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 »
So the other day your best girlfriend called and told you she was having a baby. The day after that she asked you to be the host of her baby shower and of course you said yes. You have several months to get ready but you are a total blank. You’ve never had to do this before, she is the first of your friends to have a baby and you don’t have a clue where to start. This ..read more
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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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Over the last few years I have received several birth announcements all with slight variations on text. Sometimes people forget that the birth announcement wording that goes in the local newspaper is not the same as the birth announcement that you write on your custom printed card. Both types of announcement offer an opportunity for custom text with an appropriate tone. Lets go over some of the basics of birth announcement text. Because you don’t want the birth ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on January 6th, 2012 | No Comments »
