http://thebabyshowerzone.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:02:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] The arrival of a baby is a very special event and calls for unique, creative gifts. Expecting parents are delighted to receive personalized, thought-out gifts for their newborn. They do not have to be overly elaborate and can be perfectly practical. Ideas for any situation Some of the most popular ideas ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/baby-shower-gifts/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby shower games do not have to be expensive. In fact, there are plenty of free ideas on the internet. These could include surveys about favorite things, mazes, matching funny baby stories, and more! It is best to keep the games short and easy so that everyone can have fun. ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/games/baby-shower-games/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Martha Stewart who is known for her wonderful event planning and her expertise when it comes to preparing meals and gifts and favors offers many different ideas and suggestions for throwing and planning a baby shower. Theme Ideas [caption id="attachment_431" align="alignright" width="332" caption="Noah's Arc Baby Shower Cake"][/caption] Martha Stewart suggests many different ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/martha-stewart-baby-shower-ideas/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations The Moon & Stars baby shower theme is growing more and more popular. When deciding on an invitation you can find many pre-made ones to choose from, either online or at your local party store. If you want to create your own, shape them like a moon or star ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/moon-stars-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Create your own invitations by cutting out shapes of a Lion or your could use a green color and dress up with stickers or stamps that are jungle themed. Some wording ideas are: We are welcoming a new King of the Jungle Welcome to the Jungle, join us in honoring a ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/king-of-the-jungle-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] The music is often the most neglected aspect of a baby shower, but it is a very important part of setting the mood. First, decide what kind of music works best with your particular theme. Top 40 music that is appropriate with the word baby or baby related is a ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-musiccreating-the-perfect-atmosphere/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations First you have to decide if you want to use a certain kind of flower or just flowers in general. Either idea will work for most things here. For your invitation to your Flower baby shower you will want use flower paper or make your own flower. Here are ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/flower-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations There are many things you can do for a Thanksgiving Baby Shower invitation.  Cut turkeys, pumpkins or fall leaves for the card.  Use stickers, dried leaves or other fall items to decorate your invitations.  Some wording ideas would be: We are gathering to give thanks for a blessing from above A ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/thanksgiving-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations You have decided to give a Diaper Baby Shower.  There are several pre made adorable invitations, but a homemade one is easy to do too and you can make it more personal.  Some wording ideas for your invitations could be: We’re having a Diaper shower for “Mom to Be” Diapers, ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/diaper-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some ideas for invitations to your Bouncing Baby Boy baby shower would be something associated with boys, for instance, car shaped, trains, tools or simply blue. Some wording ideas for your invitations are: “Mary” is full of joy, it’s a Bouncing Baby Boy Bouncing balls and a bouncing toy, help us ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/bouncing-baby-boy-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations A Precious Moments themed baby shower is very popular idea and ready made invitations are not hard to find.  If you wanted to make your own your own you could use any color pastel cardstock or multi colored.  Here are some wording ideas: Precious Moments are meant to be shared, ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/precious-moments-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some cute ideas for an invitation to your Teddy Bear themed baby shower would be a homemade invitation shaped like a teddy bear.  If you prefer, you can find some all ready made.  Here are some wording ideas: We would be Beary glad if you joined us for a ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/teddy-bear-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations The focus of a Mod Mom Baby shower is more about honoring the mom to be and joining her in celebrating the upcoming baby. There are ready make Mod Mom invitations available or make simple homemade ones. Blue, yellow, brown, kiwi, magenta or lavender are popular colors. Another choice ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/mod-mom-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Consider making your own invitations when planning your Winnie The Pooh baby shower. Any craft store should have several choices that would work great. If you choose to make your own, try writing some letters backwards especially the “s”, to resemble Winnie the Pooh style. Some wording ideas are: Tigger, ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/winnie-the-pooh-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some good ideas for an invitation for your Baby Footprints themed baby shower would be a homemade card shaped like a footprint or footprints.  You could use blue, pink or white cardstock for this. Some good wording ideas are: The pitter patter of little feet are arriving, come to a ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/footprints-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some invitation ideas for your Rubber Ducky themed baby shower would be a baby duck made from yellow card stock, a bathtub with rubber ducks in it (make the bathtub out of white or blue paper use stickers for the ducks). Some wording ideas are: We are Bubbling Over with ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/rubber-ducky-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations A couple of ideas for invitations to your 2 Peas in a Pod baby shower would be store bought cards, they are very common today, or you could make your own using green construction paper and cutting out a pod and glueing peas on it with shower details. You could say ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/2-peas-in-a-pod-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations First is to decide if you are going for a general sports theme or if the parents to be have a favorite sports team.  Make your own shaped like a helmet, mitt, puck, golf bag or with multiple if you are having a general theme. Another good idea ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/sports-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some cute ideas for a Halloween baby shower would be a pumpkin cut out of orange paper with a green ribbon or a caldron cut out of black paper. Some wording ideas could be: A cute lil pumpkin is on the way! Something is brewing for ______, it’s a ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/halloween-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations For a little red wagon themed baby shower invitation, use red paper cut out like a wagon and white ribbon to dress it up. You can also find red wagon invitations online. A few wordings working with this theme could be: Little red wagons, cars and a toy, come to ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/little-red-wagon-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations You’ve decided to have a Bring a Book baby shower.  The invitations are important as this will have all the information on the books you want.  You could specify for instance if you wanted toddler books, fairy tales or children’s favorites.  An invitation shaped like a book  or bookmark ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/bring-a-book-library-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations When planning your invitations for your Safari themed baby shower, you can use leaves, pictures of  baby animals or stickers or trees to give it that safari feel.  Here are a few ideas for wording your invitations: Join us in welcoming our new King of the Jungle Come share in our ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/jungle-safari-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Princess means pink! A few cute ideas for a princess themed shower would be a tiara, glitzy, in pink with glitter and rhinestones or a castle shaped card.  Some wording ideas are: "We are tickled pink to say, a baby girl is on the way" "Here Ye, Here Ye the princess is about ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/pretty-in-pink-princess-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations A few good ideas for an invitation to your cowboy themed baby shower are a cowboy hat or cowboy boot cut out of brown paper.  Some wordings for this idea are: C'mon partner to a hoedown for our new young Grab your hat (or boots) and join us ........ Get on your ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/cowboy-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Some cute ideas for an invitation to a dinosaur themed shower would be an egg that is getting ready to hatch, or a dinosaur shaped card. Some wording ideas that would be a nice fit for this theme are: You are invited to a DINO-MITE ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/dinosaur-baby-shower-theme/ The Perfect Gift! No matter what the sex of the baby, or how many babies, or the theme or season there is one thing that every new parent needs and that is diapers. There are many clever ideas for diaper cakes that will be sure to be a big hit at ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/baby-diaper-cake-pictures-ideas-for-the-perfect-gift/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby shower decorations are sold many places. While some people might prefer to shop for these in person, others may prefer to shop online.  There are also manny discount stores available for all of your baby shower needs. What Decorations Do I Need? While this question can not be answered the ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-decorations/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby showers are a popular way for people to get together to celebrate the upcoming birth of a child. However, sometimes distance becomes a hindrance. It can be hard if the mother-to-be lives far away from friends and family. If this is a problem you're facing, you should try ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/how-to-plan-a-long-distance-baby-shower/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Many people have trouble finding that perfect baby shower gift. One idea which is personal, yet every baby is guaranteed to love is the gift of music. Not only will music be enjoyable to both the mother and baby, but it also has a practical value that many people ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/the-gift-of-music-perfect-for-any-baby-shower/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] A baby sleep monitor is not only a practical gift that will be used for years, but it's also important for the safety of the child. It allows mom or dad to hear if the baby cries while it's sleeping in another room. The good news is that they are ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/wireless-baby-monitors-piece-of-mind-while-your-child-sleeps/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby Clothes Shopping 101 Babies have a knack of getting their clothes filthy; it's not uncommon for a baby to wear 3-4 outfits a day, not to mention how fast they grow. With all of the cute clothes and little dresses and outfits out there it is easy to see ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/newborn-baby-clothes-tips-to-consider-before-buying/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] A "Now I lay Me Down to Sleep" baby shower theme has many possibilities. Here are some things to consider when planning: Invitations You should include a picture of a child kneeling in prayer with the prayer verse: 'Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/now-i-lay-me-down-to-sleep-baby-shower-theme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Poems are a popular way to express emotions or ideas. They also make perfect wording for a baby shower invitation. This is an inexpensive idea that will be cherished for years to come. Below are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind when composing a baby shower verse. Length Verses ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-verses-how-to-write-the-perfect-poem/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Having a baby will be one of the biggest events of your life. This is a time where you want to celebrate the conception of your child by having a baby shower. Your friends and family will have an opportunity to bring gifts that will help you and your ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/classic-pooh-baby-shower-ideas/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Anyone who's ever thrown a baby shower understands how expensive they can be. The cake, decorations, favors and gifts are all things that need to be provided. On top of that you need to send out cute invitations or no one will attend! While it's true that most generic, ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/free-printable-baby-shower-invitations/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Invitations Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice baby shower is a great way to celebrate a baby girl.  A pink homemade card or a store bought one with shower details written in brown would be a nice invitation.  You could even add some cinnamon for scent.  Some wording ideas would ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/sugar-spice-and-everything-nice/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Double the fun and double the trouble, throwing a baby shower for twins can be a lot of fun! You can show your creativity with the invitations. The following are some great invitation ideas: Send two invitations, playing on the idea of two babies. The invitations ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/expecting-twins-simple-baby-shower-invitation-ideas/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] A cute idea for baby shower invitations is a baby's footprint. How to make them To make a homemade footprint invitation a person simply uses their hand. There are only 2 easy steps which are as follows: With the hand in a fist the side of the ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-footprint-invitations-an-easy-guide/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby shower invitations come in all sorts of colors and themes. You can order very fancy ones, or you can create your own from items you buy separately or in a kit. What information should I include? Some people worry about the wording. Should the mom and dad be listed, or ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-invitations/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Tin mints make a wonderful baby shower favor that your guests are sure to love. Since your guests will be able to carry them around in a pocket or handbag they will be constantly reminded of the special event. Two popular ideas include: Invitation Why not turn them into an invitation ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/tin-mint-favors-announce-your-baby-shower-with-class/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Baby shower favors are a way of thanking guest for attending the party. However they don't need to be expensive. Homemade favors are often as cute as store bought ones, and they are not hard to make. Some easy ideas are as follows: Candies or cookies These can be shaped like ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-favors/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] If you've got a friend that is expecting and you want to throw them a baby shower, you need to come up with some original ideas to make the shower unique. One of the best ideas is the use of a party theme. While this might sound a little ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/the-8-best-uses-of-free-baby-shower-graphics/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Bible stories can make a wonderful baby shower theme. One story that lends itself well is the story of Noah's Ark. There’s something innocent about the story that reminds people of babies. It's also a great idea if the mother-to-be is expecting twins, since Noah took two of every ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/noah%e2%80%99s-ark-baby-shower-a-great-theme-for-twins/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Traditionally baby showers are something that woman throw to help the mother-to-be prepare for the arrival of the baby. Having a baby can be a stressful event for everyone involved; including the father, so don't forget his needs. Why not try something new - a daddy baby shower? If ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/a-daddy-baby-shower-fathers-deserve-a-party-too/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] When planning a baby shower it's always important to have a theme that will help to make the occasion a memorable one.  Nursery rhymes are a popular option. Invitiations After you have decided on a nursery rhyme for your theme, you can begin to decide how you want to tie it ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/themes/baby-shower-nursery-rhyme/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] If you are looking for a new game idea for your next baby shower "Smell the Diaper" is both very popular and fun. It’s not nearly as gross as it sounds The following are the steps you’ll need to play the game: Fold napkins or cloth into the shape of diapers. Number ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/games/smell-the-diaper-a-game-idea-that-everyone-will-love/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] The object of the game is to take 20 words that relate to a baby, and scramble them up. You will need enough copies to divide your party guests into teams. You can offer a prize for the team that gets the most words unscrambled in a 5-minute time ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/games/free-baby-shower-word-scramble-game-ideas/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] A unique idea for a girl baby shower are pink fortune cookies. They make a wonderful, inexpensive favor. The recipe To make fortune cookies a person needs only a few ingredients. Here's a very simple recipe: 1 egg ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup cornstarch 1 to 2 tablespoons water Red food coloring After ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/how-to-make-pink-baby-shower-fortune-cookies/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] Any baby shower is sure to have a great deal of eating and drinking. The type of beverages that are served can make a great impact on how the party is remembered. Instead of serving the standard coffee, tea and pop; it may be a good idea to try ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/how-to-make-baby-shower-punch/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] If you're looking for a unique gift for a baby shower, maybe you should make a diaper cake! If you haven't seen one, they are cute, original and very popular. Plus, they are easy to make. All you need is a diaper cake pattern and a few ingredients. They can ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/gifts/an-easy-diaper-cake-pattern-for-any-baby-shower/ [include file=Merchants-AdSense-top.html] They come in many shapes and sizes, and some aren't even edible! How do you pick the right baby shower cake? First, find out how many people will be attending your party. That will make a huge difference in your search. If you're expecting a large turnout, you may ... http://thebabyshowerzone.com/planning-guide/baby-shower-cakes/