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—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 […]
—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 […]
Fall In Love With These 6 Autumn Themed Baby Showers
“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” -Winnie The Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure. I think we can all agree that there is something magical about Autumn. Whether it’s cozy fireside conversations with the ones you love or apple-picking […]
Baby Showers for Every Month in Five Simple Steps
From invitations, to food and drinks, and even the party favors—we’ve got you covered. I don’t know about all you readers out there, but whenever I’m faced with the task of celebrating a friend or family member’s milestone, my first feeling is one of sheer panic. It might seem rude at first read but let […]
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 […]
5 Spring-Inspired Baby Shower Themes
As the old English Proverb states, “April showers bring May flowers”…or in this case, March or April baby showers bring May, June or July babies! If you’re hosting a baby shower this spring, we have everything you need to throw a bright and sunny baby shower! Whether you’re on the hunt for a theme, invitations, […]
—Ask Cheryl— Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!
The arrival of a new baby is always exciting! First baby, second baby, third baby, fourth baby; each one a new special blessing! But what may not be as exciting as the new baby, is the arrival of a second, third, or fourth baby shower invitation for the same family member! Your initial thought may […]
10 Cute Ideas for Announcing Your Pregnancy on Social Media
One of the toughest parts about finding out you’re expecting is keeping the news “hush-hush.” At least, that was a challenge for me! I wanted to shout it from the rooftops as soon as I knew a little one was on the way! Our modern version of “shouting it from the rooftops” is hitting “post” […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
When I had my first baby our community of friends and family blessed us with amazing gifts. From new clothes and diapers to meals and books, we got it all in the span of our son’s first few weeks of life. Since I’m in the season of life where it feels like everyone around us […]
Postpartum Essentials Every Mom Needs
There is truly nothing more amazing than a mom’s strength. Whether you have a natural birth (medicated or not!) or a c-section, your body is made to do amazing things. No matter how easy or difficult your birth story is, you are guaranteed to feel discomfort and even some pain while you recover from birthing […]
Baby Shower Etiquette – Rules to Party By
Baby Shower Etiquette for All Involved I love baby showers. I can’t get enough of those cute baby clothes and practical gadgets – not to mention the champagne and girly foods. But I know some of you may not be as excited when a baby shower invitation arrives in your inbox or mailbox. Whether you […]
Top 5 Reasons to Create a Baby Registry For Your 2nd or 3rd Child
We believe that every new baby should be celebrated and that baby showers are the perfect time for the expectant mom to relax and spend time with loved ones. If you’re pregnant with your second or third child, you’re probably wondering, “Should I create a baby gift registry?” This is a hotly debated topic, and […]
—Ask Cheryl— What if I’m Invited to 2 Baby Showers for the same Mom-to-Be?
When a friend or family member announces her pregnancy everyone gets excited to plan a shower. Sometimes you run in more than one circle with the mother-to-be and you could be left wondering what to do when you’ve been invited to more than one shower. Dear Cheryl, I just read your article on baby shower […]
7 Swoon-Worthy Gender Neutral Baby Shower Themes
It seems like there is an endless supply of baby shower themes all over the internet, but when you want to stick to a more gender-neutral theme, it can get a little tricky! When it comes time to throw a baby shower, there are many reasons why you might choose to go gender-neutral. Maybe the […]
What to Wear to Your Own Baby Shower
If your baby shower is approaching, you’ve probably been focusing on curating the perfect registry of baby items to welcome your little one. But now it’s time to focus on YOU! What to wear to your own baby shower is one of the toughest wardrobe challenges, but I’m here to help with 5 factors you […]
—Ask Cheryl— Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
Today we’re tackling two hot topics when it comes to baby showers: who should host; and who should be invited. With two future grandmas hosting separate events, Cheryl advises how best to handle the question of whether it’s appropriate for the grandmas-to-be to invite one another. Hi Cheryl, Both the future grandmas are holding separate […]