Trying to create nice baby gifts that include the birth details can be difficult to do creatively; mostly because of the fact that people are running out of ideas. But no fear I have mulled this one over and think it viable. What about a birth announcement displayed in the center of a handmade wreath for the nursery?
Making a wreath is really not that hard, especially if you go with herbs rather than flowers. ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on January 30th, 2012 | No Comments »
It may not sound like a possibility but let me tell you the last minute baby shower does exist. I’ve attended two and luckily have yet to organize one myself. But it looks as though all that might be about to change. A friend is eight months pregnant with her third child. She kept saying she didn’t want a shower, she had lots of baby stuff and then she found out finally that baby was a girl and ..read more
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For some baby gifts you have to wait until after the birth to give them to mom which is more than okay. A present for baby is a present for baby no matter when it arrives. Traditionally, baby blankets were made during the last months of a pregnancy to give to the new mom upon baby’s arrival. Blankets and the like are a great baby gift as they are practical, snuggly and only make baby look even cuter. ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on January 24th, 2012 | No Comments »
Well I’m only five months pregnant but already thinking about the design of my second baby’s birth announcement. From experience I know those last few weeks of pregnancy will be uncomfortable, tiring and distracting. Finding the physical time or mental energy to work on birth announcements at the end of a pregnancy can be tough. That’s why I’ve decided to start brainstorming birth announcements now to save time and stress later.
In regard to the ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, thank you cards on January 24th, 2012 | No Comments »
Decorating for a baby shower can be a chore, especially if you are creative or looking for variety. Most store bought baby shower decorations are pretty predictable. There’s the banner, the oversized paper pacifiers and baby bottles not to mention the disposable table runners. There are other options. Save money on baby shower decorations by doubling or tripling your balloon budget.
Balloons are available in so many shapes, sizes and colors you can find something ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 23rd, 2012 | No Comments »
I don’t care what the theme or occasion if you have a female centered get together there had better be cake. Am I right? Baby shower cakes are pretty much a staple of the tradition and come in a wide range of sizes, color schemes and degrees of difficulty. So you are the host of the baby shower but you are not much of a baker so what to do about the baby shower cake?
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Sometimes time just gets away from you and all your great baby shower plans fall apart. Favors are always the most creative and often the most time consuming so what if its the night before and you got nothing? Can you do baby showers on the fly? Well they may not be color coordinated or your best work but last minute shower favors are possible.
Hit the store on the way to the shower and ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 18th, 2012 | No Comments »
Finding creative ways to formally announce your child to the world sometimes takes a little creative thinking. If family and friends are spread far apart or coming over for a post birth party or baptism, a flexible medium for the birth announcement may make more sense, especially if you want to combine the announcement with a party favor. I’m thinking of birth announcement stickers.
The sheets of custom printed stickers are available at the same ..read more
Filed under: Uncategorized, baby shower, birth announcements on January 18th, 2012 | No Comments »
I’m always talking about different themes for baby showers on this blog but today I want to talk about different types of baby showers. You don’t have to hire a hall, make cute little favors, decorate with balloons or organize games. Not all women are alike and not all pregnant women want a big fuss. Here are a few alternatives to the classic baby shower.
The last time I was pregnant I had no mommy ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
Of course with every new year party suppliers, printers and bakeries have new stock to offer for your next baby shower. There are number of new themes out there that may work for your your event. Here are a few I found.
Baby Friendly Circus. This means a cutesy circus theme in lighter pastel colors such as light yellow, light blue, light pink and light green.
Hearts. Sounds simple and it is ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
