 P.M. with all proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. Southwest Florida‟s very own stars will be performing famous dance moments from classic films, from „Scent of a Woman‟ to „Chicago.‟ Among these celebrities are: Pam Beckman, owner Bon Soirre; Cat Foster, Marketing Consultant at WINK-TV; Steve Luongo, drummer, producer, songwriter, visual artist and Director of the John Entwistle Foundation; Angela Schivinski, Director of Business Development for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber; Amy Sedlacek, Morning Anchor at WFTX-TV Fox 4 News; David Shestokas, Attorney at Shestokas, Raines & Malavia; Kendra Sutton, Marketing Consultant at WINK-TV; and Judith Yevick, West Coast Operations Manager of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The Ball will feature cocktails, hors d‟oeuvres, a delicious dinner, and both silent and live auctions, offering up a variety of sought-after items, experiences, and packages.
Grand opening November 2010
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What started as one woman’s inspiring dream has quickly become the dream of many Southwest Florida families, children and visitors. Allyson Loos, the woman behind the Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) always had a love of kids –first babysitting as a teen in Lancaster, Penn., then studying child psychology in college and eventually becoming mother to two beautiful children of her own, Ben and Bianca. She never imagined the full extent of where this passion would lead her, however, until the family’s life took a tragic turn, with the unexpected passing of 13-month-old Bianca from bacterial meningitis in 1999. The Loos’ wanted Bianca’s life to live on through helping others and took time to think about how to best use a fund they had set up for her in a way that would make the most impact on the lives of other children. While deciding what to do, Ally was struck with a dream one night in which Bianca showed her a children’s museum that she had never seen before in real life. After awaking with the vivid images still clear in her mind, Ally now knew what she had to do. “Losing Bianca was tragic, but I knew her message to me was a way to bring much needed joy and play to families and children,” expressed Loos. “And Bianca was right. In a place as amazing as Naples, there is a piece missing.” In early 2002, Loos brought together a small group of talented moms to begin formulating the plan to build a children’s museum in Naples. Today, Loos and her ad hoc group of moms have successfully galvanized a well-organized group of community members that serve as the Children’s Museum of Naples’ staff, board members, capital campaign task force members, donors, volunteers and a think tank of kids. “I’m known as the founder of C’mon but I’m really just the messenger,” said Loos. “I’m passing on Bianca’s message. The community should really be known as the founder because of all the generosity it has shown us through supporting the museum.” Scheduled to open in 2011 on the site of North Collier Regional Park on Livingston Road, the Children’s Museum of Naples will be Southwest Florida’s first learning environment devoted exclusively to child’s play, through discovery which helps children attain hallmark milestones on the journey into adulthood. It will be an exciting, inspiring environment where children and their families play, learn and dream together. More than a building, the 30,000-square-foot green-constructed museum will feature 13 spectacularly designed, child-scaled exhibits to invite sensory and intellectual exploration. Unique to a children’s museum, C’mon will feature two permanent art collections; One of American fine art depicting children and animals as the subjects and the second from the personal collection of Dr. Ernestine O’Connell of Venice, Fla., who passed away in October. The collection had been assembled for more than 50 years by O’Connell, a world traveler with a passion for learning about cultures around the world. Comprising more than 2,000 ceremonial, decorative and everyday objects, the O’Connell Collection includes masks, textiles, dolls and puppets from countries including Kenya, Brazil, China, Australia, India and Cuba. O’Connell’s treasures will be exhibited at the museum’s World Café exhibit which will feature a different culture every quarter through arts and crafts, music, language, food and geography. “The excitement surrounding the Children’s Museum of Naples comes even before its completion,” said Comcast Vice President Barbara Hagen. “Comcast has made a commitment to support the museum’s education outreach programs for two years. The grant from the Comcast Foundation will bring the museum’s educational programs to the children in Collier and Lee Counties. Through community partnerships and this educational outreach program grant will encourage and inspire our children and their families to play, learn and dream together.”
WGCU is partnering with the Children’s Museum of Naples to sponsor the Curious Kids exhibit designed to teach pre-adolescents about the environment, health and wellness and cultural diversity, as part of a five-year agreement. “The collaboration between WGCU Public Media and the Children’s Museum of Naples is a natural partnership that will benefit kids and families throughout Southwest Florida,” said WGCU General Manager Rick Johnson. “WGCU’s Curious Kids initiative at C’mon will use the same ingredients that have made PBS Kids programs successful to engage, entertain and educate visitors at this beautiful new children’s museum.” Curious Kids will feature revolving activities and exhibits geared toward 8 to 13 year olds, with special focus on exercise and nutrition and global culture. Staffed full-time by museum staff or trained volunteers, Curious Kids will feature a diverse array of idea-inspiring tools such as computers, science experiments and art supplies. PBS Kids-themed programming will augment exhibits. “This is a terrific collaboration because the museum is all about engagement, activity and learning in a fun environment,” said WGCU Outreach Coordinator Paula Sklodowski. “This gives us a partner and a home for additional interaction in the community and with the children and parents who watch PBS. It’s another place to meet them and get involved.”
Free Education Series at Waterside Shops and Bell Tower Shops While the Children’s Museum of Naples is under construction, programs reaching our area’s children are well underway throughout Southwest Florida. C’mon’s popular education series continues at Waterside Shops and the free programs are expanding into Lee County at Bell Tower Shops on US 41 and Daniels Parkway. Children, ages 4 through 8, have the opportunity to explore the world through hands-on activities held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday each month at Waterside Shops and the third Saturday each month at Bell Tower Shops. The programs are free, fun and open to the public. Each activity takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes and snacks and juice are provided. A parent or adult must stay and participate in the family fun activities. Programs at both locations will explore such areas as: April: Journey through the Everglades - Explore the unique plants and animals that call the Everglades home then make a nature journal.
Waterside Shops - April 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bell Tower Shops – April 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May: Around the World - Match masks from around the world to their country, guess what each mask was used for, and then make your own mask.
Waterside Shops – May 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bell Tower Shops – May 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June: Mother Nature’s House - Explore how wind can be studied and used then make a pinwheel to continue your study of wind.
Waterside Shops – June 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bell Tower Shops – June 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
C’mon Start with the Arts!
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Join the Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) as we explore the world through art and stories with our Start with the Arts preschool program in local libraries, session includes interactive story time and a creative art project in the visual or performing arts. These programs are for children ages 2-5 and their adult companion. Spaces are limited and registration is required! To register, please contact your local participating library. April/May:
Storm Dance and Storms and Sound programs Headquarters Library - April 16 and May 21 at 10 a.m. Estates Library - April 6 and May 4 at 2 p.m. South Regional Library - April 14, and May 12 at 10 a.m. Vanderbilt Beach Library - April 6 and May 4 at 10:30 a.m.
June/July
Produce Market and Farm program Vanderbilt Beach Library - June 7 at 3 p.m. Estates Library Branch - June 10 at 3 p.m. South Regional Library July 6 at 2 p.m. Golden Gate Library - July 7 at 3 p.m. Headquarters - July 8 at 3 p.m.
Mother Nature’s House program Vanderbilt Beach Library - June14 at 3 p.m. Estates Library Branch - June 17 at 3 p.m. South Regional Library - July 13 at 2 p.m. Golden Gate Library - July 14 at 3 p.m. Headquarters - July 15 at 3 p.m.
World Café program Vanderbilt Beach Library - June 21 at 3 p.m. Estates Library Branch - June 24 at 3 p.m. South Regional Library - July 20 at 2 p.m. Golden Gate Library - July 21 at 3 p.m. Headquarters - July 22 at 3 p.m.
Space Kidettes program Vanderbilt Beach Library - June 28 at p.m. Estates Library Branch - July 1 at 3 p.m. South Regional Library - July 27 at 2 p.m. Golden Gate Library - July 28 at 3 p.m. Headquarters - July 29 at 3 p.m.
Simply Cupcakes of Naples 2757 South Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 239.530.1100
Also available at Gigi’s Children’s Boutique www.gigischildrens.com