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Get Your Shop On: All the Best in Baby Shower Gifts!

LilSugar — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:00:58 -0700

Shower the mama-to-be with good wishes and gifts! If you are invited to a fete for an expectant mama, think about what tone you want to set with your present. From crowd pleasers to practical items and economical options to gag gifts, we've got a fabulous list of shopping options including some clever ideas for the big sister or brother. Check them out!

Very Basic and Budget Friendly Baby Shower Gifts	Incredibly Practical Baby Shower Presents	Baby Shower Gifts to Wow the Crowd
Sibling Baby Shower Gifts	Interesting to Ridiculous Baby Shower Gifts	Baby Shower Gifts For Subsequent Infants

And the Winner of the Pottery Barn Kids Giveaway Is . . .

LilSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:30:05 -0700

Congratulations to Bmac798 who is the lucky winner of our $2,500 Pottery Barn Kids giveaway! We bet she'll have a blast putting the gift card to good use toward the tot in her life's nursery or necessities. We hope you enjoyed our baby shower planning extravaganza during April Showers! Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest. Keep reading lilsugar for more fabulous giveaways.

Four Fabulous Fetes: Complete Baby Showers

LilSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:00:00 -0700

lilsugar is celebrating mamas-to-be with our extensive baby shower coverage. From a sibling soiree to one meant for multiples and a sip and see fete to an heirloom event, our unique themes reflect the state of the economy and societal trends. So without further adieu, we will kick off the festivities with these planned events which offer the host options of everything from free downloadable invitations, party games and favor tags as well as menus and decor ideas to honor impending babes!

Multiples Baby Shower	The Sip and See Shower
Sibling Shower	Heirloom Shower

April Showers: Multiples Baby Shower

LilSugar — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:00:43 -0700

What's more fun than celebrating one baby-to-be? Celebrating two or three! Moms expecting twins often need a double dose before the babes arrive. Prepping the mama-to-be with twice the good wishes, onesies and diapers will give her a jump start on the juggling act she's about to perform. Check out our fabulous fete to welcome impending multiples!

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Multiples Baby Shower: Favors

babysugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Keeping with the bird theme, I've filled cellophane bags with delicious toasted coconut and seedy trail mix to create a nest appearance. What can often be found in a nest? Gummy worms and colorful jelly beans, of course. Seal the bag with soft toned ribbons and leave them in a basket by the front door. Guests will delight in the sweet and salty stash for their ride home.

Don't forget to enter our fabulous April Showers Giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 gift card to put toward your babe's nursery and/or necessities for your child at Pottery Barn Kids!

Multiples Baby Shower: Games!

babysugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:30:24 -0700

For lilsugar's last week of extensive baby shower coverage, we're celebrating the birth of multiples! While twosomes seem to be more normal these days, celebrating their arrival should be anything but common.

The invited guests are happily fed and enjoying the lovely décor while sipping away on their iced teas. Gather the crew into the main room to play a round of games before opening the gifts for the mama-to-be. Download our multiple mania game that will have guests guessing at birth stats, names and other fun baby details. Though nobody will be announced a winner on the spot, everyone will have a laugh during the activity.

Don't forget to enter our fabulous April Showers Giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 gift card to put toward your babe's nursery and/or necessities for your child at Pottery Barn Kids!

Multiples Baby Shower: Food and Beverages

babysugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:30:09 -0700

Last, but certainly not least, we wind up our April baby shower coverage with the doubly expectant mother. Due with numerous children, she's also due to be spoiled rotten before their debut. We've sent out the invitations and fancied the surroundings with aviary accessories. Now it's time to set a menu for the soirée. While making the grocery list, take the number of guests into account and consider the time of the event. For this afternoon fete, I'll be serving light fare and simple drinks to please the masses.

To see the full menu and pictures of the spread, just read more.

Food: In keeping with the bird theme, deviled eggs will complement the décor while pleasing the taste buds. Lunching ladies who like to keep things light will delight in the grassy looking tossed Chinese chicken salad. Fill some glasses with cheese sprinkled bread sticks for guests to nibble on while chatting. Satisfy attending sweet toothed gals with pastel cupcakes topped with wee nests of toasted coconut and jelly beans.

Drinks: Since the guest list is extensive, we'll keep the beverage list to a minimum. Most everyone enjoys a glass of lemonade or iced tea. Set out pitchers of both allowing guests to create an Arnold Palmer should it suit their fancy. Bottles of sparkling water are always appreciated at a baby shower as there are typically other pregnant or nursing ladies present.

Don't forget to enter our fabulous April Showers Giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 gift card to put toward your babe's nursery and/or necessities for your child at Pottery Barn Kids! And, check out the baby shower invitations we've created exclusively for pingg! pingg allows you to email invites to a guest list or print and mail, and send reminders via SMS, online, Facebook, Twitter and more!

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Multiples Baby Shower: Attire

babysugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:44 -0700

Most mothers-to-be start to feel the discomfort of pregnancy during the homestretch - especially those carrying two or more babies. When being showered with gifts and adoration, the celebrated mommy should plan to wear something that makes her look and, more importantly, feel fabulous. Since comfort is the name of the game, a whimsical print maxi dress paired with elegant sandals will give the bodacious bod room to move and lounge as she sees fit. Add some flair with a timeless set of baubles and bangles, and mama's good to go!

To see more sassy maxi dresses, just read more.

Splendid Strapless Empire Seam Maternity Dress - $210.00	Olian Maternity Maxi Dress - $158.00
Spaghetti Strap Smocked Maternity Dress - $225.00	Matty M Spaghetti Strap Faux Wrap Maternity Dress - $128.00
Olian Maternity Floral Halter Maxi Dress - $168.00	Olian Maternity Dahlia Print Maxi Dress - $148.00
Spaghetti Strap Smocked Maternity Dress - $148.00

Multiples Baby Shower: Décor

babysugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:17 -0700

Newborn twins or triplets often mimic baby birds and are smaller and more delicate than their single counterparts. They also tend to gravitate to one another like sweet little songbirds. You can create a springy centerpiece using tree branches with birds strategically placed on the twigs. The cheerful display will bring life and a central theme to the festivities.

To see more ideas for creating a winsome aviary affair, read more.

Birdcages:
Use wire bird cages (often found at antique fairs or home stores) and fill them with baby booties, heirloom pieces, or just plain birds. Hang them if you have the appropriate hooks or simply put them around the home for discreet accents.

Eggs:
What goes hand-in-hand with birds? Eggs and nests, naturally! I swiped a package of pastel beaded eggs from Pottery Barn at their post Easter bargain price of $6. Perfect for my bird themed shower, I hung the ornaments in pairs from the pink dogwood centerpiece. Using some raffia, I quickly wound up a few nests to hold the remaining eggs and positioned them around the fete for eye catching pieces.

Flowers:
While any fresh bloom will do, I prefer to use seasonal tree branches for a dramatic display. The sturdiness and height they provide make it easy to perch the birds and eggs. I found three sparsely glittered birds at a local shop and positioned them among the branches. An added bonus, you only need to splurge on the one spectacle as it will take up most of the table space. Some recommended tree choices: dogwood (as shown), cherry blossoms, plum, and green berry.

If the gender of the babies is known, one may decorate according to those colors. Regardless of sex, I adore the pastel palette with hints of brown and green as they bring out the natural side of the flowers and a bird's environment. Because we want this mama to be as relaxed and pampered as possible before the multiple mania strikes.

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Multiples Baby Shower: Theme, Guest List and Invitations

babysugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:00:23 -0700

We've been sprinkling you with ideas of baby showers all month but what's more fun than celebrating one baby-to-be? Celebrating two or three! Moms expecting twins often need a double dose before the babes arrive. Prepping the mama-to-be with twice the good wishes, onesies and diapers will give her a jump start on the juggling act she's about to perform. Not wanting to create a circus for her before the show, we used calm, muted colors to create a natural and soothing surrounding for this soiree.
Bring an aviary touch to the shower and invite the whole gaggle of ladies to celebrate the mom-to-be. But, a lengthy guest list and two impending babies to celebrate doesn't mean the bank will be broken. For this shower, it's all about dividing and conquering. Stay tuned this week to see how we will create a charming setting, tasty dishes and fabulous favors for this birdy bash. To get the party started, we've created a winsome downloadable invite for hosts to send out to their guests. To download them, read more.

Free and easy to use, everyone will be impressed with the lovely two birds chirping on cherry blossoms PDF invite that you can download here.

Don't forget to enter our fabulous April Showers Giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 gift card to put toward your babe's nursery and/or necessities for your child at Pottery Barn Kids! And, check out the baby shower invitations we've created exclusively for pingg! Pingg allows you to email invites to a guest list or print and mail, and send reminders via SMS, online, Facebook, Twitter, and more!