Epicuren Natural Skin Care

We are so excited to announce the arrival of Epicuren Baby Skin Care products to our site. Epicuren Baby, Hollywood's most exclusive skin care company, has teamed up with world renowned baby photographer, Anne Geddes, to create these beautiful products that are a work of art.

• Epicuren Baby products are manufactured under solar power which makes them green for the environment and baby's future.


• They are free from from toxic chemicals which makes them healthy for baby's body.


• They are 75% (or more) organic. Organic ingredients have a more powerful antioxidant rating and stronger skin-nourishing properties.


• Epicuren packaging is made using recycled or Forest Stewardship Council Certified Papers which means a minimal carbon footprint for a healthier future.

A newborn baby's skin is an important part of the body's immune system. Not only does it create a barrier against the elements, the skin contains immune cells and produces antibodies. Protect your baby by using all natural, actively healthy skin care products to support your baby's immune system.

7 Tips for Choosing Baby Shower Favors

You want the baby shower you're planning to be a joyful and memorable event. Whether you are planning a small casual get-together or a large formal event, you do not want to forget to include baby shower favors. Giving your guests a small token of your appreciation shows them how much you appreciate their time and generosity.

Here is a list of 7 tips to help you choose the perfect baby shower favors for your event.

• If you are using a specific theme, choose favors that coordinate with the theme. Let's say your theme is butterflies. These cute butterfly favor boxes would make a perfect gift and can be filled with a sweet treat for your guests.
  
  


• Why give your guests something that is going to sit on a shelf collecting dust? Try to choose favors that they can actually use. Good choices would be lip balm or note pads.
  
  
  


• Make your baby shower favors memorable. There are many inexpensive, cute favors that include personalization.
  
  


• Don't wait until the last minute to choose your favors. Besides planning the theme and choosing food, this is one thing that takes some thought and time. If you are ordering favors online or having them personalized, plan to buy them at least 3 weeks in advance.


• If you are planning this for the mommy-to-be, make sure to take her personality and taste into consideration.


• Don't buy the first favors you see. Shop around to compare favors and find the best price.


• Use several resources to get ideas for favors. Speak with family members and friends for suggestions, look in magazines, craft books, and on the Internet.

Choosing baby showers does not have to be a chore. Using these 7 tips are sure to help you pick the perfect favors for your baby shower.

Winter Themed Baby Shower Ideas

Winter is a beautiful time of year to plan a baby shower. Besides the obvious theme of Christmas there are so many other great ideas you can use for a winter themed baby shower. Even if you live in a warm climate you can still plan a baby shower with a winter theme.

One of my favorites is the winter wonderland theme. Some of the things you can decorate with are snowflakes, icicles, sleighs, ice skates, and snowmen. The main colors used are white, blue, and silver. Play soft music in the background such as Let it Snow and Chestnuts Roasting on a Open Fire. Serve hot cocoa, sparkling white grape juice, and white-chocolate covered pretzels to snack on. For the main course serve a white chili or white lasagna, this great winter white salad (you can find the recipe on Epicurious.com), and a white cheese and cracker platter.

If you are planning a baby shower during Christmas then you can use a Ho, Ho, Ho baby shower theme. Decorate with green and red colors, miniature Christmas trees, Santa Claus', reindeer, elves, candy canes, garland, strands of Christmas lights, and Christmas stockings. Since it is the holiday season it should be easy to find invitations and paper products with this theme.

For appetizers, get a green Styrofoam cone (this can be found in craft stores) and a mixture of vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, olives, red, green, and yellow peppers, and zucchini. Apply vegetables to cone with toothpicks to form a decorated Christmas tree. Another great appetizer idea is to make a snowman out of cheese balls. Get 2 cheese balls, one large and one small. Use black olives for the eyes, mouth, and buttons on his chest,and baby carrots for the arms and nose. Cut a strip from a lettuce leaf to use as a scarf. A hat can be made using zucchini sliced into 1 large circle and 3 smaller slices, or you can also use crackers - again using 1 large one for the base of the hat and 3 smaller ones. Use a little bit of butter to help stick them together.

Other ideas for winter baby showers are a Nutcracker theme, a winter sports theme, and a jingle bells theme. Any of these ideas will make for a memorable winter baby shower.

If you are looking for a cute baby gift to give the new parents a baby Santa suit or a Santa's little helper gift set makes a great baby shower gift.

Choosing Favors for your Baby Shower

If you're planning a baby shower you don't want to forget to purchase favors for your guests. It is customary to offer a small token of your appreciation to your guests for their generosity.

When choosing favors keep in mind that you want to get something the guests can actually use and enjoy. Why give something like a wash cloth lollipop (a baby wash cloth rolled up to look like a lollipop) or an item with your initials monogrammed on it? These items are cute but more than likely it will be thrown out or given to someone that can use it.

It is not necessary to spend a fortune on baby shower favors. Edible items are always a hit. If you are handy in the kitchen you can make cookies using baby shaped cookie cutters,decorate them with icing, and wrap in cellophane tied with a ribbon. You can get cookie cutters shaped like baby carriages, ducks, diapers, etc. There are also a lot of bakeries and online sites that sell ready-made cookie favors.

Don't want to bake or you don't have the time? Purchase candy or mints and wrap in decorative favor bags or tulle rounds tied with a ribbon. There are so many cute favor bags and boxes available and they are very inexpensive. There are also baby shower favor kits available that include everything except the candy.

Bath confetti is another popular favor. Get small tins, fill with confetti and tie with decorative ribbon. Favor bags can also be filled with small fragrant soaps or candles.

Add a special touch to your favors with personalized tags and labels. These are very inexpensive and can be added to just about any favor. You can personalize with the mommy's name and baby shower date or just about any message you want.


When choosing baby shower favors ask yourself this question - "Is this something I would enjoy or will it sit on a shelf collecting dust?" Just keep it simple and you won't go wrong.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors

If you are planning a baby shower for a friend or family member you don't want to forget to get favors for your guests. It is not necessary to spend a small fortune to give your guests a token of your appreciation. Homemade baby shower favors are inexpensive and easy to assemble.

There is a vast variety of themed favor boxes, baskets, favor kits, and fabric bags available that can be filled with candy, cookies, mints, bath confetti, or small candles. When deciding on baby shower favors take in to consideration your theme, the guests that are attending, and your budget.

You could go out and buy ready-made favors but these can be expensive, especially if you are having a large baby shower. Usually edible favors are a good choice. Who doesn't like a yummy fresh baked cookie or chocolates?



Any of these adorable favors boxes and kits can be filled with sweet treats for your guests. Most of them include gift tags and ribbon so all you have to do is add the treats.

Not only are these favor boxes inexpensive but they are easy to assemble.



Don't bother buying useless over priced baby shower favors that will sit on a shelf collecting dust or be thrown in the trash. Consider making homemade baby shower favors. Your guests will appreciate the small, tasty gift!

Unique Nursery Decor that's fun and fashionable!

It's been a long, hot summer and we've been busy, busy, busy! Alexander is enjoying going to school and can't wait to get out of the car every morning! If only that would last through high school. Maybe I will get lucky.

We have added a lot of new baby items to our site. If you are looking for unique nursery decor to spruce up your baby's nursery check out these gorgeous crib bedding sets from Trend Lab Baby. They feature unique designs with luxurious fabrics and beautiful color combinations.

Some of my favorites:

Angel Baby with soft blue velour combined with sage and blue gingham seersucker.



Baby Butterfly features bright purple velour fabric with embroidered butterflies.



The best thing about these crib bedding sets are all the great accessories that you can add to the set. They include wall decor, such as frames, clocks, and shelves, table sets, curtains, storage bins, and more.

All these great designs makes it easy to decorate your baby's nursery in a fun and fashionable style.

Polka Dot Diaper Cakes

I remember when I first heard of a diaper cake, I thought, "Is that a cake made to look like diapers?".

I never thought diaper cakes would become such a popular baby shower gift as they are today. You can find just about any theme or style - from flowers to polka dots, 1 tier to six tiers, for twins and triplets - the variety is endless.

Diaper cakes are a great way to give a unique baby gift that includes all the essential baby needs. You can never have enough of the main ingredient, diapers. Some of the other ingredients on the cake might be receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths, bottles, rattles, and bath items. That is what makes a diaper cake such a great gift - it has so many necessary baby items that you can never get enough of for baby.



Not only do diaper cakes make a great baby shower gift but they are fairly easy to make. You can easily put together a baby gift that is unique and practical. Instructions on how to make a diaper cake can be found on our site articles page.