Archive for December 20th, 2010

20 Dec 2010 Fun Baby Shower Themes

Baby showers are always exciting and fun to plan on. Once you know what type of shower you want to host, it is time to decide on the theme. There are some common ones that are used but if you want to think out of the box, try some unique themes and ideas. A baby shower theme will set the tone for party and help you organize the baby shower.

You can take your pick from holiday theme, an eco-friendly theme or an animal theme. A green baby shower is the perfect celebration of life. Natural greenery will add a nice feel to your shower venue. You can add potted plants and flowers for decorations. For an animal theme you can do up the place with stuffed animals and give out decorated bags of animal cookies as baby shower favors to your guests.

To add some thrill and fun to your baby shower, plan on a Mad Hatter theme. You are sure to get some laughs at how the baby shower guests come in some funny hats. Remember to have some fun games for the party where you and the guests can take part in and enjoy. Whether you recreate the Noah’s Ark or choose a nursery rhyme theme, have your guests dress up accordingly to add more zing to your event. The idea of dressing up just ads a little more fun and vivid memories of the baby shower as well as gets everyone excited about.

20 Dec 2010 Tips on Being a Savvy Shopper
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In these times of recession everyone wants to stick to a budget without compromising on the way they look and dress up. You can follow some basic tips to be timelessly fashionable and save money while doing it

Develop the habit of mixing and matching pieces from your wardrobe and making them look like a whole new ensemble. This is not only a fun exercise but you would really be amazed to discover how versatile your wardrobe can truly be.

Make sure to have a list of things you feel are missing in your closet. Whether it’s a simple T-shirt or a strappy tank top, you need to double check on whether they are versatile enough so that you can get at least three looks out of it when combining with clothing you already own. This would help you pick the right clothes and avoid instinctive buys.

Always make sure you are paying for quality. Paying for quality will allow you to make the items in your wardrobe last forever. Low–cost clothing isn’t always qualitatively inferior but you should be able to make the right choice when it comes to deciding between price and quality.

20 Dec 2010 Personalizing Favors – Order Early To Be on Time

Personalizing favors for your wedding or any event is a popular practice today. With a little creativity, some rubber stamps and ribbons or personalized tag favors, you can easily turn plain boxes and tins into custom-made containers for favors like sugared almonds, petit fours, or a piece of groom’s cake.

Apart from personalizing favor boxes, you can also use custom messages or favor tags to show your appreciation to your guests. But while you order these from your local or an online retailer, you need to remember that it takes some time to personalize the favors. If the normal order processing time of an online gift store is 3 days, then personalized favor orders would at least take 5 days. If you are ordering personalization on crystal and glass favors, then the process might take up to 3 weeks.

So it is very important to decide on the right favors for your event and order them early so that you get them on time. The last thing that you would want is to keep waiting till the lat minute for the favors to arrive. There are several ways to add a personal touch to party favors and turn them into a one-of-a-kind memento. Planning ahead, ordering on time and choosing the right gift for your occasion are the keys to have a successful party.

20 Dec 2010 Inexpensive Outfits for a Trendy Look
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Looking trendy does not always have to come for a hefty price tag. The first step would be buy some basic pieces of outerwear in neutral colors. Some basic things that you would always need are white t-shirts, skinny jeans, tank top, cardigans and skirts. Select some items that are timeless.

While buying classic items like a t-shirt or tank top, go with the highest quality the budget can afford. If your budget permits, add one or two turtlenecks—one in a neutral and one in a jewel tone color and a denim jacket. Once you have shopped for the basics, you can choose the current season’s trends to spice up your wardrobe. Don’t worry about where you shop – the important thing is whether the item fits, is flattering and a good color.

Keep an eye out for low-cost clothing and stores offering a clearance sale. Know ahead of time how much you intend to spend on something and try to stick with it. To complete your look, top up your shopping with some accessories that are currently in vogue. If you have a keen eye for high quality basics, you would just need to add a fashion piece each season to be in style.