Sometimes, expectant mothers are understandably excited about their little one’s arrival and want to ensure they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor them with a baby shower. Our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to host her own baby shower. Cheryl, When is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
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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 to help new moms prepare and 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” (a celebration after… Continue reading Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
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… Continue reading Baby Shower Etiquette – Rules to Party By
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… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Create a Baby Registry For Your 2nd or 3rd Child
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: 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?
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?
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?
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
AskCheryl: Is a “Step-Up” Baby Shower Tacky?
Dear Cheryl, Have you ever heard of a “Step-up Party”? My daughter-in-law’s mother and sister are planning one and my daughter-in-law has registered for gifts for her 2- year old. They feel they already have everything for the new baby but want gifts to help redecorate the older child’s room. I have never heard of this and frankly… Continue reading AskCheryl: Is a “Step-Up” Baby Shower Tacky?