Well the start of the year is the time most companies add new additions to their stock and printing companies are no exception. There’s an abundance of new birth announcement themes and baby shower ideas out there. Today I am browsing the new baby shower favors on offer and am glad to say that I have come across some cute ideas that you could incorporate into your next baby related party.
Baked goods. There are ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
Well the manufacturers and stores may market their best deals on Black Friday but that doesn’t mean they really are the best deals of the year. A lot of companies use January as a clearance sale time, getting rid of last year’s stock and clearing the shelves for new products. The same goes for printing companies. Like every company, printing companies capitalize on the fact people are already shopping for savings and have some really great deals, usually ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for ways to save money. At the holidays I send out cards featuring my baby boy to save on separate photos. Some folks decide to save the party or shower for after the baby’s birth giving you a chance to bundle your printing. A christening or baptism is a great opportunity to combine a photo of your child as well as provide a memento of the special occasion.
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Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, invitations on January 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
Be practical when determining your baby shower favor. Your guests enjoy them and they enjoy them even more if they have an actual use. Here are a few ideas.
Candles are always a good idea for baby shower favors. Most women spend a lot of time trying to reduce clutter and better utilize storage in their home. They don’t want a knick knack that gathers dust. A scented candle is nice in the bathroom and ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
I spend a lot of time browsing the web looking for baby shower ideas, the latest in birth announcement styles and of course, checking the sale sections for deals. Today I found a baby shower favor site with a few pages of closeout favors going dirt cheap. And why? Because they were absolutely pointless and a complete waste of money.
No grown adult needs a key ring with a transparent plastic pacifier dangling from it. ..read more
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Some of you may already be groaning at the mention of baby shower games but they are a big component of the whole baby party thing. Shower games have come a long way from the melted chocolate in the diaper days. Here are a few more up to date games that are easy to organize and execute.
Pin the tail on the donkey for grownups. There is a shower game out there that replicates the ..read more
Filed under: baby shower on January 5th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The holidays are fun but fleeting. Getting back to some sense of normality after being so off schedule or with a lot of schedule changes can be a challenge. The New Year brings new tasks and new things for your ever growing to do list. Like invitations. Yes spring babies are about to pop up everywhere so its time to organize that shower or first birthday party. And of course the first thing to do is get the ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, invitations on January 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »
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
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements on December 31st, 2011 | No Comments »
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
Filed under: baby shower on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
