It's Anybody's Guess!: Gender Reveal Party Fun For Everyone


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Gender Reveal Party Baby Shower

Boy or girl – what's it going to be? Baby showers come in all shapes and sizes and few are receiving as much attention these days as the gender reveal party. Couples looking to bypass the traditional shower parties, and those looking for another reason to celebrate, are bringing family and friends together to witness the unveiling of their baby-to-be's gender. To fete Bettijo of Read more

Michael Phelps Brings Out His Abs For a Shower Party


Updated 02/08/12 7:39 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michael Phelps in Shower

Who's excited for the 2012 Olympics? We are after seeing these slightly awkward, yet ab-tastic new photos of Michael Phelps. The gold medalist wore his familiar Speedo to jump in the shower, rather than the pool, for a photo shoot for Head & Shoulders. Get ready for a Summer of swimmer eye candy! See more photos now of Michael's shower party at New York's Soho House. Read more

Starter Guide to Planning a Baby Shower


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Baby Shower Planning Guide

Planning a baby shower can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. All you have to do is organize a gathering that makes the mommy-to-be happy and feel celebrated. Location scouting, invitations and worry aside, it's always more fun than it sounds. We've dedicated the entire month of April to planning showers of all kinds, but if you've been nominated (or volunteered) to plan a baby Read more

The Rise of the Fetus Party: Why Midwives Are Concerned


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Fetus Party

What the fetus! For many expectant parents, routine ultrasounds are one of the things looked forward to most throughout the pregnancy process, offering an incredible glimpse at the eagerly anticipated bundle of joy within. The last couple of years have seen an increase in both the use and popularity of 4D ultrasounds, which provide an almost eerily realistic image of the baby-to-be. Though Read more

Serving Alcohol at a Baby Shower: Do or Don't?


Updated 02/12/12 1:12 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Serving Alcohol at a Baby Shower: Do or Don't?

It's not only wedding season, but it's also the season for showers! Over the weekend, I attended my first baby shower of the year, and I hate to say it, but the party was awkward. No alcohol was served, and the hostess proclaimed that since the guest of honor "couldn't have any fun and drink, none of us should." This declaration definitely put a damper on the mood, and I wondered what the other Read more

Good Day, Sunshine: Pottery Barn Kids Plans a Sunshine Baby Shower


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Sunshine Baby Shower

Put down the umbrella and celebrate the sun! A celebration for a mama-to-be may call for a shower, but it's usually filled with sunshine and bright smiles. No one knows this better than Kim Stoegbauer, a party-planning guru and the founder of the TomKat Studio. She's teamed up with one of the ultimate baby-gear emporiums — Pottery Barn Kids — to share her baby-shower know-how with other Read more

Classic Baby Shower Elements to Consider


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Classic Baby Shower Themes, Games, and Ideas

A baby shower is a cornerstone tradition for every soon-to-be-mama: Not only does it celebrate her impending adventure, but it sets her up with advice and tools for finding her way through the early days of motherhood. Planning a party that properly honors mama while reflecting her personality and comfort level can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Any celebration is Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Our Town": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 02/03/12 4:31 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap of "Our Town"

After last week's epic kiss, this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries is almost a little disappointing, except that so many other crazy non-Elena/Damon things happen. It's Caroline's birthday, but it's not all cake and tequila shots with her friends, and Stefan tries his hardest to be a baddie but just ends up looking like a jerk. On the Damon and Elena front, she's still feeling bad for Read more

Office Bridal Shower Help Needed!


Updated 08/27/11 8:48 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Office Bridal Shower Party Ideas

Calling all fabulous hostesses! Divinelight needs our help planning an office bridal shower for a friend. She writes: "One of my coworkers will be getting married soon and we want to throw her a little get together in the office. Her wedding date is 9/10/11, so we want the theme to be like a count-up (instead of countdown) to her wedding and have something to do with the numbers 6, 7, 8. What Read more