Moms should love this free online organizer! I've been using a neat, new product that I think you'll find very helpful. It's a free web service called Cozi, made just for busy families like ours.
It lets you manage and coordinate schedules, organize and store shopping lists that can be accessed from any mobile phone, send quick updates or reminders to family members, and lots more.
Check it out, I think you might like it.
Just click on the title of this post or go to:
http://cozi.com
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Make New Friends With Twitter!
I just started using my Twitter account more actively. And I cant believe how I'm receiving new friends, following me consistently for the past few days! If I had known how easy it was, I would have been more active earlier.
Follow me on Twitter. Just click the title of this post. You may need to set up your own account. And then click the "follow" button under my picture. I will be notified that you are "following" my posts. And I have a chance to "follow" yours as well.
Go and make some new friends!
Follow me on Twitter. Just click the title of this post. You may need to set up your own account. And then click the "follow" button under my picture. I will be notified that you are "following" my posts. And I have a chance to "follow" yours as well.
Go and make some new friends!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thanksgiving Party Ideas
Regardless of what type of Thanksgiving party you are having, you may enjoy having music played. The type of Thanksgiving party you have; however, will have an impact on the type of music that you choose. If you are having a formal Thanksgiving party, classical music may do.
For a causal Thanksgiving party, music that your guests can get up and dancing to may be the perfect form of entertainment. Although it is your choice if you would like to have music at your Thanksgiving party, as well as what type of music, it may be a good idea to tailor your selection to your Thanksgiving party.
Party games are another popular form of entertainment that may be ideal for your Thanksgiving party. If you are hosting a kid only Thanksgiving party, it is almost guaranteed that games will be a hit. For adult parties, adult themed games are also popular.
However, as you may likely already know, party games, particularly those that are causal in nature, may not fit in with a formal Thanksgiving party. That does not mean that you cannot incorporate party games into a formal Thanksgiving party, it just means that you want to find games that will fit in with your party theme. You can easily find a wide array of Thanksgiving party game ideas online, often with a standard internet search.
For a causal Thanksgiving party, music that your guests can get up and dancing to may be the perfect form of entertainment. Although it is your choice if you would like to have music at your Thanksgiving party, as well as what type of music, it may be a good idea to tailor your selection to your Thanksgiving party.
Party games are another popular form of entertainment that may be ideal for your Thanksgiving party. If you are hosting a kid only Thanksgiving party, it is almost guaranteed that games will be a hit. For adult parties, adult themed games are also popular.
However, as you may likely already know, party games, particularly those that are causal in nature, may not fit in with a formal Thanksgiving party. That does not mean that you cannot incorporate party games into a formal Thanksgiving party, it just means that you want to find games that will fit in with your party theme. You can easily find a wide array of Thanksgiving party game ideas online, often with a standard internet search.
List Of Gift Giving Occasions
Refer to this post when you need to think of
an occasion to make a gift or craft.
Biggest Days:
Birthdays
Valentine's Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Birthdays:
Over The Hill
30th, 40th, 50th,etc
Sweet 16
Midlife Crisis
Romantic:
Engagement
Bridal Shower
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Wedding
For The Couple
Honeymoon
Anniversary
Divorce
Special Occasions:
Family Reunion
Graduation
Prom
Holidays
All Occasion:
Housewarming
Hospitality
Good Luck
Just Because
Thank You
Thinking of You
I'm Sorry
Congratulations
Condolences
Bon Voyage
Corporate:
Boss Appreciation
Years of Service
Promotion
Retirement
Employee Appreciation
Unique:
Teacher's Day
Nurse's Day
Party Host
Golf
Sports
Tailgating
Spiritual:
Baptism
First Communion
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah
Easter
Maternity:
Baby Shower
Baby Girl
Baby Boy
New Twins
New Mom
New Dad
New Grandmom
Newborn
Adoption
New Grandpa
Big Sister
Big Brother
an occasion to make a gift or craft.
Biggest Days:
Birthdays
Valentine's Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Birthdays:
Over The Hill
30th, 40th, 50th,etc
Sweet 16
Midlife Crisis
Romantic:
Engagement
Bridal Shower
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Wedding
For The Couple
Honeymoon
Anniversary
Divorce
Special Occasions:
Family Reunion
Graduation
Prom
Holidays
All Occasion:
Housewarming
Hospitality
Good Luck
Just Because
Thank You
Thinking of You
I'm Sorry
Congratulations
Condolences
Bon Voyage
Corporate:
Boss Appreciation
Years of Service
Promotion
Retirement
Employee Appreciation
Unique:
Teacher's Day
Nurse's Day
Party Host
Golf
Sports
Tailgating
Spiritual:
Baptism
First Communion
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah
Easter
Maternity:
Baby Shower
Baby Girl
Baby Boy
New Twins
New Mom
New Dad
New Grandmom
Newborn
Adoption
New Grandpa
Big Sister
Big Brother
Gifts For The Coffee Lover
Make Some Chocolate Spoons
Get some plastic spoons and dip the spoon end only in melted chocolate chips;
sprinkle with non-pareils or colored sugar sprinkles if desired. Let the chocolate
set up. Wrap a spoon or two (depending on who the gift is for) in a piece of
cellophane and tie with a pretty ribbon. Include this with a gift jar of cocoa mix
or coffee mix.
Make Some Homemade Biscotti
Make some homemade biscotti. After biscotti is cooled, dip half of each stick into
melted chocolate chips (or melted vanilla candy coating also known as chocolate
bark). Let chocolate set up. Wrap and add as you would the above spoons.
Make A Pretty Gift Bag
Sew up a pretty gift bag from a festive fabric of your favorite holiday calico or
even a shiny lame to wrap your presents.
For the holidays decorate with twigs of silk holly and a pretty holiday ribbon
Place the wrapped jar or bag of mix in a basket and include the recipe if desired so the recipient may make more when their supply runs out.
Make a special Coffee Lover gift
Make a bag or even a gift basket of home made cookies or biscotti, your coffee spoons, a couple of coffee mugs and a CD of holiday music.
Get some plastic spoons and dip the spoon end only in melted chocolate chips;
sprinkle with non-pareils or colored sugar sprinkles if desired. Let the chocolate
set up. Wrap a spoon or two (depending on who the gift is for) in a piece of
cellophane and tie with a pretty ribbon. Include this with a gift jar of cocoa mix
or coffee mix.
Make Some Homemade Biscotti
Make some homemade biscotti. After biscotti is cooled, dip half of each stick into
melted chocolate chips (or melted vanilla candy coating also known as chocolate
bark). Let chocolate set up. Wrap and add as you would the above spoons.
Make A Pretty Gift Bag
Sew up a pretty gift bag from a festive fabric of your favorite holiday calico or
even a shiny lame to wrap your presents.
For the holidays decorate with twigs of silk holly and a pretty holiday ribbon
Place the wrapped jar or bag of mix in a basket and include the recipe if desired so the recipient may make more when their supply runs out.
Make a special Coffee Lover gift
Make a bag or even a gift basket of home made cookies or biscotti, your coffee spoons, a couple of coffee mugs and a CD of holiday music.
How To Have A Literary Party
How to have a literary party
These bulleted items are the basic steps to having a literary party. We will focus on each section in detail below.
• The greeting of the guests
• Guest book signing
• The ice breakers
• The discussion session
• The critique session
• The prize session
• Concluding the party
The literary/reading party will be conducted as follows:
1) Greet the guests. Make them feel welcome.
2) Have them sign a guest book. Collect their contact information. Add some fun questions to the guest book like:
What type of stories do they like?
What do they expect from this party?
Best wishes for the host, etc.
3) Do a reading to break the ice and make guests feel comfortable. Something funny or inspiring is appropriate . . . to get the guests in the mindset for the party. Offer refreshments, or allow guests to help themselves at the designated area.
4) Start some word games and mention prizes that will be offered to the guests if they complete them.
Literary games (for word emphasis, vocabulary building, and party ice breakers)
• Word search puzzles (individual activity)
• Crossword puzzles (individual activity)
• Bingo (a group activity)
• Letter tiles (individual activity)
• Flash card game for reverse definitions (a group activity)
--Guests will recite the definitions of the keywords.
--the others will call out the keywords
*Word games and flash cards are easy to find at your local shops.
The Winners:
The word games for individual activity:
*First one to complete correctly, wins
The Flash Card Game:
*the one correctly answering the most questions, wins
*the one that makes their best attempt (participates the most), wins
The bingo game:
*First one to call out “Bingo”, wins
*See the list of prizes in the extension section below:
5) Begin the literary/reading discussions. Follow the directions on the “Literary Party Wheel” (there are 8 steps). Guests will be prepared to discuss the story. They will be critiqued on their presentations.
*See attached Literary Party Wheel
6) Do the oral critique session. Guests will choose 2 favorite presenters from the party discussions. They will give a brief oral presentation on their favorite stories.
*See attached list of questions for this task.
7) Do the written critique session.
Extension Everyone will get a party favor/door prize.
Winners of word games will win a prize.
Favorite picks will be recognized and prizes will be given.
Gifts for guests will come from this list of prizes:
• Bookmarks
• Bestselling novel
• Gift certificates for books
• Raffle tickets for upcoming play or movie
• Book cover
• Mug or teacup and saucer
• Treats
• Mini reading light
• Bookstore gift card
Other examples of Literary/Book Interaction activities:
• Formal Literary tea party
• Formal Literary dinner party
• Literary/book party fiesta
• Potluck with book reading party
• Informal book reading gathering
• Book signing party
• Punch and Cookie book party
• Author networking/social
• Etc.
These bulleted items are the basic steps to having a literary party. We will focus on each section in detail below.
• The greeting of the guests
• Guest book signing
• The ice breakers
• The discussion session
• The critique session
• The prize session
• Concluding the party
The literary/reading party will be conducted as follows:
1) Greet the guests. Make them feel welcome.
2) Have them sign a guest book. Collect their contact information. Add some fun questions to the guest book like:
What type of stories do they like?
What do they expect from this party?
Best wishes for the host, etc.
3) Do a reading to break the ice and make guests feel comfortable. Something funny or inspiring is appropriate . . . to get the guests in the mindset for the party. Offer refreshments, or allow guests to help themselves at the designated area.
4) Start some word games and mention prizes that will be offered to the guests if they complete them.
Literary games (for word emphasis, vocabulary building, and party ice breakers)
• Word search puzzles (individual activity)
• Crossword puzzles (individual activity)
• Bingo (a group activity)
• Letter tiles (individual activity)
• Flash card game for reverse definitions (a group activity)
--Guests will recite the definitions of the keywords.
--the others will call out the keywords
*Word games and flash cards are easy to find at your local shops.
The Winners:
The word games for individual activity:
*First one to complete correctly, wins
The Flash Card Game:
*the one correctly answering the most questions, wins
*the one that makes their best attempt (participates the most), wins
The bingo game:
*First one to call out “Bingo”, wins
*See the list of prizes in the extension section below:
5) Begin the literary/reading discussions. Follow the directions on the “Literary Party Wheel” (there are 8 steps). Guests will be prepared to discuss the story. They will be critiqued on their presentations.
*See attached Literary Party Wheel
6) Do the oral critique session. Guests will choose 2 favorite presenters from the party discussions. They will give a brief oral presentation on their favorite stories.
*See attached list of questions for this task.
7) Do the written critique session.
Extension Everyone will get a party favor/door prize.
Winners of word games will win a prize.
Favorite picks will be recognized and prizes will be given.
Gifts for guests will come from this list of prizes:
• Bookmarks
• Bestselling novel
• Gift certificates for books
• Raffle tickets for upcoming play or movie
• Book cover
• Mug or teacup and saucer
• Treats
• Mini reading light
• Bookstore gift card
Other examples of Literary/Book Interaction activities:
• Formal Literary tea party
• Formal Literary dinner party
• Literary/book party fiesta
• Potluck with book reading party
• Informal book reading gathering
• Book signing party
• Punch and Cookie book party
• Author networking/social
• Etc.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Crafting With Kids
Are you a camp director, teacher, or homeschool mom looking for a new arts and crafts idea for your kids? This arts and crafts idea will be interesting and fun for all. This glass case can be used, given as a gift, or converted into a necklace purse.
To make the glasses case, you will need the following simple materials: a square of craft foam, plastic or large blunt needles, lanyard lace or thick yarn. Cut two rectangles from the foam, each 3-1/2 inches (9 cm.) by 6 inches (15 cm.).
With a hole punch, make holes on three sides of each rectangle, leaving one short side unpunched. Make the holes 1/2 inch apart and allow at least 1/4 inch between the hole and the edge of the craft foam. The holes need to line up so that the two pieces can be laced together.
If you are preparing the craft for small children, you should make the holes yourself. Otherwise, the kids can do this step if you have enough pairs of hole punches.
At this point the kids can cut decorative shapes from other colors of craft foam, or you can buy sets of ready-cut foam shapes. If you are doing the craft at a special event, like vacation Bible school, choose shapes that echo the theme of the event. For instance, if the Bible school or camp has a cowboy theme, find shapes that fit well, such as boots, cowboy hats, and stars.
Let the kids choose the shapes they like and glue on as desired. You might also like to provide beads or sequins to glue on as well, especially if the kids are a little older.
The next step in this arts and crafts idea is to thread the plastic needle with the yarn or lanyard lace. Yarn might be a little easier to handle, but lanyard lace is shiny and attractive. In a pinch, some teachers of small children use a bobby pin as a needle. It is certainly a safe alternative.
Simply loop the yarn through the opening and use the open end of the bobby pin as if it were the point of the needle. The kids can now begin to lace the front and back of the glasses case together.
To turn this arts and crafts idea into a necklace purse, simply attach a piece of lanyard lace to each corner making a long handle. Kids will enjoy using this case as a place to store secret notes and small objects.
If they'd rather, they can give the glasses case to a parent, grandparent, or friend who wears glasses. Either way, this arts and crafts idea will be interesting for all.
To make the glasses case, you will need the following simple materials: a square of craft foam, plastic or large blunt needles, lanyard lace or thick yarn. Cut two rectangles from the foam, each 3-1/2 inches (9 cm.) by 6 inches (15 cm.).
With a hole punch, make holes on three sides of each rectangle, leaving one short side unpunched. Make the holes 1/2 inch apart and allow at least 1/4 inch between the hole and the edge of the craft foam. The holes need to line up so that the two pieces can be laced together.
If you are preparing the craft for small children, you should make the holes yourself. Otherwise, the kids can do this step if you have enough pairs of hole punches.
At this point the kids can cut decorative shapes from other colors of craft foam, or you can buy sets of ready-cut foam shapes. If you are doing the craft at a special event, like vacation Bible school, choose shapes that echo the theme of the event. For instance, if the Bible school or camp has a cowboy theme, find shapes that fit well, such as boots, cowboy hats, and stars.
Let the kids choose the shapes they like and glue on as desired. You might also like to provide beads or sequins to glue on as well, especially if the kids are a little older.
The next step in this arts and crafts idea is to thread the plastic needle with the yarn or lanyard lace. Yarn might be a little easier to handle, but lanyard lace is shiny and attractive. In a pinch, some teachers of small children use a bobby pin as a needle. It is certainly a safe alternative.
Simply loop the yarn through the opening and use the open end of the bobby pin as if it were the point of the needle. The kids can now begin to lace the front and back of the glasses case together.
To turn this arts and crafts idea into a necklace purse, simply attach a piece of lanyard lace to each corner making a long handle. Kids will enjoy using this case as a place to store secret notes and small objects.
If they'd rather, they can give the glasses case to a parent, grandparent, or friend who wears glasses. Either way, this arts and crafts idea will be interesting for all.
Make All Occasion Wreaths
Wreaths are not just for the holidays! Wreaths can be a year round gift for any occasion. All you need to do is get a generic wreath from the craft store. If you are a crafter, you probably already have various trinkets, ribbons, and "fluff" to decorate your wreath. If not, you will find everything at the craft store.
The time of year will be evident as the craft stores usually tailor their selections for the upcoming holiday or occasion. You will find trinkets, ribbons, floral supplies, tools, and holiday themed sprigs.
Take a look at some of the premade decorative wreaths you see in the craft store, and purchase some of the items you like.
When you get home, the basics are to gather your supplies, get a glue gun or regular glue. Weave your ribbon throughout your wreath, and attach the decorative items around the wreath. Try to evenly space the trinkets and bulbs so that your wreath looks appealing. Create a bold statement on one area of your wreath with a large bow and some other decorative sprig and you are basically done.
Keep in mind that your ribbon and your sprigs will define your occasional wreath.
If it's for a birthday, get birthday themed ribbon and a sprig that has small boxes of presents. If for the holidays, get holiday ribbon and a sprig with holly and berries.
For another occasion like a housewarming . . . you can make a decorative sprig or favor by gluing some fruit and leaves together. Or creatively fold a dish towel and attach a wooden spoon with some raffia tied together.
The sky is the limit! Think of an occasion, and what symbol or trinket that would define the occasion, and have fun creating your wreath!
Look for a post called "List of Gift Giving Occasions" to create your wreaths and other gifts around.
The time of year will be evident as the craft stores usually tailor their selections for the upcoming holiday or occasion. You will find trinkets, ribbons, floral supplies, tools, and holiday themed sprigs.
Take a look at some of the premade decorative wreaths you see in the craft store, and purchase some of the items you like.
When you get home, the basics are to gather your supplies, get a glue gun or regular glue. Weave your ribbon throughout your wreath, and attach the decorative items around the wreath. Try to evenly space the trinkets and bulbs so that your wreath looks appealing. Create a bold statement on one area of your wreath with a large bow and some other decorative sprig and you are basically done.
Keep in mind that your ribbon and your sprigs will define your occasional wreath.
If it's for a birthday, get birthday themed ribbon and a sprig that has small boxes of presents. If for the holidays, get holiday ribbon and a sprig with holly and berries.
For another occasion like a housewarming . . . you can make a decorative sprig or favor by gluing some fruit and leaves together. Or creatively fold a dish towel and attach a wooden spoon with some raffia tied together.
The sky is the limit! Think of an occasion, and what symbol or trinket that would define the occasion, and have fun creating your wreath!
Look for a post called "List of Gift Giving Occasions" to create your wreaths and other gifts around.
How To Make Gifts In A Jar
Most gift jar recipes require a quart jar, large or small mouth opening. I
find though a large mouth works easier to get the ingredients in.
Besides a quart jar with lids, you will need a large rubber band. A piece of
material 8x8 square. Ribbon to decorate.
After filling the jars, place a beautiful piece of material cut into about a 9 inch round and place on the lid. Put the rubber band around it to secure it in place.
Tie with decorative ribbon and tie the recipe card to the ribbon
The recipe card should have the directions on how to mix and bake the ingredients. If you have a printer, print out the tag onto a colorful piece of paper or onto adhesive paper. You could get fancy and have your cards printed professionally
. . . especially when you deciede to turn this craft into a business.
When putting in the ingredients, make sure to pack them down tightly. If you have
loose ingredients like nuts, M&M, raisins, etc. make sure they are the next
ingredient on top of packed brown sugar.
If the next layer is to be white sugar or flour, the white sugar or flour will seep through the nuts, M&M, etc some what. Also when using cocoa, wipe inside of jar before adding another ingredient to keep jar looking nice.
Decorate your jars for the current occasion or holiday and have fun and giving the jar gifts to a friend!
To get hundreds of recipes for jar gifts, look for the link under "My Favorite Links"
for "How To Make Gifts In A Jar".
find though a large mouth works easier to get the ingredients in.
Besides a quart jar with lids, you will need a large rubber band. A piece of
material 8x8 square. Ribbon to decorate.
After filling the jars, place a beautiful piece of material cut into about a 9 inch round and place on the lid. Put the rubber band around it to secure it in place.
Tie with decorative ribbon and tie the recipe card to the ribbon
The recipe card should have the directions on how to mix and bake the ingredients. If you have a printer, print out the tag onto a colorful piece of paper or onto adhesive paper. You could get fancy and have your cards printed professionally
. . . especially when you deciede to turn this craft into a business.
When putting in the ingredients, make sure to pack them down tightly. If you have
loose ingredients like nuts, M&M, raisins, etc. make sure they are the next
ingredient on top of packed brown sugar.
If the next layer is to be white sugar or flour, the white sugar or flour will seep through the nuts, M&M, etc some what. Also when using cocoa, wipe inside of jar before adding another ingredient to keep jar looking nice.
Decorate your jars for the current occasion or holiday and have fun and giving the jar gifts to a friend!
To get hundreds of recipes for jar gifts, look for the link under "My Favorite Links"
for "How To Make Gifts In A Jar".
How To Make Baby Gift Baskets
Baby Gift Basket Ideas
Planning to host a baby shower? Or a friend of yours recently gave birth to a healthy bouncing baby? How else could you express that you care for that friend of yours and her baby? A baby gift basket could be the best present that would express your concern.
A baby gift basket is one of those themed gift baskets that are presented containing items that are of value to the recipient. Oftentimes these baby gift baskets contain the following items that will surely give delight to the new parents and to the new addition. You could make use of this information to create or stuff your own baby gift basket that will rid you of those more expensive commercialized kinds.
Nursery room items. These include colorful mobiles to keep the baby busy, lullaby music to soothe the infant, and nursery rhymes CD's. Bigger items like layettes, changing mats for tables and cribs, and other furniture for the baby may be found in de luxe baby gift baskets. Educational toys are also good to make the baby gift basket more beneficial in stimulating the baby's mental development.
Toys R Us. The following toys are also nice to place inside your baby gift basket. Rattles, pacifiers, teethers, feeding bottles, infant cups, bibs and spoons are also useful add-ons in your baby gift basket.
Bath Bath Baby. Bath products for babies are also commonly found in baby gift baskets. These include baby shampoo, baby powder, baby towels, wipes, bubble bath, brush set and tub toys that the baby will surely enjoy in the near future. Baby clothing's could also be considered as one of the best baby gift basket goodies that one could ever give. Just be sure that the clothes you'll give suit the gender of the baby.
If you are to a baby gift basket to someone with a toddler or a young kid, the items should also suit the baby's age. Soft toys, board books, board games, piggy banks will certainly win the jump with delight of a toddler. Clothes for toddlers are also nice to include in your baby gift basket.
If one is intending to give the baby gift basket as a baby shower present, it will be nice if baby cookies, baby cakes, jelly beans and other baby foods will be found there. Announcement and invitation cards may also bring some added surprise to the recipient of the basket. Small picture frames and albums could also add more fun to your baby gift basket. Surely, this sweet gesture will be appreciated.
Gourmet food, wines and other fine food may also be placed inside a baby gift basket for the parent's celebration.
Often times, bows and ruffles adorn the baby gift basket. But one could still be more creative by doing a decoupage of baby pictures or baby items. Other handmade crafts may add personal touch to your basket. They could be in the form of papier mache', origami, sculpture, small painting, woven or knitted items, etc.
If the one giving the baby gift basket intends to give it during a christening celebration or baptism, a small bible, silver cups and any symbolic item that adheres to the theme of the celebration and that the recipient's religion appreciates may also be placed in the basket.
A small gesture like giving out a well-thought of baby basket can surely go a long way. The recipient's smile is enough to mean a sincere "thank you".
Planning to host a baby shower? Or a friend of yours recently gave birth to a healthy bouncing baby? How else could you express that you care for that friend of yours and her baby? A baby gift basket could be the best present that would express your concern.
A baby gift basket is one of those themed gift baskets that are presented containing items that are of value to the recipient. Oftentimes these baby gift baskets contain the following items that will surely give delight to the new parents and to the new addition. You could make use of this information to create or stuff your own baby gift basket that will rid you of those more expensive commercialized kinds.
Nursery room items. These include colorful mobiles to keep the baby busy, lullaby music to soothe the infant, and nursery rhymes CD's. Bigger items like layettes, changing mats for tables and cribs, and other furniture for the baby may be found in de luxe baby gift baskets. Educational toys are also good to make the baby gift basket more beneficial in stimulating the baby's mental development.
Toys R Us. The following toys are also nice to place inside your baby gift basket. Rattles, pacifiers, teethers, feeding bottles, infant cups, bibs and spoons are also useful add-ons in your baby gift basket.
Bath Bath Baby. Bath products for babies are also commonly found in baby gift baskets. These include baby shampoo, baby powder, baby towels, wipes, bubble bath, brush set and tub toys that the baby will surely enjoy in the near future. Baby clothing's could also be considered as one of the best baby gift basket goodies that one could ever give. Just be sure that the clothes you'll give suit the gender of the baby.
If you are to a baby gift basket to someone with a toddler or a young kid, the items should also suit the baby's age. Soft toys, board books, board games, piggy banks will certainly win the jump with delight of a toddler. Clothes for toddlers are also nice to include in your baby gift basket.
If one is intending to give the baby gift basket as a baby shower present, it will be nice if baby cookies, baby cakes, jelly beans and other baby foods will be found there. Announcement and invitation cards may also bring some added surprise to the recipient of the basket. Small picture frames and albums could also add more fun to your baby gift basket. Surely, this sweet gesture will be appreciated.
Gourmet food, wines and other fine food may also be placed inside a baby gift basket for the parent's celebration.
Often times, bows and ruffles adorn the baby gift basket. But one could still be more creative by doing a decoupage of baby pictures or baby items. Other handmade crafts may add personal touch to your basket. They could be in the form of papier mache', origami, sculpture, small painting, woven or knitted items, etc.
If the one giving the baby gift basket intends to give it during a christening celebration or baptism, a small bible, silver cups and any symbolic item that adheres to the theme of the celebration and that the recipient's religion appreciates may also be placed in the basket.
A small gesture like giving out a well-thought of baby basket can surely go a long way. The recipient's smile is enough to mean a sincere "thank you".
Learn To Make Diaper Cakes
Diaper Cakes are a fresh idea in gift giving! Diaper cakes offer a creative way to gift mom something so practical as diapers. Diapers are definitely a necessity, but giving them as gifts, are not the most popular idea. But giving a Diaper Cake will cause your gift to be the center of attention, and a conversational piece at the party or newborn arrival. Handcrafted gifts are well received, and you could bring out your best crafting skills in a Diaper Cake.
To see some examples, and how to construct your diaper cake, look for link in the "My Favorite Links" section.
To see some examples, and how to construct your diaper cake, look for link in the "My Favorite Links" section.
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Wedding Planning Tips - Centerpiece Games
Making a game of who gets the centerpiece, then, can be an amusing diversion and one many guests will enjoy participating in. Here are some ideas for giving away that reception table centerpiece.
How about a game of 20 questions? Give each guest a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. The MC or DJ asks a series of 20 questions, but first gives the guests the basic background information, that is, that the answer is an animal, place, person or thing. Once that's taken care of, people can shout out questions and the MC or DJ will answer yes or no, and whoever figures out the answer first gets the first centerpiece, and that particular table is done playing. The game is repeated until one person at each table has won the centerpiece.
One of the most popular ways brides give away the table centerpieces is to put a number on the bottom of the centerpiece and give each guest a number. At some point in the evening, a number is called, each guest checks his or her number and whoever has the called number gets the centerpiece. There are many ways to put a twist on this traditional activity.
For example, you might provide each table with a number, but make it a lower number (ie. between 1 and 10) and the DJ or MC could move from table to table and have each guest do something a certain number of times. So, at the first table, for example, the guests might need to do "head, shoulders, knees and toes" six times and whoever does it first gets the centerpiece. Or, at the second table, the guests might be required to sing the alphabet 3 times or sing "twinkle, twinkle, little star" three times and whoever does that first get the centerpiece.
How about a game of 20 questions? Give each guest a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. The MC or DJ asks a series of 20 questions, but first gives the guests the basic background information, that is, that the answer is an animal, place, person or thing. Once that's taken care of, people can shout out questions and the MC or DJ will answer yes or no, and whoever figures out the answer first gets the first centerpiece, and that particular table is done playing. The game is repeated until one person at each table has won the centerpiece.
One of the most popular ways brides give away the table centerpieces is to put a number on the bottom of the centerpiece and give each guest a number. At some point in the evening, a number is called, each guest checks his or her number and whoever has the called number gets the centerpiece. There are many ways to put a twist on this traditional activity.
For example, you might provide each table with a number, but make it a lower number (ie. between 1 and 10) and the DJ or MC could move from table to table and have each guest do something a certain number of times. So, at the first table, for example, the guests might need to do "head, shoulders, knees and toes" six times and whoever does it first gets the centerpiece. Or, at the second table, the guests might be required to sing the alphabet 3 times or sing "twinkle, twinkle, little star" three times and whoever does that first get the centerpiece.
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