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Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies for a Unique Homemade Baby Shower Gift

Give the new Mum-to-Be a special treat at the Baby Shower.  

The new mum will be getting many gorgeous baby items from the other guests, so why not treat her with some yummy chocolate dipped oreo's.  You can make it yourself or order it online. 

Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate, Oreo Cookies, Sugar Decorations

Instructions: 
Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip the Oreo cookies into the melted chocolate (dip twice if necessary). Place on waxed or parchment paper. Add sprinkles or any other sugar decorations on top of the covered Oreos. Let cool. Enjoy!

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Diaper Cake Ideas - Baby Shower Gifts

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Diaper cakes can be used as the centerpiece for a baby shower or can be a very creative and beautiful gift for the new baby. Diaper cakes are usually made of disposable diapers but fabric diapers can also can be used to make a different style of nappy cake.  For something a bit different you could use blankets, baby bedding or towels instead of diapers to form the cake. A simple two-tier diaper cake can be made using a package of disposable diapers, rubber bands, some tapes and a selection of baby items that you would like to give to the new mum.  Baby toys and ribbons are used to decorate the cake.

To create something unique, find baby items that follow the theme that the new mum has created.  Try to find out before hand the theme of the nursery or the theme of the baby shower, this idea helps when buy all the items necessary for the diaper cake. Some ideas for great themes and the diaper cake decorations that go with them:

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There is so many wonderful diaper cake ideas in almost any baby item you desire.  If creativity is not quite for you, then you can browse online for amazing diaper cakes to order and that will be delivered to your door. Remember to choose a diaper cake that fits in with the theme of the baby shower or make sure that the toys and items match when placed together on the diaper cakes, this just allows the creative diaper cake to look complete and professionally finished.


If you want your diaper cake to last as a nursery decoration for awhile after the baby is born, use disposable diapers that are a size larger than newborn and attach baby toys that are appropriate for babies a few months and older. Newborns do a lot of things – sleep, eat, sleep – but they don’t necessarily need those toys right away.

Have fun creating your diaper cake gift or centrepiece!

A Crocheted Baby's Blanket - The Perfect Present For Babies

A Crocheted Baby's Blanket

by Owen Jones

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Whether your friends, the parents-to-be, are going to be parents for the first time, it is difficult to know that what you are buying for the child is not going to be a duplicate. An added complication is that not all parents-to-be would like to know the sex of their new baby, so it is pretty hard to get a gift for the baby shower or Christening (or whatever) and still feel sure that it will be appreciated.

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However, there are some gifts that are unlikely to be duplicated and without having to spend an total fortune, a crocheted baby's blanket is one of them. If you have already acquired the skills to create a crocheted baby's blanket, then all well and good, otherwise you have two alternatives: you can either learn and thus increase your number of skills or you can commission one.


Forty years ago and before, most women could knit and crochet and knew about yarns and threads and knitting needles. 

Unfortunately, the parents of the Seventies either did not learn these skills or did not pass them on in general, but knitting and crocheting are making quite a comeback now in the early Twenty-First Century. People are proud to own hand-manufactured items like crocheted baby's blankets.

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One of the advantages of using contemporary yarns and materials is that the dyes are probable to be less hazardous than before, but you will still have to buy them from reputable suppliers to be completely certain.

Another advantage of a handmade item like a crocheted baby's blanket is that is likely to become a family heirloom. A handmade crocheted baby's blanket is sure to be treasured because it was handmade and not shop-purchased. It is even better if the maker's name and the baby's name are embroidered on it too.

If you are a novice to crocheting a baby's blanket, there are a couple of items that you need to bear in mind with regard to the baby's safety.

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Firstly, select a tightly-knit pattern so that the baby's fingers and toes cannot get snarled up in the blanket. Secondly, the cloth or yarn ought to be soft, colour-fast, non-toxic and machine washable. Babies' blankets get dirty fairly often, so it certainly is a boon to have a baby's blanket that is machine washable.

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Thirdly, take the time to enquire of the parents-to-be if they have a colour scheme or theme in mind for the nursery. Fourthly, the blanket should be the correct size. If your crocheted baby's blanket is to be used in a cot, then it must be the exact same size of the cot for safety reasons. If it is to be a general blanket, then you can make it larger so that it can be used for longer.


Lastly, but not least crucial is to take into account that babies teethe, so do not incorporate anything into your handmade crocheted baby's blanket if there is a chance of the baby choking on it, beads are a distinct no-no.


Owen Jones, the author of that piece, writes on a variety of subjects, but is now involved with the chenille throw blankets. If you want to know more, please visit our website at Woollen Blankets.

Baby Diaper Cakes Are A Hit During Baby Showers!

Author: Jnet Verra

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There many fun and creative ideas that you can include in a baby shower. Some of them don't even need to be expensive or purchased from a mall or specialty shop, because they are easy to make at home. 


Aside from the popular homemade baby gift basket, there is also another fun creative gift idea that will definitely be a hit at the baby shower; the baby diaper cake!


Baby diaper cakes are usually used as the centerpiece of the baby shower and the nice thing about the diaper cake is that the mom-to-be can take it home as gifts after the party ends. Baby diaper cakes are practical gifts, which make them highly appreciated. Obviously, they are made of baby diapers that any mom would need for her baby.

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Diapers are the one item that all new parents need a lot of. Diapers will sure be an ongoing expense for them for the next two to three years while raising their small child.  It seems that a diaper cake won't make to much of a dent in the baby supply, but it is something that parents will need everyday to keep their little one's bottoms comfortable and dry. This practical baby shower present is as practical as other baby necessities such as bathing supplies. 


Another good thing about baby diaper cakes is that they relatively inexpensive to buy. As much as we want to show care for the expectant parents, we also need to consider our own budget. Luckily, baby diaper cakes are not too expensive as other "big" gifts. With a bit of creativity and imagination, one can even make her own design!

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Baby diaper cakes are also among the baby shower gifts that can help pull all the elements of the nursery theme. They are now available in many different themes to also fit any baby shower theme. Many use themed diaper cakes as centerpieces to decorate the tables. They can easily be purchased off-the-shelf to complement the baby shower theme or have theme customized with a personal design. For people who can do some creative touches, homemade diaper cakes would really be something unique and more thoughtful. Nothing beats a homemade gift, more precious present that is created by someone close to the expectant parents!


So when giving baby shower gifts, it is very important to consider the needs of the new parents. The more it is practical, the better! There are other more practical baby shower gifts to choose from, including baby gift baskets, baby blankets, bathing supplies, nursery furniture, baby travel gear, baby dish set and the like. These items can be personalized, making them personalized baby gifts that are more special and thoughtful with a name or initials of a baby. Personalized baby gifts can be purchased online in a wide variety of selection to choose from.

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About the Author


Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you're looking for personalized baby blankets, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection. Find crib bedding sets more online!

Throw the Perfect Baby Shower With the Perfect Party Favors

Author: Sandra Canfield

Having a baby is a significant and often life changing event so it's defiantly worth celebrating! What better excuse do you need than a new arrival to round up your closest friends and family to celebrate bringing your new born into this world?

A baby shower represents a party in which the expectant parents receive gifts for their newborn baby such as baby clothes. The original intension of a baby shower was to help parents gain items they need for their baby; this is still true to a certain extent but they are also an excuse to get everyone together for a celebration. Baby showers have always been popular in the US but they are now becoming more common in the UK and around Europe.

Thinking about the traditional sense of a baby shower again it is held only for the mother-to-be, and only women attend. However, in recent times, men are also starting to participate in a couples baby showers. The person who normally organizes the baby shower isn't the expectant mother, it is normally a close friend or relative and the baby shower can be held at any location but normally it takes place at someone’s house.

If you are planning on throwing a baby shower for an expectant mother then the best time to do it is during the last trimester of the pregnancy. It is then up to you whether you keep it a surprise from the mom-to-be or you tell her what you are planning so that she has something to look forward to in the last few weeks.

One consideration that you may want to keep in mind when you are planning a baby shower is if you want the shower to have a theme. Typically baby showers generally do have a theme and this theme is generally a baby theme in order to get everyone in the mood for the new arrival. Some popular themes include the following:

• Pink or Blue theme – this only really works if you know the sex of the baby. If you are expecting a girl then the theme of your baby shower should reflect this through the use of pink, fairytale decorations. If you are expecting a boy then blue should be the dominant color.

• Nursery rhymes – place toys that relate to certain nursery rhymes around the room and get your guests to name as many nursery rhymes as they can.

Whatever theme you do decide on you can use this as a basis for the type of baby shower favors you will have to thank your guests for coming. Some examples of the baby shower favors that would work well for a baby shower are as follows; 

• personalized baby shower mint tines, 
• muffin mix favors, 
• personalized sugar cookie mix favors, 
• bun in the oven mix, 
• bun in the oven candles, 
• baby bottle candles, 
• crystal baby strollers, 
• chocolate lollipops, 
• personalized baby photo frames 
• baby chick salt and pepper shakers.

The above are just a few examples of the type of baby shower favors that are available. Just remember your guests took the time to look for the perfect baby shower present so you should take the time to say thank you properly through the perfect baby shower favor.

Baby shower favors allow your guests to remember the night always and if your baby shower party favors are personalized then your guests will keep the importance of the day with them always.

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About the Author

S Canfield, owner of Accent the Party selling many different types and themes of unique wedding party favors, baby shower favors and party favors.

How to make a Sock Cupcake

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Step by Step Instructions to make Sock Cupcakes:

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• Turn the socks wrong side out. Cuff one of the socks. Roll the top of the sock down one time to the ankle of the sock.

• Push the foot of the sock into the bottom of the cuffed part of the sock. Roll the sock slightly to form a small depression in the top of the sock.

• Roll the second sock into a horizontal roll from the toe to the top of the sock. Roll the edges slightly off center to create a pointed top edge on the sock.

• Stuff the rolled sock into the first sock. Adjust the placement of the sock layers to make the rolled sock look like whipped icing on the top of the cupcake. You may have to push the sock into place with your hands if it is too high.

• Place the sock cupcake inside a cupcake paper. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to wrap around the bottom of the cupcake and tie into a two-inch bow. Tie the bow around the cupcake paper and the bottom of the sock to secure the paper to the sock cupcake.

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How to make wash cloth lollipop favors for a Baby Shower

Video tutorial showing how to make a wash cloth lollipop:

Step by Step Instructions to make a Wash Cloth Lollipop for baby shower:

• Lay the wash cloth or face cloth on a table and fold it in half. Fold it in half a second time, then fold it in half a third time.

• Roll the wash cloth up jelly-roll style and secure it in place with a piece of clear tape. Roll it tightly.

• Tape a wooden dowel to the back of the roll with a couple pieces of clear tape. Decide which part you want in the front based on which side you think looks better. The side with the towel edges would probably be better in the back.

• Lay a piece of cellophane on your work table. Place the lollipop in the middle. Bring the cellophane around the lollipop, gather it at the bottom of the lollipop and tie it around the stick with a ribbon forming a simple bow tie in front.

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How to make a Gift Basket for a Baby Shower

Video Tutorial on how to make a Beautiful Baby Shower Gift Basket:

Step by Step instructions to make a Gift Basket for a Baby Shower:

• First decide what the basket theme and colours will be.  For example you could choose to do a Animal Safari, Beatrix Potter, cupcakes or boats and cars theme.
  
  

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  Choose a basket that is appropriate for your theme. Something with appropriate style, size and colour. A baby tub is adorable for a baby shower gift basket. Gift baskets can be as small or large as one likes. Go sweet and simple or huge and glamorous. The sky (and maybe the budget) is the limit.
  
  
• Next decide what items/gifts you would like to be packed into the basket. Arrange all items inside the basket. Begin adding the biggest and tallest items toward the middle or back. Aim for balance in weight and arrangement. You can place a cloth napkin or paper doily in the bottom. Ensure that breakable items are secured or wrapped in cloth or tissue to prevent breakage. Position tall items in the centre, with medium items on the outside, and small ones in between. Individually-wrapped candy sprinkled throughout the items, adds a nice sweet touch.
  
  
• Cut enough cellophane to be able to cover the basket and all the goodies inside, and lay it on the table surface, right side down, and place the basket in the middle of it.
  
  
• Gather up the cellophane, pulling up the short sides first, then longer sides, and secure with a long twist tie.
  
  
• Add the ribbon, making a nice bow with long curved tails. Or attach a ready-made bow. No need to remove the twist tie.
  
  
• Attach the gift tag with string or tape to the front cellophane.
  
  
• If one of the short sides of cellophane is gaping, you may be able to adjust it by pulling gently on the top section, or secure with a small piece of clear tape.
  
  
  

  
• Resist the urge to 'play' with the cellophane to get it just right - the idea is to gather the cellophane which produces an array of varying sizes of cellophane 'petals' - a unique 'bouquet'. If the 'petals' are too long for your liking, you can trim them with scissors.
  
  
  

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How to make a Nappy Cake for a Baby Shower

Video tutorial on how to make a nappy cake:

Step by Step instructions to make nappy cake for your baby shower's center piece:

What you will need: 

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• 16″ disposable cardboard platter 
• Baby bottle or empty cardboard towel roll 
• 8 feet of 1” wide ribbon 
• Rubber bands of different sizes 
• Clear adhesive tape 
• 50-90 newborn disposable nappies (depending on the size and number of tiers you want to make)
• Decorative baby items (bibs, socks, toys) 
• Cake Topper (candy filled baby bottle or stuffed animal)

Method:

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• Use a cardboard paper towel roll or a baby bottle to roll your disposable nappies
• When rolling your nappies, have them opened lengthwise with tabs tucked in 
• Secure your nappies with a rubber band so they stick together 
• Fold and wrap a receiving blanket around each tier using tape to hold in place 
• Use a ribbon to cover and hide the rubber band and as a decorative touch
• Assemble your tiers on top of your cake platter, using adhesive tape 
• Tuck your baby items in the ribbons as decorations 
• Top your cake off with something fitting the theme of your party. Whether it be a small stuffed toy, a baby bottle or rattle.

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