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…read more
5 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Co-ed Baby Shower
April 17, 2018
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Graduation Party Ideas Your Teenager Won’t Forget
April 12, 2018
High school graduation is a rite of passage. For parents, it’s a bittersweet moment—but for graduates, it’s a clean slate, a new adventure, and in their eyes, the first shot…read more
Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
April 4, 2018
A bachelorette party doesn’t have to be budget-busting rager to be raging success! Bachelorette parties have morphed and changed over the years, growing from night-before-the-wedding nights out to wild weekends…read more
Bachelorette Weekend Getaways for Every Bride-to-Be
April 3, 2018
Bachelorette weekends are a rite of passage for any bride these days. It’s a time to kick back, have fun with your favorite ladies, and if you plan it right,…read more
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
March 19, 2018
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…read more
Ask Cheryl: Can I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
March 16, 2018
Today’s question comes to us from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own shower. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl,…read more
Baby Shower Etiquette
March 5, 2018
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby! And while everyone loves a cute little bundle of joy, some may dread the baby shower. Love them or hate…read more
Walmart’s Best of the Best, Top 10 Baby Gifts
February 23, 2018
Babies are tiny, adorable creatures, but their list of needs and “must-haves” is quite long. That’s why creating a baby gift registry is essential. It makes life easier for the…read more
Walmart’s Top 10 Bridal Registry Gifts
February 22, 2018
Now that you’re engaged, wedding planning is in full swing! You’re thinking about your dream dress and the perfect venue, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re trying…read more
Ask Cheryl: Baby Gifts and the Workplace
February 12, 2018
When someone in the office is expecting, it’s sweet to celebrate with a small gift or celebration. But what if you haven’t been invited to a shower? Today, Cheryl weighs…read more
Best Baby Gifts
January 30, 2018
A loved one’s bundle of joy is on the way, now it’s time to shower this little one with love and gifts. What does the mother-to-be really want? What does…read more
Ask Cheryl: Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
December 14, 2017
The “workplace shower” is a fairly modern practice that doesn’t always follow the traditional rules of wedding etiquette—and that’s ok! Dear Cheryl, My coworker got married two weeks ago….read more
Five Winter Wedding Shower Themes You’ll Love!
December 7, 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for a bridal shower! Why add, “host a bridal shower” to your already packed December to-do list? I’ve got a few reasons: Your…read more
A Millennial’s First Baby Shower: Planning Tips & Tricks
November 27, 2017
If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course,…read more
How to Throw a Honeymoon Bridal Shower
October 24, 2017
You know that saying about necessity being the mother of invention? Well, I’m sure the original orator wasn’t necessarily referring to bridesmaids needing fresh and fun bridal shower ideas, but…read more
