| If you've been to as many baby showers as I have, | | | | Of course, if you do have any of the aforementione |
| you've probably seen just about every baby gift | | | | skills, the go ahead and use them. A hand crafted set |
| imaginable. There's the very practical items such as | | | | of mittens or booties, or blanket, or pajamas will surely |
| bottles, bassinets, baby pajamas and booties. As well | | | | be appreciated and cherished far more then |
| as the fun presents like toys, gadgets, dress up | | | | something from the local mall. |
| clothes, and other more decorative items. After a | | | | There are other handmade gifts that will be |
| while, it all starts to look pretty much the same. Even | | | | appreciated just as well. Scrap booking is a favorite |
| the wrapping, bows, and gift cards start to look the | | | | past time of many these days. Even if you've never |
| same after a while. Probably because they are. Ever | | | | done it before, it's easy to do. There are plenty of kits |
| been to a shower, where two or three of the exact | | | | you can purchase and to get you started. After that, |
| same cards show up. It's almost like showing up to the | | | | as long as you can run a pair of scissors and a bottle |
| prom in the same dress as someone else. | | | | of glue, your set to go. A special keepsake made up |
| While I'm sure the expectant mom says nothing, | | | | of photos from the new baby's early days with friends |
| wouldn't it be nice, if you knew the gifts you purchase | | | | and family interspersed, will make an extra special gift |
| for the newest member of her family were both | | | | that will be cherished for years. |
| unique and memorable. It's a special occasion after all, | | | | If your an avid baker or cook, then making a few |
| you don't want your gifts to be from the same boring | | | | desserts or dinner for a mom whose incredibly busy |
| stuff you've seen dozens of times. | | | | just trying to keep up in her new role, will be incredibly |
| There is a solution to this baby gift dilemma, and it is | | | | appreciated. While the gifts of food may not be |
| handmade baby gifts. Don't panic, you don't have to be | | | | cherished for years, the memory of your |
| exceptionally skilled in the arcane arts of needlepoint, | | | | thoughtfulness will. |
| knitting, crocheting, or silver smithing. You just need a | | | | If you've never heard of diaper cakes, you should |
| little imagination, and some thoughtful time to put into | | | | investigate it. They're not as gross as they sound ;) |
| what will be a truly memorable and unique baby gift. | | | | Anyone one can put one together. There's plenty of |
| Even if your a little short on imagination, we can help | | | | sites with instructions online. They're fun to make, and |
| out there as well. | | | | fun to give. |