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Senior year is winding down, your child has been accepted into an awesome school, all of “the lasts” are beginning, and you want to start planning a graduation celebration! But where to begin? You’ve probably attended a few grad parties over the years, so you may already know the general flow of activities: an open […]
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How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
May 24, 2022
The most often asked question in my “Ask Cheryl” inbox is how much to spend on a wedding or shower gift. And while we all love a hard and fast etiquette rule, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have a “one size fits all” answer. Read on for my advice and some spending […]
11 Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Love
May 19, 2022
Wedding favors are usually small in size but can become a big part of your budget! I am a firm believer that wedding favors should be something that your guests can eat or actually use. If not, your favor will end up getting tossed by your guest! Favors show guests your appreciation for taking time […]
What Should I Write in a Wedding Card?
May 17, 2022
Ideas for what to write in the card for a wedding or bridal shower gift Part of being a perfect wedding guest is finding the perfect wedding gift. But once you’ve found it, an important task looms ahead: writing a note to go along with your gift. If you’re shopping online, the limited space adds […]
When Registering for Baby Items, Should I Choose This or That?
May 12, 2022
When you make your baby registry, you’re choosing items that will need to last you many years. For instance, if you have 3 children, each a few years apart, you may need a high chair that will hold up for over 10 years! (That sounds a bit daunting!) I know from experience that you can […]
An Outdoor Lovers Guide to Creating a Wedding Registry
May 10, 2022
When you create your wedding registry, you’re also creating a vision for the life you plan to live together. For those who have a sense of adventure and love the outdoors, the traditional gifts of china and crystal might not match the vision of the everyday life you would like to create with your future […]
Creating a buybuyBABY Registry In-store [My Personal Experience]
May 5, 2022
Last fall, my daughter Haley and her husband Joe learned they were expecting their first child. As a designer of home furnishings and accessories, Haley loved choosing all the items for her wedding registry. However, she became quickly overwhelmed with the endless choices for her baby registry. Knowing that I breathe, sleep and live all […]
Cringe-Free Bridal Shower Games & Activities
May 3, 2022
Looking for an alternative to toilet paper wedding dresses and bridal bingo? Check out these fun, cringe-free bridal shower activities everyone will enjoy. Let’s be honest — there are plenty of bridal shower games that we’d rather do without. While there’s nothing wrong with Don’t Say “Bride”, Match the Song to the Disney Movie, and Bridal […]
– Ask a Real Mom – When Your Mom Wants to Help with the New Baby
April 28, 2022
Labor and delivery are some of the most intense experiences of your life, and those first few days of motherhood are both physically grueling and emotionally draining. Naturally, moms and mothers-in-law want to swoop in and offer their support and help, and of course, enjoy their new grandbaby. But too many times, those good intentions […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can My Ex and I Give a Joint Wedding Gift?
April 26, 2022
Are there any rules for giving a joint wedding gift? Cheryl weighs in on co-gifting, even with an ex-husband, and shares some other wedding gift-giving FAQs. Dear Cheryl, My ex and I had a very amicable divorce. My nephew invited both of us to his wedding. I will be attending the wedding, but my ex […]
Finding the Perfect Mother-of-the-Bride (or Groom) Dress
April 21, 2022
Every mother dreams of the day her son or daughter will say, “I do.” We moms imagine every detail of our child’s wedding day, from the flowers to the wedding dress, but our imaginations don’t always include a vision of ourselves (moms are kind of used to putting ourselves last, aren’t we?) And while no […]
Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love
April 19, 2022
Last winter, when my husband and I found out we were pregnant we decided right away to keep the baby’s gender a surprise. That’s right–no gender reveal, no themed nursery or shower–just a big surprise coming our way in a few months and we couldn’t wait! Now, something you should probably know is that I’m […]
A Stress-Free Guide to Hosting a Fabulous Dinner Party
April 14, 2022
Throwing a fabulous dinner party is as easy as setting your menu, the mood, and the table! Pulling off a great dinner party all comes down to proper preparation. Think back to the successful dinners you’ve attended in the past — your host likely seemed worry-free and able to juggle the tasks of entertaining guests, […]
– Ask Cheryl – Registry Info on a Wedding Announcement?
April 12, 2022
Over the past few years, many couples have chosen more intimate weddings, then informed family and friends of their nuptials with a printed wedding announcement. But when newly wedded couples include registry information on that announcement, should those receiving it feel obligated to send a gift? Dear Cheryl, My niece’s son had a small outdoor […]
– Baby Safety 101 – Baby Safety & Babyproofing Guide
April 7, 2022
At RegistryFinder.com, we provide our readers with information regarding the most efficient and convenient baby tools and products, assisting you in creating your ideal registry. But most importantly, we strive to keep you informed on safe, reliable products that you can be confident in using with your family. It’s important to us that our readers […]
5 Graduation Party Ideas You’ll Want to Steal Immediately
April 5, 2022
Graduation parties — much like the grads they celebrate — come in all varieties. From small family get-togethers to full-blown bashes with the entire graduating class, there are plenty of ways to plan the celebration. The first step is asking the guest of honor the type of party they have in mind. This will give […]
Top 21 Most Popular Baby Registry Items from buybuyBABY!
March 31, 2022
Whether you’ve just learned you’ll be adding a new bundle of joy to your life or you’re prepping for an upcoming baby shower, at some point you will have to tackle creating a baby registry. Maybe you’re a first time mom and the learning curve of baby products feels overwhelming or, like me, you have […]
