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Supplies Automotive Home Furnishings Lifestyle Pet Toys Arts & Hobbies Web Search So you'd like to... find a baby gift item A guide by AVij ,Baby Researcher E-mail this guide to a friend First Whispers Buy new : $12.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours First Whispers: The World's Best Playtime Music Baby CD... Ever Buy new : $12.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours firstwhispers.com/ See all products The term baby item covers a lot of territory. Babies use a lot of stuff that may not occur to everyone whos shopping for a baby gift item. And if youre like me, you search out the unusual, or hard to find things. Unique baby gift items dont have to be hard to find, of course. They can be as simple to locate as turning on your computer, and looking for First Whispers 'First Whispers' , and First Whispers 'First Whispers: The World's Best Playtime Music Baby CD... Ever' !To get more information on First Whispers products you can visit them at 'firstwhispers.com/' These wonderful CDs of classical music, or a baby item that parents will treasure. Not only are they filled with some of the worlds most beautiful music, but they are a learning tool as well, specially created for babys awake and sleep times. Along with the carefully selected collection of classical music, baby will hear low frequency verbalization of such things as numbers, colors, and the alphabet. They will hear heartbeats, baby laughter, and nature sounds, reinforcing previous positive images imprinted on their minds, and introducing new ones. Babies will actually learn as they play or sleep. As a unique baby gift item, a First Whispers CD tops my list. One reason is the use of entrainment philosophy, which states that two rhythms side by side will eventually move in sync. This means that the special delta frequency recordings on First Whispers Bedtime CD, and the alpha frequency on First Whispers Playtime CD, will reach a babys super consciousness by matching the frequency on the CDs, to the babys brain waves, creating an optimal state of relaxation, where the baby is receptive to learning. What better baby gift item can you give, than a relaxed, happy baby who learns while they are sleeping or playing? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anil Vij is the creator of the ultimate parenting toolbox, which has helped parents all over the world raise smarter, healthier and happier children => 'expertsonparenting.com/' Sign up for Anil's Experts On Parenting Newsletter - just send a blank email ===> mailto: Parentingnews@aweber.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Listed below are some very good baby gift items: 'Discovery Ball' 'Storytime Glowworm' 'Musical Play Garden' 'Stand Up Ball Blast' 'Ocean Wonders Aquarium' 'Sing Me to Sleep Pooh' 'Laugh and Learn Learning Home' 'Music N' Play Table' 'Nesting Action Vehicles' 'Lamaze: Freddie the Firefly' 'Rollin' Rumblin' Dump Truck' 'Baby Einstein Animal Orchestra Stacker' 'Laugh and Learn Learning Birdbath' 'Baby Counting Pal' 'Musini Quintet' 'Lamaze: Puppytunes' 'Rockin Radio' 'LeapFrog Read and Sing Little Leap' 'Baby Einstein - Melody and Motion Activity Toy' 'Mozart Magic Cube' 'Sunshine Symphony' 'Crib CD Player with Light' 'Sing and Discover Piano' 'Music Blocks Composer' 'Bugs on Board' 'Snd&farm Blks Mailer Tru.c' 'Baby's Wind Chimes Kick Toy' 'Aquadoodle' 'Lamaze: Musical Inchworm' 'Me In The Mirror' 'Lacing Beads in a Box' 'Lamaze Play & Grow: Tucker' 'Electronic Busy Box by Small World Toys' 'Fisher Price Musical Tea Set' 'My First Fishbowl' 'Baby's First Blocks' 'Baby Einstein Musical Discovery Caterpillar' 'The New Gloworm' 'See 'n Say Farmer Says' 'Corn Popper' 'Wiggles Dance Mat' 'Shape Sorting Cube' 'Baby's First Toys' 'Classical Chorus Gym' 'Geometric Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle' 'Baby Einstein - discover 'N play - Activity Toy' Products mentioned include: 1. First Whispers ~ Others (Composer), Beethoven Mozart (Composer) List Price: $12.97 Buy new : $12.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $10.07 2. First Whispers: The World's Best Playtime Music Baby CD... Ever ~ Vivaldi, Others Mozart List Price: $12.97 Buy new : $12.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 3. firstwhispers.com/ 4. expertsonparenting.com/ 5. Discovery Ball by LeapFrog Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 6. Storytime Glowworm by Hasbro Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 7. Musical Play Garden by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us List Price: $39.99 Buy new : $34.99 You Save : $5.00 (13%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 8. Stand Up Ball Blast by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $24.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 9. Ocean Wonders Aquarium by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 10. Sing Me to Sleep Pooh by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 11. Laugh and Learn Learning Home by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $64.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 12. Music N' Play Table by Chicco Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $36.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 13. Nesting Action Vehicles by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us List Price: $12.99 Buy new : $11.99 You Save : $1.00 ( 8%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 14. Lamaze: Freddie the Firefly by Learning Curve Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 15. Rollin' Rumblin' Dump Truck by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $17.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 16. Baby Einstein Animal Orchestra Stacker by Equity Marketing Inc Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $13.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 17. Laugh and Learn Learning Birdbath by Fisher-Price Offered by: Toys"R"Us List Price: $22.99 Buy new : $19.99 You Save : $3.00 (13%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 18. Baby Counting Pal by LeapFrog Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $15.99 Buy new : $14.99 You Save : $1.00 ( 6%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 19. Musini Quintet by Neurosmith Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $19.99 Buy new : $9.97 You Save : $10.02 (50%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 20. Lamaze: Puppytunes by Learning Curve Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 21. Rockin Radio by Hasbro Availability: This item is currently not available. 22. LeapFrog Read and Sing Little Leap by LeapFrog Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 23. Baby Einstein - Melody and Motion Activity Toy by Kids II Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 24. Mozart Magic Cube by Munchkin Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $34.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 25. Sunshine Symphony by Neurosmith Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $34.99 Buy new : $19.97 You Save : $15.02 (43%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 26. Crib CD Player with Light by The First Years Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $49.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 27. Sing and Discover Piano by Vtech Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $29.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 28. Music Blocks Composer by Neurosmith Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 29. Bugs on Board by Sassy Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $8.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 30. Snd&farm Blks Mailer Tru.c Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 31. Baby's Wind Chimes Kick Toy by Tiny Love Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $12.99 Buy new : $10.99 You Save : $2.00 (15%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 32. Aquadoodle by Spin Master Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us List Price: $29.99 Buy new : $19.99 You Save : $10.00 (33%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 33. Lamaze: Musical Inchworm by Learning Curve Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $14.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 34. Me In The Mirror by Sassy Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 35. Lacing Beads in a Box by Lights, Camera, Interaction Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Brighter Starts Buy new : $14.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Used & new from $9.99 36. Lamaze Play & Grow: Tucker by Learning Curve Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 37. Electronic Busy Box by Small World Toys by Small World Toys Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $34.99 Buy new : $29.99 You Save : $5.00 (14%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 38. Fisher Price Musical Tea Set by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $16.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 39. My First Fishbowl by Learning Curve Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 40. Baby's First Blocks by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $9.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 41. Baby Einstein Musical Discovery Caterpillar Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Baby Universe Buy new : $12.99 from $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days 42. The New Gloworm by Hasbro Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $9.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 43. See 'n Say Farmer Says by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 44. Corn Popper by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $10.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 45. Wiggles Dance Mat by SpinMaster Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Toys"R"Us Buy new : $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 46. Shape Sorting Cube by Melissa & Doug Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium List Price: $14.99 Buy new : $9.99 You Save : $5.00 (33%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 47. Baby's First Toys by Sassy Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $39.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 48. Classical Chorus Gym by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . 49. Geometric Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle by Melissa & Doug Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Imaginarium Buy new : $19.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 50. Baby Einstein - discover 'N play - Activity Toy by Kids II Average Customer Rating: Availability: This item is currently not available. Customers also shopped for these similar items . Create your own guide! See the Best Guides Top 100 So You'd Like to... guides Search So You'd Like to... guides More about AVij Add to Favorite People Related So You'd Like to... Create a guide have a happy baby : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher The Wonders of Your Baby's Brain : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Promote Baby Learning : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Look For Baby Books : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Help Your Premature Baby : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Help Your Baby Thrive : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Steal My List of Baby Care Products : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Create a guide Related Listmania! 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Top Ten Gifts
Top Ten Tool Gifts TOP TEN TOOL GIFTS BONUS PAGE Tools that have bonus offers! GIFT IDEAS UNDER $5 GIFT IDEAS UNDER $10 GIFT IDEAS UNDER $25 GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50 -- Here we offer ten tool gift ideas that any tool user would love to have. The links below will quickly bring you to each product page. GO BACK Miter Saw Laser Guide by Avenger The Avenger Laser Guide provides you with a visible laser line for precise cuts. Fits most 5/8" arbor 7-1/4", 8", 10" and 12" chop, miter, sliding compound miter and hand-held circular saws. No more guessing exactly where the blade will land. Made with the highest quality laser and electrical components available. One set of batteries is all ready install so laser guide is ready to go out of the box. $%%product(AVEN21369).Price%% See MORE MEASURING & LAYOUT TOOLS 5 Beam Laser Level by RoboToolz A 5-beam, all-in-one square, plumb bob and level that is no bigger than a tape measure. Its gravity-driven pendulum is constantly self-leveling so marks start and stay true. New, Lower Price! $%%product(TOOLRT-7610-5).Price%% See MORE LASER LEVELS MultiMaster XL Professional's Kit by Fein The most versatile and hard-working tool you can buy. It does it all: sanding, sawing, cutting, scraping, grout, polishing, etc. A great tool gift for someone who works with wood, flooring, tile, or stone. This professional's kit comes loaded with accessories and includes the MultiMaster Super Carrying Case! $%%product(FEINMSXE6362XL).Price%% Miter Finder Kit by Bosch 3 tools in 1! PROTRACTOR - set your saw at the precise angle, LEVEL - Built-in vertical & horizontal spirit level, and ANGLE FINDER - calculate the precise angle, no guesswork. $%%product(BOSCDWM40LK).Price%% See MORE MEASURING & LAYOUT TOOLS The Drill Doctor by Professional Tool Mfg Finally! A drill bit sharpener that really works. Sharpen 3/32" to 3/4" bits in high speed steel, cobalt or carbide. The perfect tool gift for someone who does a lot of drilling. $%%product(DARE750SP).Price%% 7424 Random Orbit 6" Polisher by Porter-Cable This polisher is the one all the car fanatics are talking about in the car detail forums online. We sell a lot of these. If you know somebody who loves their car, this is the tool gift that can't miss. This tool can also be used as a 6" sander. $%%product(PORT7424).Price%% BONU$: Includes the Coastal Tool Polishing Kit! See MORE POLISHERS Dremel MultiPro Rotory Tool Accepts more than 150 Dremel optional accessories for cutting, grinding, carving, routing, sharpening, drilling, polishing, or sanding. If you can dream it, you can do it with the MultiPro. This is a factory new kit with 65 accessories. $%%product(DREM4360-02).Price%% See MORE MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS 14.4V Cordless Drill & Flashlight Kit by Hitachi Contains a drill, charger, carrying case, 2 batteries, flashlight and a 7 piece driver bit set. $%%product(HITADS14DVF).Price%% See MORE CORDLESS DRILLS Two Nailer & Compressor Combo Kit by Porter-Cable 16 ga finish nailer, brad nailer and 6 gal compressor with all sorts of accessories makes this one hard deal to pass up! $%%product(PORTCFFN250N).Price%% BONU$: Includes a 17 Piece Accessory Kit! See MORE AIR NAILERS Leatherman Pocket Survival Tools The best pocket survival and multi-purpose tools you can buy. Just ask someone who owns one. This tool gift is offered in numerous combinations of size and features. See MORE MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS GO BACK ONE Change the item quantity by clicking the "MODIFY CART" button below. CALCULATE SHIPPING Go to POWER TOOLS > TOP of PAGE SHIPPING INFORMATION , STORE & PRIVACY POLICIES , UPS TRACKING
Creative Gifts for Dads
Top Ten Creative Gifts for Dads for Christmas 2004 You are here: About > Parenting & Family > Fatherhood > Parenting Advice > Holiday Resources > Christmas Holidays > Top Ten Creative Gifts for Dads for Christmas 2004 Parenting & Family Fatherhood Essentials Dads Guide to Back to School How to Be A Super Dad How Fathers Find Money for College My Rights as a Dad Expectant Dads 101 Articles & Resources Fathers Rights New Dads Resources Single Dads Resources Divorced Dads Disciplining for Dads Activities Mens Issues State by State Resources Ages and Stages Working Fathers Stay at Home Dads Stepfathering Grandfathering Parenting Advice Dealing with Moms Articles Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Fatherhood newsletter! See Online Courses Search Fatherhood Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Related Guide Picks Top Books for a Dad's Library Top 7 Gifts for the Do It Yourself Dad Top 10 Gifts for the Sportsman Dad Most Popular Wedding Dance Songs Money for College Rolling Backpacks Effects of Divorce on Children Father of the Bride What's Hot Talking to Your Kids About Sex Money for College Fatherhood - Articles What Teens Wish Dads Knew Teens and Cell Phones Related Topics Parenting of Adolescents Parenting of K-6 Children Pregnancy / Birth Single Parents Pediatrics Top 10 Creative Gifts for Dads for Christmas 2004 Guide Picks From Wayne Parker , Your Guide to Fatherhood . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s 2005 gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary. 1) Collectible Stadium Miniatures Have a dad who loves baseball or football and is a loyal fan? Or maybe he just has a fond memory of a great football or baseball game. Consider a scale replica of his favorite stadium! Makes a great conversation piece and will elicit lots of sports stories. Vendor's Site 2) Executive Punching Bag Some dads deal with stress by getting angry and violent. If your dad is one of those, consider an Executive Punching Bag. Put it in his office, his den at home, or next to his easy chair to work off that anger and frustration. Vendor's Site 3) Executive Sand Box If, however, your dad prefers to relax after a stressful day, then maybe this sandbox is just the trick. The box includes sand, sand toys, a beach umbrella and chair. It’s as good as a vacation day at the beach (well, maybe not…). Vendor's Site 4) Multi Tool Pen For the dad who has almost everything, consider this new gadget. It is an attractive writing pen that includes two screwdrivers, a knife blade and tweezers in the barrel of the pen. An easy way for dad to keep his tools handy all the time. Vendor's Site 5) Discovery Sky and Land Telescope A very user friendly telescope for checking out objects far away. A great gift for the dad with a natural curiosity. And the kids can enjoy it was well as they and their dad explore the heavens. 6) Make Your Own Opoly Love Monopoly? Who doesn’t? This game kit allows you to customize your Monopoly game. Make one using favorite family memories, dad’s hometown, or his college. 7) Talking Pedometer If your dad is walking for exercise or fun, this is a great gift. This pedometer not only keeps track of distances, but it will tell you out loud how far you have gone. It also plays seven electronic melodies to help dad stay on pace with his walking. Vendor's Site 8) Pro Thumb Wrestling Ring Did you ever do thumb wars with your dad? Then he will love the Thumb Wrestling Ring. This is a little device that fits over the hands of the thumb wrestlers to make thumb wrestling even more realistic and exciting. Vendor's Site 9) Water Ballet Dancing Desktop Fountain For the dad who will enjoy a little peace, the dancing desktop fountain is a real winner. This little fountain has built in jets that operate in time with music. It is the ultimate in relaxation for a harried or stressed father. 10) Talking Road Whiz Have a “directionally challenged” father? Does he hate to ask directions? Then the Talking Road Whiz is the perfect gift. This device has over 125,000 routes in the United States and helps your dad find directions as well as services like food, gasoline and more along the way. A fun gift for the traveling man. Vendor's Site Important product disclaimer information about this About site. 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Top Ten Gifts
BlindKiss - The Top Ten Gifts for a Blindy This Christmas The Top Ten Gifts for a Blindy This Christmas by The Thinker 10. A cassette recording of a BBC Radio Four comedy series - any series will do as obviously the Blindie, who listens to Radio Four in every spare moment (and he has a lot of those!), will find it instantly recognisable. 9. An inflatable doll - everybody has their sexual needs and you should pity those who are unable to satisfy them in the normal way.Note: This gift is applicable to males only as female Blindies are sweet, innocent, virginal creatures who have never even had an impure thought. 8. A bottle of wine - ensure that the bottle is an unusual shape and the alcohol percentage is low as the average Blindie has poor balance and you would not want to be saddled with a personal injury legal suit for 2003. 7. A large box of chocolates - a useful gift during the protracted and monotonous periods of Radio Four listening. 6. Driving lessons - this is for the Blindie that you really don't like and an absolutely fantastic way to rub it in. Note: ensure that the cost of the lessons is refundable prior to purchase otherwise this may be a rather expensive insult. 5. Pot pourri - do not worry that this gift may offend as Blindies have little or no concern for personal or domestic hygiene but they do love a good smell. 4. Any video where a blind person regains his sight (the inclusion of a love interest is preferable) - this may help to perk up your depressive Blindie over the festive season and make them a bit less annoying around the house. Don't buy this gift if you are expecting videos yourself as they may monopolise the video recorder for weeks. 3. Well known pieces of classical music (cassette not CD for safety reasons) - Blindies are not concerned with popular music, culture or society but a good classical recording will always hit the spot. 2. Silk underwear (generally for the girls only) - A well received gift which you can spend little time choosing as it will never be seen by anyone. 1. A clay model of your own head - this gift is perhaps more for your own benefit because it should ensure that, should the Blindie get the well known urge to feel other peoples faces, they won't start with yours! You can email The Thinker if you have anything to say about this article, or anything else! Take me back to the Christmas articles page
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Bridal Shower Ideas and Themes from Top Wedding Sites Discount Bridal Shower Favors and Ideas Print Your Own Bridal Shower Invitations Bridal Shower Games BRIDAL SHOWER GAMES Priceless bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games and all your printable Game Cards - Bridal Bingo included. Easy to Download use. BridalShower GamesAtoZ.com The Perfect Bridal Shower Planning Book Click here to get tips and advice to plan the best ever wedding shower! E-Book is packed full of ideas, directions, etiquette guidelines and advice, so that you can plan the perfect shower for the bride-to-be and all your guests. Makes a great bridal shower gift or wishing well gift! Chicken Soup for the BRIDE'S Soul Romantic, humorous, touching, and true, Chicken Soup for the Brides Soul will help bride's look ahead to their wedding day with joy instead of stress. Buy This Book Wedding Gown Preservation Kit BRIDAL SHOWER GIFT! Only $99.99 More info Real Postage Stamps! 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Bridal Bingo Wedding Favors & Bridal Shower Favors Wedding Dresses Wedding Favors Wedding Music Wedding Invitations Wedding Etiquette Wedding Websites Wedding Cakes Wedding Photography Wedding Planner Wedding Speeches and Wedding Toasts Bridal Showers Wedding Videos Wedding Rings Bridal Hairstyles B ridal Shower Ideas: Best bridal shower ideas. Wedding shower games Bridal shower themes Bridal shower favors and invitations Courtesy of: Recipe Legacy Provider of the unique bridal shower gift: Recipe & Photo Album CD Kits Plan the Perfect Bridal Shower E-book History The concept of a bridal shower is to ensure that the bride-to-be is well prepared for her married life. In fact, according to www.world-wedding-traditions.net, "The idea of the customary bridal shower originated in Holland. If a Dutch bride was unfortunate enough to have her father disapprove of her choice in husbands, he would not offer a dowry. Her friends would then "shower" her with gifts so she could still be married to her groom, without the help of her father." Purpose However, in modern times the purpose of a shower is twofold. Ostensibly the shower is held to provide the bride-to-be with gifts to help her set up her new home. However, the bridal shower also provides an opportunity for the women who surround her to provide a sense of support, as she enters into this new phase of her life. For this reason, it is preferred that the shower be small enough so that the bride gets to talk individually to all the participants. As the bride-to-be moves forward with her wedding plans it will become clear that she will need several helpers to be sure that all the wedding day events run smoothly. By the time the shower takes place, she should have a good idea of what these duties are and to whom she has assigned each one. The shower is, therefore, an ideal time to discuss these responsibilities with her friends and family. Recipe Legacy's Adaptable Wedding Planner includes an assignment sheet with 69 such duties - from keeping charge of the guest book to setting out the place cards. Hosting & Guest List The Maid-of-Honor traditionally hosts a bridal shower. Sometimes, the Maid-of-Honor is a sister or other family member. It used to be considered improper for a family member to host a shower, because it would seem as though the family was requesting gifts. However, in today's society, showers are accepted as being an integral part of the wedding celebration, and family members often host bridal showers. Sometimes, two or three showers are scheduled, perhaps one given by the immediate family, another hosted by the Maid of Honor for the bride-to-be's friends, and sometimes one given to the bride-to-be by her business associates. The bridal shower hostess or hostesses should invite female family members of both the bride and the groom: mothers, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, etc. She should also invite close female friends of the bride and the bride's family. She may also want to invite some of the bride-to-be's co-workers. She should be sure to consult with the bride when compiling the guest list. Not everyone invited to the wedding needs to be invited to the shower. However, those invited to the bridal shower are normally invited to the wedding. Inviting someone to the shower and then not inviting them to the wedding is sure to cause hurt feelings. Surprise or Not to Surprise??? Sometimes a surprise shower is planned for the bride-to-be. This is unwise, since the bride-to-be should be consulted on who attends the event and what type of gifts are needed. It is also possible that more than one shower is planned. Perhaps the bride's family and friends are planning one event and the bride's business associates are planning another. Only the bride will be able to coordinate the dates of both events. We advise against making this event a surprise unless you are sure of the following: The bride-to-be will not be disappointed that she has not been informed beforehand. You are confident that your guest list includes everyone the bride-to-be would have invited, if consulted. The bride-to-be has registered for gifts. The bride will not schedule another event on the planned date. If there are to be several showers, and some guests are to be invited to more than one shower, the bride-to-be should be careful not to burden anyone with the need to purchase more than one gift. Guests receiving two bridal shower invitations are faced with the moral dilemma of whether they should give two gifts. The answer is no. An understanding bride-to-be will make it known to the guest that she will also announce during the gift opening activity at the second shower that she has already received a beautiful shower gift (describe the gift) from that guest. If the guest has not been given this hint ahead of time, a solution would be for the guest to give a small gift for the second shower. It is a good idea to connect the second gift with the first gift. Examples: 1. You gave a cake plate and server at the first shower. For the second shower, gather some spatulas and other utensils at the local 99Cent store, wrap them prettily and include a note in the package saying "The cake plate was for the end product - here are the utensils you will need to bake the cake!" 2. If the bride is registered for dinnerware, you can split up the gift. Give the sugar dish at one shower with a note saying "more to come", then give the creamer at the second shower. 3. Give a set of towels for the first gift. Wrap a pretty package of guest towels for the second shower with a note saying "My first gift was for you, this gift is for the many guests who will be welcomed into your new home." Scheduling It is best to schedule a bridal shower about two months before the wedding, when the excitement is mounting in anticipation of the wedding day. A bridal shower should not be scheduled less than a month before the wedding date because the bride-to-be is typically consumed with last minute details as her wedding date approaches. Be sure to check with the bride-to-be to make sure that the scheduled date fits in with her plans. Bridal Shower Invitations Mail three to four weeks before the event and include the following information: Name of the bride-to-be. Date of the Shower. Time of the Shower, e.g. 2 PM - 5 PM. (It is best to put both the beginning and end times on the invitation so that the guests can plan their day.) Address where the shower is being held. Name and phone number of the hostess/hostesses. A deadline date for the RSVP. (This is usually about two weeks prior to the shower date.) Bridal Shower theme. (If applicable). Home decorating colors. (If applicable). It is helpful to enclose a map of the shower location. Personalized Save the Date Magnets can be tucked inside the invitation. Discount Bridal Shower Invitations Print your own bridal shower invitations Schedule for a Bridal Shower at the Home of the Hostess 1. Hostess greets guests and offers drinks and appetizers. Some introductions are made. 2. When all the guests have arrived, the hostess has each guest introduce herself and explain her relationship to the bride-to-be. 3. Icebreakers: These can be shower games or other activities that help your guests interact. 4. Food is served. This can be appetizers, a buffet or a sit-down lunch, tea or dinner. 5. Toast to the bride-to-be. 6. The bride-to-be opens her gifts and then the gifts are passed around for the guests to admire. 7. The bride thanks the hostess for giving the shower and thanks the guests for celebrating with her. 8. Time for individual conversations. 9. Shower favors are given to guests. (If they have not been provided at a place setting.) 10. Hostess thanks the guests for coming - individually, if possible. Home Bridal Shower Menu Suggestions Appetizers - vegetables and dip, fruit tray, potato chips, nuts, etc. The meal - salad and a casserole works well. Select a menu that can be prepared ahead of time, because you don't want to be busy in the kitchen when you could be mingling with your guests. For vegetarians - If some of your guests are vegetarians, include a meatless dish such as a bean casserole, etc. If you plan to serve a chicken or shrimp salad, put aside some of the salad in a separate bowl before adding the chicken or shrimp. Drinks - coffee, tea, soft drinks and/or punch. Mimosa (orange juice with champagne) is good for a brunch. This can be used to toast the bride. If you don't want to serve liquor, there are many good non-alcoholic champagne choices available now. Dessert - specially decorated cake, pie. Sunday Brunch Shower: Bagels, fresh seasonal fruit, mini danish, scones, breakfast quiche, fresh squeezed OJ, bloody mary's, mimosas. Atmosphere Builders for a Shower at Home Have some music playing in the background to set the mood. See that the music is low so that it will not drown out the conversation. Choosing a CD of wedding music will set the tone and provide a talking point. A CD of wedding music is also a good gift for the bride, if she has not yet finalized the music to be played at her wedding. Decorating with banners and balloons can quickly give a room a festive air. Flower centerpieces always add charm to the food table. Consider purchasing the new " edible arrangements " that are fruit based cut out to resemble flowers...really cool and useful too! Use white napkins pushed through heart-shaped cookie cutters as a napkin ring. Make a "faux wedding cake" or a bridal shower towel cake for a centerpiece. This "wedding cake" is composed of 4 bath towels, 4 hand towels, and 4 washcloths. These should be new and will be given to the bride after the shower. Start by folding the bath towels in fourths lengthwise. Connect the folded towels end to end with large safety pins. Start at one end and roll the towels up. When you reach the end, secure the end with pins. Follow the same procedure for the hand towels and then again for the washcloths. Stack the three rolls with the bath towels on the bottom, the hand towels in the middle, and the washcloths on top. Secure the layers together with pins. Use creativity to decorate. Ideas include silk flowers, strands of beads, pearls and/or jewels which can be purchased at local craft stores. Schedule for a Bridal Shower at a Restaurant Hostess places shower favors and place cards at each place setting. Guests arrive and are introduced to each other. Guests are seated and the meal is served. Toast to the bride-to-be. Bride opens her gifts. Bride thanks hostess for giving the shower, thanks guests for celebrating with her. Hostess thanks the guests for coming. Bridal Shower Favor Ideas While a tradition in some communities, favors are unknown in others. Here are some bridal shower favor ideas, should you decide to include them: Candies in a decorative wrap or special favor holder . Place Card Frames Small plants (wrap fabric around the pot, tie with a personalized ribbon ) Soft Lotion Bridal Shower Favor Orchid favor Soaps Personalized Tea Bag Favors Bottled Bath Salts "I Do" Lip Balm Wedding Shower Favor Bridal Shower Favor Kits Wedding & Bridal Shower Favors, Accessories & Ribbon Mint Pak Bridal Shower Favor Votive Verse Candle Bridal Shower Favor Jack and Jill Bridal Shower Favors: Lucky Couple Mug Bridal Shower Favor When the shower includes the guys, get straight to the heart of the matter with these beer mugs. Make 'em very happy they came to the party. Free Bridal Shower Game Ideas: Wedding Shower Games Wedding shower games get everyone involved. However, if the guests are diverse in age and interests, it is important to choose themes that all guests can relate to, such as cooking or travel. If the games break the guests into small groups, you will encourage laughter and interaction. Creating a recipe/photo/memorabilia album at the shower for the bride is a great way to get all the guests occupied - and the bride-to-be receives a unique memory album. Recipe Legacy features a recipe / photo CD with artwork, games and detailed instructions on how to do this. A fun shower game that allows your guests to become familiar with the groom as well as the bride, is the How Well Do You Know The Bride game. This will require some work on your part but it is worth the time! Heres how you play: Before the day of the shower, ask the groom several questions about the bride. For example, What is her favorite flower? or What is her dream date? Videotape his answers to each of the questions. At the shower, ask the same series of questions to the guests and have them write down their answers. After all the questions have been answered, ask each one to the bride and have her give her answer. Next play the videotape of her fiance's answers just for fun. The one that gets the most answers right wins! Not only is this a fun way to include the groom, you learn more about the guest of honor! More Wedding Shower Games: Bridal Shower Party Games Love-Themed Shower Bingo Bridal Shower Lottery Game Shower Gift Bingo That Guy! Game Priceless bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games and all your printable Game Cards - Bridal Bingo included. Easy to Download use. BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com Game Prizes and Bridal Shower Favors The hostess should wrap small prizes to award for the games. Here are some game prize gift ideas that are easy to wrap: Disposable Cameras Cosmetic Pouches Photo Frames Candles Click here for wedding supplies for d o it yourself homemade wedding favors & bridal shower favors Bridal Shower Gift Unwrapping Ceremony You will need: A prominent chair for the bride-to-be. A writing pad and pen for the gift list. A sturdy paper plate and a scissors for the shower bouquet. A plastic bag for quick disposal of the discarded wrapping paper. Helper assignments: Helper A: Write down a description of each gift and the name of the giver. Helper B: Create the shower bouquet - traditionally accomplished by taking the bows and ribbon from the wrappings and threading them through a paper plate. Helper C: Pass around each gift for all to examine. Helper D: Repackage each gift (with each gift card inserted in the correct gift box - this will make thank-you notes an easier task!) Helper E: Collect the discarded wrap and stuff in a garbage bag. Be sure to have a camera handy to take plenty of photos. While a bridal shower is especially for the bride-to-be, it should be an occasion that all guests will remember warmly - including the hostess! Play Shower Gift Bingo Bridal Shower Themes Ideas and Suggestions by Winnie Ying at Beaucoup Tea Party Serve tea along with finger foods such as scones, finger sandwiches, petite fours, etc... Room of the House Each guest is "assigned" a room of the house and brings a gift to be used in that room. Lingerie Guests bring a gift of lingerie for the bride! Around the Clock Each guest is assigned a "time," such as breakfast time or bath time. Gifts should reflect this time. Pamper the Bride Guests to bring items suited to the purpose, such as bath products, gift certificates to a spa or salon, and yoga lessons. One idea is to have the shower at a spa or salon. There are plenty of places that specialize in hosting showers. What is more enjoyable than to spend a day at a spa with a group of your best girls? Garden Party Host a shower in a garden setting and decorate tables with beautiful flowers. Ask guests to bring gifts that the bride can use in her garden. Stock the Bar Guests bring gifts of liquor, glasses, etc. to help the couple stock their bar. Christmas Ornament Guests bring an ornament for the couple's first Christmas tree. Great for winter showers! Pajama Have guests arrive in the evening dressed in their PJ's. The evening is filled with manicures, pedicures, facials and massages, and lots of girl talk. Stock the Pantry Have each guest write their favorite recipe on a recipe card and bring the card along with all non-perishable ingredients for the recipe in a box or gift basket. Ask the Expert: Bridal Showers Questions About Bridal Showers? Go to Top Wedding Questions , the wedding etiquette advice forum . Unique Bridal Shower Gift Popular Bridal Showers Sites: Bridal Shower Games, Ideas and Themes - Looking for ideas to host the perfect shower? Look no further than here. You will find an assortment of free information to help you become better prepared for your hostessing duties. Bridal Shower Games A to Z - Custom printed full-color bridal shower games you can print from home. They're fast, fun & super easy - if only the rest of the shower were this easy, too! 2000-2004 Top Wedding Sites, Inc. ® All Rights Reserved. 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