Hallowe'en Baby Costumes and Baby Shower IdeasEven though summer has barely ended, our family is starting to think about Halloween. I love the crispness of the fall air, the glowing light of impish pumpkins, the little mini Dairy Milk bars sitting by the door. I love the infectious excitement of the...
Baby Picture Match GameAs you plan a baby shower, ask all the guests for pictures of themselves as babies. Present the photos on a board and assign each a number. Then, at some point during the shower, pass out sheets of paper to the guests so they can match each baby to the appropriate grown-up. If the guests [...]
Diaper MessThie one is more of a gag game but it's funny! You will need enough oversized white paper napkins to have one for each guest. Fold the napkins diagonally and place 4-5 plain chocolate M & M's in the center of each napkin. Bring pointed ends of napkin diaper fashion into the [...]
Honor Grandma with a Baby ShowerThrowing a baby shower for grandma could be a great way to commemorate the excitement of becoming a grandmother for the first time. There’s nothing like spoiling the little cuties for a day and then sending them home to their parents! But while you have them, you will need to be prepared for them. This means [...]
Baby Shower Invitations Add Style To Baby AnnouncementsBaby shower invitations set the tone for the big day Baby shower invitations reflect the joy you feel at this special time in your life. Pregnancy is often a time for people to reflect on the meaning of family. A baby shower is an opportunity to gather family for laughter, stories, celebration and advice. Shower invitations share [...]
New Parents, Do You Need A Baby Sleep Solution?What if the newborn babies wake often during the night to eat?In order to encourage the baby to sleep more and be quietly alert less during the night, there are things parents can do.Have the baby in a darkened room in the evening, and avoid stimulation as...
10 Tested and Approved New Baby GiftsSuzanne Perez Tobias from The Wichita Eagle list 10 baby-tested, mother-approved items that make life with baby sooooo much easier.Take a stroll around Wichita's new Babies R Us, with its mind-boggling array of diapers, car seats, onesies and playpens, and...
Baby BingoWhen the mother-to-be is opening up her gifts, the guest get to fill out their bingo card. Have different pictures in each block of possible baby gifts. When someone gets a whole row, column, or diagonal, they win! You can get a Free Printable Baby Bingo complete with instructions from ABC Gifts and Baskets. Or, if you [...]
Baby Shower ThemesWhen making decisions for your next baby shower theme, please firrst keep in mind the future mother's happiness Not sure what theme to select? Worried about what might go over well with the guests? Turn to the expectant mom for guidance, and you are certain to come out a winner. Selecting a baby shower theme should [...]
How To Purchase New Baby Gifts To Avoid Purchasing DuplicatesPeople who are not parents usually have a more difficult time choosing new baby gifts.Sometimes, we're pulling out hairs out trying to find the most suitable baby shower gifts before go to the celebration.But in fact, knowing what to buy for a new baby does...
This Month's Spotlight : My New Articles Mini DirectoryHere are 3 new ariticles I'd like to share with you.1) For those people who're just starting their new life with a baby, I'm giving you 3 golden tips for recognizing and encouraging consistent baby sleep patterns. Read more on "Develop Consistent Baby Sleep...
Guide to Easy, Affordable Baby Shower DecorationsKylemore Baby Bowl & Spoon - $ 55.00Kylemore Baby Bowl & Spoon. Bowl - 4.4". Spoon - 4.5". Great baby shower decorations are more about using your imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. Here you'll find details some of the best ideas for baby [...]
Feed the babyThis one is great for couples showers. You'll need several jars of baby food and baby spoons. Have one partner be "the baby" and the other partner be the parent, and see who can feed an entire jar of baby food, using a small spoon, to their partner the fastest. Variation: For added laughs, make the [...]
How To Fun with Baby Shower Gift Baskets?One of the very special ideas that I've tried is: Buy a bunch of small items, such as pretty soaps, candles, etc. Wrap each gift in colored tissue paper and place in a basket. When the expectant mother is ready to open her gifts, announce to your guests that...
Why I Love 1 800 Flowers?Do you know that 1 800 flowers has come to the rescue to save me from the inevitable forget my sister's baby shower? For some reason, I can't seem to remember my sister's baby shower. I know that the Shower is scheduled on March 31st and I even have it written...
Fab Find: A platter for all seasonsIf you're planning a baby shower, birthday party or even a fall bash, consider one of the platters shown here.They're called "interchangeable dinnerware" from the Nora Fleming collection. Nora Napientek and her partner, Jonathan Neidlinger, are a Chicago duo...
How To Pick Up Wonderful Baby Shower Baskets Around A ThemeOk, I'll tell you how to make your very own baby shower basket.Start with anything hollow, like a baby bathtub, a toy bucket, or a diaper bag.Next you'll want to find a collection of little items to put into it, such as baby bath-time things, lotion, diaper...
Nursery RhymesNursery rhymes naturally lend themselves to baby shower themes. Truly, who doesn't have a favorite nursery rhyme that baby can enjoy? Pick up a book and revisit those nursery rhymes, find one you like and use it as an inspiration for your invitations, decorations, games and even appetizers! For example, do you remember [...]
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