Archive for September, 2010
New Grandparents Rule!
Along with all of the pride and excitement of a new grandchild, comes the realization of the responsibility and care these precious new lives may require from their doting new grandparents. Whether it’s your first or third little blessing, there are things you can do to help the new parents make the adjustment. Your own [...]
In the Pink! A Princess Baby Shower
Welcome the new little princess with a princess theme baby shower! Plates and napkins are easy, because there is a plethora of pink at every party store, and plenty of pink tulle available to wrap and pouf. A mix of pastels creates a great princess look. Use mostly one or two colors (pink and lavendar) [...]
Planning a Surprise Party
Any party can be a surprise, from birthday or anniversary, to a new baby… from a small reception or dinner to a big bash with a band. If you want to throw a party for someone who likes surprises, but won’t miss the prep and planning for a big party, a surprise is the way [...]
Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
If you child is educated at home, you are quite used to making your own way. Unfortunately, taking the path less traveled does not provide a neat package of activities when the studies are “completed” and your graduate is ready to move on to college or career. Some homeschool groups provide a group commencement ceremony [...]
Elephant Theme Baby Nursery
Elephants are a fun upcoming trend in children’s art and decor. Either chosen specifically, or as part of a safari animals theme, elephant art makes a big impact. Whether your style is “Horton Hears a Who”, “Dumbo”, or something stylish and modern, you add a ton of fun to the room! Also an interesting theme [...]
A Star Is Born! Baby Shower
A star and moon theme baby shower is popular for good reason. The decorations are easy and fun, it is unisex, charming, matching items are available from many places, and it ties in beautifully with many nursery rhymes, or “a star is born.” Here are some finds for you: star and moon nursery decor, gifts, [...]
What To Do With All Your Christmas Cards
Time to take down all the holiday decorations! What are you going to do with all those Christmas cards you have received? Here are some green ideas: Save the photo cards in your photo album. It is always fun to look back at the family photos years later! Save your holiday cards in a basket. [...]
Sock Monkeys – Timeless Fun
The sock monkey as we know it first came into being around the turn of the century when folks would take old scraps of cloth and, yes, old socks, and turn them into a lovable toy monkey – thrifty and innovative! I remember the classic Red-Heel brand sock monkey in the late seventies, when they [...]
Welcome Baby With A Book Shower
Books are a large part of a child’s life, even as a newborn. For a book theme baby shower, each guest brings a favorite book. At the end of the party, the expectant mother will have a plethora of books — bedtime books, board books, classic stories, pop-up books, cushion books and more. On the [...]
Western Styles for Kids
One of my favorite trends is western for kids. While toy guns make the mom in me cringe, these finds make her coo: Cowboy stuff was very popular when my dad was growing up. Today, it’s not just for the boys. You can find cowgirl gear for your little palomino princess if you just look [...]