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 »
Well the short answer is obviously ‘no.’ You don’t need to design and print custom birth announcements to survive. A cute picture of baby accompanied by birth stats will not stop you from starving or dying of thirst. A lot of folks don’t send birth announcements these days for one reason or another and there is no rule that says you have to. But if you want to preserve your child’s special moments and capture memories ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements on January 4th, 2012 | No Comments »
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
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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
Filed under: birth announcements on December 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
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 »
