Mama's Got A Brand New Bag

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New Sponsors - THANK YOU!!!

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More sponsors!

2011-02-22T07:23:00.001-08:00

Thank you to our newest sponsors

2011-02-22T07:01:00.000-08:00

Thank you to our newest sponsors!!!

Get your T-shirts!!! Only $20!!!

2011-02-16T06:34:00.000-08:00

Get your Mama's Got A Brand New Bag T-shirt!! All proceeds benefit the Fairy Godmother Project! Shirts are only $20 and order yours online today! www.mamasnewbag.org

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Rhonda is getting married!!!!

2011-02-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

Well... we have another BIG announcement!

Rhonda is getting married!!

This Friday Rhonda will be Mrs. Rhonda Horton! We are SO proud for her and Craig! So in honor of her big day~ anyone who purchases two tickets on Friday will receive a FREE t-shirt!. Visit our website www.mamasnewbag.org to purchase your tickets and sponsorships!

New Sponsors

2011-01-31T13:27:00.000-08:00

Thank you to our newest sponsors!

Photo Shoots

2011-01-31T07:06:00.000-08:00

A HUGE thanks to Melissa Kilgore and Lisa Browning for our photo shoot on Saturday! We had a great time and got some wonderful images!

Tuesday's Number #2 Challenge

2011-01-25T07:28:00.000-08:00

Rhonda and I have been friends for several years and learned that there is not anything like having a best friend to be there for you, to laugh with and to cry with. We depend on our friends everyday! In creating this wonderful project we have made so many new friends that we are so thankful to have met.

Today in our #2 challenge we would like to honor our 2 of our friends who are now"Mama's TO BE!" We have two wonderful friends who are expecting new little blessings!

Congrats to Annabeth Wyatt and Paige Mitchell, they will be new Mommies soon!!!!

So in honor of our new Mommies and our wonderful friends. We would like to challenge each of you to get with YOUR friends and purchase at least 2 tickets to the event. e-mail rhonda@mamasnewbag.com to purchase your tickets. We are working to get them online so stay tuned... you will soon be able to purchase tickets online.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's #2 challenge!

The #2 Challenge!

2011-01-24T07:06:00.000-08:00

Well it's hard to believe but next Monday (Jan. 31st) Maggie and Chad will celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary! So in honor of all our princesses out there...

We want to challenge each one of you to donate at LEAST 2 gently used purses!

Here are some questions that we are often asked....

Do you take ANY kind of purse or does it have to be Designer? YES we take any and all purses! The designer bags are how we raise the bulk of our funding but every dollar counts. So send us what ya got!

What do you do with all the bags that are not sold? We donate those bags to local shelters.

Are the bags cleaned? We do the best we can to clean the bags. We ask that when a designer bag is donated that you include a little information about it, like where it was purchased, the approx value, When the bag was purchased, etc. That way we are better prepared and know as much as the bag as possible.

So remember as you start your spring cleaning - DONATE, your MAKING A DIFFERENCE just by donating! If every lady that attended last year's event donated 2 purses... we would have over 1,000 bags!! WOW!!!

The Fairy Godmother Project Announced as the 2011 Charity

2011-01-18T17:39:00.000-08:00

Tonight we are honored to present our new charity for 2011..... The Fairy Godmother Project!

The Fairy Godmother Project is a project of NEWMS (New Expectations for Women in Mississippi). It is a special project of CREATE, Inc. Which lends credibility to the project.

It is the brainchild of many philanthropic women in North Mississippi. It was started only about a year ago from the desire of these women to be able to help those who are less fortunate in our area. Some examples of things that they have done are:
1. An was an elderly couple in our area who both had cancer and were receiving chemo treatments, were sleeping on the floor because they did not have a bed. The Fairy Godmothers provided the couple a bed, linens and pillows.

2. When a daycare for low income parents did not have shelving for the books and learning materials for their children - the Fairy Godmothers provided the funds necessary to build shelves for the daycare.
3. When a young mother graduated from the nursing assistant program, but did not have the money to buy her uniforms to start her new job, The Fairy Godmothers bought her uniforms so that she could start her new job with pride and provide for her children.

There will be more to come later, including the new poster, I just couldn't wait to let eveyone know.

Thanks to all those who attended tonight's social! and a special thanks to Mrs. Deborah Tierce for giving us the tools to be movtivated to move forward.

2011 Kick-off Social Jan. 18th

2011-01-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

For those of you that would like to help, join us Monday Jan. 18th at 5:15 at the Hilton Garden Inn for our Kick-off Social! Come have a cocktail with us, you will not want to miss it! Come hear our BIG announcement and see our new logo/poster design for 2011. We will also have a special guest. We will be letting you know how you can make a difference in 2011!

We are currently looking for sponsors, so if you are interested and would like to purchase a sponsorship please e-mail rhonda@mamasnewbag.com There are several levels. Table are now also available for purchase.

Designer of the Month!

2010-12-17T12:44:00.000-08:00

Being the purse lovers that we are... We wanted to have a Designer of the month! We are a little late for December but... Dolce&Gabbana is one of our fav's! So in honor of one of our fav's, we would love to see you with your Dolce&Gabbana! Post your pictures on our facebook page and at the end of the month we will select a winner. Winner gets 2 FREE TICKETS!!!!!!!

Dolce&Gabbana is the new luxury, authentic and unconventional. A style that expresses new forms of elegance, presenting itself as a modern classicism, based on superior sartorial content and creativity.
The strong identity of the Dolce&Gabbana brand has evolved over the years without ever forgetting its roots. An unmistakable style, which, season after season, combines strong innovation with the Mediterranean flavour of its origins. A brand whose essence lies in its contrasting features. Source: www.dolcegabbana.com

Good Times, Good Friends...

2010-12-01T11:46:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's hard to believe we are beginning our 4th year of Mama's Got A Brand New Bag! We are so blessed to have been so successful with our event and it's all thanks to all of you! We have met so many new people and made so many new friends, we can't keep up with all of you. We are also going to try to keep you all updated on our blog, so check back often for new and exciting things to come! Also keep checking on our website: www.mamasnewbag.org we will be making some major changes soon! We are also on facebook and twitter.

Rhonda and I have done a lot of soul searching in this "off season" and we will be making some MAJOR announcements soon! We are more than excited about the new challenges in 2011.

We are currently designing a new poster, recruiting volunteers, and developing our plan for 2011! If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer to help, please let us know. E-mail maggie@mamasnewbag.org to find out how you can help make a difference!

Drum Roll Please....

2009-05-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

What a night! After a LONG hard day Rhonda and I got to finally feel what we call the "warm and fuzzies". Tuesday night our year long journey finally was actually here! The 2nd Annual Mama's Got A Brand New Bag was underway! The roof was a perfect setting, we can not thank Blair and her staff at Park Heights enough for all they did. The food, service, and style was all wonderful! The night was filled with warm survior stories, fun games, great music, lots of laughs, and of course LOTS of purses! With over 350 purses to sort through we had our work cut out for us, but we did it and loved it. We hope that everyone had a wonderful time and would love to hear your comments and suggestions for next year. Also if you would like to help, we are going to need it! So after a year of hard hard work we donated over $7,500 to S.A.F.E., Inc. What a feeling! Rhonda and I are both still tired and sore from all the work, but let me tell you it was WELL worth it. My parents have always taught me that nothing worth having comes easy. But to know that we will make a difference in the life of a family means the world to us both! We can not say thank you enough to all our sponsors, volunteers, table patrons, and to everyone who supported us though donations and ticket purchases, and our Mom's. Rhonda's Mom came all the way from Tulsa to help!!! She is awesome! And my sweet mother helped in more ways than she will know. So thank you, thank you, thank you! There will be more pictures to come so check back.

It's Fianlly here!

2009-05-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

Well after a year of planning the day is almost here! Hard to believe that THE DAY is tomorrow!

Over the weekend Rhonda and I sorted through the over 300 purses! These are just a few of them. Things are going to be great tomorrow night! We have lots of great fun things planned. So don't miss it! If you don't have your tickets there will be some at the door, but don't wait too late cause there are only so many people we can let on the roof. Please remember to thank our sponsors! Especially Blair at Park Heights! We are looking forward to a wonderful night full of great things. So bring your girlfriends out and have fun with us.

New Sponsors

2009-02-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Check out our sponsors below! Without their help this event would not be possible, so we would like to personally say a HUGE THANK YOU!!!!

The Countdown...

2009-02-10T09:35:00.000-08:00

Wow it is already February! Time is passing quickly so let me remind you all of everything we have going on....

DONATE! It's EASY! We can not do this without your help. So clean out your closet, call your friends and donate your used designer handbags TODAY! (they do not HAVE to be designer). Drop your donations off at Shabby Chic (behind Santa Fe) or e-mail Rhonda HerringR@phelps.com to schedule a pick up. REMEMBER all donations are tax deductible!!!
Buy your tickets today! Seating is limited so get your tickets soon. E-mail Rhonda HerringR@phelps.com
T-shirts. We only have a few t-shirts left so make sure to get yours soon. They are $15.00 (remember every dollar goes directly to S.A.F.E., Inc.)
Sponsorships are also available. E-mail Rhonda HerringR@phelps.com to get your packet. Sponsorships include advertising, tickets, and t-shirts. It is a new way to get your companies name out there.
Volunteer Opportunities. There is no way we can do this without your help. So if you interested in helping please e-mail us and we will see how you can make a difference.

I am trying to get some of the donated purses on the website for everyone to check out. So keep checking bag to see if you find any you must have.

Thanks for all your support! We are going to have an OUTSTANDING EVENT! Don't miss it!

Maggie and Rhonda

Dolce&Gabbana - Red and Silver Available

2009-02-10T09:26:00.000-08:00

Dolce&Gabbana - 2 Colors Available!

Remember these? (If not check out the picture on the right). These two purses have been well maintained! How do I know? The red one belongs to Maggie and the silver belongs to Rhonda! We know these are going to be hot purses at this year's auction. People have stopped us on the street asking about it. So get your bid in early on this bag!

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana first met in Milan in 1980, while working as assistants in an atelier. Dolce, who studied fashion design and worked for his family's small clothing factory, grew up in a small Sicilian village; Gabbana, a trained graphic designer, grew up in Milan. They had an immediate creative connection and went into business together two years later. Now overseeing what has become a tru fashion empire, the duo has even crossed over into the music world, recording a techno single in 1996 that feature the refrain "D&G is love."

Great Summer Prada! Guaranteed to be one of the HOTTEST purses at the Auction

2009-02-10T09:19:00.000-08:00

Red/Orange Shoulder Prada

This is going to be one of our MOST popular bags at the auction this year. How do we know that? We had a similar one last year that was a favorite, plus everyone stops to look at this one! This bag is also in excellent condition. It has a shoulder strap with two wooden accents. This is a GREAT purse for summer!

Prada, is an Italian fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women (ready-to-wear, leather accessories, shoes, and luggage). Prada is considered one of the most influential clothing designers in the fashion industry. The label is synonymous with opulence and quality, and is widely regarded as a status symbol. It first opened as a leathergoods shop in Milan in 1913, the Prada label was taken in by designer Miuccia Prada in 1999 and transformed into the luxury goods, fashion house recognized today.

Beijo Bag - You know you want it!

2009-02-10T09:12:00.000-08:00

Two-Toned Beijo Bag
This donated bag is in excellant condition. The bag has two sholder straps with a zipper closure. The bag is from the classic collection. The original suggested retail price for this bag was approx. $95.00.

Susan Handley first started designing handbags when she was ten years old. At that time, the ideas remained strictly in her imagination. Today, they’ve grown up to become a very real part of her adult life. As the founder and sole designer of Beijo, Susan is not only watching her own dream come true, but is also the creative force behind a growing success story for women all across the country. As a single mom struggling just to make ends meet, Susan started Beijo with no prior business experience. Instead, she had the encouragement of her friends, a loan from her father, and the desire to make a better life for herself and her young son, Kyle. It was Kyle, in fact, who provided the name for his mom’s company. “Beijo,” which means “kiss” in Portuguese, was Kyle’s second spoken word, one that the toddler often repeated when asking for a “beijo, Mama, beijo.” From that kiss for luck was born the inspiration for Susan to begin selling—at first by the armload out of her car—the Beijo bags that, only three years later, are now sold by the tens of thousands at home parties. Having declined department store offers to carry her bags nationwide, Susan is committed to her vision that home parties remain the core of her company. Many of the women who host Beijo parties are in the process of gaining their first measure of financial independence. These women are, as Susan says, “Exactly like myself, who can do something to make money and feel good and still be there at the bus stop at 2:00 when their children get home.” And whether acting as hostesses, or simply shopping with their friends in an at-home setting, these women are also advancing a commitment to moms everywhere: a portion of the Beijo donation program is committed to organizations and projects which support the health, education and development of mothers and their children.

Coach Purse Available at Auction

2009-02-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

Small Coach Bag

This Coach bag is in excellent condition. It has an small interior pocket as well as two "cell-phone" pockets. It snaps in the front and has a pocket on the back exterior.

Coach began as a family-owned business in a loft in Manhattan, NY in 1941 with American designer Bonnie Cashin. In developing accessories for her style of contemporary dress, Cashin dramatically changed handbags with designs akin to modern sculpture, dyed in candy colors of pink, orange, yellow and blue, and lined with linens designed by textile designer Dorothy Liebes. With a greater variety of shapes, colors and textures in her "Cashin-Carry" designs, many featured wide openings or exterior coin purses and pockets. Coach Incorporated is now considered to be a very "fashion-forward" brand and is commonly sold and purchased throughout the country.
Cashin designed matching shoes, pens, key fobs and eyewear and added hardware to her clothes and accessories alike, particularly the silver toggle that became the Coach hallmark, declaring that she had been inspired by a memory of quickly fastening the top on her convertible sports car.

Gearing up for 2009

2009-01-05T08:37:00.000-08:00

Hello All!
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Rhonda and I are gearing up for 2009! We have great things to come and hope that you all remember us when you are cleaning out your closets. Send us your old purses! We will be a the Spirit of Women getaway on Jan. 24th so make sure to come by and see us. We will have tickets, t-shirts, and sponsorships available. We will be accepting donations as well. Remember all your donations are tax deductable! If you would like to be a part of our special event please e-mail me and I'll let you know how you can make a difference in the life of a family.

T-Shirts are HERE

2008-10-20T05:19:00.000-07:00

Mama's Got A Brand New Bag T-shirts are here!!! If you pre-ordered one please e-mail me and I will let you know how to pick yours up. If you have not purchased a shirt and would like one please let us know, they are going fast. They are only $15.00! Size available in S-2XL (2XL are $2 more) Remember 100% of our profits go directly to S.A.F.E., Inc. Thanks for all your support.

T-Shirts are going Fast!!

2008-10-07T06:16:00.001-07:00

Don't miss out! Get your T-shirt today, they are going fast! Thanks to everyone who has purchased one so far, all the money goes directly to S.A.F.E., Inc. E-mail me if you want one, matwood@dwc-associates.com

Order your T-shirt today!!!

2008-10-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Now on sale Mama's Got A Brand New Bag T-Shirts!!! Get your hot pink t-shirt, available in small, Medium, Large, XL, 2 XL ($2.00 More) for only $15.00!!!! AND all the proceeds benefit S.A.F.E., Inc. Don't wait til May get yours today!

We are currently taking pre-orders. T-Shirts will be available in about 3 weeks. E-mail me if you would like one!

matwood@dwc-associates.com

Check it out! We are getting the word out!

2008-09-22T05:29:00.000-07:00

Check it out....

http://bagbunch.com/vintage-handbags-charity-auctions-raise-funds-for-domestic-violence-shelter/

Sponsorship now available

2008-09-09T06:39:00.001-07:00

Just to give you all an update... things are moving right along! We are more than excited about the progress we have made so far, thanks to all of you! What about that poster isn't it cool!!!
We have developed several sponsorship opportunities, if your interested please e- mail Rhonda @ HerringR@phelps.com . She will send you a sponsorship packet. There are several levels designed to encompass everyone. Please check it out and see how it can benefit you.
We are also accepting donations for our give-a-way drawings. So if you would like to be included in that also e-mail Rhonda. All donations will be listed on this website as well as receive recognition the night of the event.
Remember to call us for pick up or drop your bags off a Shabby Chic (behind Santa Fe). All donations are tax deductable! Can't get much better than that!
AND most important of all DON'T wait until it is too late to get your tickets! Our goal is to sell out! It will be a night full of fun and laughs and warm your heart at the same time!
Thanks so much for your support!
Maggie and Rhonda

Drop-off Location

2008-09-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

Shabby Chic Consignment (behind Santa Fe) has offered to be a drop-off location for Mama's Got A Brand New Bag 09! So if you have bags you would like to donate please stop by Shabby Chic and drop them off. Beginning Tuesday we will have tax id forms available as well. We need your help, so drop off your bags today! Thanks so much for all your support. Stay tuned for more updates later....

Stay tuned....

2008-08-26T06:25:00.000-07:00

Well our team has been working hard on details for next year's event! We are more excited that we can possible explain. We have made our poster!!!!! Thanks to Duane and Josh from the mabus birch agency we have the COOLEST POSTER EVER! These guys are amazing and we could not have done this without them. So anytime you need some marketing advice CALL THEM! Also if you need Rhonda or I to pick up your purses please e-mail or call us. We are collecting now!!!!

Domestic Violence.... More common than you think

2008-07-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

The Department of Justice reported that 3 women die each day in America, killed by their intimate partner. From Jan.1 through June 30, 2008, S.A.F.E. provided shelter services for 66 victims of crime; 15 nonresident clients; and received 206 crisis calls.

It is amazing what S.A.F.E does for victims of domestic violence. Stay tuned for more touching stories to come.

What is coming for 2009????

2008-07-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Everyone!
Rhonda and I are making plans for the 2009 Mama's Got A Brand New Bag! After last year's successful event we are SO excited about the things to come for next year. The sky is the limit so expect much bigger and better things for this year!!! So remember be collecting your purses and mark your calendar for May 5th, 2009! It is going to be a fun "Girls Night Out". We will also be having a purse drive in October so hang on to all those great purses! Thank you all for all your support Rhonda and I could not do this without each one of you!

What is Mama's Got A Brand New Bag?

2008-07-24T06:32:00.000-07:00

Did you spend a lot of money on that Original Designer Handbag? Need a new style but don't have the extra cash to buy another one?

Designer Purse Auction can be fun and profitable at the same time. Imagine being surrounded by the latest trends in gorgeous designer and designer inspired purses...throw in a few friends while making money for a worthy cause and you've got Designer Purse Auction!

Let me explain a little… we are asking everyone to donate their gently used designer purses (Dolce & Gabanna, Prada, Louis Vouitton, Burberry, Brighton…the good stuff) and then we are going to auction them off in a live and silent auction. We are going to donate all the money to SAFE a local domestic violence shelter.

We need your help - search your closet and bring me any "Gently Used" designer purses you may have. Spread the word to all your friends and their friends, and before you know it we can really make a difference. Feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested in helping us.

Domestic violence is a serious problem. It is the most common cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44. Victims may suffer physical injuries such as bruises or broken bones. They may suffer emotionally from depression, anxiety or social isolation. It is hard to know exactly how common domestic violence is, because people often don't report it. There is no typical victim. It happens among people of all ages. It affects those of all levels of income and education. If you have not personally been a victim, chances are you know someone who has, or is currently in this situation.