Homemade Baby Shower Favors Ideas

In today's economy we are all looking for ways to save a little bit of money. Planning a baby shower can become very expensive. A good way to keep to your budget is to make homemade baby shower favors.

There are tons of cute favor boxes and organza bags that come in popular baby shower themes. These can save you a lot of money and can be filled with a sweet treat for your guests.


Mini Cello Favor Bag Kit




Mini Paper Favor Bags Kit




If you are crafty, here are a couple of ideas from the website, Plan the Perfect Baby Shower. They are both easy to make and inexpensive.

This adorable homemade favor bag uses patterned paper that can easily be matched to your baby shower theme.




For a yummy treat, make these simple Rice Krispie Treat lollipop favors. You only need a few ingredients and can also easily be matched to your theme.




Remember, keep your baby shower favors simple and give your guests something they are sure to love.

Sailboat Diaper Cake - A Unique Baby Shower Gift

We just added a new addition to our diapers cakes - the 3 tier Sailboat Diaper Cake. If you are looking for a unique baby gift or planning a nautical baby shower theme, this diaper cake will make a beautiful baby shower centerpiece.





This gorgeous diaper cake is designed with sailboat themed baby items that will make a practical gift for the expecting parents. The bottom tier is wrapped with a luxuriously soft blanket that features a sailboat trim framing a velour center. The second & top tiers include matching bibs and burp clothes that feature sailboats and a madras print design.

The Sailboat Diaper Cake is a perfect gift for a newborn baby boy that is sure to be the hit of the baby shower!

Playroom Flooring: A Safe Place for Baby to Play

When Alexander was a baby I worried about when he would start crawling & walking because we had hardwood floors throughout our home. So I bought some of those foam rubber mats to put on the floors. It made me feel better knowing that he could toddle around and if he fell it wouldn't hurt as much.

Playroom flooring is a great way to give your baby and children a safe, comfortable place to play and explore their space.

Not only are soft floors a great way to keep your baby safe but they are a unique way to decorate your child's room. Playroom SoftFloors are available in many popular colors and designs.

Here are some helpful facts about soft floor mats:

• The most comfortable and affordable flooring you can
  purchase for residential use.


• Premium SoftFloors are made of a closed cell EVA foam
  rubber.


• SoftFloors are lightweight, portable, waterproof,
  soundproof, shock absorbent, and insulated.


• Each interlocking tile measures 2" x 2" x 5/8" and
  weighs 1.3 pounds


• Non-Toxic, Latex-Free, and Lead-Free


• SoftFloors are fire retardant and meets the flammability
  requirements of FHSA Section 1500.3.


• Easy to keep clean.


• Easy to assemble.


• Can be used indoors or outdoors.


• Many popular colors to choose from to match your
  playroom or nursery decor.

Soft floor mats are really a great way to give yourself some peace of mind!

JP Lizzy Designer Diaper Bags Sale!!

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Treat the special mommy in your life to a designer JP Lizzy diaper bag! Or just treat yourself!






Our diaper bag sale starts today and runs through May 9, 2010. Enjoy 15% off all of the exquisite diaper bag styles from JP Lizzy. Plus, all orders over $75 qualify for free ground shipping. You can't beat that!

Cupcake Cuddlers: Unique Baby Shower Favors & Decorations!

Want to add a little bit of pizazz to your baby shower? Check out these adorable Cupcake Cuddlers! These designer cupcake holders are the cutest thing I have ever seen.

I used them last year for my sister-in-laws baby shower and everybody just loved them. Cupcake Cuddlers come in an assortment of colors and can include a cute accent charm or bow on the front. They can also be customized to match your shower theme or color.

Not only do they make adorable cupcake holders but you can also use them for a unique baby shower favor. Easily fill them with candy, mints, miniature cookies, or even a small gift for your guests. Plus they are extremely affordable, so you don't have to break the bank to add a little bit of style to your baby shower!




I recently added the pink and blue cupcake cuddler styles to my site and will be adding some additional styles and colors in the near future.

TummyTub Giveaway Winner!

Woo hoo...we have a winner of the unique TummyTub baby bath.

Congratulations to Redhead Ritter!

Thanks to everyone for participating in the giveaway. Make sure you stop by often for great baby shower ideas & gifts, and more giveaways!

Baby Shower Food Ideas

If you are planning a baby shower and are stumped for food ideas, here are a few recipes that are quick & easy to prepare.

If you are looking to stay on the light side, try this no-mayo chicken salad. It's quick to make and goes well with salad greens or small rolls.

No-Mayo Roasted Chicken Salad

• 1 Roasted chicken - pick up a ready-made one at your neighborhood grocers deli


• 14 - 16 red seedless grapes, quartered


• 2 stalks celery, diced


• 1 cup toasted sliced almonds


• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar


• 1/4 cup olive oil


• Salt & pepper to taste

Shred or dice chicken meat. Place in a large mixing bowl and add all ingredients. Mix well & chill until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings.

Pasta salad is an easy dish to make that goes a long way. This pasta salad can be made with your choice of veggies.

Pasta Salad with Feta Dressing

• 1-16 oz. box pasta, any shape.


• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar


• 1/2 cup olive oil


• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard


• Chopped Italian parsley, about a handful


• Salt & pepper to taste


• 1 packaged feta cheese, crumbled


• Vegetables of your choice, thinly sliced (julienne cut) - I like to use zucchini, yellow squash, green & red bell peppers, and carrots - about 1-2 of each depending on size.


• Cherry, grape, or sun dried tomatoes - quartered.


• 1 small can sliced black olives

Cook pasta, drain, and let cool slightly. Whisk together next 5 ingredients, then mix in feta cheese. Mix dressing and veggies into pasta. Chill until ready to serve. Makes about 8 servings.

One of my husband's co-workers brought this dessert to work and everyone loved it. The great thing about it is you can insert your own name and call it your creation!

(Insert your name) Incredible Dessert Cheese Ball

• 1 stick of butter, softened to room temperature


• 1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature


• 2 drops of vanilla


• 1/4 cup light brown sugar


• 1 cup powdered sugar


• Chopped pecans


• Mini chocolate chips (mini only!)


• 1 box chocolate wafers

Using an electric mixer, mix butter & cream cheese until well combined. Add vanilla. Mix in brown sugar & powdered sugar until combined. The mixture will be very soft and will need to chill for about 2 hours. Once it has chilled you can then form into a ball. Spread pecans & mini chocolate chips on a plate. Roll dessert ball in mixture until coated. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Serve with chocolate wafers. Your guests will definitely want the recipe!




Happy cooking & baby shower planning!