Yes ladies and gents the year is coming to an end. I can hardly believe another year of bargain hunting, shower shopping and party planning has come to an end. With every get together I organize I think about where I could make improvements. I often see a better more creative solution or idea too late. Well its time to resolve to do better. Every good baby shower planner needs a set of New Year’s resolutions. Here are ..read more
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If you leave planning and preparing for a baby shower to the last minute you are bound to end up rushing out to the local party supply store to buy banners, balloons and swag bags. Baby shower decorations look cute during the party but is all that waste worth it? How much money do we waste in decorating for a party that lasts only a few hours? Is there a way to decorate for your baby shower without ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
Have you ever been in that situation when you are sitting around with the girls sharing the news of a friend’s pregnancy and someone pipes up saying they want to host a baby shower and no-one says anything? Because you can’t imagine that person being able to pull off a shower? Well if you haven’t you might be that person. Planning, organizing and throwing a party is not in everyone’s skill set. You have to be sure you ..read more
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If you plug “birth announcement” into any search engine you are bound to have a list of dozens and dozens of online printers willing to make your baby’s first custom printing for you at a reasonable price. So how do you choose which printer to go with? Establishing a relationship with an online printer means saved photo albums, preferences and custom suggestions based on your previous orders. Selecting a printer for baby’s photos, cards, announcements and artwork is ..read more
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Sometimes it can be quite a struggle to figure out an appropriate favor for baby shower guests. Traditionally hosts have provided baby themed favors to their guests. This is cutesy but not always the best choice. Practical and pretty always makes a good shower favor. Baby shower soap favors can look cute but still offer guests a useful memento of their day.
Home made soap isn’t as hard as it seems. In fact its an ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on December 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
Well for some of us the holiday consisted of entertaining our little ones and trying to enjoy the holiday food despite the morning sickness. But in the last few days some of you became parents for the first time. Hundreds, even thousands of babies were born over the holidays and they all deserve a special birth announcement to commemorate the occasion.
When your child is born around a major holiday it can be difficult ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on December 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
I am a proud mother of a winter baby and can’t believe how many pregnant women I have encountered shuffling through the snow this last week. I know a lot of folks are out trying to take advantage of the holiday sales to pick up baby shower supplies or christening gifts. So if you are out and about today doing that last minute shop with your pregnant friend here are a few tips for a successful outing.
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Filed under: baby shower on December 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
I just popped my friend’s holiday gift in the mail. It was great to finally have an excuse to buy some of that “baby’s first Christmas” stuff. I remember receiving a holiday ornament the year I got married and it became a very special keepsake. It may seem a little old school and cheesy but custom printing and baby focused gifts are great at the holidays. So if you are looking for a baby shower gift or a ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, new parent life on December 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
Throwing a baby shower for someone is meant to be fun and a great way to show your friends and family you appreciate them. But if you go about things the wrong way, a baby shower can quickly become a logistics nightmare. So don’t rush in head first with your party planning. Here are a few tips on getting started.
Check with the new mom if she actually wants a baby shower. I know you ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on December 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
I’m a big fan of this whole saving the planet kick we are on. There are so many simple ways you can make a great impact. I also love custom printed items which some would consider a waste of the world’s natural resources. I suppose it all adds up. That’s why these days I go with custom printing on recycled paper.
Now there are a number of different green options when it comes to printing. ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on December 21st, 2011 | No Comments »
