Aug Mid Month News
Aug 15th, 2006 by wwaddell
Subject: Aug Mid Month Newsletter
First the bad news… Russ and Kacey have decided to quit the stationery business and have sold the 1-Computer-Stationery.com site.
The good news is that Kathy and I are the ones that bought it and are in the process now of remodeling it to turn it into a FREE site.
You heard us correctly… we are going to give away membership to everyone for FREE. We don’t have all the details worked out yet, but here’s what we do know at this time.
Those who had a paid membership to the stationery site are eligible for a free membership in any of our other single sites through the duration of your current stationery membership. Just let Kathy and I know which site you want in its place.
Since the stationery site was part of our 8.5×11 and Assorted Gold Memberships, we will be replacing that site with another one of our sites. All current gold members will see the change some time in the next month. What we haven’t decided yet is which site to replace it with. If you have any preferences… now’s the time to let us know. Drop us a line and tell us what you want.
We would always prefer to give you what you want rather than what we think you want.
We’ll send out notice when the remodel is done and you can start signing up for the FREE Membership.
New elements added to element site:
The new Elements for August are on the PC-ScrapbookElements.com site. Kathy’s added a new Bath Alphabet Tags set in both upper and lower case, a new Photo Corners Category, a new Photo Light bulbs set, some new Frames and a brand new Food category this month. WOW!
And, I almost forgot, she’s also added more new Tags. So, get to the site and check them out on the Recently added page.
Many of you have been requesting… so here they come:
We have a new designer on our team, Linda La Rue. Linda specializes in designing Kits for digital scrapbookers. This means that coming in November 2006, you’ll be able to purchase Linda’s individual kits for the first time anywhere. We can’t wait to show off Linda’s talents to you.
Going, going and almost gone…
Kathy will be removing some of the Patriotic papers at end of month to make room for our new multi-national patriotic series. Go download Patriotic 17-18-19, Australia 1 and Canada 1 now, before they’re off the site.
Updates to work in Progress:
The new Baby site, coming in September, is in the final design phase for the site design. We hope to start posting to the new site late this week. We are a bit behind due to the stationery site conversion that wasn’t planned, but still plan on a September (first half) grand opening.
Kathy’s getting close to finishing up the new New Holiday Scraps site pages, so you can look for more info on that coming real soon.
Kathy’s also begun design work on a New Word Scraps site. I’m not fully up to date on this one, but we’ll get her to tell you all about it in the next month or two as the scrapbook page template sets start to come together.
That’s it for the news so far this month.
But, before we go… in honor of our new Baby Scrapbook Templates site coming early next month; I’ve got a great article on Baby Showers for you. Author Cathy Cripps has some great ideas that will help you pull off the best shower you’ve ever seen on a budget that fits just about any pocketbook.
Title: Baby Shower On a Budget
Author: Cathy Cripps
ON A BUDGET
Just because people are on a tight budget does not mean the baby shower cannot be fun. For this, the guests would all be asked to pick up unique gifts from thrift stores, garage sales, antique stores, estate sales, or consignment shops. Not only are the gifts affordable but the expectant mother will end up with some very eclectic items.
PURE PAMPERING
When a woman reaches about the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, the cute maternity clothes are no longer “cute”. The rounded stomach is in the way, sleeping and getting comfortable is nearly impossible, and all the woman can think of is “getting the pregnancy over with.”
Obviously, nature has an amazing way of preparing women to give birth but while in that stage of pregnancy, she feels miserable. Instead of or in addition to throwing a standard baby shower, why not throw a “pamper party” for the soon-to-be mom. For this shower, have everyone bring something just for the expectant mother.
This might include some comfortable lounge clothing, chocolate covered cherries, takeout Chinese food, you name it, do it. She will feel so much better about herself and gain a much better outlook about the hard work of labor ahead of her.
PREGNANT GUESTS
When hosting a baby shower, to create a ton of laughs while also making the expectant mom feel good about her situation, have every guest come “pregnant” - men and women. A simple bed pillow rolled up and tied around the waist with an oversized shirt will do the job. While this is fun for an all-girl shower, it is even a better theme for a coed shower.
BABY TOYS
Rather than baby clothing, have each guests bring a special baby toy that could be used in the child’s first three years of life. The variety will be wonderful and the cost savings to the parents huge. Not only is this baby shower theme excellent for a first baby but it also works very well for a second or third baby, as well as adopted children.
MEMORIES
For a special baby shower, create one filled with memories. In this case, each guest would bring a gift made in or representing the year the baby is born. For example, one guest might create a scrapbook with newspaper and magazine articles, another guest might bring a new toy developed that year, and another guest a picture frame with the year as part of the design.
BABY’S FIRST
With this theme, each family member or friend would choose something to represent the baby’s first. As an example, a pewter fork and spoon for the first solid food, a pair of baby shoes for the first attempts of walking, a tooth fairy box for the first lost tooth, a silk or satin case for a lock of hair from the first haircut, or perhaps a cake gift certificate for his or her first birthday.
NURSERY TIME
If the theme of the baby’s nursery is known, the shower could be specific to the decorations of that room. For instance, if the nursery were done in Walt Disney, then lamps, blankets, sheet, bibs, sleepers, diaper bag, and so on, all focusing on Disney would be on the gift list.
NAMING A BABY
For a fun baby shower filled with laughter and some very interesting names, create a theme around naming the baby. Throughout the day or evening, the guests will be asked to wear nametags of the name for a boy and girl they like best.
In addition, each guest will be given an envelope with anywhere from five to nine letters, chosen at random. Their mission, if they choose to accept it, is to unscramble the letters to come up with a baby name. This theme is wonderful and creates a light environment and some very strange names.
If the weather is expected to be nice and there is adequate room outdoors, set up a tropical oasis, complete with lights strung up outside, floating candles in the pool, Tiki torches, Hawaiian leis, and so on. Have beach music playing in the background and for food, serve ham, fresh fruit, barbecue, fruit punch, etc. This provides a relaxing environment for the expectant couple as they prepare for the big day.
AROUND THE CLOCK
For this baby shower theme, each guest would be assigned a gift that would be used at a specific time of day. For example, 7:00 a.m. could be a baby bottle, 8:00 a.m., burping pads, 9:00 a.m., baby food and spoon, 1:00 p.m. baby blanket for naptime, 5:00 p.m., bib and so on.
LIBRARY TIME
In this case, every guest would be asked to bring a book for the baby, ranging from those appropriate for six month to three years of age. Since books are so affordable and the variety so great, guests could bring one book, three books, or a book along with another gift.
SAFETY FIRST
With this baby shower theme, each of the items brought would be things to support child safety. This might include a non-slip bathtub, warm hooded bath towels to keep the little one warm, cabinet and drawer stops, power outlet plugs, soft toys, etc.
SPRINKLE SHOWER
If the expectant couple will have more than one shower, this would be an excellent option. For this theme, rather than guests buying large items, they would bring a sprinkling of small items that are used on a daily basis.
As an example, this would include things like shampoo, powder, diapers, baby wipes, lotion, socks, pacifiers, diaper cream, and so on. Mothers are always running out of supplies. With this theme, she would have a nice supply for months while enjoying the convenience and cost savings.
As you can see, when it comes to baby shower themes, the possibilities are limitless. As mentioned briefly, the most important factor to make any baby shower a success is to create a treasured memory. Yes, the shower is for the baby but it is also for the parents to share in their joy and help them celebrate the miracle of birth or adoption.
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About the author: Cathy is the Owner of Baby Shower Moments and the author of Baby Shower Moments A to Z Guide. If you are looking for baby shower ideas pay Cathy a visit.
As always, thanks for you time and your friendship. You are why Kathy and I love this business so much. Happy Scrapping!
Wes and Kathy
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