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If you’re like many adults, the last time you wrote a thank you card may have been after your wedding. Now here you are, pregnant, hormonal and so big you’re about to pop, and you have a large list of baby shower attendees and gift-givers to thank. This is only the start—you’ll receive presents after [...]
by Katelyn Thomas It’s been raining for a week and the kids and bored and restless. How do you cure those rainy day blahs? Try some of these parent tested and kid approved ideas and your children will be hoping for another rainy day when the sun finally peaks through. 1. Share a book. Pick [...]
by Kimberly Hargis Age 1: Invite only family members and close friends only because this birthday is more for the parents than for the child. At age 1, a child doesn’t understand the concept of “Birthday Party.” He or she is getting a lot of attention—which is all a 1-year-old wants or understands anyway. You [...]
by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes Too often we forgo entertaining because of the mere thought of all of the preparation that is involved. And more is not better. Often we try to out do each other with lavish parties and expensive gifts. Stop and remember for a second what was important from [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution When your child moves from crib to bed it’s a milestone in his life as well as yours. There is no precise time for making this move, though typically it’s between the first and third birthday. The key to success is to be patient and allow [...]
By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers Entertaining your children’s friends is never an easy task and coming up with an idea for a birthday party is often harder. Recently, Fresh Baby creator Cheryl Tallman’s son Spencer turned five and the event was celebrated with a cooking school extravaganza. For 2 1/2 hours Cheryl and her [...]
Your baby’s first birthday is a highly anticipated and celebrated time in most families as it denotes a full year since the birth of the baby. This year included many changes and milestones as well as lots of hugs, smiles, boo boos and tears. There may not be another birthday for a while that is [...]
by: Kimberly Hargis Age 1: Invite only family members and close friends only because this birthday is more for the parents than for the child. At age 1, a child doesn’t understand the concept of “Birthday Party.” He or she is getting a lot of attention—which is all a 1-year-old wants or understands anyway. You [...]
Is your baby’s big day coming up and you are wondering what kind of party you should give to him? Whether it is his first birthday or his third, it is always easy to pick a theme and create a party around it! A theme from a party can be carried on through the decorations, [...]
What do you serve at your baby’s birthday party? Depending on the crowd, the time of day, and what kind of party you are throwing your menu will vary. No matter what size it is, large or small, the food you serve doesn’t have to be tasteless. Time of Day What time of day are [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting PLANNING Keep it simple At all ages, simple events tend to be successful and more fun. Complicated parties usually require extensive planning with little additional fun-value. What’s most important to the kids? Friends, goodies and gifts! Watch your numbers To keep things under control, the [...]
By Kimberly Meister Great news! Your friend is pregnant! You are excited for her and want to throw her a baby shower. But where do you begin? The following timeline will help you accomplish this task with ease. Four to Five Months Prior to the Baby’s Birth When the expectant mother is about four to [...]
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