Consciously Paying it Forward

Hello Cutie Patootie Followers:

Today is February 26, 2013 and as we sit and plan the remainder of the year for our Cutie Patooties, we reminisce on the hundreds of moms we met on our journey to this point.  Like us, we've met moms struggling with the day to day, trying to keep their family lives as normal as possible.  We've met talented, smart, vivacious, funny moms with stories quite similar to ours.  We sat for hours sharing stories, swapping resources, giving advice and encouragement.  We realized that although we are not little girls, as moms, we still do not have all the answers to all the questions - and it's o.k.  As a result of these impromptu meetings, we have been blessed to partner with several moms willing to come in during our clubhouse hours to offer classes to our girls.  These workshops have been beneficial to our girls and our moms in soo many ways.  

Our Patootie Club House offers workshops centered around four themes we believe are essential in the lives of girls today: Education, Entrepreneurship, Health and Positive Self-image.  Our mission is to provide girls ages 5 - 16 yrs. with an opportunity to empower themselves to become great leaders.  We challenge them to think on their own by creating consequence based and decision-making opportunities that build self-esteem, self-confidence and self-expression.  A few of our MOST popular workshops have been:

Education:

Book Club 101: Introduction to chapter books 

Attacking the College Essay Before it Attacks You: How one should prepare themselves to become more marketable while in H.S.? When should one begin to write their college essay? What should be included and what should be removed?

Entrepreneurship: 

Your Junk, Someone’s Treasure – How to de-clutter to conduct a yard sale

For our mini hoarders and clutter bugs, teaching girls how to de-clutter their closets and organize dresser drawers’ thereby removing items no longer in use.  Girls bring these items to the cottage to sell (parental permission required) during our yard sale.  Girls learn how to research and price all items for sale (cost analysis and depreciation) and conduct their own yard sale with supervision.

Health:

Storybook Yoga:

Using the creative minds of our girls, we create a story incorporating the use of yoga poses, meditation and creative movement.

Positive Self Image

Bullying is for Bulls: Bringing out the positive aspects of each girl, recognizing that we are all different and special in our own skin.

If you are willing to spend a few hours a week awakening the minds of girls, give us a call; we’d love to hear from you!

  

We have created a group - Patootie Lynx (Links), for those who wish to come in, relax and network.  Our first quarterly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th at 7 p.m.  This will be a FREE meet and greet with wine and cheese reservations are required 240 342-2570 or 301 674-2643.  We can't wait to meet everyone!

Well, it’s time to get back to work.  Let’s make today count – put a smile on your face and love in your heart!

{Big Hugs} Until We Post Again,

Karen and Marisol

WE'RE BAAAAACKKKK!

Hello Cutie Patootie Followers!!

We've missed you soo much! Please accept our apologies for dropping off the face of the earth for a while but believe us, we've been busy.  We just celebrated our THIRD year of Cutie Patootieness - what a joy!  We can't lie, as with all new businesses, it was hard to get to this point but we did it!!  We've celebrated 376 birthday parties, fifteen daddy & darling dances, forty amazing tea parties, one snowball and ice masquerade ball, four wedding rehearsal dinners, seven bridal showers, thirteen baby showers (hi babies!), one summer of summer camp, and one spring of spring break camp - whew! The life of a mompreneur is not easy but with dedication and devotion, we've learned that all things are possible (I've become an over night business guru and Marisol has become an over night jack of all trades lol). We never knew the gifts we could pull out of our magic hat once we were pushed in a corner - I don't know whether to hysterically laugh or cry right now.

We are now ready to move into phase two of our growth which is to finally open our store at the cottage and online - "Pink Patooties".

Stay tuned for the cutest, most amazing items you could ever dream of!

Thanks for keeping us in your prayers!

Big hugs until we post again - sooner than later
Karen and Marisol

Cutie Patootie Summer Camp Deal!

Hello Cutie Patootie Followers,

Don't miss out on an amazing summer camp experience for your special one - Hot Pink Deal going on now through Certifikids! - http://www.certifikid.com/

We've put together an amazing camp experience full of fun and learning.  We guarantee that each day will give your daughter an opportunity to build her confidence, encourage her creativity and build new bonds which will last a life time.

Come join the fun - we can't wait to make her acquaintance and give her brain a "budge"!

{Big Hugs} Until We Post Again!
Karen and Marisol

Cutie Patootie Testimonials or Lack of...

Hello Cutie Patootie Followers,

It was brought to our attention that although we received 9 reviews on YELP, only one remains visible - our very first review we received one year ago, (March 2011).  While YELP has refused our request to publish our additional testimonials, we’ve decided to post each one for your review.  (Please note that these reviews are visible if you visit YELP.com, search for "Cutie Patootie Birthdays & Such, Olney, MD" scroll down past the one star review, press 9 Filtered and put in an access code).

While we could go through each line item on the one star review and make excuses, that would defeat our purpose - making sure that no parent ever leaves our venue feeling the way this guest did.  Because our Cutie Patootie clients are children, we believe in transparency.  If at ANY time, you would like to know the background of the one star review, just ask and we will gladly oblige.  

PS because the vacuum operator mentioned in our one star review was my 14-year-old son, I can say in his defense that he was vacuuming feathers so our little 5 year old princesses would not slip while walking the run way – I praised him for being so conscientious – I’m sure you would too!

{Big Hugs} Until we Post Again

Karen and Marisol

5 STARS

Moira S.

Silver Spring, MD

3/9/2012

We just celebrated my daughter's fifth birthday with Cutie Patootie and we couldn't have been happier with the party. They took care of all the details and made my little girl feel very special. The decor is wonderful, the cupcakes are awesome and the party goers loved the games and crafts they created. I've had several comments from other moms whose daughters were invited to the party, and they were impressed as well. I'd highly recommend Cutie Patootie.

5 STARS

Diana V.

Germantown, MD

2/16/2012

My daughter and I love this place.  We have been to several birthday parties at Cutie Patootie and she recently celebrated her 8th birthday here.  Each party is unique and tailored to what each girl wants so none of the parties we've been to were alike.  My daughter was able to pick her theme, her activities and color scheme for her party.  The fun began from the moment we started planning to the day of her actual party.  The hostesses were wonderful and took care of every single detail which was a plus for me.  They tended to each and every girls wants and needs.  Everyone had a ball!  Can't wait to attend another one of their fabulous events.  My daughter and I were very pleased and I highly recommend this as an experience every little girl should have.

5 STARS

Bridget M.

Olney, MD

3/31/2011

Wow! My daughter celebrated her birthday yesterday and the god mothers made it extra special by treating her and her friends with  spa treatment, she cant stop talking about cutie patootie and the wonderful time age has with Her friends.I'm still speechless,this place is just awasome and the ladies are the best ,if you want ur daughters day to be extra special cutie patootie is the place

5 STARS

LaVette A.

Glenn Dale, MD

3/26/2011

My grandbundle celebrated her 3rd birthday party in cutie patooties's magical fairy garden.  From the time she hung her coat on the flower coat hooks until she received her glow in the dark departure wand, her eyes were as wide as saucers. She simply adored her fairy crown, wings and tutu. Her Fairy Godmother Marisol and Fairy Godmother Karen (the owners) had accommodations to support a SKYPE video call for the baby's parents to participate in her party from South Korea.  A special fairy came to sing and read to my grandbundle and her guest.  My mother in law said the cottage and the party reminder her of the fairy tales her mother used to read to her when she was a little girl. We had a wonderful day in the magical fairy garden at Cutie Patooties Birthdays and Such.

5 STARS

Yinka P.

Beltsville, MD

3/21/2011

My daughter turned 3 and we couldn't think of anything to do.  We decided to celebrate at Cutie Patootie! I cannot rave to you enough how adorable this place is. All of her guests were dressed as fairies and enjoyed every bit of their experience.

The staff was helpful, friendly and welcoming! I will definitely be back to celebrate more occasions.

5 STARS

Michelle B.

Olney, MD

3/17/2011

My daughter had her 5th birthday party there and they did such a great job!!! My daughter and her friends were so happy. They were very organized. My daughter had the fairy princess party!! All the kids had such an amazing time and were dressed up like princesses. The cupcakes were just precious and tasted great too. The goody bags were included and were very girly items!! I was very impressed !!  A++++++

5 STARS

Anni F.

Burtonsville, MD

3/12/2011

So far I have only been to about 3 Mommy and Me events and I have to say I love this place!! The owners are super sweet and welcoming, you can really tell that their business is truly in their heart ;).....I bring my 2 1/2 year old son to the play dates and he fits right in! I also have a 6 year old daughter who will have a birthday in the end of September, but she and I cannot wait until then to throw her a party, so we just booked something for early April to do a tea with her little friends LOL!!!

4 STARS

Stephane C.

Adamstown, MD

3/11/2011

My daughter recently celebrated her tenth birthday party with Cutie Patootie and she loved it.  Each of her guests loved it and left with expectations of celebrating their birthdays there as well.

The cottage is adorable as is the decor.  The food was delicious and the girls enjoyed the activities.  My daughter looks forward to celebrating her eleventh birthday party there as well!

 

1 STAR

Fotoula S.

Fresh Meadows, NY

3/6/2011

I recently attended a birthday party and as much as I have to agree that the appearance was very cute I really have to say that the staff there was a little too unorganized and unfocused on the party at hand. As a guest I felt more that it was an open house than a scheduled party time. I also felt that my child was being rushed eating and the best was that the party wasn't even over and they pulled out the vacume cleaner and started to clean. Therefor I felt in the way. I personally would not consider booking a party there or recommending it to any of my friends and family.

Spring Forward with Cutie Patootie!!

Hello Cutie Patootie Followers,

It is almost time to Spring Forward - YAYYYYYY!!!! We are so excited!!  To celebrate this momentous time, we have decided to spring forward with a 20% discount off our DIVA and Rock Star birthday party packages for 8 guests (usually $450) scheduled today 3/8 through 3/22!  Have your girls come in and shake off winter webs and freshen up with light make up, mini manicures and a walk down the runway or receive rock star make up, colored hair extensions and rock star props as they sing the latest songs to their audience!

Full Party Package Includes:

Eight (8) guests (includes the birthday girl) – one hour and forty-five minutes.

Private use of the cottage, designated hostess to keep guests engaged at all times, beautifully designed table scapes with linen covered chairs, use of all custom costumes for birthday girl and her guests, games, pizza, drinks, signature cupcakes and favor bags. Each additional guest fee is $25 and will include everything above.  If you upgrade your food items, the price for each party guest will increase accordingly. 

Give us a call to schedule your baby girl's birthday event - dates are filling quickly (240) 342-2570!!

*Parties can be scheduled through December 31, 2012

*Discount cannot be used on previously scheduled parties. 

*Non-Refundable deposits are required to hold the date and time of your event

Summer Camp

We are so excited to present our innovative summer camps to you!  Take a moment to visit our website www.patootiebirthdays.com !  We are accepting 12 girls (aged 7 - 12 yrs) per Patootie camp session and 6 girls (aged 4 - 6 yrs) per Patootie Pink Palace session.

We are currently working on a few glitches with our online registration so please give us a call with your e-mail address to receive a registration form via e-mail.

{Big Hugs} until we Post again

Karen and Marisol

Calling All Fairies and Princess'!

Do you have or know someone who has what it takes to be a Princess, Fairy or Super Hero?

Can you sing? Do you love entertaining children?  Are you creative, imaginative and full of energy? Then Cutie Patootie is looking for you.

Cutie Patootie Birthdays & Such located in Olney, MD is hosting an Open Casting Call. We are looking to hire talented individuals to entertain children at our cottage or off-site for birthday parties or other special events. Please contact us at 240 342-2570 to schedule an interview.

Feel free to visit our website at www.patootiebirthdays.com