Archive for the ‘Ideas and Inspiration’ Category
Three Great Traditions for New Years Eve
New years eve is quickly becoming one of our favorite family traditions. A pattern is forming, and all ages look forward to it! First: we do not treat New Year’s Eve as an expensive, adults-only event. Not only does this save babysitting costs, it also is tons of fun and pulls the family together. Our [...]
Ideas for your Butterfly Wedding Theme
There are many reasons that the butterfly is a popular theme for weddings, quince años celebrations and other parties. A butterfly, besides being bright and beautiful, is a new beginning. It is youthful beauty. Joy. The bloom of summer. If you are planning your wedding or party with a butterfly theme, look no further! We [...]
Fabulous Confirmation Finds
If your confirmation celebration is approaching, don’t miss these three wonderful additions to your celebration! The Sweetest Confirmation Cookies Don’t miss these adorable cookies from when you are preparing for your child’s confirmation party. S-W-E-E-T! Who knew cookie artists could be so creative. They would be a hit for the children after the service, or [...]
Five Cutest First Communion Cookies
If you are planning a first communion celebration for your child or church, you will definitely want to see the inventive and delicious designs we found. A short trip on the internet provided these great ideas. Some can can be ordered online and others could be made locally by your favorite cookie artist. There is [...]
Three Unique First Communion Gifts
You have received your first communion invitation and now need to find an appropriate gift for your young friend. What to get? You are not limited to the same-old rosaries, prayer books and frames of the past! Take a look at these unique takes on First Communion gifts. When you give a gift to a [...]
Turn an Ordinary Dinner into A Family Celebration with Four Simple Additions.
Do your children get excited about holiday dinners? The table is arranged so beautifully. The good dishes are out. They may have helped to make table decorations or place cards. The meal feels like a special event. Turn an ordinary dinner into a kid-friendly celebration by adding just a few special touches. Your children will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
First Rate Finds for a First Communion
Some fun First Communion finds for this week include a family story about a shared first communion gown, first communion gift ideas like this lovely girls missal with full illustrations of the mass, and this fabulous cake for First Communion Parties. After the event, you may want to collect memories onto a beautiful scrapbook page. [...]
Please, Please Explain R.S.V.P.!
Most people issue formal invitations once or twice a decade. Here at Naptime Productions we print dozens everyday. So we inevitably think about grammar and etiquette conundrums that most people don’t. Here’s an example. Requesting a reply from guests. The French used the sentence “Repondez, s’il vous plait.” which translates “Please respond.” It was eventually [...]