bambino brigade

New Schedule

2015-06-08T18:01:00.001-05:00

JUNE 1, 2015-JULY 31, 2015

Tuesday	10 AM	Zoo Day	Nashville Zoo Nolensville Road
		Join us for time hanging out at the zoo. If you aren’t a member, people can often get you in with GUEST pass on membership.		Nicole 615.579.6855
Wednesday	9:30 AM	Hike - Quick	Radnor Lake – West Granny White Pike
		Smaller babies are worn. These quicker paced hikes are for both exercise and conversation. These hikes roughly range from 2 to 5 miles.		Janet 615.708.7365
Wednesday	9:30 AM	Walk/Play	Carson Trail Park Playground Murfreesboro
		Meet at the Wilderness station in Barfield Crescent Park for a worn baby/stroller walk at 10:15 after the "Wild Things" program ends. If anyone would like to enjoy wild things from 9:30-10:15, they can call the Wilderness Station and reserve a spot starting at 9:30a on Tuesday FCFS: (615) 217-3017.		Molly 615.869.8138
Wednesday	10 AM	hikes/creek/mud play	Warner Park Nature Center Edwin Warner Park - Highway 100
		Check with contact! We often get wet and muddy at creek and mud pit by nature center. Try to walk moderate pace with kids in packs/strollers at first and then slow down as the kids get out to walk and explore.		Bess 615.400.1486 (text) Jessica 615.715.9885
Wednesday	1:00 PM	Walk/Play	Two Rivers Park Greenway Off Briley Parkway
		Join us for a walk on the greenway. Park beside the park (behind Wave Country) and we will walk one direction or the other - either across the bridge into Shelby Bottoms or to the right towards the dam. There is a homeschool group that meets to play after, so feel free to stay and hang!		Michelle 615.587.0630 Rebecca 979.820.2854
Thursday	9 AM	Hike - Quick	Radnor Lake – East Franklin Road
		Smaller babies are worn. These quicker paced hikes are for both exercise and conversation. These hikes roughly range from 2 to 5 miles.		Dominique 917.386.5756
Thursday	10 AM	RLAM	McCabe Community Center Sylvan Park
		Meet at the Community Center and run-swap with other mamas. Some walk, while others run. Feel free to take littles.		Hope 678.910.8613 Rachel 330.464.6572
Thursday	10:30 AM	Big Kid Hike	Beaman Park Near Jolten
		This event is spotty, so please check with contact before coming. Meet at the creek-side trailhead off Little Marrowbone Road. We will meet and hike on the trail. Worn littles usually walk the last ¼ of the way. We will play in the creek if the weather is nice.		Olivia 603.557.0653
Thursday	3-6 PM	Swim	Maryland Farms YMCA Brentwood
		If you’re a Y member, join us at the outdoor pool for fun and swimming together. Bring a picnic supper or order pizza there. We usually congregate under one of the umbrellas. Some mamas meet to workout before, so check the FB page to see who’s going early!		Michelle 615.587.0630 Kate 615.424.8494
Friday	9:30 AM	Creek Stomp	Ellington Agricultural Center Off Edmondson Pike
		We park at the TWRA Building, close to Edmondson Pike entrance. Kids usually play in the creek while the adults hang. Bring a lunch and stay! Bug spray and sunscreen are good options, and anything your kiddos like to play with in the water (buckets, nets, etc.).		Michelle 615.587.0630 Kate 615.424.8494
Friday	10 AM	hikes/creek/mud play	Warner Park Nature Center Edwin Warner Park - Highway 100
		Check with contact! We often get wet and muddy at creek and mud pit by nature center. Try to walk moderate pace with kids in packs/strollers at first and then slow down as the kids get out to walk and explore.		Bess 615.400.1486 (text) Jessica 615.715.9885
Sunday	3:30 PM	Hike - Family	Radnor Lake – West Granny White Pike
		ALWAYS TEXT CONTACT TO CONFIRM THE HIKE IS HAPPENING. Smaller babies are worn. This hike is for families. These hikes roughly range from 2 to 5 miles.		Janet 615.708.7365 Kate 615.424.8494

have you switched over?!

2011-03-25T14:45:00.002-05:00

We have been at our new address for a few months now and our community is really growing. If you have not made to switch and gotten hooked up with all the great things going on with Bambino Brigade this Spring, please do so! We miss you!

1. go to www.bambinobrigade.com
2. sign up as a new user. please use some variation of your name so people know who you are. for example, if your name is Sara Smith you could choose SaraS, Sara_Smith, etc.
3. include any information you would like people in the community to know about you. this is secure and will not be public. only approved registered users can see this information.
4. get linked up with the forums you want to be notified on. you will receive more info after you sign up.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

official switch!

2010-12-15T05:23:00.002-06:00

Some of you may be wondering why there was not an email this week. mainly, it is because we are on the new site and emails must be subscribed to there. please go to www.bambinobrigade.com to see the new site. Sign up and subscribe to various feeds of your interest.

1. go to www.bambinobrigade.com
2. sign up as a new user. please use some variation of your name so people know who you are. for example, if your name is Sara Smith you could choose SaraS, Sara_Smith, etc.
3. include any information you would like people in the community to know about you. this is secure and will not be public. only approved registered users can see this information.
4. get linked up with the forums you want to be notified on.

this is a new venture for all of us, so there may be some issues. feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Also, here is the link for the post about Wednesday's Nature Walks.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

welcome to the new bambinobrigade.com!

2010-12-05T21:34:00.002-06:00

as many of you know, bambino brigade has been planning a new *web* revamp! this is an amazing thing that will open our community up to be in contact with one another more easily! when you visit www.bambinobrigade.com things will look very different. we now have forums that any registered user (that must be approved first) can post in, profiles to get to know one another better, running newsletters, support for non-hiking activities, and a totally new vibe all together.

to get into this new site (and to remain connected with the brigade) there are a few things you will have to do.

1. go to www.bambinobrigade.com
2. sign up as a new user. please use some variation of your name so people know who you are. for example, if your name is Sara Smith you could choose SaraS, Sara_Smith, etc.
3. include any information you would like people in the community to know about you. this is secure and will not be public. only approved registered users can see this information.
4. get linked up with the forums you want to be notified on.

this is a new venture for all of us, so there may be some issues. feel free to ask any questions you may have!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!
here is our schedule for the week:

monday, december 6
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, december 8
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, december 10
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. this time has become a time for pure romping around. we may hike some, we may see the horses, or the kids may just roll down one of the many large hills on the grounds. whatever the choice, it has been a beautifully fun end to a wonderful bambino brigade week!

happy hiking!

week of november 28, 2010

2010-11-28T14:21:00.003-06:00

happy weekend-after-Thanksgiving! hope everyone had an amazing holiday, full of good times, fellowship, community and yummy food to celebrate all the gratitude we have in our lives!

the brigade is back in full swing this week! we hope to see you on the trails!

first off, let me say THANK YOU to those of you that just left my home. I had a wonderful time sharing my home with you and getting to meet your significant others. the food and fellowship were spectacular! thank you.

those of you that did not make it, we missed you!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!
here is our schedule for the week:

monday, november 29
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, december 1
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, december 3
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. this time has become a time for pure romping around. we may hike some, we may see the horses, or the kids may just roll down one of the many large hills on the grounds. whatever the choice, it has been a beautifully fun end to a wonderful bambino brigade week!

happy hiking!

week of november 21, 2010

2010-11-21T16:16:00.003-06:00

happy Thanksgiving week! hope you all are enjoying the weather and awaiting the holiday! many will be traveling or have family coming in town. blessings to all this season!

thought: what are you most Thankful for? what blessings have you had this past year?

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, november 22
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, november 24
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, november 26
No scheduled hikes! have a happy holiday!

happy hiking!

week of november 14, 2010

2010-11-13T20:37:00.002-06:00

first off, let me say THANK YOU to those of you that just left my home. I had a wonderful time sharing my home with you and getting to meet your significant others. the food and fellowship were spectacular! thank you.

those of you that did not make it, we missed you!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!
here is our schedule for the week:

monday, november 15
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, november 17
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, november 19
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. this time has become a time for pure romping around. we may hike some, we may see the horses, or the kids may just roll down one of the many large hills on the grounds. whatever the choice, it has been a beautifully fun end to a wonderful bambino brigade week!

happy hiking!

more details about saturday, november 13

2010-11-08T07:05:00.003-06:00

come join us at Michelle's house from 4:00 PM-6:30 PM for a family get-together. bring your families to meet all the mamas and care-givers you've been hiking with!

this will be a pot-luck supper. please bring a dish. there will be a variety of foods available. we will have finger foods, but enough to make it supper. if you have special dietary needs, just bring something to share. we may all love to try something new! :)

a note about drinks: we will have warm herbal tea and water. if you would like something other than this, please feel free to bring it.

email bambinobrigade@gmail.com for address and directions.

hope to see you Saturday!

happy hiking!

week of november 7, 2010

2010-11-07T14:58:00.002-06:00

ok, has it been cold, or has it been cold?! I feel like it came on way too fast! this week will be warmer. we can anticipate high 60s and low 70s this week. come join us! we look forward to seeing you! we have a planned Family Get-Together THIS SATURDAY, so make sure to read all the way down for details!

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, november 8
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, november 10
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, november 12
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
NO WALK THIS WEEK, in preparation for our Family Get-Together! See you all Saturday!

saturday, november 13
4:00 PM-6:30 PM - Family Get-Together

come join us at Michelle's house for a family get-together. this will be a pot-luck supper. please bring a dish. there will be a variety of foods available. we will have finger foods, but enough to make it supper. if you have special dietary needs, just bring something to share. we may all love to try something new! :)

email bambinobrigade@gmail.com for address.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* our fellow hiker, Kacy, and her family now have sweet little Theo here. her help is gone this week, so please help her out! if you are interested in bringing a meal to her or help out in anyway, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

week of november 1, 2010

2010-10-31T20:34:00.002-05:00

come join us as we hike on into fall! we have so many wonderful additions to our group, as our families are growing and the needs are evolving. our website is in the process of a revamp. we have more options for walking-aged children. we still have our amazing hikes taking place each week.

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, november 1
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, november 3
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a low-key hike for walking aged children. we have children up to pre-k age down to any early walkers. we walk a short nature walk up to the spill-way and simply play in nature. please join us for some time together, bringing our little ones into nature.

friday, november 5
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. this time has become a time for pure romping around. we may hike some, we may see the horses, or the kids may just roll down one of the many large hills on the grounds. whatever the choice, it has been a beautifully fun end to a wonderful bambino brigade week!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* it has been recommended that we begin having dues to help support our website and other administrative-type duties of our group. what are your thoughts?

* our fellow hiker, Kacy, and her family now have sweet little Theo here. her help is gone this week, so please help her out! if you are interested in bringing a meal to her or help out in anyway, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

* November 13 has been recommended as a day to get together as families - bring spouses, children, etc. if this date works well for you, please let me know. time is tentative 4ish on. maybe a potluck! we are securing a location at this time. we would love to bring in the entire family into our community.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

bambino brigade in simple terms

2010-10-27T13:39:00.002-05:00

please email your thoughts.

if you could describe bambino brigade in one or two words, what would you say? maybe it's what the brigade has meant to you. maybe it's how you feel when hiking and being with other care-givers.

please let me know!

happy hiking!

week of october 24

2010-10-23T20:05:00.000-05:00

come join us as we hike on into fall! we have so many wonderful additions to our group, as our families are growing and the needs are evolving. our website is in the process of a revamp. we have more options for walking-aged children. we still have our amazing hikes taking place each week.

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, october 25
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, october 27
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. this hike leaves promptly at 8:30 AM, so if you are running late, no worries. you can join us for a kids' nature walk shortly after 9 AM and either try to catch up with the earlier hike, take off on your own after some visiting, or remain with the later group.

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a new hike for us. this may appeal to home school parents and their bambinos or mamas home with their little walkers. we will have a nature walk to connect with mother earth and embrace the season. this hike will be perfect for new walkers, as we will be rather slow, to see all that nature has to offer at radnor. this hike can have some structure to it, meaning we may talk some about leaf identification, changes in season, or wildlife we see, but most importantly we are walking to have fun and allow our children (and our selves) to be around one another.

friday, october 29
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome. this hike has had many new comers each week and we are so excited about this hike. come out and support, wear your little one, and enjoy this beautifully changing season!

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. this time has become a time for pure romping around. we may hike some, we may see the horses, or the kids may just roll down one of the many large hills on the grounds. whatever the choice, it has been a beautifully fun end to a wonderful bambino brigade week!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* our fellow hiker, Kacy, and her family now have sweet little Theo here. her help is gone this week, so please help her out! if you are interested in bringing a meal to her or help out in anyway, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

* November 13 has been recommended as a day to get together as families - bring spouses, children, etc. if this date works well for you, please let me know. time is tentative 4ish on. maybe a potluck! we are securing a location at this time. we would love to bring in the entire family into our community.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

week of october 17, 2010

2010-10-16T19:00:00.000-05:00

come join us as we hike on into fall! we have so many wonderful additions to our group, as our families are growing and the needs are evolving. our website is in the process of a revamp. we have more options for walking-aged children. we still have our amazing hikes taking place each week.

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, october 18
9 AM-11 AM - Z-O-O
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, october 20
8:30 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join. know that no matter what level of hiking you are, you are WELCOME!

9:00 AM-10:30 AM - kids' nature walk
radnor lake, granny white entrance

this is a new hike for us. this may appeal to home school parents and their bambinos or mamas home with their little walkers. we will have a nature walk to connect with mother earth and embrace the season. this hike will be perfect for new walkers, as we will be rather slow, to see all that nature has to offer at radnor.

friday, october 21
9:00 AM - hike
radnor lake, granny white entrance

come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome.

3:30 PM-5:00 PM - kids' nature walk/ romping around :)
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike and go see the horses. call if you get lost.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* our fellow hiker, Kacy, and her family now have sweet little Theo here. her help is gone this week, so please help her out! if you are interested in bringing a meal to her or help out in anyway, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

* November 13 has been recommended as a day to get together as families - bring spouses, children, etc. if this date works well for you, please let me know. time is tentative 4ish on. maybe a potluck! if we get an overwhelming response about that date in a negative way we can reschedule. we would love to bring in the entire family into our community.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

week of october 10, 2010

2010-10-08T20:31:00.002-05:00

come join us as we hike on into fall! those that have not been in a while, we miss you. seems like many are traveling and fighting illness, so those of you out please take care!

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, october 11, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please emailbambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, october 13, 8:30 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join. know that no matter what level of hiking you are, you are WELCOME!

we are trying a new idea with the elder children so all hikers get what they need. we will have two mamas hike with the elder children and a double stroller on the lake trail while any other mamas that would like a more intense hike without their walking children can take ganier ridge with the rest of the group. we will meet up half way and the other mamas that have been with the elder children can do the backside of ganier and meet the remaining portion of the group (including their kiddos) back at the parking lot.

there has been talk about possibly creating a 9 AM hike (in addition to the 8:30 AM hike) to accommodate later hikers. please share your thoughts. we do not want to create something that does not work for our hikers, so please share your voice.

friday, october 15, 9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

to keep our community growing, we will have another *new* hike for families that cannot make our friday fun days in the afternoon. come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome.

friday, october 15, 3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike and go see the horses. call if you get lost.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* our fellow hiker, Kacy, and her family now have sweet little Theo here. her help is gone this week, so please help her out! if you are interested in bringing a meal to her or help out in anyway, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

* November 13 has been recommended as a day to get together as families - bring spouses, children, etc. if this date works well for you, please let me know. time is tentative 4ish on. maybe a potluck! if we get an overwhelming response about that date in a negative way we can reschedule. we would love to bring in the entire family into our community.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

happy hiking!

week of october 3, 2010

2010-10-02T22:29:00.002-05:00

love the weather? well this is the perfect time to get hiking! if it's been a few months (hey, we get not wanting to hike in what feels like 100 degree weather) or you have been waiting for the time to come for the first time, please join us this week. we would love to have you. if you need help with carriers or wearing your little one in something you already have, please let us know and we can help! bambino brigade is an amazing community of caregivers and mamas committed to being with little ones and with one another. hiking and community... what more could one want?

here is our schedule for the week:

monday, october 4, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please emailbambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, october 6, 8:30 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join. know that no matter what level of hiking you are, you are WELCOME!

we are trying a new idea with the elder children so all hikers get what they need. we will have two mamas hike with the elder children and a double stroller on the lake trail while any other mamas that would like a more intense hike without their walking children can take ganier ridge with the rest of the group. we will meet up half way and the other mamas that have been with the elder children can do the backside of ganier and meet the remaining portion of the group (including their kiddos) back at the parking lot.

there has been talk about possibly creating a 9 AM hike (in addition to the 8:30 AM hike) to accommodate later hikers. please share your thoughts. we do not want to create something that does not work for our hikers, so please share your voice.

friday, october 8, 9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

to keep our community growing, we will have another *new* hike for families that cannot make our friday fun days in the afternoon. come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome.

friday, october 8, 3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike and go see the horses. call if you get lost.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* November 13 has been recommended as a day to get together as families - bring spouses, children, etc. if this date works well for you, please let me know. if we get an overwhelming response about that date in a negative way we can reschedule. we would love to bring in the entire family into our community.

* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

week of september 26, 2010

2010-09-25T21:00:00.003-05:00

monday, september 27, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please emailbambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, september 29, 8:30 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join. know that no matter what level of hiking you are, you are WELCOME!

we are trying a new idea with the elder children so all hikers get what they need. we will have two mamas hike with the elder children and a double stroller on the lake trail while any other mamas that would like a more intense hike without their walking children can take ganier ridge with the rest of the group. we will meet up half way and the other mamas that have been with the elder children can do the backside of ganier and meet the remaining portion of the group (including their kiddos) back at the parking lot.

friday, october 1, 9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

to keep our community growing, we will have another *new* hike for families that cannot make our friday fun days in the afternoon. come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome.

friday, october 1, 3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

HAPPY OCTOBER! park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike and go see the horses. call if you get lost. there is talk about possibly headed out to eat supper as families after, so if that works for your family, please join us. we will decide that evening.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

news

2010-09-24T13:36:00.005-05:00

over the last few months, I have received many pieces of information that I know many of our members would like to know about. to keep people informed, I will post these things as they come up.

*Police Sponsor Drug Drop-off Day, Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: LP Field, Titans Stadium, Lot #D, 1 Titan Way
Sponsored by the Metro Nashville Police Department and the TBI Headquarters
NO LIQUIDS OR NEEDLES ACCEPTED
Please do not flush drugs down the toilet

*EWG Shopping Guide
some had talked about this shopping guide when it comes to organic food, so here it is! click on image for larger view (and to print, if desired).

friday, september 24

2010-09-23T19:12:00.002-05:00

friday, september 24,
9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white side

last minute, but some are meeting to hike at 9 AM friday at radnor lake. come for an upbeat hike to begin the weekend.

3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

as a reminder, we will be hiking friday afternoon at a new time - a chance to get back together with some of our school-aged friends. park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost. most will bring snacks or picnic suppers!

happy hiking!

the green wagon diaper swap

2010-09-22T20:39:00.002-05:00

thursday, september 23 at 3 PM, there is a diaper swap at the green wagon in east nashville. there will be amazing snacks, fellowship, and a time to swap or simply check out cloth diapers with other families. call for more information. charge is $5, but do not let money deter you from going.

happy hiking!

week of september 19, 2010

2010-09-18T18:00:00.000-05:00

monday, september 20, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please emailbambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, september 22, *8:30 AM*
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join.

friday, september 24, 3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

YAY! our first official hike of fall, and a chance to get back together with some of our school-aged friends. park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost. there is talk about possibly headed out to eat supper as families afterwards, so if that works for your family, please join us. we will decide that evening.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

week of setpember 12, 2010

2010-09-11T06:18:00.002-05:00

I will not be here this week, but we are still scheduled to meet. I will be off-line this entire week, so please call me if you need anything - 587-0630.

monday, september 13, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please call so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, september 15 - *8:30 AM*
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join.

friday, september 17, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
ellington agricultural center

park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost. this is our last 9:30 AM friday fun day hike in the morning, however some have discussed meeting at radnor on friday mornings for another hike. hopefully we will have that information available soon!

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* starting september 24 (that's next week), our friday fun day will change from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. we miss all our school-aged friends!! hope the new school year is going great.

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

facebook

2010-09-07T17:25:00.002-05:00

many of you are on our facebook page and have used it on occasion. the page as a whole, however, is rarely used. also, I have personally gone off facebook for personal reasons. the group still exists on facebook, and you are welcome to remain a member of the group, but it will not be a mode of communication for bambino brigade. please use the bambinobrigade@gmail.com for any correspondence and continue going to the blog (or receiving the emails) for information!

hope this does not inconvenience anyone.

happy hiking!

week of september 5, 2010

2010-09-05T06:09:00.002-05:00

happy weekend, brigade!

I hope everyone is enjoy this beautiful weather this weekend. fall planting and lots of outdoor activities are what we are up to.

I need some feedback. who goes to the blog each week for the schedule? do you send new people to the website? do you receive/ read the emails? does it help for me to post thing each week or is the calendar enough?

monday, september 6 - labor day holiday - enjoy!

wednesday, september 8 - *8:30 AM*
radnor lake, granny white entrance

last week we had some that made it in a little late, yet still got to hang with the brigade! thanks everyone for being patient while we transition to this new time. I loved hiking earlier. come out with your worn little ones or your walking aged bambinos. we take as long as we need for all to enjoy the hike.

friday, september 10, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
ellington agricultural center

we now park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost: 587-0630.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5.

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* starting september 24, our friday fun day will change from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. we miss all our school-aged friends!! hope the new school year is going great.

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

2010-08-29T20:16:00.003-05:00

DYOS: Defining You Own Success in breastfeeding

You are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Nashville DYOS group! This is a group dedicated to women and babies who have had difficulties with breastfeeding beyond "typical" issues. Please, invite all your acquaintances who would also benefit from this group.

Maybe you had breast surgery, no breast growth, breast hypoplasia, PCOS/infertility, "no milk" or some other breastfeeding complication that was difficult, if at all, to overcome. Maybe baby had growth delays or a physical complication such as Down Syndrome, cleft palate, prematurity or PKU. Did you have to mix pumping with breastfeedings for a long time, exclusively pump, use donor milk or at-breast supplementer tubes?

This is the group for you!

Come meet with other mamas who have "been there" and others who are in the middle of it all. You will be supported by a Lactation Consultant with experience in BFAR, induced/relactation, PCOS, infertility, and babies with anatomical/developmental conditions which make breastfeeding a challenge. Learn about how you can improve your own nursing relationship or make plans for the next baby. Share your story with us and others who can support you and learn from you!

The group will meet Tuesday, August 31st from 1-2:30PM at 9 Months & Beyond, LLC located at 2402 Felts Avenue, Nashville 37211 in the Berry Hill District near 100 Oaks Mall.

RSVP to let me know you are coming! I look forward to meeting you and your babies (they are always welcome). This first meeting is free of charge. kate@ninemonthsandbeyond.com

week of august 29, 2010

2010-08-29T20:00:00.002-05:00

monday, august 30, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please email bambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, september 1 - *8:30 AM*
radnor lake, granny white entrance

earlier time, but same determination. get your hike on just a bit earlier (or later, for those of you that have been hiking at 7:30 AM). some take south lake trail for shorter legs, while others are trucking up ganier and coming back south lake. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join.

friday, september 3, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
ellington agricultural center

we now park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost: 587-0630.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5.

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* starting september 24, our friday fun day will change from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. we miss all our school-aged friends!! hope the new school year is going great.

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!