Winter is the perfect season for warmth, joy, and connection—and what better way to bring expectant moms into your boutique than by hosting a Hot Cocoa Bar Sip-N-See Event? This festive and heartwarming gathering is an excellent opportunity to showcase your services, promote your keepsakes, and boost business during the colder months. 

Hot Cocoa Bar Sip-N-See

Let your creativity go wild and set up a cute and inviting winter wonderland for clients. Several shops on Etsy offfer the sweetest decor options (like THIS banner or THESE labels), so get to decorating! Invite all local expecting moms (and their loved ones) to your boutique for a cozy, winter-themed event where they can:

• Enjoy a Cup of Cocoa: Set up a beautifully styled hot cocoa bar with all the fixings—whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, and peppermint sticks.
• Shop Your Boutique: Encourage attendees to browse your curated collection of maternity items, baby gifts, and My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear recordable keepsakes.
• Reserve a Winter Ultrasound: Offer exclusive opportunities to book ultrasound appointments during the event, perhaps with a special winter-themed bundle or discount.

Bundle Ideas to Boost Sales

Pairing your My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear keepsakes with gift certificates or add-ons is a fantastic way to increase revenue and offer value to your clients.

• The Keepsake Bundle: Include a My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear, a gift certificate for a future ultrasound session, and a ultrasound frame option (magnet, digital frame, ultrasound t-shirt for the Heartbeat Animal, etc) for baby’s first picture.
• Memory Maker Package: Offer a bundle that combines a recordable heartbeat keepsake (Heartbeat Animal, Pillow, Digital Frame), a local professional photo session voucher, and a cute onesie or blanket from your boutique.
• Hot Cocoa Special: During the event, provide a discount on all My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear items for customers who reserve an ultrasound.

Partner with Local Vendors for Extra Charm

Collaborating with other local businesses can elevate your Hot Cocoa Bar Sip-N-See event and draw in even more attendees.

• Bakeries: Partner with a local bakery to provide sweet treats like cookies, cupcakes, or pastries to pair with the cocoa.
• Florists: Decorate your boutique with seasonal floral arrangements or small bouquets that attendees can purchase.
• Photographers: Offer a mini maternity photo session during the event or raffle off a free session.
• Gift Shops: Include small, locally made items in your bundles or as door prizes to encourage participation.

Marketing the Event

Promote your Hot Cocoa Bar Sip-N-See Event with eye-catching social media posts, email newsletters, and local community boards. Highlight the cozy cocoa bar, exclusive bundles, and the chance to see Baby on the ultrasound screen. Encourage RSVPs and offer incentives like a small gift for the first 10 moms who book their ultrasound during the event.

From delicious cocoa and special bundles to partnerships with local vendors, this event is sure to leave moms feeling cherished and excited to return. Cheers to cocoa, connection, and a season of growth for your business!