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| This Mother and Daughter duo had a blast at the Jamaican Mommies Mothers’ Day Picnic at Hope Gardens in Kingston |
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| Jamaican Mommies Editor in Chief, Shanoy Coombs (left) presents a prize pack to this family for participating in an activity at the Jamaican Mommies Mothers’ Day Picnic |
With less than favourable weather conditions on the horizons, we had much to be thankful for with the impressive turnout, the clear blue skies that we were blessed with; the flow of prizes and surprises and the many happy families that came on out. We were particularly thrilled to see multiple generations and to see everyone having pure clean family fun. It was particularly meaningful to see children getting a break from digital devices to enjoy the outdoor free play.
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| Entire Families made the Jamaican Mommies Picnic their place of choice on Mothers’ Day |
The day kicked off with the resident “Whole Note” Mento band providing background music which set the tone for what was to be an exciting evening with soothing segments complimented by high energy family games, loads of laughter and lots of giveaways.
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| A member of the Whole note Mento Band in action at the Picnic |
The day also featured title sponsor Love 101 on hand with a live broadcast, interviewing the many vendors, ranging from clothing, hair accessories for the kids, waist shapers, hats, art and crafts to organic hair, skin and body products. Families too shared their feedback on the picnic with an enthused mother announcing “I was a little skeptical because I feared rain but I am super happy that we came out. The kids are having a ball, My mother and Grandmother are here too and they love the Mento Band; We have completed one of the family games and won a prize. It is really a win win, so I’m really glad that we came”
With games ranging from Family Trivia, to Scavenger Hunts and Jamaican themed ring games for the toddlers; competitions such as Mother-Daughter look alike; Hat Model competition and mommy and me makeovers, there was much to see, do and enjoy for every member of the family.
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| Children gather for one of the many games at the Jamaican Mommies Mothers’ Day Picnic |
The many families enjoyed the equally exciting prizes from partners: Sun Venture Tours, Beautiful Earth Natural Hair Haven; Nadz Makeup; SugarPlum Box; Mali Bands; Essence of Hazel; Exotique Hats; All Okkassionz Fashions; VenPosh Collections and Lorna’s Craft and Jewellery.
In the end, a grand time was had by all, and even saw us extending well beyond our 6 p.m. end time as persons continued to sway to the melodic beats of the Whole Note Mento band as they closed off a beautiful Mothers’ Day.
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| A patron who won the mommy and me makeover has her makeup applied by Nadia of Nadz Makeup |
Just to be sure, you did not miss a beat, our friends at Skkan Media left us with these excellent shots and the full album can be viewed here.
Without a doubt, the inaugural staging of the Jamaican Mommies Picnic was a success with the input of those who came on board to make it happen. Special Thanks to:
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| These senior mamas enjoyed the offerings at the Jamaican Mommies Picnic |
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| Patrons at the Jamaican Mommies Picnic double as hat models |
” Thank you so much for the opportunity… I definitely look forward to working with you again in the future”- Mali Bands
It was a pleasure being there. The day was really enjoyable and you & your team made it even greater.Your team is so hospitable. Best wishes always!!!!- Exotique Hats
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