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Archive for April, 2007

Apr 30 2007

The Benefits of Choosing a Baby Shower Theme

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

Choosing a baby shower theme makes the rest of the planning a (relatively) easy task. A theme gives any party a starting point and provides a way to narrow down the choices of everything from the color scheme to the location.
With so many adorable baby shower themes to choose from, the most difficult part of [...]

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Apr 27 2007

Should a Baby Shower Be a Surprise or Not?

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

A baby shower is a wonderful way to celebrate an expectant mother and the birth of her child. Showers have been given to expectant mothers for many years and they’re one tradition that’s still very much in vogue. In fact, for most cultures in which baby showers are customary, most mothers-to-be perhaps have even come [...]

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Apr 21 2007

Making Final Preparations for the Baby Shower

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

The baby shower date has finally arrived! So much has already been accomplished, yet there is still so much to be done. By now, the guest list should be stable, the location should definitely be confirmed, and the food, shower decorations, baby shower favors and cake should have already been purchased or at least ordered.
Pulling [...]

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Apr 21 2007

Hiring Professional Talent for a Baby Shower

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

The baby showers of today have come a long way from the intimate, home-based gatherings of family members and friends they once were. While getting together with those closest to the mother-to-be or the new mother is still the primary reason for having a baby shower, oftentimes, there’s much more involved.
Some baby showers actually turn [...]

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Apr 17 2007

Creating the Baby Shower Guest List

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

No doubt friends and family will make it onto the expectant mother’s baby shower guest list. After all, the whole purpose of a baby shower is to give those closest to the mother-to-be an opportunity to share in her upcoming (or recently delivered) joyous occasion!
The host of the baby shower typically is the person who [...]

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Apr 14 2007

Before or After: Deciding When to Have the Baby Shower

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

A baby shower is a great way to spend time with close family and friends, and being showered with useful baby gifts is pretty fun too. And what’s really nice about a baby shower is that it’s a fairly easy occasion to plan.
Deciding when to schedule a baby shower can sometimes be a cause for [...]

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Apr 10 2007

Baby Showers the Second Time Around (or Third, or Forth)

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

One of the biggest dilemmas having to do with baby showers is whether it’s appropriate to arrange one for someone who already has been given a baby shower for her firstborn child. The perception is that the woman who has more than one baby shower is being a bit too greedy. It’s also the perception [...]

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Apr 07 2007

Baby Shower for an Adopted Child

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

Adopting a child is an exciting time, but it is also a time filled with much anxiety and anticipation. That’s because the adoption process is usually lengthy and often troublesome. Only after the adoption finally becomes legal can parents take a deep breath and resume a normal family life. For many, part of that normalcy [...]

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Apr 06 2007

Don’t Sacrifice Variety When Moving Baby to Table Food

Published by Jennifer under Babies Eating, Baby Food

Moms worry about their children not eating enough fruits and vegetables, but there’s a simple way to ensure they enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout their lives. Keep offering the fruits and vegetables your baby loves as she moves from baby food to table food.
Foods children learn to like in the first [...]

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Apr 04 2007

Baby Showers and Budgets

Published by Jennifer under Baby Showers

Not all baby showers are the potluck gatherings of a few close friends and family members like they were in days gone past. Some are, but many of today’s baby showers are elaborately-detailed special occasions complete with food, entertainment, themes, party favors, professional talent and more. It’s easy to see that, if someone’s not watching [...]

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