Baby Showers

Although the custom of helping expectant parents plan for a new baby has been a tradition for centuries, baby showers as we know them today were not common until after World War II. Baby showers often serve several purposes - they allow friends and family to share the joy and excitement of welcoming the baby - they help expectant parents with the costs of preparing for and caring for a newborn -...
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Choosing the Right Photograph for Invitations and Announcements

Please select a high quality photograph with a subject area of at least the size of the photo to be printed. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing our mailing address, your order number and a copy of these instructions. * If mailing a hard copy photo, please write that order number on the outside of the envelope or on a note enclosed within the envelope...
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Baby Shower Menu Planning

Planning a menu is an important part of most parties, and that includes a baby shower party. You want your guests and mom-to-be to enjoy the food. When you are creating a menu for a baby shower, take into account the time of the day when the shower is being held. If baby shower is being held during lunch or dinner time, then you would probably want to serve full meal. If it is held in between...
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Baby Shower Cakes

The baby shower cake should pull the entire theme and/or colors of the baby shower together. Decide what size of baby shower cake you will need. The size of the cake will depend upon how many people will be attending the baby shower. Tell the baker the approximate number of party goers you are expecting–and then ask to have the cake slightly larger. This will ensure that you have enough cake...
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Do It Yourself Baby Shower Cakes

Need a cake for a baby shower but you are on a “do it yourself” budget? Or maybe there’s no time for a professional baker? Try one of these cute ideas from Betty Crocker! DIY Pink & Blue Cake 1 box white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box Red and blue food colors 1 1/2 containers creamy vanilla frosting 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for...
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