Photos from the Macys Bridal Event 2009 (Columbia, MD)

Met with future brides and networked with fellow Vendors. We are looking forward to next year.

TNT Designs Events is attending the Holiday Open House hosted by carla david design

TNT Designs Events

is attending the

Holiday Open House

hosted by Carla David Designs.

For more information visit Carla David Designs @ http://www.carladaviddesign.com/

Not-so-big Wedding Event TODAY!!! (November 8th) - Rockwood Manor in Potomac, MD

TNT DESIGNS EVENTS
PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release:
November 8, 2009

Contact:
Twila Moorman HuntTNT Designs Events240-381-3247

TNT DESIGNS EVENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN

THE NOT-SO-BIG WEDDING CHALLENGE

POTOMAC, MD

— TNT Designs Events will participate in a competition to plan a wedding with a budget of just $15,000. One of ten teams of wedding vendors, Twila Moorman Hunt, along with LaMont Johnson, Terry Godfrey, Anton Dickerson, and Eric K. Pickens will reveal their elegant, yet economical, wedding packages to brides, grooms and their families and friends at the Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Rockwood Manor in Potomac. The event is FREE to the public.

The Bridal Box team package includes the cost of a ceremony and reception for 65 guests with catering by Classic Cuisine Catering, floral arrangements by Joyous Creations Floral Design, music by The Punch Production, photography Images Studio, event planning by TNT Designs Events and the rental of Rockwood Manor, one of Montgomery Parks event centers.

TNT Designs Events is looking forward to participating in this event.

“The ‘not-so-big’ wedding is the new reality for many brides and grooms as the effects of the recession continue to play out,” said Laura Gosse, marketing specialist for the Montgomery County Department of Parks event centers. “But small doesn’t have to mean plain. The challenge teams’ wedding displays will show couples how they can have a wedding day to remember—without breaking the bank.”

The boutique will also feature a panel moderated by Ellen McCarthy of The Washington Post’s wedding section. Panelists will include brides and newlyweds who have successfully planned weddings under $15,000. In addition, Deb McCoy, wedding planner and author of “I Do...: How To Have the Elegant Wedding of Your Dreams for $15,000 or Less!” and Lynn Young, author of “Let’s Elope,” will take part in the “wedding-wisdom” talks.

At the Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique, St. Anthony’s Bridal, a local non-profit, whose mission is to help people have an affordable wedding, will also be showing and selling new and once-worn designer wedding gowns for $150.

The Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique will be held from 12 noon to 5 pm at Rockwood Manor, 11001 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854.

For more information on the Not-So-Big Wedding Boutique, visit www.NotSoBigWedding.com.

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MACY’S BRIDAL EVENT TODAY!!! - November 6, 2009

MACY’S BRIDAL EVENT TODAY!!!
You, your family, and your friends are invited to

the Macy’s Bridal Registry and Completion Event!!

DATE:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
MACY’S BRIDAL REGISTRY DEPARTMENT (3rd floor)THE MALL in COLUMBIA

10300 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, Maryland 21044

410-997-3000 ext.515

WHAT TO EXPECT:

· Meet Local Vendors that can help you plan your wedding
· Register your wedding gift preferences
· Meet couples that are newlywed and getting married in the next year
· October Holiday Home Sale with a special 20% off for completion couples

There will be in-store vendors and consultant Experts in attendance that can help you with selecting the best choices for your home, based on your needs.

We will have Local Wedding Vendors attending so that you can get to know our area merchants if you still need something for your wedding…from flowers and wedding favors to invites to location and music.

We will be holding a Raffle at 7:15pm.You must be in attendance at the time of the raffle in order to receive a prize if your name is selected.

We will have Refreshments for you to enjoy on your walk through the 3rd floor Event area.

You will have an opportunity to register, update a registry, purchase items that you still need for your home, and have a Party!

We expect to have newlywed brides as well as future brides. Have Fun getting to know other newly-weds and brides-to-be in the area!

Participating Local Vendors:
Capital Carillon Hand Bell Choir

Comfort Suites Columbia Gateway

Elements Therapeutic Massage

Hilton Columbia

Joyous Creations Floral Design

The Tea Haven

TNT Designs Events Scrapbooking and Wedding Favors

VanLandingham Design Studio

Write Style Inc. Invitations

Weddings by Sandy

Working Brides Wedding Planner

ZBest Limousines

In-Store Vendors:
Calphalon

Chanel

Cuisinart

Denby

News Release on Spina Bifida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amanda Darnley

March 31, 2009

(202) 944-3285, x15

adarnley@sbaa.org

Spina Bifida Association Holds Groundbreaking First World Congress
On Spina Bifida Research and Care

Orlando, Florida - The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) recently concluded the First World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care in Orlando, Florida. This international event brought together over 350 clinicians, medical professionals, and researchers in the area of Spina Bifida to discuss the future of care for this challenging and complex birth defect.


Anchored by keynote sessions delivered in each of the eight major disciplines involved in Spina Bifida, the Congress was highlighted by breakout sessions in which the work of over 150 scientists was presented.

“To date, very little research has been conducted on the many components of this complex birth defect. Recognizing this, SBA established this event so that work that is being conducted could be furthered and glaring necessities in the Spina Bifida research landscape could be recognized and addressed,” stated Joseph Giffels, SBA’s Research Director.

One of the most potentially impactful findings presented during the three-day Congress was a revised figure on the number of Americans living with one of the various forms of Spina Bifida. Preliminary findings from a study conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that instead of the 70,000 figure which has been widely used, the actual number is closer to 166,000 living in this country with this challenging birth defect.

“While further quantitative evaluation needs to be done to support this finding, this research clearly demonstrates the prevailing need for more work to be done in understanding and managing Spina Bifida and its related conditions,” stated Giffels.

Sponsored in part by the CDC, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the First World Congress also featured famed journalist Judy Woodruff delivering the Hal Pote Memorial Lecture, named for the founding President of the Spina Bifida Foundation who passed away in 2007. Woodruff, the mother of a son living with Spina Bifida, addressed the need for further funding to support research efforts as well as offered insight into the impact public policy development could make on these challenges.
Information about the First World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care, including abstracts for the majority of work presented, can be found on the event Web site at http://medicalconference.spinabifidaassociation.org.

The Spina Bifida Association is the nation’s only national voluntary health agency dedicated to serving the needs of the Spina Bifida Community. Its programs give hope and strength to more than 250,000 people whose lives are touched by this disabling birth defect. One of the SBA’s most vital functions is to communicate to the 65 million women of childbearing age the importance of daily folic acid intake to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida. For more information, visit www.spinabifidaassociation.org or call 800-621-3141.
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October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

http://www.sbamar.org/

The Spina Bifida Association of the Mid-Atlantic Region (SBAMAR) is an organization dedicated to promoting the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhancing the lives of all affected. This newly formed organization serves individuals with Spina Bifida and their families in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

Over 166,000 Americans live with this birth defect, and through quality of life programs, the SBAMAR has a dedicated group of professionals, families and individuals with Spina Bifida working to provide resources, educate, network, advocate and to bring about public awareness of Spina Bifida and folic acid's role in reducing the risk.

TNT Designs Events Supports The SBA Walk-n-Roll in DC

http://www.walknrollforsb.org/

Welcome to the Walk-N-Roll DC
November 7, 2009

George Washington University

Benefiting the Spina Bifida Association of the Mid-Atlantic Region

The Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida is a family-friendly, walk event being held in various locations across the country to raise awareness about Spina Bifida and celebrate the accomplishments of the over 180,000 Americans living with it . All proceeds are used for programs and services for people living with Spina Bifida. The Spina Bifida Association of the Mid-Atlantic Region (SBAMAR) is an organization dedicated to promoting the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhancing the lives of all affected. This newly formed organization serves individuals with Spina Bifida and their families in the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area.

To learn more about Spina Bifida and it's association visit the website below:

http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org

D. Marie Designs

Check out this unique business!!! D. Marie Designs is female owned business located in Fort Washington, Maryland. Contact her for all of your party needs.

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D. Marie Designs 301.801.4714

Fine handcrafted gifts for daily inspiration (featuring her one-of-a-kind Angel Pin) and creative services for special occasions, including:

• Your Wonderful Wedding - bridal shower, engagement, and bachelorette party announcements, invitations, thank you cards, decor & favors - wedding and reception programs, invitations, decor & favors - bridal party gifts: keepsake boxes, albums, picture frames & more!






• Children's Parties: Birthday - Craft - Tea - Dress-Up - invitations, decorations, party hats, favors, thank you cards & more!

• Welcoming Baby - baby shower invitations, decor & favors - birth announcements & thank you cards - nursery design, decor & organizing - baby gifts: keepsake boxes, albums, picture frames & more!

Contact D. Marie Designs 301.801.4714...TODAY!!!

The ABC Guide for the "Bride-to-be"

Be Available – Decide on at least three possible dates to have your dream wedding.

Be Blissful – It’s your day to shine.

Be Careful – Don’t wear too much make-up. It could interfere with the photography. You want your smile captured in the most beautiful way.

Be Decisive – In choosing your bridal party, just because you know someone doesn't mean they have to be "in" the wedding. You do have a guest list.

Be Elegant – Style is important. Pick one of your own or that works for you.

Be Flexible – Sometimes a vendor that the bride wants for her wedding is not available for her special day. If the vendor is anm essentail part of the wedding, consider changing the date.

Be Graceful – Take your time to walk down the aisle and smile.

Be Happy – This is your lifetime decision.

Be Illustrious – Make this a memorable occasion for all.

Be Joyous – Enjoy your day!

Be Keen – Know where to cut your cost on the non-essential details of the wedding.

Be Loving – Love your new family.

Be Magnificent – Magic happens when you least expect it.

Be Nearby – Plan to have multiple contact numbers. You may need to be reached in the case of an emergency.

Be Organized – TNT Designs Events is always available to help you in this area.

Be Prepared – Sometimes things happen; If the cake doesn’t arrive on time...just breathe.

Be acQuainted – Get to know the Groom and his family

Be Registered – The most common question people ask when you get engaged is “where are you registered” or “where can I find your bridal registry”. So don’t forget to make a REGISTRY.

Be Sociable – Thank everyone for their love and support.

Be on TIME – Do not make your guests wait on you to arrive.

Be Understanding – Everyone, even your mother, may not like the colors you choose for your wedding.

Be Victorious – The day will end in 8-10 hours, but the moments last a lifetime.

Be Willing – You cannot invite EVERYBODY who knew you since you were 2, to your reception. Stick to a BUDGET!!!

Be eXquisite – Your style is important, whether traditional or contemporary

Be Youthful – Imaginative!

Be Zealous – FULL OF LIFE! Amen!

Mindful Efforts

Change... One Item at A Time.

Purchase apparel and merchandise

Welcome!
Welcome to our new online store!

Thanks to CafePress.com, we are now selling a number of products with unique graphics on them. Please feel free to browse through Mindful Efforts and buy anything you like!

What are Mindful Efforts?
Mindful Efforts are just that – an effort mindfully taken to do good for others. Looking at what people (in general) will get riled up for all over the world, but not in our own backyard, just gets us thinking. And it should you as well… By purchasing from this site, you too can help be the change.
Every one of the items bought on this website will help someone in need, because a portion of all profits will be donated to a specific cause.

Mindful Efforts was established in 2008 to prove that one person can do just that…

Make a “mindful effort” and help change the world.

Please consider this Mindful Effort.

Visit http://www.cafepress.com/mindfulefforts for more information.

Presentable Chaos (Web Design and Multi-Media Solutions)

For those of you who are in need of increasing your business visibility through the internet and other media sources like business cards, advertisements, post cards, flyers, etc.

I HIGHLY recommend contacting Presentable Chaos today. This is a minority female owned company. Check out the website www.presentablechaos.com and let me know your thoughts.
" We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service your company provides. For four years you have faithfully delivered top quality service. We appreciate your timeliness, reasonable priced services and professional relationship.

We admire your ability to stay calm under pressure and keep focused on solutions to challenges.

We highly recommend Presentable Chaos for all of your web design and multi-media needs."

Kind regards,

TWILA MOORMAN HUNT

Owner, TNT Designs Events

My Business Inspiration

The inspiration behind TNT Designs Events is my Grandma, Mae B. Callis. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur just like her.

The first beginnings were when I would visit her during our school breaks in Freeman, Virginia. (It was a big thing to say we were her grandchildren from Maryland) She would tell me the stories of her getting her license and working in the salon. She told me about all her family members that were also beauticians, especially her baby sister Laura. She would teach me about hairstyling, let me practice “pin-curling” her hair and hold the marcel irons and pressing comb. And even put me up on her kitchen counter and wash my hair and press my hair.

So as I got older, I thought what a great tribute to her would be to own a beauty salon and name the salon after her. It would have been named “Maebelle’s Unique Boutique”. Yes, I know that it’s not the most appealing name, but hey, it was for her.

Since that idea…I have elevated to newer heights and experiences. TNT Designs Events has become a premiere event planning and scrapbooking company located in the Prince George’s County, Maryland area.

It still remains that my Grandma is the inspiration and driving force behind TNT.

It is unfortunate that she is no longer here on earth with us to see what her granddaughter has accomplished. She is missed dearly.

Grandma -

When we think of you we think of love and strength.
We were truly blessed to have you as our grandmother.
You laid the foundation for our family.
You taught us when life gets hard to get down on our knees and pray.
You showed us that we could always rely on family.
Your spirit will forever be in our presence.
Your strength and grace will forever be remembered.
We will love you always.

Your Grandchildren

Mae Bell Callis (b.1930- d. 2008)

"Getting the Life I Deserve" Pledge

This is adapted from the Essence magazine January 2008 issue

"Getting the Life I Deserve" Pledge.

Editor-in-Chief Angela Burt Murray suggests getting friends together, making copies of this pledge and complete them. Then for everyone to do check-ups with your friend and family through the year to be sure everyone is on track.

So pass this on to your girlfriends, wives, co-workers, sista-girls, friends, and family.

MY "GETTING THE LIFE I DESERVE" PLEDGE

This is my year to be the woman I've always wanted to be.
This year I will put____________(your name) first. Starting _____________ (today's date), I will focus on taking the steps to achieve my goals. Ever since ___________, I've known that I want to ___________________________.

Today I will create a plan to realize my dreams.
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________

Negative factors, real and imagined, will no longer be obstacles to my success.
To get over _________ (Obstacle #1), I will stop__________________.
To get over _________ (Obstacle #2), I will pray that ______________.
To get over _________ (Obstacle #3), I will plan to ________________.

I know that I will be successful because it is my dream to_____________.

To stay on track, I will have my friend ____________(friend's name)
check in on my progress every week/month/quarter (choose one)
and hold me accountable.

This is my personal 2009 pledge to myself so that I can realize my dreams and live the wonderful life I fully deserve!

________________________(Your Signature)

Celebrate In The History

JANESE SAMPSON, Designer, of Jewels Design Studio (www.jewelsdesignstudio.com) located in Wheaton, Maryland has created commemorative bracelets in honor of our 44th President,
Mr. Barack Obama.

These bracelets are made of .925 Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystals. The different lengths and the amount of silver and crystal dictate the cost. Pricing begins at $80-$215.00.

Ms. Sampson is your creative custom jeweler specializing in Semi-Precious Stones, Pearls, Glass and Swarovski Crystals.

Contact her today and celebrate in the history.