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11:54 pm Posted by Kristy |
Booties, bibs and bonnets make regular appearances at baby showers. Who can resist purchasing the diminutive baby apparel in sweet fabrics and prints? But as much fun as it is to dress baby, sometimes a gift to help dress the the growing mom-to-be can make a treasured baby shower gift.
An expecting mom is likely always figuring out what works best for her growing and changing shape. Clothing choices also depend on the season when she is pregnant and the regional climate. But experienced pregnant moms agree on a few universal wardrobe favorites.
- Maternity camisole(s) Today’s low-cut and floaty fabric tops often require some added modesty that a properly cut camisole provides. Having many of these can really help a third trimester mom out after she can no longer pull a regular one down over her bellybutton. Check out the colors available from Motherhood Maternity.
- Maternity yoga pants These can last beyond the pregnancy. A pair of either full-length or Capri styles go with just about anything when purchased in black. Look for the fold-over band to adjust with growth–they are more comfortable than the below-the-belly cut which tends to tighten.
- Maternity jeans
This is a must-have wardrobe item. But it is hard enough buying them for yourself on your skinniest of days, so opt for a gift certificate. Any pregnant mom would be thrilled with the help to purchase an item that rarely goes on sale and only gets worn for a few months. Check out Parents.com’s Best Maternity Jeans buying guide for the most flattering brands.
Splurge accessories are another great option if you aren’t comfortable buying maternity clothes. Some items that every pregnant woman would enjoy having include leather boots, glamorous sunglasses, or colorful scarves.
If you are planning the baby shower and need fresh, fun shower invitations, check out the selections on LookLoveSend.com. Their designs are always printed on high quality paper and also feature coordinating baby shower thank you notes. Join the email list and receive 20% off your first order.
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4:35 am Posted by Kristy |
Oh the sweet and salty smells and sounds of the beach! Who doesn’t love to drink in the view, breathe the air and let warm sand ooze between their toes?
Many couples give the beach a role to play in their wedding. Maybe it just makes an appearance on the the honeymoon. Or maybe the beach is center stage as a gorgeous setting for the ceremony or reception. Many destination weddings are big fans of beach setting weddings. If you are planning for any part of your wedding to take place at the beach, some special considerations may be in order.
Footwear
Sand is not your typical walk-down-the-aisle surface. A recreational walk along the shore brings out a new style of gait in all of us. So what does the graceful bride wear on her feet? For many the answer may be… nothing. That probably works great for the groom. But for many brides, what fun is a wedding without the shoes? It’s a good idea to check out some tips for beach bride shoe shopping. We love this barefoot sandal featured on www.beachthemeweddingshop.com is an elegant option to dress up the barefoot.
Sun Protection Unless you are setting up a giant canopy, or taking advantage of the sunset, applying sunscreen beforehand is key. So is making sure your guests think to protect their skin too. We like these sunscreen favors suggested by beachthemeweddingshop.com. Place them strategically at the entrance for the taking as guests walk in to find their seat.
Footwear as Favors Combine these two items on your wedding planning to-do list by picking up some cheap flip flops. We know of one wedding where the bride and groom thought ahead on this one. Their supplier was Old Navy. As guests arrived to the beach, they had bins of flip flops in varying sizes for men and women. They were later donated later to troops overseas and another local charity.
Invitations The more casual atmosphere of a beach wedding is no reason to downgrade your wedding invitation. You will find some gorgeous choices of beach themed wedding invitations on LookLoveSend.com, where premium weight papers and rich inks ensure a high quality printed invitation. We’ve featured one such invitation from the Beach Love collection here.
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