My darling baby boy has a large circle of friends and with the holidays upon us I am having trouble finding a cost effective ways to make sure everyone gets a little something. After browsing the baking supply aisle and finding the cutest little snowman treat bags I have decided to go with cookies. Of course cookies are all about sweetness, sharing good memories and get togethers. So why not make them into shower favors or birth announcements?
Now some of ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on November 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
Every time I hear that another woman is pregnant I have to smile. Sometimes it’s pure joy for a couple that has tried for a few years without luck, sometimes happiness for a friend who has been waiting for a girl and sometimes the happy news is a total surprise. Pleasant surprises can make for very happy family and friends and the perfect opportunity for a pregnancy announcement card.
Now I am a big proponent of the home made DIY birth ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on November 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
I’m all about combining things together when it comes to preparing for baby. Birth announcements that double up as shower favors are one of my favorite money saving projects. Trying to find original ideas for baby shower favor these days can be difficult. The Internet has opened up a whole world of possibilities making it harder to be original or even separate out the good ideas from the bad. Well, here’s one I think is a good idea: the plant ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on November 28th, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s great to design and print your own baby birth announcements but what to do with them after the celebration has passed? Of course you distribute most to your friends and family but those few you keep for yourself? Well one in the back of baby’s first album but perhaps one in a frame worthy keepsake? Here’s what I did with my son’s birth announcement and I think it works as a great reminder of the most important thing in ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, new parent life on November 28th, 2010 | No Comments »
I usually write about birth announcements, thank you cards, baby showers and invites but today I just want to write about being a mother. All of you that read this blog (and I thank you for it) are either pregnant, new parents or getting ready for someone else’s new baby. Babies are a reason for everyone to be grateful today and every day.
A friend of mine just got the results of her amniocentesis test to discover her difficult pregnancy will ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, invitations, new parent life on November 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
Some folks would describe me as a pushy mother which is probably why I was trying to get my baby’s handprint in clay a week after his birth. No it was not successful. I now know I should have used paint or ink. A few months later we made the cutest handprint coasters for friends and family. These ceramic coasters would make an ideal holiday gift and accompany a printed birth announcement.
Begin by purchasing (or finding in the garage) a ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on November 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
Whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Hanukah or Christmas a printed birth announcement is always a crowd pleaser. By combining holiday greetings with your baby birth announcement you create a warm greeting as well as a keepsake. In fact I just finished making postcard birth announcements for a friend for her Christmas baby. Here’s how we got there.
Browse the online printer’s website for custom printed postcard templates. Some sites offer the first few postcards for free which means you get more for ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life on November 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
I write a lot about purchasing printed birth announcements on this site but sometimes the old fashioned DIY option can pack the most punch. Combining a little professional printing with handy crafts is a great way to show your creativity while ensuring your message gets across. So for those mothers to be out there stuck on the couch, afraid to leave the house because of the snow, get out your paints, sit back and start making your own birth announcement ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life on November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »
I am on a disposable camera kick this week. As the world becomes more digitized the price of this baby shower essentials continues to drop. Combine a camera with a birth announcement favor to save money and ensure you capture every moment of your baby shower. In the years to come you’ll look back and wonder at how much energy and free time you used to have. No I’m totally serious.
Choose disposable cameras in appropriate colors for your baby shower ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »
As I browse the toy catalog for my nieces and nephews I think about the many ways we celebrate a new child’s birth. One thing we all seem to forget, new parent or seasoned veteran, is the other children involved in the celebration. All the other children that attend the hospital bedside or baby shower are sort of pushed into the background as we oooh and aaah over the cute little new baby. But birth is about celebrating all children. ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments »
