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12 Last-Minute Baby Shower Gifts
Need a baby shower gift in a pinch? You can’t go wrong with these last-minute ideas! We’ve all been there: even with the best intentions, somehow the days and weeks get away from us, and all of a sudden, there’s a baby shower tomorrow, and you still haven’t gotten a gift. If you’ve got the registry […]
7 Best Baby Shower Gifts
Great excitement, joy and anticipation surround the addition of each new, precious baby and there was nothing sweeter than getting to celebrate the upcoming arrival of each of my four kids with those I love most. Friends and family have generously showered us with numerous baby gifts over the years. We appreciate each thoughtful gesture, […]
16 Foolproof Baby Shower Gift Ideas
We’ve all found ourselves in this less-than-ideal situation at least once: there’s a baby shower tomorrow (or today) and you still haven’t picked out a gift. Even worse— there’s no cell service in the store you’re shopping in, so you can’t even look them up on RegistryFinder.com. Luckily, there’s no need to panic. Whether you’re […]
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
We were all hoping that the beginning of 2021 would’ve brought the end of Covid-19! You, your friends and, most importantly, the mom-to-be have probably had this baby shower on the calendar for months, looking forward to the day of gathering together to celebrate this new little one. And now with cases on the rise […]
Day-of Timeline for a Seamless Baby or Bridal Shower
You’ve sent the invitations, decided on a theme, decor, food, and even party favors, but what should the actual day of the shower look like? You want to ensure that your event does not go on for hours and bore your guests to tears. Whether it’s a baby or a bridal shower, it’s essential to […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
In the famous words of Dr. Suess, “Oh, the places you’ll go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights,” … buckle up your car seat and make sure it fits right! Choosing the right car seat doesn’t have to be stressful, even though there are so many options to consider. You […]
—Shopping for a Baby Shower— 7 Ideas for the Perfect Gift
Maybe it’s the nostalgia for my own little babies, or just the imagery of a swaddled-up, sweet-smelling, sleeping newborn, but I love searching through baby registries and finding the perfect gift for my mama-to-be friends and family members. My first piece of shopping advice: stick to the registry whenever possible. I know it can seem […]
10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower
If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably very familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course, the wedding weekend itself. But if you think you’re done celebrating the couple after the wedding, think again. As the old adage goes: First […]
Baby Gifts for the Clueless
My 30-year-old daughter was home for a visit and asked me to help her find a baby gift. She didn’t have time to order from the registry, so we visited a local retailer with a baby department. I was surprised by how lost she felt while looking at baby gift choices. Her questions, “What’s this […]
What to Do When the Invitation Says “No Gifts”
It’s a hard reality to face — receiving an invitation that says “no gifts” in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve heard through the grapevine that the happy couple has requested that no wedding gifts be purchased, or maybe you’ve been invited to a present-free birthday party. Whatever the case, it’s likely you’re itching to […]
—Love and… Remarriage— Etiquette for an Encore Wedding
As I write this, I’m fondly remembering my good friend’s “Encore” wedding, which I recently attended. They orchestrated an amazing weekend-long party full of fun activities, incredible food, and a heartfelt ceremony in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable: Aspen, Colorado. However, my friend told me it was challenging to find information, advice, or […]
—Ask Cheryl— Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Today’s question comes from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own Sprinkle. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl, I have a question regarding a baby registry and shower. I am having my second baby (a boy) and I have a daughter who is one. We […]
—fit BOTTOMED mammas— 6 Tips for Buying the Best Baby Shower Gifts
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—Ask Cheryl— How Much to Spend on a Bridesmaid’s Gift?
There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding. Today, our AskCheryl reader is an organized bride who isn’t sure how much to spend on gifts for her attendants. Hi Cheryl! I have an etiquette question regarding the cost of wedding party gifts (I also read your article on the topic). We were planning on […]
5 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Co-ed Baby Shower
The baby shower traditions you know and (possibly) love got their start during the “baby boom” of the 1950’s and ‘60’s. A lot has changed since the 50’s, and we think it makes sense that the baby shower traditions should change too! While some still prefer the traditional “girls-only” shower, we’ve noticed a trend toward […]
Thank You For Saying Thank You
From the time our kids are just beginning to talk, we work with them on saying two very important words, “Thank you.” Gratitude…appreciation…thankfulness…that’s what we want them to feel when an act of kindness has been done for them. We teach them to pay attention when people go out of their way to do nice […]