Friday, December 4, 2009
Baby Shower Theme Ideas
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
1st Birthday Invitations
1st Birthday Invitations
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Christmas Pettiskirts For Babies , Toddlers and Girls
Family. The word that comes to mind this time of the year. I’m suddenly thinking about all those that I haven’t seen in such a long time. I start going back to the fun childhood times and all those that are a part of it.
Charity. That’s another word that comes to mind as we think of all those that are in need and don’t have family or friends to lend a helping shoulder.
Unity. Word that describes the feeling in the air. The scents that are so unique to this time of the year inspires unity and comfort. Those long lost relationships come to live as you try to reunite with as many people possible as your become contaminated with the unity that just flows in the air.
And… last but not least, parties! Oh, all those joyous parties that I’m invited to attend. Family parties, work parties, neighborhood parties! Well, to be honest, the parties started around Halloween time. It was crazy trying to reconcile work, with the kids schedule and all the parties that were going on. There are so many this time of the year and there is so much fun going on that sometimes, I even forget all those arrangements that I need to get done.
As a mother of girls, I realized that parties become more and more difficult to plan for. The main reason is, girls need to look like girls! Yes, the hair, shoes and outfit all need to look impeccable. There are just so many details that go into a girl’s outfit it’s not even a joke. Until this day, my husband still does not understand why I absolutely have to do their hair and their outfit has to be perfect. Well, these are my girls we are talking about and of course I want them to look as nice as possible before they go running around and ruining hours of preparation.
We all know there is always a comeback in the fashion world. We seem to rotate between 60’s, 70’s and 80’s quite often. Not only does this happen in my world, it also happens in my daughter’s world as well. Fashion and it’s influence is all over my daughter’s closet! And to not follow the trend is a shame, after all, how many years does my daughter get to wear a size 2T? It only happens once so, I try to make the best out of it.
That’s why this year I’m appealing to the vintage comeback of pettiskirts for my daughter’s Christmas outfit. With all the parties and events going on, I want her to shine in what is right now, pettiskirts is at the top in the girl’s fashion world.
I’m glad found Bunny Prints. They have the cutest Christmas Pettiskirts and personalized sets that are exactly what I was looking for. Why? Because not only will I have the Christmas pettiskirt I want, I get to personalize it with my daughter’s name or initial, ensuring my daughter will be the only one to have that outfit plus, at very affordable prices!
Give your daughter the outfit she deserves this Christmas. Go to Bunny Prints and purchase your Christmas Pettiskirts today. In the end when you see all those cute pictures, you will be glad you did it.
Christmas Pettiskirts For Babies , Toddlers and Girls
Bride Jewelry : A Must Have Wedding Fashion Statement
Bride Jewelry : A Must Have Wedding Fashion Statement
Sunday, October 4, 2009
My SEO Gal's Blog Hop Giveaway
Hello All!
Best Mommy Owned Websites is participating in My SEO Ga'ls First Blog Hop.
To kick start the Blog Hop we are giving away one of these absolutely fabulous
tutu and leotard sets from BunnyPrints.com
You can choose from any set at the link below, the pettiskirts are not available yet just the tutu sets. So click on the two buttons that indicate tutus
Here are the giveaway rules:
1. Click on this link below and pick from the tutus located on their.
2. Come back here and leave a comment below with the tutu you want and the size. Here are the sizes you can choose from:
12M, 18M, 2T, 4T, 6T
3. Mention this giveaway at any of these locations along with a link back to this blog and receive an extra entry:
Blogs, Your Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Blog about it, or refer a friend.
If you choose the refer a friend. Make sure your friend mentions your name in the comment box so you can get credit.
4. Winners will be chosen three days after the end of the hop which will be October 21,2009.
We will announce the winner here.
5. After you enter and leave a comment, Please visit the other blogs listed below and enter more contest to increase your chances of winning other prizes or simply leave a comment on bloggers post who are participating in the hop and let them know that you are stopping by during the blog hop. It would be nice if you became a member or follow their blog for free while your stopping by:
Good Luck!
My SEO Gal's Blog Hop Giveaway
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Introducing With Love: a Modern Guide to Birth Announcements
You've waited months -perhaps years- for the arrival of your child. An event this meaningful deserves a photo birth announcement or an adoption photo announcement that not only shares this special moment with friends and family, but is an artistic expression of love that will become a treasured keepsake.
Our modern guide to birth announcements will help you choose your perfect design, guide you in taking candid photographs of your baby, and answer all your etiquette questions. Let's get started!
Choose Your Design
Today's parents can select from an array of layouts, colors and graphics, and use their photographs to create a one-of-a-kind birth announcement that reflects their family's unique character and style.
Start by browsing different designs to see which resonate with you. Lil Sweet Prince's collection of pre-designed birth announcements come in layouts featuring one or more photographs of your baby. Designs range from simple to sophisticated, elegant to casual, uptown to art house. If you don't see exactly what you want, Lil Sweet Prince will custom design an announcement for you.
Once you decide on a layout, its time to choose a color palette. For a trendier alternative to pink for baby girls, consider rose and plum, cream and cocoa, or chocolate brown and pink. For boys, shades of green or blue, especially navy and grayish-blue, and khaki are popular. In recent years there has been a movement toward non-gender specific colors such as yellow, apple green, taupe, orange, turquoise and even natural. Simple black and white remains a chic option. The designers at Lil Sweet Prince can add graphics and "texture" to your announcements, such as dots, gingham, stripes, and even damask prints. Special paper finishes are available for a distinctive look.
When it comes to text, less is definitely more. A simple "Announcing with love..." or "We joyfully welcome..." says volumes without cluttering up your announcement. It is customary to include:
A photograph of your baby
Your baby's name
Date/time of birth
Weight/length at birth {optional}
Parents' and siblings' names
Lil Sweet Prince offers specialty announcements for twins and multiples, adoptions, Spanish speaking families, and siblings (e.g. Adam introduces his new brother...), a style that is gaining in popularity because big brothers and sisters will feel more included.
Caring for a newborn is exciting but also demanding. For this reason, many parents choose their announcement design ahead of time, address envelopes and basically complete the ordering process, leaving just the photographs and birth specifics for later.
Get the Shot
Creative design combined with stunning photography can turn a birth announcement into a fine art piece. Using portraits taken by a professional photographer is one option, but keep in mind that these carry with them certain copyright restrictions. If you wish to use professional images for your announcement, you will have to obtain a signed release first.
Some of the most touching and highly emotive photos are those you take yourself. Candid shots are un-posed and spontaneous, capturing your child's true spirit and personality. Here are five tips for taking great candid shots:
Take lots of photos. Digital cameras and memory cards allow you to save hundreds of images. The more pictures you take, the more you have to choose from. A perfect photograph is like lightening. You can't predict it. If you are too exhausted after your baby is born to take pictures, ask a family member or friend to be paparazzi.
Don't use a flash. It can distract and startle babies. Adjust your camera to take photos in low light, or better yet, use natural light.
Shoot from different angles, heights and distances. Crouch down to be at eye level with your baby, zoom in close, or shoot from a height.
Immortalize little hands and toes. It's easy to forget how tiny our babies are in the beginning. Photograph an older sibling touching Baby's fingers or Daddy cradling his daughter's foot in his hand.
Photograph your baby with people. Whether it's with an older sibling, parent, or grandparent, this type of photo can be poignant and shows a relationship.
Don't worry if your favorite candid photo is off-center or too dark. Lil Sweet Prince will crop, edit, and even convert your color images to sepia or black and white at no charge.
Birth Announcement Etiquette
Few people in your circle will be offended if you don't address them formally as Mrs. or Dr. on your envelopes, but there still are some basic rules of etiquette to be aware of when sending out birth announcements:
Announcements should be mailed as soon after the birth as possible and within three months
It is perfectly acceptable to omit the weight of your baby if you are uncomfortable sharing that information
Announcements may be sent to family members, friends, coworkers and anyone who will be excited to share in your news
Personalized, handwritten notes are not expected from tired parents of newborns so don't feel guilty sending out just your announcements
Gifts should be acknowledged within a few weeks by a handwritten thank you note; Lil Sweet Prince can design photo thank you cards to coordinate with your birth announcement
For adoptive, nontraditional and blended families, deciding how to "sign" announcements can be challenging. The following guidelines may help:
Single parents should include their name and baby's full legal name. The other parent's name may be included, if desired, with a space between.
Example: Sara Rogers
Bill Jones
Separated or divorced parents may send out separate announcements with just their name and the baby's full legal name.
Parents with different last names and unmarried couples should sign both their names and include the full legal name of the child.
Example: Janice Malone and Richard King
Gay and lesbian couples should include both their names and the full legal name of the child.
Example: Griffin Dowd and Sean Billings
A widowed mother or father may include the father's/mother's name or use their name only.
Example: Cindy Smith and the late George Smith
Adoptive parents may wish to include their child's birth date and the date their baby was welcomed home.
Parents of blended families should consider including all children, step and biological, in the announcement.
Lil Sweet Prince offers fabulous custom Birth Announcements for girls and boys , and birth announcements for twins multiples. Get your personalized birth announcements at Lil Sweet Prince Today!
Introducing With Love: a Modern Guide to Birth Announcements
Tips On Picking Out Holiday Photo Greeting Cards
:: Number of Photos ::
One Photo
Two or Three Photos
Photo Collage
:: Your Sense of Style ::
Traditional
Trendy
Modern
Unique
Young & Playful
:: Color ::
- Choose a color scheme that appeals to the emotions and feelings you want your holiday photo greeting card to convey. Although these suggestions are not a strict rule for how colors make others feel, it is a helpful guide.
- Darker colors such as deep reds and browns convey warmth and calm
- Bright greens, reds, and yellows convey playfulness and holiday excitement
- Soft blue tones, pinks, and other pastels convey restfulness and peace
- Choose a color scheme that coordinates best with your chosen photos
We are thrilled to introduce Fun & Sassy Designs to kick off your holiday celebrations! They designed this Holiday Greeting Photo Card Guide to help you choose the perfect photo card for your holiday greetings this year! There are an assortment of components to consider, such as number of photos, sense of style, and color.
Tips On Picking Out Holiday Photo Greeting Cards
Humorous Wedding Cake Toppers and Unique Wedding Decorations
Adding some unique or fun wedding decorations and wedding favors to your reception can make your wedding a cherished memory by those who attend. Finding themed wedding decorations can be as easy as shopping around on the internet. There are many unique places to shop for fun wedding favors, bride and groom cake toppers, centerpieces and more.
Wedding favors and place setting cards can make your table look amazing to your guests. Finding unique wedding favors is easy with the amount of wedding favors being sold online. Try looking for themed candles, soaps, bottle stoppers or even monogrammed shot glasses. Place setting cards no longer are just folded and put on the table. There are a variety of ways to display the cards today such as antique style frames or votive candle holders. Whatever type of theme your wedding will be, there are wedding favors and place card holders to match.
Personalized wedding favors are also popular. These favors can range from personalized tote bags to personalized band aids. These wedding favors will remind your guests of the great time they had at your wedding. Just make sure they are useful to your guests.
Centerpieces are also great wedding decorations to shop for online. Most centerpieces include some sort of flower arrangement or candles. Try looking for unique centerpieces such as frames with fun pictures of the bride and groom or glass cylinders filled with glass marbles or sand and shells depending on your theme.
Cake toppers have come a long way from the old traditional ceramic bride and groom cake toppers. Now you can find rhinestone encrusted monograms for elegant weddings. Humorous cake toppers can add a little fun to your reception. Again, there are a variety of themed cake toppers to match any style of wedding.
Wither you are shopping for personalized wedding favors, humorous cake toppers, centerpieces, or traditional bride and groom cake toppers, be sure to shop around on the internet which can offer you the style and theme of wedding decorations to match your wedding.
Humorous Wedding Cake Toppers and Unique Wedding Decorations
Friday, August 7, 2009
Express Yourself with Personalized Stationery
Express Yourself with Personalized Stationery
Why Personalized Stationery?
- Do you have to write a thank you note to a dear family member for a gift that was completely the opposite of your personal style? Sending a polite and grateful thank-you on personalized stationery that fits your personal style might guide her on the next purchase!
- Writing a note to an old friend that you have not seen in some time can be fun and exciting for both of you. The right colors or design could remind him of cherished memories before he even reads your words.
- Imagine receiving a letter on plain white-lined paper.
- Although you may cherish the words, you could lose it easily among other papers.
- You might post it somewhere, but quickly forget it because it does not stand out.
- Imagine receiving a letter on a colorful note card, personalized with your friend's name or information.
- The design will delight you as much as the words.
- When you post it in a prominent place, it will catch your eye every time you walk by and remind you of that person.
What Personalized Stationery
Express Yourself with Personalized Stationery
Fun Wedding Decorations and Wedding Favors
Adding Pizzazz to Your Wedding Reception with Fun Wedding Decorations
Adding some unique or fun wedding decorations and wedding favors to your reception can make your wedding a cherished memory by those who attend. Finding themed wedding decorations can be as easy as shopping around on the internet. There are many unique places to shop for fun wedding favors, bride and groom cake toppers, centerpieces and more.
Wedding favors and place setting cards can make your table look amazing to your guests. Finding unique wedding favors is easy with the amount of wedding favors being sold online. Try looking for themed candles, soaps, bottle stoppers or even monogrammed shot glasses. Place setting cards no longer are just folded and put on the table. There are a variety of ways to display the cards today such as antique style frames or votive candle holders. Whatever type of theme your wedding will be, there are wedding favors and place card holders to match.
Personalized wedding favors are also popular. These favors can range from personalized tote bags to personalized band aids. These wedding favors will remind your guests of the great time they had at your wedding. Just make sure they are useful to your guests.
Centerpieces are also great wedding decorations to shop for online. Most centerpieces include some sort of flower arrangement or candles. Try looking for unique centerpieces such as frames with fun pictures of the bride and groom or glass cylinders filled with glass marbles or sand and shells depending on your theme.
Cake toppers have come a long way from the old traditional ceramic bride and groom cake toppers. Now you can find rhinestone encrusted monograms for elegant weddings. Humorous cake toppers can add a little fun to your reception. Again, there are a variety of themed cake toppers to match any style of wedding.
Wither you are shopping for personalized wedding favors, humorous cake toppers, centerpieces, or traditional bride and groom cake toppers, be sure to shop around on the internet which can offer you the style and theme of wedding decorations to match your wedding.
Fun Wedding Decorations and Wedding Favors
Trendy Kids Gifts
Trendy Kids Gifts
If you are looking for trendy children’s gifts you need to look at purchasing eco friendly kids gifts. These toys, t-shirts, books and science kits have become extremely trendy gifts for kids since more and more parents are demanding safer toys for their kids to use.
Some trendy children’s gifts you may find for older children include science kits on producing solar powered race cars or enclosed ecospheres. These gifts for kids are not only eco friendly but teach older children about the environment and how to keep it clean.
Trendy younger kid’s gifts include nontoxic art supplies such as organic play dough, recycled paper and soy wax crayons. These are very safe toys for kids using only organic and non toxic materials and are also good for our environment. Many can be found online or at art supply stores.
Plastic toys are not all unsafe toys for kids. There are now some plastics made out of recycled materials and created with clean technology which can be made into safe toys for kids. These plastic toys can range from tea sets to gardening tools all made with this clean, recycled plastic.
Other eco friendly kids gifts are those made out of sustainable materials such as rubberwood, silk, wool and bamboo. Wooden toys have become extremely trendy children’s toys and make great gifts. You can find many colorful wooden play sets with different themes that will spark young imaginations. Silk clothing and scarves are great for dress up and you can even find imaginary food made from knitted wool.
Outdoor toys are also great trendy kid’s gifts and are eco friendly. Purchasing outdoor games such as croquet or backyard building sets are perfect to get children out of the house enjoying nature. Gardening tools and seeds can also make a perfect trendy gift for children.
Organic t-shirts, books on the environment, reusable bags and eco friendly water bottles are also great examples of eco friendly and trendy gifts for children. These can be found in various stores both online and in your neighborhood. Many t-shirts and water bottles can even be personalized with a child’s name.
Whatever type of trendy kid’s gift you decide to purchase, by purchasing an eco friendly gift or toy you’ll know it’s safe for kids, reducing production and cost and helping our planet.
Find Trendy Safe Kids Gifts at Organic Fun Dough where the playdough is made organically and by a teacher : http://organicfundough.com
Trendy Kids Gifts