Father's Day Gift Ideas Jun 5, 2008
When couples welcome their first child, the moms usually receive the bulk of attention from gifts at baby showers to offers of help so they can take a shower after the baby arrives. But the new Dad does a lot of work keeping Mom comfortable, fixing up the nursery, and helping take care of the baby. (Suite101.com)
PartyPail Expands Product Line, Launches Line of Diaper Cakes and Baby Shower Gifts May 27, 2008
PartyPail's expansion continues as it launches a line of Diaper Cakes and specialty gifts for baby showers ... About PartyPail Inc.: PartyPail Inc operates , a specialty online retailer of party supplies specializing in theme based decorating packages for baby showers, bridal showers, and children's birthdays. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Floral department Blooms at HEB May 23, 2008
She said they handle weddings, funerals, dance recitals, parties, teas, baby showers, do floral arrangements for wedding cakes, presentation wraps and even arrangements for local restaurants. Blooms guarantees their products, which means that certain flowers sold have a stay fresh date. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Impact of a single bullet May 21, 2008
They recall the birthday parties and fundraisers; bridal and baby showers at his family restaurant, now closed forever. Every year he hosted a huge Thanksgiving dinner for his large extended family, filling the restaurant with the aroma of turkey and sweet-potato pies. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Imagine That: Eagle viewing May 21, 2008
As a young adult, baby showers, children s birthday parties and not too long ago, a scad of graduation parties. These days though, I m surrounded by this strange mix of women who are absolutely crazy about chatter incessantly about and share endless pictures of their beautiful grandchildren. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
InYourKitchen.com - an All-Video Cooking-and-Entertaining Website for the Anti-Apron Generation - Launches in High Definition with Recipes from America's Top Chefs May 15, 2008
Wine and serving suggestions are also part of the free membership, along with tips, tricks, and advice for entertaining, from beach barbecues to baby showers. A native of Ireland, site host chef Diane Stopford, 28, already brings ten years of experience to the table. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Telecommuting tips May 3, 2008
Putting in for the baby showers and buying an occasional Friday morning treat for your co-workers are good ideas if you want to be considered one of the team and not an outsider. - Amy Lindgren owns Prototype Career Service, a career consulting firm in St. Paul, Minn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Read more... May 2, 2008
On May 2, 3 and 10, Wal-Mart and Operation Shower will host baby showers at several military installations throughout the nation: USS Nimitz (California), Twentynine Palms (California), Scott AFB (Illinois) and Ft. Bragg (North Carolina) ... is a non-profit organization (pending 501(c)(3) status) that recognizes and honors the sacrifices military families make by producing and coordinating baby showers for pregnant and expecting military personnel and their families. (PNN Online)
A flower-festooned girly feast Apr 23, 2008
Siegel welcomes bridal showers, baby showers and girls' nights alike. Prices for flower parties start at $85 per guest. (AZCentral -- Home)
Low turnout at Clayton meeting Apr 20, 2008
"But people told me they had to go to baby showers and barbecues instead of learn about their children's futures.". No school board member or county commissioner attended Saturday's meeting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reflections - Look yourself up in news from your past Apr 17, 2008
Weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, sports, meetings, etc. you name it, the various reporters did their job well. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Maturity at a late age and a high price Apr 10, 2008
The New Ang cries at baby showers, retirement parties, and episodes of Reba. (As a side note, the Old Ang made fun of people who watched Reba. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Social action at heart of Talk Shop Cafe Apr 9, 2008
"We're going to do things that are fun and social, like dances and talent shows and things of that nature, birthday parties and baby showers, open houses," Goodson said. He also envisions live music, such as a blues night for adults. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Partnership to preserve places of black opportunity Apr 8, 2008
People who had limited options gathered there for seminal events baby showers, wedding receptions, funeral repasts. Each community raised matching funds to build its school, so there was pride of ownership. (USA Today -- News)
Frontenac Museum funds, rain trickle in Apr 6, 2008
It would be nice to be able to offer the museum for weddings and baby showers, she said. But we just cannot offer that right now. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Line up for R.E.M. ticket pre-sale today Apr 3, 2008
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BabyPlays offers parents chance to rent toys Apr 3, 2008
Future ideas for the site include offering plans as gifts for baby showers or birthdays and adding a section for parents to rate toys within the program. Major toy retailers do not appear fazed by this new venture. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kendra Coleman Apr 1, 2008
Just getting to plan different events, like baby showers and weddings. Do you belong to any clubs or organizations in the community. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Madison mourns the loss of three lovers of art, literature, community Mar 28, 2008
Several murder mystery supper parties and plays were held there, as well as bridal and baby showers and receptions. It later transitioned to an art museum, giving local artists a place to display their art - something Madison had never had before. (Madison County Record, AL)
Menstrual shows Mar 27, 2008
No more ladies' night, no more baby showers, and thank God - no more bridesmaid dresses. I've never been very good at the "girly" things anyway, but after some traumatic channel surfing Monday night, I'm ready to turn in my girl card. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Church provides space for adult education Mar 20, 2008
Whether it s a baby showers, a birthday party or collecting money for a student in need, the class, which is comprised primarily of women, stays connected as they earn their diplomas. With everyone involved, there is a very high level of commitment, from the teaching aspect and from the student aspect, said Buckert. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Royal Palms 'represents reasons people' came here Mar 15, 2008
"The 80-year-old property has a history of attracting notable celebrities. . . . For those of us who live here, it's a charming spot for weddings, baby showers, Sunday brunch and holiday celebrations with family. This property represents the reasons people first settled Phoenix, why they continue to visit, and why many of us love to live here.". The resort began as a private home in the 1920s when a New York financier commissioned it to be built as a grant Spanish colonial mission. (AZCentral -- News)
Creating an Adoption Lifebook Mar 9, 2008
Baby showers, adoption party, or ceremony photos and details. Political and Current Affairs. (Suite101.com)
Dover Publishing for Unique Books Mar 6, 2008
Topics include, baby showers, graduations, wedding themes and many more. $19. (Suite101.com)
Baby shouldn't be kept secret Mar 5, 2008
-- LynnDear Lynn: Back in the day, baby showers were about "showering" an expectant mom with gifts for the baby. These events were held in the host's living room with punch, wine, homemade casseroles and sweets to eat. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Celebrate Middle Eastern dance, food Feb 16, 2008
Na'imah and Parshall dance at a variety of events, from corporate ones to baby showers and children's birthday parties, they said. They hope to draw families to Arabian Night II because belly dancing is often the focus of family events in Middle Eastern culture, they said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Authentic St. Patrick's Day Places Feb 16, 2008
Following are some exceptionally nice Ireland product suppliers, where one is sure to find beautiful authentic Irish crystal, china, real Irish food products, and charming Celtic gifts for St. Patrick's Day, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, or anniversaries. Kathleen's of Dublin Store and Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub in Portland, Oregon. (Suite101.com)
Landmark Broom Factory is no more Feb 14, 2008
cf4life wrote on Feb 13, 2008 10:44 PM:" My family celebrated many many milestones at the Broom Factory...bridal and baby showers, birthdays and anniversaries. My grandpa took me there when I was a kid to have grandpa-time. I felt like a grown-up! That WAS a very special place and I will always have wonderful memories, but it needed to go. If you ever had an upstairs brunch - you know how unsafe you felt. The building was just falling apart. As sad as it is to see part of our town torn down,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lacking license, historic inn decides to close Jan 29, 2008
Today, the building still has banquets and special events such as wedding receptions, school graduations and baby showers, and it's home base for Jody's Pantry, specializing in wedding cakes. When competing restaurants opened up in the New Castle area a few years ago, Village Inn owners Rick and Jody Wimer realized they needed to offer customers wine selections to go with their braised steak and shrimp Florentine dinners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New Site BabyGrins.com Offers High Quality, Luxury Baby Clothes Jan 25, 2008
"It's always a nonstop process when it comes to looking for gifts for baby showers, newborns, birthdays, and holidays. Babies grow up so fast, so it's important to get gifts that are uniquely special," said Peacock. BabyGrins. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Phil, Eileen Delaney named chamber citizens of the year Jan 22, 2008
Each Christmas, the organization provides baskets of food, clothing, toys and gifts to Marine Corps families at Camp Pendleton; offers fresh fruit for Marines returning from deployment; donates candy and treats for Easter celebrations and collects gifts for baby showers for military mothers-to-be. Eileen was a two-term Fallbrook honorary mayor. (North County Times)
Carrying a priceless package Jan 22, 2008
Typically when I make gifts for baby showers or new babies I make afghans, Leone said. Her friend was returning home to give birth, while her husband was serving in the military. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
It’s ’tea for two’ and hats galore at award-winning Ms. Lynn’s Jan 12, 2008
An occupational therapist by profession, Long has put together tea parties her entire adult life - entertaining friends and family for bridal showers, baby showers and special events. She also worked in food service throughout high school and college, so she knows how the restaurant business works. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Keep your hands out of co-workers' pockets Jan 12, 2008
Q: Our work group plans to start a Sunshine Fund to buy gifts for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings and baby showers. One person wants to post a list on the refrigerator showing the dollar amount each employee has contributed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hat company grows fast in South Berwick Jan 9, 2008
"When she showed her hats to a friend, Bobby Gagnon, the response was immediate and positive."I want six of those for all those baby showers, and I'm paying you," Gagnon told Houghton.That started the ball rolling."I made them up, and then she showed them to Jody (Breneman, co-owner of G. Willikers. Toy Shop) in Portsmouth," she said. "All my friends were so encouraging. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Longtime friends Heyward, Hebert meet again Jan 5, 2008
Their mothers, Teresa Hebert and Charlotte Heyward-Blackwell, had their baby showers together. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Identity crisis for India's eunuchs Jan 3, 2008
livelihood by the age-old tradition of performing at weddings, baby showers and housewarmings. They are believed to possess supernatural powers and are called on to make blessings in exchange for cash. (Asia Times Online)
Karsh's reinvents its strategy Jan 2, 2008
He hopes the dining room, which seats about 50 people and sports a large-screen television, will attract folks holding business meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and other events. With the patio, Karsh's can host about 70 for cocktail parties. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Candles, Soap & Stuff Dec 28, 2007
I do a lot of custom labels for baby showers, and often do candles for businesses wanting to market their company, like Realtors. " Murray suggests that real estate agents consider purchasing items that smell like baked goods. The sweet aroma can fill the rooms of houses they are listing to sell, or they can consider giving pastry-scented candles as a housewarming gift. The Allen Park resident estimates that about 75 percent of her business is selling candles. Along with managing the store,... (The News-Herald)
From the Bride Blog: To register or not to register? Dec 25, 2007
Don't even get me started on baby showers. Currently, I feel very fortunate to be "engaged and just barely breaking even," and since being on the "receiving" side of things, my fiance and I have discussed at great length the Gift Issue. (Anchorage Daily News)
From Paris to Plano: Sisters open second Tart location Dec 19, 2007
Since the new Tart store will not have its own bakery (all baking will still be done at the Dallas store), the extra space will be used to house a community room that will accommodate up to 40 people; an ideal venue for private events, such as holiday, tea and birthday parties, wedding showers, baby showers, gingerbread house decorating classes, and wine and dessert tastings. Tart will provide a full party menu, including appetizers, finger food and, of course, anything from their regular... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
It's not Social Security, but Medicare prescription drug program that's on shaky ground Dec 15, 2007
As long as we continue to have baby showers and PTA meetings in America, we need to focus our investments on earning assets - stocks, bonds, cash, and real estate. One simple portfolio is what I call the Margarita Portfolio, a mixture of one-third domestic stocks, one-third international stocks, and one-third Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. (Boston Globe)
To give a gift from the heart, why not make it yourself? Dec 13, 2007
Christmas and Hanukkah are the most common occasions for crafts, according to a recent study by the Craft & Hobby Association, ahead of birthdays and baby showers. ReadyMade magazine features about two dozen handmade presents in its gift guide; last year, there were 13. (USA Today -- Life)
Bakers build a business by managing space Dec 13, 2007
75 each or $45 for a dozen packed in a tin -- are popular for parties, weddings, baby showers and corporate parties and gifts. In April 2006, they added cupcakes to the mix, which sell for $2 to $2. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Blue Ash caterer cooks, teaches Dec 13, 2007
operated by Chef Kim Baretta in Blue Ash, will serve baby showers, weddings and business events, among other events. Its cooking classes cover three- to four-course meals and can be viewed online, held at a private or corporate location or at the Garnish Catering location. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
O' Christmas treats Dec 6, 2007
I've made it for my children's weddings, baby showers and reunions. " Dough 1 cup cold milk 1 package rapid active dry yeast 3 egg yolks (reserve whites) 4 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter Place the milk and yeast in a small saucepan and stir. Stir in the egg yolks and heat till just warm. In large bowl mix flour, sugar and salt. Cut butter (with a pastry blender) into the flour mixture. Add warm milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix well (until... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gift-Wrapping Made Simple Dec 5, 2007
It may be more expensive than the poinsettia and sleigh-bells five-pack but, when paired with the right ribbons, it can be used for all occasions -- Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, etc. Order the paper in bulk, so you're never caught without it on hand. (CBS News)
A local hero passes Dec 2, 2007
Former students would often drop by Seeman's classroom to say hello, send her Christmas cards and invite her to their weddings and baby showers. At least two Temecula teachers who learned their 3Rs under Seeman's tutelage currently work for the district. (North County Times)
Trophies-N-More in Kentland offers new services Dec 1, 2007
Engravable gift items for events such as weddings, baby showers, executive pens, desk sets and name plates make for wonderful gifts. Another service that is available is video conversion. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
MRO Designs does a little of just about everything Nov 20, 2007
Richards has created greeting cards and stationary as well as invitations to baby showers, weddings and other special events. She also handles small and large orders for business cards, flyers, menus and other items for businesses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Christina Aguilera having a boy Nov 18, 2007
The carnival-themed bash was the first of three baby showers to be held at the mother-to-be's Beverly Hills home in California before she is due to give birth in the new year. Copyright World Entertainment News Network. (FOX23.com, OK)
The art of quilting carries on with newest artists Nov 15, 2007
They are pieced together and brought to either bridal or baby showers and even weddings for well wishers to sign, or they are made and brought to holiday gatherings where each family member can autograph their squares making it a family heirloom. We need to pass on our knowledge of sewing. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Parent: Our son, a good kid, will pay heavily for this thoughtless mistake Nov 4, 2007
We go to family functions, weddings, baby showers and baby births together. He attends youth group occasionally. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
It takes a village Nov 3, 2007
The store, which translates as "beautiful paper," offers printing services, invitations and more for customers, but also has a selection of gifts for occasions such as weddings and baby showers. Owner Linda J. Romaniello looks for items not in big box stores such as Switch Flops ( $32) flip-flops with convertible straps, and Atlanta-based Place Tile Designs, tiles for labeling buffets, place settings and more ($36 for a set of six). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Scout cabin gets a facelift Nov 2, 2007
When the city took it over, it became a public facility available for such occasions as birthday parties and baby showers. The cost to rent the facility is still being discussed, he said, but a 100 deposit will be required and refunded with the return of the key. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Cookies by the dozen Oct 21, 2007
She started baking regularly for bank functions, baking goods for other people to give as gifts, and making cakes for special events like baby showers. It just kind of snowballed from there, she said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Community center in Avila Beach reborn with facelift Oct 21, 2007
The community center had long been the place for gatherings including egg hunts on Easter, family reunions, baby showers, recreation classes and public meetings. In recent years, the building became so run down that community programs had all but halted there. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Penelope's changes hands, keeps service Oct 9, 2007
The business will continue to host baby showers and wedding showers. The beer and wine selection will also be continued, though McCabe's husband, Bill, who helps out in the kitchen, hopes to broaden it. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Little pies deliver big dreams for mom Oct 6, 2007
She's baked pies for baby showers and for teacher's meetings at nearby Padonia International Elementary School, where her oldest son is a student. She's also filled large orders from the insurance company where her husband, Richard, is an executive. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Dreams do come truesort of Oct 2, 2007
They did a lot of stuff together dinner or the movies, trips, bridal and baby showers for each other when the time arrived. My aunt had a few heart attacks in her day, but never let it interfere with her life. (Weymouth News, MA)
Staying in touch Sep 30, 2007
"Monthly meetings It's hard to find time to get together, the former Sea Park employees said, because many have moved, still have jobs or are busy with children and grandchildren. That's what made their reunion so special, allowing them to laugh, cry and reminisce with people they hadn't seen in years.Other retired colleagues are able to meet up at least once a month.Jo Morton of Satellite Beach retired from her executive secretary position at Harris Corp. in 1995, and joined the Harris Retirees... (Florida Today)
MADE IN FREEPORT: C is for Cookie Sep 30, 2007
Tyrer noted she's made them for graduations and baby showers. But Tyrer's selection will also include traditional fare like chocolate chip cookies, she said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The Savvy Shopper Sep 25, 2007
This time of year Blackberrys, PDAs, and, oh yeah, calendars start filling up weddings, baby showers, bridal luncheons, and engagement parties ... If you're new to this scene like me, know couples register for baby showers, too. (WTKR.com, VA)
School to celebrate new facilities with open house Sep 16, 2007
In addition to education, the building and grounds provide space for youth athletic programs, community aerobics classes and even a place for baby showers. It s (the school) a gathering point, Callewaert said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Local golf club changes ownership Sep 11, 2007
According to its Web site, the Big Dot of Happiness offers a variety of products, including party favors, games, invitations and centerpieces for baby showers, weddings and children s parties. Other business. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
