Should Baby #2 Get a Shower?

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This conversation comes up quite a bit. In this Momania blog post, a soon-to-be mother of two writes about her desire that both children be treated equally. Here's an excerpt: "I was recently informed by my mother that 'you only get a shower for your first child'.  And while I certainly agree that we are in a much more prepared state then we were two years ago, especially since we’re having another girl, I always viewed showers as a chance to celebrate a new life with family and friends. I have personally hosted baby showers for two different friends for their second children and another … [Read more...]

Cooking With A Baby On Your Hip Plus, Angel Pasta Nirvana Recipe…Yum

Cooking with a Baby On Your Hip is more than a cookbook. It's a reminder not to forget about yourself after you have a baby.Francinne Cascio Lawrence does a great job of making the book a fun, easy read that has eight quick recipes mixed in. It has adorable illustration on the cover and throughout making it a fun addition to a baby shower gift or a great "happy" for the new mom who is having a bad day. It's just $12.95 and you can buy it through Baby On Your Hips' online shopping cart.Francinne says that some of her greatest pleasures have come while raising three spirited and diverse young … [Read more...]

Eric Carle Cards – The Very Hungry Caterpillar and More

Design your own cards and postcards for birthday party invitations, baby announcements, baby shower invitations and thank you notes using Eric Carle's designs on Kodakgallery.com.Choose from Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Busy Spider and Brown Bear. Kodak.com offers a few different print options including pictures - folded cards, accordian style and 5x7 post cards.How cute and colorful, just like Eric Carle's books, which happen to be some of my son's favorites! … [Read more...]

Unique Baby Shower Themes

When you are planning a baby shower, you want it to be fun and memorable for the mom-to-be and all the guests. You must check out these unique baby shower ideas on Posh Baby Blog.Wether you want to go more traditional with the Bubbly Ducky Brunch Baby Shower (pictured) or a little more modern with the Bling Baby, Modern Due Date or Modern Alphabet, you are bound to be inspired by these adorable themes. … [Read more...]

Baby Etiquette Week: Day 5 Baby Showers continued…

It's the final day of Baby Etiquette Week. So far, we've covered "Your Friend Is Pregnant," "How Much & When To Give Baby Gifts," "A Gift For The New Parents," and "Throwing a Baby Shower". Here's a little more to make Throwing a Baby Shower a smooth process.Are baby showers for both parents or just for the new mom?While most baby showers are traditionally "for women only", coed showers are definitely becoming more popular. Check with the soon-to-be parents for their preference.Where, When and What do you do at a baby shower?Baby showers can be given anywhere from a home to a restaurant. … [Read more...]

Baby Etiquette Week: Day 4 Throwing a Baby Shower

If you missed the first three days of Baby Etiquette Week, we covered "Your Friend Is Pregnant," "How Much & When To Give Baby Gifts," and "A Gift For The New Parents." Now we're talking about proper etiquette when throwing a baby shower.Who is responsible for throwing the baby shower?Baby showers are typically hosted by anyone (with the exception of the new parents-to-be) from the new grandma to close relatives and friends.When should a baby shower be held?If the parent’s religion and customs allow, the baby shower is usually held a month or so before the baby is born. The shower can be … [Read more...]