http://www.artipot.com/authors/15580/edie-mindell/ Latest articles by Edie Mindell from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/483794/adorable-holiday-and-baby-shower-gifts.htm A mother is not the only one who has memories of baby and toddlerhood. Grandparents also play a very important part in the making and keeping of a child's memories. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:18:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483794/adorable-holiday-and-baby-shower-gifts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481795/unique-baby-gift-baskets-and-baby-shower-diaper-cakes-as-baby-boy-gifts.htm The art of giving baby shower gifts is all about creativity and individuality this year. Although there are many gifts that are suitable for both baby boys and girls, there are some items that make particularly great presents specifically for each gender. This article will offer some clever ideas that are perfect for any new baby boy shower. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481795/unique-baby-gift-baskets-and-baby-shower-diaper-cakes-as-baby-boy-gifts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481235/tips-for-planning-the-best-baby-shower-games.htm Some of the most important and memorable experiences of a baby shower are the baby-themed games that are characteristic of the American baby shower. Games and activities make up a big part of the fun and excitement in the celebration that will welcome your new coming baby into the world. When it comes to picking the right games for your shower, be sure to center your... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481235/tips-for-planning-the-best-baby-shower-games.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480860/exciting-and-fun-prizes-and-games-make-the-baby-shower-an-event-to-remember.htm Baby shower games can be very entertaining and exciting for both the expectant mother and the guests. Choosing or making prizes should be equally enjoyable for the host of the baby shower. Prizes are pretty much up to the host to decide on, and can range from homemade, personalized gifts to store-bought presents. When it comes to selecting the types of prizes that you will... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:41:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480860/exciting-and-fun-prizes-and-games-make-the-baby-shower-an-event-to-remember.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480092/unique-baby-showers-invitations-that-are-fun.htm Giving out invitations for your shower should be something exciting that you look forward to. Although traditional "Its a Boy"and "Its a Girl"invitations are a safe and classic choice, creative invitations are bound to leave your guests itching with anticipation to attend your shower. Today, there are numerous companies that specialize in creative invitations for all types... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:14:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480092/unique-baby-showers-invitations-that-are-fun.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479704/celebrating-the-new-baby-is-what-baby-showers-are-all-about.htm The American baby shower is a celebration in which a new-coming child is welcomed into the world by family and friends, and is traditionally "showered" with baby gifts. Baby showers have become increasingly popular in the United States, and the custom of hosting a baby shower is a wonderful way of helping expectant parents get essential items for the infant, such as baby... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479704/celebrating-the-new-baby-is-what-baby-showers-are-all-about.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/478513/unique-birth-month-flowers-make-baby-shower-planning-easy.htm Flowers add a special touch to any event, especially celebrations like baby showers. While some choose a type of flower to match a color scheme, others like to use the baby's predicted birth month flower, or even the flower of the month in which the baby shower will be held. Whether you decide on flowers according to the baby's birth date, or simply pick the ones that you... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:42:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478513/unique-birth-month-flowers-make-baby-shower-planning-easy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476657/unique-baby-shower-party-favor-ideas-and-tips-for-boy-themed-showers.htm If you are big on detail, you are definitely going to make sure you can get the best party favors out there for your baby shower. A great way to do this is to take matters into your own hands and design the party favors yourself. If you are having a classic Its a Boy baby shower, or any traditional baby boy themed baby shower, this article will provide you with some great... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:36:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476657/unique-baby-shower-party-favor-ideas-and-tips-for-boy-themed-showers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/475767/disney-princess-baby-shower-themes-pink-galore.htm If you are having a baby girl, what better theme is there for your baby shower than throwing a Disney Princess themed baby shower! Every baby girl is a little princess in mommy and daddys eyes; therefore, a Disney Princess baby shower will be perfect for any baby girl shower! This theme is most suitable for an all girls baby shower because of its ultra feminine essence. Both... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:47:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/475767/disney-princess-baby-shower-themes-pink-galore.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/475435/birth-month-flowers-use-them-in-your-unique-baby-shower-theme.htm While the first six months of the year carry many pastel-colored flowers, beginning July, bright colors become the most common. Summer brings more joy and color into the picture and fall follows summer with intensity and power. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:26:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/475435/birth-month-flowers-use-them-in-your-unique-baby-shower-theme.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474749/surprise-the-mom-that-loves-sports-with-a-sports-themed-shower.htm Throwing a sports themed baby shower is becoming more and more popular, especially among young parents in their twenties and thirties. Not only are sports fan baby showers a blast, but they are also very easy to decorate for. You can really do a lot with a sports theme baby shower; from the food you cater to the decorations you use, sports themes are pretty easy to plan. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:27:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474749/surprise-the-mom-that-loves-sports-with-a-sports-themed-shower.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474592/disney-princess-baby-shower-themes-for-the-little-princess.htm If you are having a baby girl, what better theme is there for your baby shower than throwing a Disney Princess themed baby shower! Every baby girl is a little princess in mommy and daddys eyes; therefore, a Disney Princess baby shower will be perfect for any baby girl shower! This theme is most suitable for an all girls baby shower because of its ultra feminine essence. Both... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:44:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474592/disney-princess-baby-shower-themes-for-the-little-princess.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474291/baby-shower-fashion-dress-for-the-occasion-and-the-season.htm For those of you who have never attended a baby shower, one question that is often asked is, What do I wear? Dressing up for baby showers can be lots of fun, and picking out your outfit should never be a drag. Although there are many different types of baby showers with different levels of fanciness, there are a few basic guidelines that can help you choose a fashionable and... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474291/baby-shower-fashion-dress-for-the-occasion-and-the-season.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469388/holiday-shopping-tips-shopping-for-babys-first-birthday.htm You have your baby's first birthday gift shopping list penned, now it's time to check it twice! The list is only the starting point. Even with a list in hand you are unprepared to navigate the shopping land mine. The next step for seasoned shoppers is research. You know what your toddler wants, but it is easy to become distracted by other gifts that are just too cute. If you... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:38:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469388/holiday-shopping-tips-shopping-for-babys-first-birthday.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469273/baby-shower-favor-ideas-consider-do-it-yourself-perfume.htm Today, it seems as if every celebrity is designing and marketing his or her own perfume. Cosmetics and fragrances are among the three most profitable consumer products in the United States. Fragrances, perfumes, and colognes are more popular now than ever, and the act of designing your own perfume has become a recent trend. This trend does not only have to apply to the... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:23:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469273/baby-shower-favor-ideas-consider-do-it-yourself-perfume.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468046/new-trends-in-baby-names-in-2009.htm This year, the hottest trends for baby naming are quite a bit unusual. From biblical names with a twist to foreign names, 2009 sets a whole new pattern for naming babies. Name meanings and history are important to consider when naming a baby, since that name will be something that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Although name definitions are the first things... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:11:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468046/new-trends-in-baby-names-in-2009.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467807/what-is-the-importance-of-a-babys-birth-month.htm While the first six months of the year carry many pastel-colored flowers, beginning July, bright colors become the most common. Summer brings more joy and color into the picture and fall follows summer with intensity and power. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:43:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467807/what-is-the-importance-of-a-babys-birth-month.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467058/new-baby-shower-party-favors-try-potpourri-for-something-unique.htm If you are having a traditional "It's a Girl" baby shower or a baby shower that emphasizes femininity, this article will give you some great do it yourself ideas for party favors that all your guests will enjoy to take home with them. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:57:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467058/new-baby-shower-party-favors-try-potpourri-for-something-unique.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466241/baby-shower-diaper-cakes-make-wonderful-baby-shower-craft-activities.htm A common new tradition that began a few years ago is to include an arts and crafts segment as part of your baby showers itinerary. Arts and crafts are a great way to create fun and excitement, and to strengthen bonds between friends and family. Many women, and even men, enjoy spending time together while practicing fun activities like arts and crafts. Today, there are... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466241/baby-shower-diaper-cakes-make-wonderful-baby-shower-craft-activities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466052/creative-baby-gifts-birthday-flowers-add-to-the-personalization.htm Flowers add a special touch to any event, especially celebrations like baby showers. While some choose a type of flower to match a color scheme, others like to use the babys predicted birth month flower, or even the flower of the month in which the baby shower will be held. Whether you decide on flowers according to the babys birth date, or simply pick the ones that you love... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:09:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466052/creative-baby-gifts-birthday-flowers-add-to-the-personalization.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466015/baby-gifts-plus-great-food-guarantees-a-fun-baby-shower.htm One of the components that guests look forward to the most is, of course, the food! Contrary to popular belief, baby shower food does not have to be pricey or expensive to make. This article will provide some easy-to-follow baby shower menu recipes that are sure to awe all your guests. These recipes will make people believe that you spent a fortune on the menu, yet they will... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:03:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466015/baby-gifts-plus-great-food-guarantees-a-fun-baby-shower.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/465728/baby-name-trends-are-founded-on-traditions.htm This year, the hottest trends for baby naming are quite a bit unusual. From biblical names with a twist to foreign names, 2009 sets a whole new pattern for naming babies. Name meanings and history are important to consider when naming a baby, since that name will be something that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Although name definitions are the first things... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:57:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/465728/baby-name-trends-are-founded-on-traditions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464034/award-winning-baby-toys-make-great-baby-shower-gifts.htm If you decide to choose a toy as your baby shower gift, it is important to consider things like simplicity, practicality, how educative the toy is, and its ability to develop the infants senses through different colors and textures. Every year, toys for infants and toddlers are rated using many criteria in order to recognize and award the best, most useful, and most... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464034/award-winning-baby-toys-make-great-baby-shower-gifts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462472/the-history-of-baby-naming-ceremonies-across-the-world.htm The purpose of a baby shower is to celebrate the arrival of a new baby, and to welcome the little one into the world. Today, expectant mothers often decide to know the gender of the baby before they give birth, and it is known ahead of the baby shower. However, in some cases, parents choose to wait until the due date to know the sex of the baby and be surprised the day that... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462472/the-history-of-baby-naming-ceremonies-across-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462206/baby-gifts-are-the-main-attraction-at-the-baby-shower.htm When it comes to baby showers, one of the moments most anticipated is the gift giving segment of the event. There are no words that can describe the feeling when you are watching the mommy-to-be reach for the present you gave and begin to open it. The excitement is overwhelming, and your heart fills with joy as you watch her eyes glisten while she unwraps it. The best part... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:11:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462206/baby-gifts-are-the-main-attraction-at-the-baby-shower.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462114/baby-gifts-add-to-the-excitement-at-a-retro-baby-shower.htm A common trend today is to have different era-inspired, retro baby showers. These themes work great regardless of whether the baby is a boy, girl, or if the parents choose to not know the gender of the baby until the date of birth. Great decades from which to base your shower on are the roaring twenties, the rock-n-roll fifties, the hippie sixties, and of course, the... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:27:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462114/baby-gifts-add-to-the-excitement-at-a-retro-baby-shower.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/461794/great-baby-gift-ideas-on-a-budget.htm Buying baby gifts is really challenging especially if youre on a tight budget. Although you want to give the best gift a baby could ever have, you tend to step back and think twice whenever you take a glimpse of the exorbitant tag. You could only wish for extra money to be able to purchase it. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:21:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/461794/great-baby-gift-ideas-on-a-budget.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/461592/sweets-and-desserts-to-enhance-the-theme-and-add-fun.htm Baby showers are not complete without sweets! Desserts, fruit, and pastries add sweetness and charm to special events. Sweets are an important part of a baby shower, so do not forget to include them in your menu. If you have reservations in a restaurant, the restaurant will probably offer a dessert menu from which you can choose your selection of sweets and post-meal... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:52:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/461592/sweets-and-desserts-to-enhance-the-theme-and-add-fun.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/461089/baby-gifts-and-games-equal-a-fun-time-at-the-baby-shower.htm Although traditional baby shower games never fail and are always a success, new baby shower games are emerging and spreading across the United States. These cool, unconventional activities are different than the classics but with all the fun and more. If you are aiming for a hip, edgier baby shower with a twist from the classic, all-American baby shower, include a few of... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:24:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/461089/baby-gifts-and-games-equal-a-fun-time-at-the-baby-shower.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/460177/the-best-baby-gift-ideas-for-baby-boys.htm So, you're scouting for a suitable gift for a cuddly baby boy and you don't know where or how to start especially if you can just spare a limited time of your busy world. There's no need to panic because shopping for a baby boy gift is easy as long as you know what to look for. Below are a few gift ideas to make your shopping a trouble-free one: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/460177/the-best-baby-gift-ideas-for-baby-boys.htm