Since a Babies R Us opened here locally (about a mile from my home) my La
Leche League group has had a booth almost monthly (for around 5 years now).
We keep our name out there so moms can know where to go for questions and
help/support.  Also I get moms coming up to my booth saying they came to the
Baby Fest just to talk to LLL.  Since the focus of March is CBE &
Breastfeeding this month I won't be a "fluff" vendor.

This is also how I got to know the manager and found it very easy to get my
part-time job there.  Also I do a monthly seminar on breastfeeding & breast
pumps that is very well attended.

So while the big Baby Faire seems a bit "commercial" the smaller ones inside
each store varies by the store manager and promotion coordinator.  I usually
urge all LLLL to combine forces with their local Babies R Us to get word out
about their groups.  Especially since non-profits can have a booth for free
(most vendors pay a $25 fee).

Felicia Henry
Oxnard, CA

             ***********************************************

To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail
To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest)
To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
All commands go to [log in to unmask]

The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html