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Baby Bump: Bonnie Marcus & Co.

lilsugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:00:07 -0700

Pregnancy comes with more responsibility than just raising a babe; you also have to write thank you notes for another impending lil person. So when putting pen to paper to relay your gratitude, make sure the cards reflect your personality. Bonnie Marcus & Co. has a great collection for women with swollen bellies and new mommies.

Her sassy graphics add fun flair to traditional thank-yous, chore lists ($8), and invitations for everything from bridal showers to sip-and-sees to christenings. The stock cards ($13) come in packs of eight, and can be purchased online or in boutiques.

Mommy Dearest: Thank-You Notes From Lil One

babysugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:00:32 -0800

Mommy Dearest,

While I don't look forward to writing thank-you notes, I think it's common courtesy to write them anytime you or your lil one gets a gift.

Lately, I've been at a crossroads on how to write them. My little boy is only 13-months-old and obviously can't write them himself. Should I write them from his point of view using his imagined voice, or should I write them from my perspective? I have received both in the mail and rather enjoy the ones written in the child's "words."

—Questionable Penman

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Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Thank-You Notes

lilsugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:00:41 -0800

People used to joke that when they gave me a present, the thank-you note arrived at their houses before they got home from the party. Family and friends have been ridiculously generous to my husband, children, and me, and I know it's important to not only recognize their generosity, but also teach my kids that it's appropriate to send thank-you notes.

Expressing gratitude for a gift is something that was ingrained in me as a child. Growing up, I truly believed that you couldn't use a toy or wear an outfit until a note of thanks had been tucked in an envelope.

I wrote my wedding notes on the flight to my honeymoon, scribbled card after card when we brought home our first baby, and was on top of things through her second birthday. Then my son arrived and the presents piled up and so did the packs of cards, rolls of stamps, and lists of who gave us what. I was just about up to date when his first birthday arrived, followed by Christmas. To finish the post,

Lil Tip: Thank You Notes From Kiddos

babysugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:30:03 -0800

Now that the gifts are opened and tossed around your living room, it's time to thank those doting family members who spoiled your child rotten.

If your lil one is old enough to write, have a contest to see who can write the most thank you notes in a specific time frame. It will encourage you both to write your letters in a time efficient manner. And, for added incentive, pull out some crayons and let them draw a picture on each note. Your kid and the gift giver will love the personalized artistic touch.
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Lil Tip: Keeping Track of Presents

lilsugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:00:54 -0800

Kids tear the wrapping off presents faster than you can grab the cards. And, when you're at a chaotic family get together keeping track of who gave your kids what is quite a task.

So this Christmas give them some incentive by turning it into a game. Ask your children to tuck the tag or card into the corresponding box after opening a gift. The child that has them all in order when you get home wins!

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