Water Bottle Wrappers for your Baby Shower---Now that is a favor worth keeping! by Kelly Jezek
We have all left baby showers with little baby shower favors like soap or candles; while we appreciate the gesture and the thought, did we really use those items? Why not give your guests something that you know they will use, maybe even on the way home from the party? Water Bottles with personalized wrappers are a fun, clever way to send your guests home with a hydrated smile. They are also easy to make yourself baby shower favors.
As long as you have the software or know how to make labels on your computer, you can design your own. Make sure that you choose an appropriate color, pattern and font when creating your own water bottle wrapper. So many websites sell a variety of water bottle wrappers that you can personalize for your shower. You can put the mother to be's name on the label along with the date of the baby shower. Find a clever rhyme to put on the label, or even a picture of the new mom and dad. Even use empty water bottles and fill them with tiny candies or miniature baby pins and put them around the party room as decoration.
Looking for other practical, clever baby shower party favors? After a quick internet search, I was able to find some baby shower favors to complete a wonderful party. Personalized tea bags and cappuccino packets were a creative, trendy idea. And how about some personalized mints? Every one could use a mint after eating and talking at a shower for two hours. You can also purchase some personalized chocolate bars or lotion bottles. If you don't want to order online, almost all of these products could be easy to make yourself baby shower favors. Whatever you decide to give to your guests, make sure that it is something that shows some thought as well as your appreciation for their participation at the baby shower.
About the Author
Kelly Jezek is a successful Webmaster and publisher of mybabyshowerhelper.com. She provides more helpful tips on planning the perfect baby shower at her site.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
Etiquette For Baby Shower
Etiquette for baby shower used to be quite rigid, but rules have relaxed in the past several years. Etiquette is a word that strikes fear in the heart of many party planners. You don't want anyone to get upset or think that you are being rude. There are several rules of that you should be aware of. Whether or not you follow them is up to you.
It used to be that etiquette for baby shower said that mothers of the new parents should not plan a baby shower. Some people may have viewed this as a gift grab by the family. Even sisters were not supposed to plan the baby shower. However, in past years this rule has fallen by the wayside. If you are related to a new mom, go ahead and plan her baby shower to your heart's content. The next etiquette for baby showers rule you need to consider is whom to invite. If you know the new mom well, most of the guest list will be obvious. However, you should show her the list to make sure that no one has been left out.
If the shower is a surprise, run the list by a few people that are close to her. This way they might notice some names missing that you may have forgotten.
Invitations don't follow any sort of baby shower etiquette rules anymore. People still enjoy receiving baby shower invitations in the mail, but you can phone guests or email them as well. Just be sure in the case of email that guests actually check it regularly! Etiquette for a baby shower says that you should not ask guests to bring anything. You should not even imply that they are to bring a gift. This is obvious, but no one likes to be directly asked to spend money. If you are asking people to pitch in for a large gift, this is considered acceptable.
You should also not ask people to bring food with them. Most people will feel insulted that they are expected to bring a nice gift and now make some food as well. This is your job as the hostess. If you are doubtful that you can make all the food yourself, ask only close friends and relatives. Be sure to make them feel appreciated.
Etiquette for a baby shower also says when the best time to have the baby shower. Typically you should have it one to two months before the baby's due date. This allows the mom time to put gifts on her registry. She can also have some time to purchase anything that she did not receive at the shower.
Party favors used to be expected. This is not at all necessary anymore, but still a lot of fun for the guests. Consider a small bag with baby related items, especially edible ones! You can find adorable chocolates and candies that are perfect for baby showers. A final note on etiquette for a baby shower. You may be wondering if it is considered insensitive to invite someone who has recently miscarried. While attending a baby shower may be difficult for her, you should always give her the option of coming.
Baby shower etiquette is important, but not so much as with other events such as bridal showers. If you take other people's feelings into consideration you will probably follow all necessary etiquette. Every group of people is different and something that offends one may not offend another. Try not to let etiquette determine too much of what you do, but listen to common sense. The perfect baby shower can be a piece of cake.
About the Author
Randy has dozens more baby shower related articles such as Baby Shower Centerpieces.
It used to be that etiquette for baby shower said that mothers of the new parents should not plan a baby shower. Some people may have viewed this as a gift grab by the family. Even sisters were not supposed to plan the baby shower. However, in past years this rule has fallen by the wayside. If you are related to a new mom, go ahead and plan her baby shower to your heart's content. The next etiquette for baby showers rule you need to consider is whom to invite. If you know the new mom well, most of the guest list will be obvious. However, you should show her the list to make sure that no one has been left out.
If the shower is a surprise, run the list by a few people that are close to her. This way they might notice some names missing that you may have forgotten.
Invitations don't follow any sort of baby shower etiquette rules anymore. People still enjoy receiving baby shower invitations in the mail, but you can phone guests or email them as well. Just be sure in the case of email that guests actually check it regularly! Etiquette for a baby shower says that you should not ask guests to bring anything. You should not even imply that they are to bring a gift. This is obvious, but no one likes to be directly asked to spend money. If you are asking people to pitch in for a large gift, this is considered acceptable.
You should also not ask people to bring food with them. Most people will feel insulted that they are expected to bring a nice gift and now make some food as well. This is your job as the hostess. If you are doubtful that you can make all the food yourself, ask only close friends and relatives. Be sure to make them feel appreciated.
Etiquette for a baby shower also says when the best time to have the baby shower. Typically you should have it one to two months before the baby's due date. This allows the mom time to put gifts on her registry. She can also have some time to purchase anything that she did not receive at the shower.
Party favors used to be expected. This is not at all necessary anymore, but still a lot of fun for the guests. Consider a small bag with baby related items, especially edible ones! You can find adorable chocolates and candies that are perfect for baby showers. A final note on etiquette for a baby shower. You may be wondering if it is considered insensitive to invite someone who has recently miscarried. While attending a baby shower may be difficult for her, you should always give her the option of coming.
Baby shower etiquette is important, but not so much as with other events such as bridal showers. If you take other people's feelings into consideration you will probably follow all necessary etiquette. Every group of people is different and something that offends one may not offend another. Try not to let etiquette determine too much of what you do, but listen to common sense. The perfect baby shower can be a piece of cake.
About the Author
Randy has dozens more baby shower related articles such as Baby Shower Centerpieces.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Unique baby shower favors
unique and sweet baby shower favors
The guests come to a baby shower party to shower the yet-to-be-born-baby and the would-be-mother with love, affection, good wishes and gifts. In return, it's only a nice gesture on the part of the host/s to offer some gifts to the guests as a token of appreciation of their attending the party and making it a joyous occasion. It could be a little tricky for the hosts to find out something really sweet and unique to give away as favors.
Chocolate candy is the first choice that comes to the mind when planning for baby shower favors. Few can resist the temptation of a scrumptious bar of chocolate. It's the sweetest thing to give away to the guests to remember that the little one is on its way. Personalized delectable chocolate candy bars are also available in flavors like dark chocolate, white chocolate and milk chocolate. A range of designs and messages could make really special chocolate candy baby shower favor.
However, when it comes to design and different flavors candies come second to none. Sweet candies could be of different flavors: mint, strawberry, chocolate center, champagne and you can name it. Sweet candies could taste like Jordan almonds that are typically given away during many occasions. Sweet candies are as colorful as varying in taste.
Instead of handing out cigars at the end of the baby shower party, hand out candy canes from boxes that resemble cigar boxes can be a unique gift. Candy canes may be decorated with babies made of delicate icing. Sweet candies can be given away in baby bottles, small candy bags and pillow packs. The containers for the candies can be found in craft shops or the candies in the containers can be purchased directly.
Creativity in making chocolate candy shapes has resulted in chocolate candies in the shapes of teddy bear, baby bottles, cigars and sleeping baby etc. While sweet candy in cigar shape can cause some laughter among the guests, cigars made up of chocolate could lead them to believe those to be real cigars.
Thanking the guests politely at the end of the baby shower party with sweet and unique favors is the perfect way to end a baby shower party. When popped in to the mouth, each sweet candy would remind the guests that the little one is on its way. As the chocolate melts in the mouth, the message of the baby "Thank you for coming to the shower to be with my mother" would be remembered by the guests.
Natalie Aranda writes about family , love and relationship. Instead of handing out cigars at the end of the baby shower party, hand out candy canes from boxes that resemble cigar boxes can be a unique gift. Candy canes may be decorated with babies made of delicate icing.
The guests come to a baby shower party to shower the yet-to-be-born-baby and the would-be-mother with love, affection, good wishes and gifts. In return, it's only a nice gesture on the part of the host/s to offer some gifts to the guests as a token of appreciation of their attending the party and making it a joyous occasion. It could be a little tricky for the hosts to find out something really sweet and unique to give away as favors.
Chocolate candy is the first choice that comes to the mind when planning for baby shower favors. Few can resist the temptation of a scrumptious bar of chocolate. It's the sweetest thing to give away to the guests to remember that the little one is on its way. Personalized delectable chocolate candy bars are also available in flavors like dark chocolate, white chocolate and milk chocolate. A range of designs and messages could make really special chocolate candy baby shower favor.
However, when it comes to design and different flavors candies come second to none. Sweet candies could be of different flavors: mint, strawberry, chocolate center, champagne and you can name it. Sweet candies could taste like Jordan almonds that are typically given away during many occasions. Sweet candies are as colorful as varying in taste.
Instead of handing out cigars at the end of the baby shower party, hand out candy canes from boxes that resemble cigar boxes can be a unique gift. Candy canes may be decorated with babies made of delicate icing. Sweet candies can be given away in baby bottles, small candy bags and pillow packs. The containers for the candies can be found in craft shops or the candies in the containers can be purchased directly.
Creativity in making chocolate candy shapes has resulted in chocolate candies in the shapes of teddy bear, baby bottles, cigars and sleeping baby etc. While sweet candy in cigar shape can cause some laughter among the guests, cigars made up of chocolate could lead them to believe those to be real cigars.
Thanking the guests politely at the end of the baby shower party with sweet and unique favors is the perfect way to end a baby shower party. When popped in to the mouth, each sweet candy would remind the guests that the little one is on its way. As the chocolate melts in the mouth, the message of the baby "Thank you for coming to the shower to be with my mother" would be remembered by the guests.
Natalie Aranda writes about family , love and relationship. Instead of handing out cigars at the end of the baby shower party, hand out candy canes from boxes that resemble cigar boxes can be a unique gift. Candy canes may be decorated with babies made of delicate icing.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Baby Showers for Adoptive Parents
Baby Showers for Adoptive Parents by Amanda Baker
We all hear about baby showers for expecting parents, but what about for adopting parents? An adoption baby shower is more than acceptable - it's encouraged! Adopting parents have the same needs as any other new parents would, but with a few minor considerations.
You should steer clear of planning a surprise celebration on the day the family brings their child home. This can be a very emotional time - the new parents and child (especially if the child is older) will need a period of adjustment. It is very important to be sensitive to their needs. In this case, delivering care packages and planning your celebration for a later date would be acceptable and appreciated. Be sure to talk with the new parents and find out what their wants and needs are before you set a shower date. Your shower invitations should be sent out three to four weeks in advance, and should include the time, date, and location of the shower. Don't forget to set an RSVP date with your telephone number and address. If it is at all possible, include the child's birth date, as well as when he or she was officially adopted or welcomed into the home of his or her new parents. This will help your guests to pick age appropriate gifts. In the case of foreign adoptions, you could also add information about the birth country to inform your guests.
As with other baby showers, the theme for an adoption baby shower should be the same. However, if the child that was adopted is older, you should tailor your party to suit their age and favorite things. For example, a small girl might love everything that involves the Disney princesses and may go absolutely crazy over the color pink. In turn, an older boy may be fascinated by soccer and anything green. Don't be afraid to be a little creative to help make the party a special celebration to welcome the new child into your circle of family and friends!
Baby shower games are important too! However, stay away from games that are maternity-related. It's very important that you keep in mind that you are celebrating the gift of adoption. Your games help set the tone of the party, and should be mixed in with any other activity going on. An average shower lasts about two hours, so look at playing two to three party games. If the new parents are adopting an older child, make sure your games reflect that as well. One great adoption party activity is to organize a Welcome Book for the new child. Ask guests to bring pictures of themselves and their families to assemble into a scrapbook page they will create at the shower.
All of your shower decorations will naturally depend on the style, theme, and number of people attending. Balloons and streamers are standard, but there are a lot of creative and fun ideas to make the party extra-special. You're truly only limited by your imagination here.
If the adoption is an international one, you could use decorations that reflect the child's place of birth, and include recipes from his or her home country. For guests, it will be a learning experience. As with decorations, party favors should match your shower theme and party size. Your favors can be used as place settings, prizes, or they can be handed out at the end of the party. A very popular idea for adoption showers is a special program for guests to keep. Written inside should be commitments to the child from his or her new parents, poems about love, family, and adoption, and prayers for the future. When labeling your favor, keep in mind that your party is, again, in honor of an adoption, not a birth. Your wording on gift tags should reflect that.
Adoption is a very exciting time for the new parents. A baby shower or welcome party allows friends and family members to share in on the family's joy. When you host or even attend such a party, it is very important to know the needs and wants of the parents. Be sure to know ahead of time how old the child is. Find out if the parents have registered anywhere. Parents who are adopting should be reminded that they can actually register for older children as well as newborns.
By planning and hosting an adoption party, you are helping the new family formalize the acceptance of their child into their circle. You will be creating an occasion that will be documented for the child to look at in the future and remind them how much they were welcomed and loved from the start.
About the Author
Amanda Baker writes for All Things Pondered: http://AllThingsPondered.com
We all hear about baby showers for expecting parents, but what about for adopting parents? An adoption baby shower is more than acceptable - it's encouraged! Adopting parents have the same needs as any other new parents would, but with a few minor considerations.
You should steer clear of planning a surprise celebration on the day the family brings their child home. This can be a very emotional time - the new parents and child (especially if the child is older) will need a period of adjustment. It is very important to be sensitive to their needs. In this case, delivering care packages and planning your celebration for a later date would be acceptable and appreciated. Be sure to talk with the new parents and find out what their wants and needs are before you set a shower date. Your shower invitations should be sent out three to four weeks in advance, and should include the time, date, and location of the shower. Don't forget to set an RSVP date with your telephone number and address. If it is at all possible, include the child's birth date, as well as when he or she was officially adopted or welcomed into the home of his or her new parents. This will help your guests to pick age appropriate gifts. In the case of foreign adoptions, you could also add information about the birth country to inform your guests.
As with other baby showers, the theme for an adoption baby shower should be the same. However, if the child that was adopted is older, you should tailor your party to suit their age and favorite things. For example, a small girl might love everything that involves the Disney princesses and may go absolutely crazy over the color pink. In turn, an older boy may be fascinated by soccer and anything green. Don't be afraid to be a little creative to help make the party a special celebration to welcome the new child into your circle of family and friends!
Baby shower games are important too! However, stay away from games that are maternity-related. It's very important that you keep in mind that you are celebrating the gift of adoption. Your games help set the tone of the party, and should be mixed in with any other activity going on. An average shower lasts about two hours, so look at playing two to three party games. If the new parents are adopting an older child, make sure your games reflect that as well. One great adoption party activity is to organize a Welcome Book for the new child. Ask guests to bring pictures of themselves and their families to assemble into a scrapbook page they will create at the shower.
All of your shower decorations will naturally depend on the style, theme, and number of people attending. Balloons and streamers are standard, but there are a lot of creative and fun ideas to make the party extra-special. You're truly only limited by your imagination here.
If the adoption is an international one, you could use decorations that reflect the child's place of birth, and include recipes from his or her home country. For guests, it will be a learning experience. As with decorations, party favors should match your shower theme and party size. Your favors can be used as place settings, prizes, or they can be handed out at the end of the party. A very popular idea for adoption showers is a special program for guests to keep. Written inside should be commitments to the child from his or her new parents, poems about love, family, and adoption, and prayers for the future. When labeling your favor, keep in mind that your party is, again, in honor of an adoption, not a birth. Your wording on gift tags should reflect that.
Adoption is a very exciting time for the new parents. A baby shower or welcome party allows friends and family members to share in on the family's joy. When you host or even attend such a party, it is very important to know the needs and wants of the parents. Be sure to know ahead of time how old the child is. Find out if the parents have registered anywhere. Parents who are adopting should be reminded that they can actually register for older children as well as newborns.
By planning and hosting an adoption party, you are helping the new family formalize the acceptance of their child into their circle. You will be creating an occasion that will be documented for the child to look at in the future and remind them how much they were welcomed and loved from the start.
About the Author
Amanda Baker writes for All Things Pondered: http://AllThingsPondered.com
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