Baby Shower – who can host?
Published April 9, 2012 | 
A friend recently asked this question via Twitter: Is it proper for a mother to host a baby shower for her daughter?
What an exciting time in your life, congratulations on the new grand baby!
Historically, close friends or coworkers of the expectant mother have been the ones to offer to throw the shower. Sometimes extended family members such as an Aunt or Cousin may act as host. As gifts are usually the main reason for the shower, immediate family members typically do not act as host as it appears a bit “self-serving”.
Of course, with every ‘rule’ there are exceptions. Today, with families spread out across the country and literally around the world, you see parents or siblings hosting showers for a child, or sister, who does not live in the same town. The family member plays host as an opportunity for close friends to share in the celebration while the mother-to-be is in town for a visit.
If you don’t have someone offer to host a shower: a fun alternative for you would be to throw a “sip and see” after the baby is born, where the guests are invited to see the new bundle of joy.
Enjoy this amazing time with your daughter.
Readers, if you know of someone expecting a baby, please tell her about the “Thank you note app”. It’s a helpful tool to track of all the baby gifts and helps to keep the thank-you note process organized and efficient.
Click on the picture below to access the app via iTunes:
Respectfulness
Published January 16, 2012 | Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Martin Luther King (b1929), in 1964 became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize was awarded to him for his efforts and advancements to end racial segregation and discrimination, by way of civil disobedience and other nonviolent means. That’s pretty good headway for a 35 year old. We are all only left to wonder what he could have accomplished had he made it to his 40’s and beyond.
I’m thinking it’s pretty safe to say that one of the characteristics that led him to his power was one of respectfulness. By treating everyone with the same respect we wish to be treated, we can strive to be respectful and civil towards others in all of our actions. Sometimes we may fall short, but remembering one of his famous quotes, “The time is always right to do what is right,” may help us on our journey.
For more on Dr. King, please visit my post from last year: Character
On another note… Have you downloaded our app? We created the “Thank You Note and Event Manager App” as a fun and easy way to keep track of notes that need to be written. Hop over to our app page for more information.
Mobile Phone Etiquette: The Dinner Date
Published January 9, 2012 | If you’ve read my blog before, you know how I feel about paying attention to your smart phone while in the presence of someone else…If you are new to the blog, here it is in a nutshell: 100% of your attention needs to be focused on the person you are with – not your technology. Recently I stumbled upon this infographic that I think is GENIUS!!! I love how it communicates key points in such a fun and unique way…. Hats off to Mike Matthew (@MobileMatthews) and Jud Kennedy (@judkennedy) for putting this together!
If you would like more on tips on Mobile Phone Etiquette, check out these posts:
Cell phones: They’re a Love/Hate Relationship
Unnecessary Dinner Table Accessories
On another note… Have you downloaded our app? We created the “Thank You Note and Event Manager App” as a fun and easy way to keep track of notes that need to be written. Hop over to our app page for more information.