You’re pregnant with your first baby! Congratulations! This is a special time for you and, hopefully, a time of joy and celebration. Your friends and family will also want to celebrate the upcoming arrival. But is a baby shower necessary? Maybe you feel like a baby shower is just another social obligation. Perhaps you would… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?
Category: Baby Showers
Ask Cheryl: Shower for Baby Two: Too Soon?
Your baby boy is less than a year old, and you find out you’re pregnant again. You’re excited that you’re having a baby girl, and you know in order to prepare for her arrival, you will need a few items you don’t currently have. Your friends are offering to throw you a baby shower, but… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Shower for Baby Two: Too Soon?
Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
Sometimes, expectant mothers are excited about their little ones and want to make sure that they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor them with a baby shower. In this week’s post, our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to host her own baby… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What if I’m Invited to 2 Baby Showers for the same Mom-to-Be?
Ask Cheryl: Should You Have a Baby Shower for a Second or Even Third Child?
When expecting a second (or even third) child it can be just as exciting as it was with the first. Friends and family anticipate the arrival of baby number two and oftentimes want to show their excitement by throwing a baby shower. But you may be wondering if you should accept an offer for someone… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should You Have a Baby Shower for a Second or Even Third Child?
Cool and Easy Summer Baby Shower Menu
Summer is a great time to host a baby shower! If you’re planning one for your bestie and her new bundle of joy we know that you have a lot to think about- location, theme, décor, games and food. We’ve created this cool and easy menu to help you check something off your list. Because… Continue reading Cool and Easy Summer Baby Shower Menu
Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
Whether you’re hosting a shower for a special friend, or just attending one, summertime parties are so much fun. They give everyone a chance to wear their cute summer dresses, enjoy the gorgeous weather and celebrate a special friend who is either expecting a precious baby or planning to marry the love of their life.… Continue reading Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
Fresh Ideas for a Springtime Baby Shower
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the temperatures are rising…and there’s new life all around! Springtime signals new beginnings which make it a fabulous time to throw a beautiful and memorable baby shower that will be talked about long after the baby arrives! We’ve collected lots of fresh spring baby shower ideas to… Continue reading Fresh Ideas for a Springtime Baby Shower
How to Plan a Book Themed Baby Shower Party
Baby Shower Inspiration from Your Favorite Book When it comes to throwing a baby shower, we know you want to keep it simple, yet creative. Maybe you’ve been to enough pink, blue or neutral colored showers to be in the hunt for a different way to celebrate the mom-to-be in your life. As always, you’ve… Continue reading How to Plan a Book Themed Baby Shower Party
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way help new moms prepare. They are also a way for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See”… Continue reading Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Ask Cheryl: Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
While some dread gift-giving obligations, others enjoy expressing their love and support by giving a gift. But if they haven’t received an invitation, would their gifts be appreciated or misunderstood? Dear Cheryl, Is it considered rude to send a gift to a baby shower that I am not invited to? My future daughter-in-law’s sister-in-law is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage: Who Gets Invited?
Today’s Ask Cheryl question comes from a reader that’s planning a baby shower soon after the wedding. She wants to know if it’s OK to invite those that were not invited to the wedding. Dear Cheryl, Should people not invited to the recent wedding be invited to the baby shower? Thanks, Mary Ann Hi Mary… Continue reading Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage: Who Gets Invited?
Rise and Shine: A Simple and Healthy Brunch Baby Shower Menu
There’s nothing sweeter than celebrating a mommy-to-be and her baby on the way. And while the celebration should always be sweet, sometimes we crave a menu that isn’t so sugary! I’ve faced a calendar full of showers recently, and I’ve come to expect the temptation of rich appetizers, sugary drinks, and decadent desserts. But when… Continue reading Rise and Shine: A Simple and Healthy Brunch Baby Shower Menu
How to Bring the Party: Hip Baby Shower Themes Everyone will Enjoy
Baby showers no longer need to be bland. We say, out with the ducks and bunnies and in with a theme that suits the interest and personality of the expectant mom-to-be (and dad-to-be). Whether you’re throwing the event is for a close friend, family member, take a look at some of these clever baby shower… Continue reading How to Bring the Party: Hip Baby Shower Themes Everyone will Enjoy
Ask Cheryl: Baby Shower Invitation Etiquette
The reader featured in today’s post was invited to a baby shower, but feels put out because the invitation dictated what she should buy for a gift. What is the proper way to include baby registry information on a baby shower invitation? Find out below. Dear Cheryl, I have just been invited to a baby shower for the… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Baby Shower Invitation Etiquette