July, 2008
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July, 2008
Celebrities and Baby Showers
Celebrities are the center of attention of the world media and when it comes to celebrity babies, everyone is interested in knowing about them. Even before they are born, the baby shower of celebrity babies brings them in limelight. Let’s have a look at some of the most anticipated baby showers of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities.
Jennifer Lopez JLo celebrated her baby shower in style with a rooftop party in New York’s Gramercy Park Hotel. The event was hosted by the producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, who had worked with her on the 2002 movie ‘Maid In Manhattan’. Jennifer handed out diamond encrusted pacifiers as baby shower favors to all the guests present there. The décor of the party was pink and blue and Jennifer was given a set of pink and blue onesies by her sister Lynda Lopez.
Christina Aguilera This pop superstar was given a baby shower party in Malibu by her close friends. With a blue theme, the baby shower had a gathering of only family and friends. Christina received a blue Loved Mom Guitar shirt and a caribou bassinet with blue dot bedding among other baby shower gifts.
Gwen Stefani The ‘No-Doubt’ girl celebrated her baby shower based on the pink LAMB theme which is also the name of her clothing line L.A.M.B. The baby shower was held at her friend’s mansion in Los Angeles. As baby shower gifts, the guests presented Stefani with a $6,200 gold necklace with the initials G&G for Gwen and husband Gavin, a $1,300 chandelier, and $1,200 bedding set among other gifts. She received gifts worth $35,000 in total.
Jessica Alba The expectant actress Jessica Alba was given a baby shower by her friend supermodel Tyra Banks on the set of her television show, ‘The Tyra Banks Show’. The entire stage was decorated with balloons and flowers to give a baby shower feel to the whole atmosphere. The baby shower gifts for Alba included a Valco baby stroller, Cariboo bassinet, Bel Bambini toys and clothes estimated to be worth 6,000 dollars.
Angelina Jolie Even after having twins she's still beautiful. How does she do it? This Hollywood star has mom written all over her. Adopting and then having her own, and even holding down a career as an actress too. The twins, a baby boy and a baby girl make the 5th and 6th child for the Pitt family. She claims she loved being pregnant. Oh my gosh I loved being pregnant too until I saw what it did to my body! Wonder if she has stretch marks? Probably not..it seems most thin tall people don't get them. I'm not sure if she had a baby shower as it seems like they tried to keep this pregnancy a little more secret. Well, Brad wanted kids right? Boy has he got 'em now!
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Birth of a baby is a joyous occasion and everyone in the family is equally excited, be it the grand parents, brother and sister or mom and dad themselves. Both moms and dads to be await the baby eagerly and have every reason to rejoice. Though birth of a baby adds on to the responsibility of men, they are more than happy to accept it.
If your friend, cousin or a colleague is getting ready for his share of parenting responsibilities or has already become a dad, it’s time to buy some wonderful gifts for dad to be. BamaBabiesAndBirthdays.com has a range of exciting new dad gifts which are catchy, fun, educational and entertaining.
T-shirts: We have a great collection of T-shirts and baseball shirts which can be presented as new dad gifts, we also have cool combo T-shirts for the dad and the baby. The T-shirts come with cute and funny lines like Where’s Your Mommy? , Real Men Have Twins, No Whining, etc. written on them. These T-shirts make perfect gifts for dad and provide something he can use year after year.
The PaPa Pack: It is one of the most practical and popular new dad Father's Day gifts. This PaPa Pack includes a Baby Bandolier daddy diaper bag which has pockets for things that are needed most by a baby, like a feeding bottle, diapers, toys, etc. It also has a Goodfather Baby Skills CD, a great new dad’s gift created by experienced men for assisting new dads to become great dads. Two great gifts wrapped up in one!
ItzBeen™ Baby Care Timer: This is a gift which will be handy for every new parent and they’ll thank you and remember you ever after. Taking care of baby in the initial months is very important and becomes very stressful especially for new mom and dad. Memory might play tricks at times; this is when a baby care timer comes in use. This device reminds the parents to change diapers, feeding time, time for exercise, etc. It is portable, light, easy to carry, and a must have gift for dad to be.
Photo frames: Photo frames are a gift for almost every occasion. A proud new dad can show the pictures of his family or his pictures with the new born by placing them in our attractive photo frames and placing them in the bedroom, drawing room or in his office.
Tool belt: Daddy’s Diaper Apron or tool belt is a cute and funny gift for expectant dads. This perfect tool belt has every tool to assist dads in diapering the baby. This 12 pocket tool belt comprises 1 pair of goggles, 1 pair of gloves, 2 disposable diapers, 2 daddy wipes, 2 cloth pins, 1 handy daddy tips and many more.
We have a variety of gifts for dads to be, unique baby shower favors, holiday gifts and personalized baby gifts. In fact…you'll find unique gifts for everyone in the family at BamaBabiesAndBirthdays.com!
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April, 2008
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
The Baby Slanket™: The baby slanket was invented by a mom for all new moms. It’s a perfect gift which is useful for both mom and the baby. The slanket is basically a blanket with an inbuilt pillow; it also has side pockets to hold small things like pacifiers, bottle, etc. This blanket can be closed to slide on the arm while lifting the baby and it comforts both mom and baby. It is useful while massaging, feeding, and changing diaper etc. It’s an excellent gift for moms.
Designer Bracelets: A personalized mommy bracelet with name of the mother or baby is a perfect gift for new moms. You can choose from a wide variety of our dazzling designer bracelets. The specialty of these bracelets is that they are handmade using the highest quality sterling silver, and Bali silver, and high quality beads are added to make these bracelets truly exquisite.
Camera or handy cam: A digital still camera or a video camera is a superb gift for the entire family. New dad will be more than happy to click pictures of the new mom and the new baby. The pictures will be souvenirs for the years to come. These photos can be printed or used as wallpaper on computer to be shared with friends, family and colleagues.
T-shirts: Our T-shirts with catchy lines written on them are perfect gift for moms. New moms will proudly wear the T-shirt saying Mom Factor or No Whining. Give a T-Shirt with Twin Factor or Mother of Twins written across for those moms who are blessed with twins. A new mom shirt makes a lasting gift that she can wear all year long!
Necklace: You can give a necklace to a new mom, moms to be or to any mother on occasions like Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc. Our exquisite new mom necklace comes with a 20” sterling silver chain and a cute pair of tiny sterling silver shoes. It is a gift which every mom will love and cherish forever. All mother's love jewelry and it's one gift you can't go wrong when choosing. Monogramed or engraved jewelry also makes a unique personalized gift for mom. These days not only can silver jewelry be monogramed but wood jewelry can be personalized as well. Popular and available in wide variety of colors you're sure to find one suitable for your mother's style.
Pamper or Spa Gifts: You can also make a new mom feel special by pampering her with a relaxing massage from a therapist, give her gift certificates of manicure or pedicure or give her some magazines which are informative as well as fun to read. Pamper baskets with relaxing bath salts and bubbles come in a variety of sizes and budgets for all those seeking to get a useable gift for mom. Many are available with seasonal fragrances and special inspirational books written just for moms.
At www.BamaBabiesAndBirthdays.com, we have unique gifts for new moms as we understand what the needs of a new mom are. Along with baby shower favors, baby gifts and gifts for dad we provide an exclusive selection of products that will make your Mother's Day holiday memorable.
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March, 2008
Catch the Glimpse of Celebrity Baby Showers
Celebrity baby showers are one of the most anticipated events of a celebrity’s life. From fans to the media and the celebrity herself are on edge of their seats waiting for the baby showers. As the celebrities are known for doing everything in style, the baby showers are also held in a gala manner. Let’s have a look at some of the recent celebrity baby showers that have caught everyone’s attention.
Britney Spears: Britney was given a Moroccan themed baby shower for her first child. The venue was decorated with flaming torches and bamboo huts to further complement the mood of the baby shower. A glowing eight month pregnant Britney was dressed-up in black and treated her guests to Moroccan cuisine that included Moroccan Brisket and Salad Tangiers. The highlight of the baby shower was a cake in the shape of a Moroccan pot with a baby peeking out from the top. Britney was gifted a wrought-iron bassinet, a car seat, a stroller, a baby bath tub and lots of stuffed animals.
Heidi Klum: German supermodel Heidi Klum celebrated a Mexican themed baby shower party in New York. The baby shower was attended by 25 of her closest friends and she treated her guests to a meal catered by Dos Caminos restaurant. Later, as baby shower favors she presented to her guests pink tots stuffed with beauty products and gift certificates from Victoria’s Secret’s Pink collection.
Brooke Shields: Brooke Shields received three baby showers from friends and family during her pregnancy. While the first one has been mentioned in her book ‘Down Came The Rain’, the second one was a large-scale event hosted by fashion designer Liz Lange in the lawn of a friend’s Malibu estate. About 80 guests were invited to this grand event, which was shower for a baby girl. The third baby shower for her second pregnancy was thrown by her cast-mates from Broadway musical ‘Chicago’ and it was based on a Moroccan theme.
Angelina Jolie: The baby-shower for Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was based on a Namibian culture theme. She was accompanied by her husband Brad Pitt and family members. The baby shower was hosted before the birth of her baby and the guests gifted the couple with clay pots and baskets. Angelina also got a $17,000 pacifier for her baby Shiloh as well as a unique baby clothing bouquet called the Baby Bunch!
For interesting baby shower gifts and baby shower favors check out our online store www.BamaBabiesAndBirthdays.com. We have a wide range of exciting baby gifts which are bound to catch your fancy.
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March, 2008
How To Decorate Your Baby's Room
A well-decorated baby’s room can work wonders for a child’s personality and overall development. It is the desire of every parent to decorate their baby’s room such that it looks bright and colorful. Many parents start preparing a baby’s room even before the baby is born, and find the whole effort overwhelming. At Bama Babies & Birthdays, we have scores of accessories and cute furniture that you can use as your newborn’s room decorations. From themed decorations to personalized baby chairs, tables and door signs, you will find what you have in mind. Here are some tips for decorating your baby’s room:
Experiment with colors: Paint the room with bold colors. This adds fun and excitement to your little one’s surroundings. If you have a baby girl, then go for soft colors like pink and if your have a baby boy then you can paint the room with bold colors like blue or orange. You can also choose the color based on the rest of the furniture in the room.
Decorate the walls: You can decorate the walls of nursery by a variety of personalized accessories like wall hangings and wall art. You can choose from different colors and designs to make every piece of decoration stand out and be interesting for your child. Some of the most popular decorations are soft toys and educational wall art. These hangings are available in variety of colors and in different designs that can easily match with your existing room décor.
Decide baby bedding: Choose the bedding style that complements the existing room color and style. It is preferable to go for a colorful mattress which is fun to look at for the child. You can choose a mattress that features cartoon characters or animals. While choosing the mattress, keep in mind that the size of the mattress should fit the baby crib perfectly. You can also use baby crib bedding available in variety of styles, made from 100% cotton fabric with double-sided blanket for your little one.
This isn’t all; there are more ways to decorate your baby’s room by adding interactive elements, personalized baby’s room furniture and interesting accessories.
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February, 2008
Big Sister Love
There's nothing sweeter that than watching a newborn sleep. Except of course if it's in the arms of it's big sister or brother. Over the last six months I had three nieces (who are all sisters) give birth to their second child. Not only did my nieces bring a new baby into the world but they provided a beautiful little sister or brother for their first borns. Needless to say our family is growing rather quickly…so much so it's hard to keep up with whose child belongs to who, not to mention all the new names to remember. Below are some cute photos of our new big sisters and their baby siblings.
When baby arrives don't forget how elated the new big brother or big sister feels. They immediately take ownership of their new new baby sibling and so egar to help love and care for their younger siblings. Often we visit the family who just had a new baby and take gifts to either the mom or baby. Don't forget about big brother and big sister too. Big Brother t-shirts and Big Sister shirts make cute inexpensive sibling gifts and they'll love wearing their shirt over and over again. We've found these sibling tees that are just too cute. Big pink letters that spell I'm the Big Sister and the adorable hip red baseball style Big Brother shirt make great gift ideas.
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November, 2007
Holiday Baby Keepsake Gift
Each year we take out the Christmas decorations and reminisce over the ornaments we've packed from previous years. Each one is a reminder of a trip, event or a special milestone in life. If you're like me I dread putting all those ornaments away after the season is over but I love taking them out year after year. Keepsake ornaments hold such wonderful memories and provide us with a way to stop and reflect on previous years past.
This adorable baby hand casting ornament kit is a wonderful gift for new or expectant parents. If this is baby's first Christmas then what better way to commemorate it than with an individual hand cast of baby's hand. A treasured ornament mom and dad will love to hang on their tree year after year. It also makes a wonderful gift for the new grandparents too! If you are looking for a special Christmas keepsake baby gift or something unique and special for new grandparents, then this holiday baby gift, the Baby Keepsake Hand Casting Kit is a must have! Truly unique it's one gift that will be treasured year after year!
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October, 2007
How to Make a Baby Bunch Bouquet
Who was on the Martha Stewart show today? Bryony Boxer, creator and inventor of The Baby Bunchtm. So, what's a Baby Bunch you say? It's a beautiful arrangement of baby clothes when combined with artificial flowers makes a wonderful unique gift for both mom and baby! Martha and Bryony demonstrated how simple it is to make a useful and elegant baby gift. It's fairly easy to make if you have a little time, patience and all the right materials. But for all you last minute baby gift shoppers who needed it yesterday, you may opt to buy a Baby Bunch that is already made and arrives in a beautiful matching gift box perfect for gift giving. The Baby Bunch is available in blue, pink or yellow.
And, for all you early holiday or Christmas baby gift shoppers …the Holiday Baby Bunch with it's red flowers, dark green accents and soft white baby clothes makes the perfect gift for baby's first Christmas or for a mom or dad who may be expecting a little one around the holidays! Click Here to order your Baby Bunchtm bouquet today!
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August, 2007
Age Appropriate Lead Free & Non-Toxic Toys
With the scare of all the lead in the toys today is no wonder parents are worried about their children's safety. First and foremost parents should be sure they are allowing the use of age appropriate toys with their children. If a toy is recommended by the manufacturer for toddlers ages 2 and up this does not mean it is ok for his/her younger 6 month old to play with it too. And the same goes for toys that are made for children ages 10 and up. A younger 6 year old should not be allowed to play with big brother's toy. Keeping older children toys out of reach of younger children at times may seem like a hassle but it should be watched and done to protect your child's safety. When buying toys online most retailers will have a breakdown of their toys in an age category, making it easy to shop for the right toy for your child. And, if you are buying a toy as a gift then by all means ask the parent the age of the child before shopping. This will help provide you More
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