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Buy a Baby Shower Gift A guide by Traci Duvall Humes ,Veteran baby shower attendee and author E-mail this guide to a friend Baby's Daily Diary & Keepsake Journal: A Customized Organizer for Parents and Grandparents Alike Buy new : $11.53 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition Buy new : $10.52 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing Buy new : $99.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See all products Whether shes your best friend, a distant relative or a co-worker, its exciting to hear that shes expecting or adopting a baby. Youve received the baby shower invitation and you want to buy the perfect gift. What do you do? Here are my top 10 tips for choosing a great baby shower gift. This guide will help you select a gift any new parent will love: 1.Choose something from the new Moms baby registry list. Youll never go wrong if you choose a gift from the baby registry list. If the new Mom is registered, the store will usually be listed in the baby shower invitation. Remember, if a new Mom took the time to identify gifts for her registry, then the least you could do is choose a gift from her list. In most cases, you can shop online or by phone. Its really a painless process. Keep in mind that stores like Babies R Us will wrap and ship the gift for you. 2.Give something that will help keep the new Mom organized. No matter how organized a woman is before she has a baby, the wheels come off her bus after the baby is born. Gone are the regular salon appointments, spa days, perfectly organized Blackberry, and girls night out. Enter chaos, diaper pails, doctor visits, and bouts of self doubt. Two gifts that kept me sane and organized were 'Baby's Daily Diary & Keepsake Journal: A Customized Organizer for Parents and Grandparents Alike' (my book) and 'What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition' . 3.Gift cards are always welcome. If you dont have time to shop or the new Mom is not registered, give her a gift card. Unquestionably, caring for a baby is the ultimate money pit. Gift cards are great and can be used anytime by the new Mom. The best gift cards are from baby, discount, department or grocery stores. If possible, get a card for the store where the new Mom regularly shops. And, dont forget the java every new Mom needs caffeine. Give her a Starbucks gift card and shell love you forever. 4.Savings Bonds are an investment in the babys future. Want to give something unique? Try a savings bond. Its an excellent contribution towards the new babys college fund. 5.Baby swings are great. Sleeping babies make Moms happy. One of the best tools to get a baby to nap is an 'Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing' . Babies love it. They can sleep in it or just occupy themselves to give Mom a break. 6.Baby Einstein Play Gym. Belly time is important for all newborns. Ive received great feedback from friends whove found the 'Baby Einstein Play Gym' invaluable and their kids love it! 7.Baby Bjorn Baby Active Carrier. Strollers are good but using the 'BabyBjorn Baby Active Carrier - Sporty Black' will give you your hands back. Talk about freedom! Buy the Baby Bjorn for a new Mom and shell have some much needed control and semblance to a normal life. 8.Create your own gift basket. If you really want to be creative, make your own gift basket. You can fill it with anything you want. The best things to include are items on this list, practical items like diapers and wipes as well as the new Moms favorite snacks or favorite bottle of wine. 9.Movies and Music. Lets face it. A new Mom will likely miss the latest movies and lose track of the hottest music. Keep her in the loop by giving her movies and DVDs. 10.Babysitter gift certificates. If you really want to help a new Mom, give her a babysitter gift certificate. Every new Mom needs a break. Whats better than offering to baby-sit once a week or even once a month? In fact, a group of friends can create a babysitting team and take turns relieving the new Mom. One final tip: whatever you do, dont forget to include a receipt with your gift. I hope this guide helps. Good luck! Products mentioned include: 1. Baby's Daily Diary & Keepsake Journal: A Customized Organizer for Parents and Grandparents Alike by Traci Duvall Humes Average Customer Rating: List Price: $16.95 Buy new : $11.53 You Save : $5.42(32%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $5.76 2. What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition by Heidi Murkoff, et al Average Customer Rating: List Price: $15.95 Buy new : $10.52 You Save : $5.43(34%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $3.55 3. Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing by Fisher-Price Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $99.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 4. Baby Einstein Play Gym by Kids II Average Customer Rating: Offered by: Babies"R"Us Buy new : $59.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 5. BabyBjorn Baby Active Carrier - Sporty Black by Baby Bjorn 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 Traci Duvall Humes Add to Favorite People Related So You'd Like to... Create a guide Develop Your Child's Self-respect : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher Do Fun Learning Activities With Your Baby : A guide by AVij, Baby Researcher have a baby in style (part two) : A guide by Rita, fashion expert How not to get into Out Of Shape Syndrome : A guide by A. 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Anniversary Gifts (Flowers and

Top Traditional Fourth Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts (Flowers and Fruits) You are here: About > People & Relationships > Marriage > Anniversaries and Holidays > Anniversaries > 4th Wedding Anniversary > Top Traditional Fourth Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts (Flowers and Fruits) People & Relationships Marriage Essentials Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples Coping With Disaster as a Couple Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary Marriage Questions & Answers Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Articles & Resources Proposing & Engagement Marriage Licenses Anniversaries and Holidays History of Marriage Marriage Laws Marriage Advice and Quizzes Marriage Courses, Workshops Money, Inlaws, Chores, etc. Stages of Marriage Marriage Tips, Myths, etc. Married Love and Romance Different Marriage Choices Infidelity & Other Problems Ending a Marriage Books, Statistics, Research Buyer's Guide Ready-to-Wear Halloween Costumes for Couples Great Gifts for Your Wife Great Gifts for Your Husband Articles Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Marriage newsletter! See Online Courses Search Marriage Stay up to date! Anniversary Bouquet A Dozen Roses Email to a friend Print this page Suggested Reading Language of Flowers Anniversary Gift Ideas Gift Giving Related Guide Picks Top Modern Fourth Year Anniversary Gifts Other Top Picks Most Popular 1st-10th Anniversary Gifts Couple Costume Ideas Traditional 1st Anniversary License Laws US Marriage Laws What's Hot Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe June 1999 Marriage News Peter Jennings and Kayce Freed Christopher and Dana Reeve Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow Related Topics Weddings Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Divorce Support Financial Planning Senior Living Top 6 Traditional Fourth Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts - Flowers and Fruits Guide Picks From Sheri & Bob Stritof , Your Guide to Marriage . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Flowers as the language of love started back in the 1600's. They are still a powerful communication tool today. 1) Anniversary Bouquet This traditional bouquet has been a well received gift over the years. How about adding a dinner out with it? 2) A Dozen Roses Many say that nothing says you care as much as a dozen roses! 3) Romantic Bouquets This assortment of lovely bouquets includes balloon bouquets with messages of love. 4) Bud Vase Bouquets Let your spouse know you are saying "continue to be mine" with one of these bouquets. 5) Fruit Baskets Lots of goodies to choose from in beautiful baskets. 6) Flowering House Plants If your spouse doesn't have a green thumb, skip these. I have to apologize to plants that are brought into our home, because I know they will have a short life span. Important product disclaimer information about this About site. Most Popular Video Fashion for Special Occasions Women: Dressing by Body Type Women: Building a Wardrobe Men: Building a Wardrobe Men: Dressing by Body Type See other videos at About.com Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Poll: What would you do with $10 million? 1) Spend it 4) Pay bills 2) Donate 5) Save 3) Invest 6) Not sure Is New York City Safe? Tips for Women Travelling What's Hot Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe June 1999 Marriage News Peter Jennings and Kayce Freed Christopher and Dana Reeve Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow

Creative Gift

Creative Gifts Best Insider Tips From The Mom Book Creative Gifts ~ Give your child a gift that involves spending time together, such as tickets to an upcoming play or event. ~ Give your family a gift basket of things to use or do together, from games to gift certificates to the movies or a restaurant. ~ Instead of buying individual gifts for your immediate family members, pool the money to pay for a family vacation. Family memories on the beach or the ski slopes will last longer than material gifts. ~ Make a collage of your child's artwork to give to grandparents. ~ Find pictures of your child doing something typical for each month of the year, such as building a snowman in February or wearing his Halloween costume in October, and make calendars for the coming year as a gift for relatives. Mark the calendar with dates, such as family birthdays and anniversaries. ~ Alternatives to the typical, store-bought gifts include: ~ Gifts of your time: prepare and deliver dinner, arrange a candlelight dinner with your spouse, offer to do chores around the house, babysit, or plan an outing. ~ Assemble a book of family recipes. ~ Frame a photograph or compile a scrapbook. ~ Gifts of your expertise: offer to teach the recipient a skill of yours, such as needlepoint or golf, or sign the person up for sports or music lessons. ~ Record interviews with relatives discussing family history. ~ Make a charitable gift in a family member's name, such as a donation to a homeless shelter, sponsoring a child in need, or protecting an acre of the rainforest. ~Make a family tradition scrapbook for your child. Include the origin of some of your traditions, recipes for favorite dishes, and photographs from previous years.