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I must admit, I’m not a keepsake mom.  I’m way behind on my photo albums, I never did get baby number 3′s footprints, and I don’t play the kind of tooth fairy that keeps my children’s teeth (gross!)

So when it comes to first birthdays–an occasion designed much more for the keepsake parent than for the child who won’t remember anything–I do like to plan a party. Kids love to see memories they created before they could remember. But more to the point, it’s an opportunity to share this milestone with others. It’s worth the effort if you know where to spend your time.

Here’s a quick-hit list of easy ways to create keepsake moments for your baby’s first birthday party:

Send out First Birthday Invitations

Go with personalized party invitations featuring a photo of the birthday baby. It’s the perfect all-in-one keepsake: you can frame it, put in the photo album, and re-use the photo for thank you note cards (go ahead, sing that to the “paddy cakes” tune like I did).

Present the First Birthday Cake

While moms are getting more judicious about indulging baby with sugar, don’t skip this! Even if you go with the beautiful and simple cupcake, it’s worth seeing baby’s reaction to a first taste of sugar. (Warning: it’s also frequently followed by an icing-as-fingerpaint/makeup/hair gel experiment.) Just remember to rein in the family paparazzi to avoid the fun from dissolving into tears.

Give Unwrapped First Birthday Gifts

Giving a baby who is turning one a gift is so rewarding because of the intense regard they typically give toys at this age. It’s similar to the stage when they discover their hands and just can’t keep their eyes off of them. So don’t skip the presents, but you could skip the wrapping and help the environment out.

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