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Bedrest Bash: Games

babysugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:09 PDT

While you're lounging in your pjs and snacking on pizza, prolong the girl time by playing some fun (not corny) baby games. Make it worth the ladies' while actually presenting the winner with a bottle of champagne or gift certificate for a mani/pedi.

To see what games I like to play at showers,

Bedrest Bash: Diaper Cake Decor

babysugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:43:00 PDT

I love the idea of a diaper cake. Unfortunately, I don't like the price they charge for them. So I put my creative juices to work and crafted my own. Making the cake allows you to personalize it to suit the mama–to–be.

To see how to make a diaper cake,

Guide to Four Great Baby Shower Themes

babysugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:19 PDT

Good Things Come in Small Packages
We gave you ideas for invitations and then dished on what to serve up and what to serve it on. Guests will delight in the lip balm favors and clothespin game and the hostesses will love the manicure and pedicure gift idea.
Tea Party Shower
Create your own invitation using supplies from a paperie like Paper Source. Dress up the table using floral filled tea pots and festive assorted tea cups. Once your guests have gobbled up the mini sandwiches and tea, send them on their way with decorated sugar cubes or a package full of candy.

To see the rest of the clever notions,

Texts and Tunes: Bundle of Trouble

babysugar — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:20 PDT

Think the entry into motherhood isn't tough enough? Try adding an unsolved murder mystery to your "to do" list. While it's not the typical postpartum scenario, it's entertaining to read about.

Mamas looking to kill some time may enjoy the quick mystery read by Diana Orgain. An interesting take on murder-centric novels, Bundle of Trouble ($7) is about a new mom who finds her family entangled in a fatal crime. Along with her investigative work, the recovering mum talks about breastfeeding, pumping, and losing the baby weight. The perfect gift for a lady on bedrest, expectant mothers will not only find the book a speedy read, they'll learn a few of motherhood's best kept secrets along the way.