Little Things Baby

A Baby Shower Theme That’s “As Cute as a Button!”

Kelsey — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:58:51 +0000

With new baby shower favors on the market, there are tons of new baby shower theme ideas to match! Our “As Cute as a Button” Scented Soap is one of our best sellers here at Little Things, and we’re proud to now introduce a coordinating place card frame and candle votives to match! While admiring these favors, Alecia came up with a brilliant and adorable baby shower theme idea – a “cute as a button” theme! So, here are a couple of ideas for planning this sweet baby shower:

Centerpieces - Fill up large vases with buttons of all shapes and sizes, and tie the tops with big bows. You can use remaining buttons to sprinkle on your table settings.

Games - Fill a jar with buttons, and have guests guess how many. Winner gets a door prize! You can also play bingo with buttons as chips. Fun!

Food - Decorate cookies, cupcakes and your cake to look like buttons. They’ll be too cute to eat!

If you’re sticking to a particular color scheme, like blue or pink, try to find buttons in different shades of the color. But I love the mixing and matching of different pastel colors, like the ones on the place card frame mentioned above. It works for both a boy and a girl! I know if I ever have to host a baby shower, this theme will definitely be considered.

Happy planning! All my love <3 Kelsey

How to Make a Fruit Stroller

Kelsey — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:16:20 +0000

So I’ll admit: I’ve been a little stumped on blog ideas for Little Things Baby. While searching the internet for something interesting today, I came across something I’ve never heard of before: a fruit stroller! Now I’ve seen people cut the watermelon in half and fill it up with fruit, but I was completely impressed by this! I have to say, I’m also a little upset I didn’t come across it sooner. We just had a baby sprinkle for my sister this past weekend! Oh well, I guess I’ll have to create one the next time someone gets pregnant. Anyway, here’s how to make one:

Ingredients
- Watermelon (look for one in a more oval shape)
- Oranges
- Grapes
- Any other fresh fruit you prefer
- Toothpicks or wooden skewers
- You may also want to wear an apron; Alecia has made one and says the watermelon tends to spray when you hollow it out.

1. Wash & dry the watermelon, then use permanent marker to draw the outline of a stroller on it. Draw a large arch on one half of the longer side of the watermelon. Instead of closing it with a line, draw humps (it reminds me of a curtain).

2. Cut out the stroller using a sharp knife. Some people like to create a handle for the stroller using this extra piece of watermelon. It is optional.

3. Hollow out the watermelon with a melon baller or spoon (judging by the size of most melon ballers, you’re probably better off using the spoon). Save the fruit you hollowed!

4. Cut the handle out of the extra piece of watermelon if you choose and attach it using skewers (not toothpicks, as the handle is heavy). Cut four thin slices from an orange and attach them with toothpicks as wheels. Place a grape on the edge of each toothpick in the center of each wheel.

5. Slice up the rest of your fruit and any edible watermelon you have left over and fill it up! You can even take an orange or mango and draw a sleeping baby face on it, so it looks like there is a baby inside!

I wish I would have had time to actually make a fruit stroller and take pictures for a better how-to, but I unfortunately blogged shortly after learning about a fruit stroller. I will try to get around to making one and posting an article on our baby shower favors website featuring the pictures.

All my love <3 Kelsey

Weird Baby Naming Laws

Kelsey — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:20:28 +0000

Here in America, you can name your baby anything your heart desires. What names haven’t we heard of? Celebrities are always naming their children the most bizarre names (Apple, Pilot, Coco…). Unfortunately parents in other countries aren’t so fortunate. Check out some of these weird baby naming laws:

1. In Germany, you must be able to tell the sex of the baby based on the name. Additionally, it is illegal to name a child after a last name, an object or a product. If a resident here, you actually have to propose your baby name to the government, and they will declare whether or not it is acceptable.

2. A first name must not be able to cause any discomfort or offense to the person using it. If the name is not considered suitable, it cannot be used either. You can only change the name of your baby once.

3. The Japanese will reject names considered inappropriate. There are also commonly used characters in the language that are used for naming babies so they can be read, written and understood easily.

4. There are only 7,000 pre-approved names you can choose to your name your baby if you live in Denmark. If you fancy a name that isn’t on the list, your church must permit it first and then send it to be reviewed by the government. Common names are rarely allowed to be spelled in a unique manner. Like the Germans, you must be able to determine the sex of the baby based on the name. Denmark rejects 15-20% of proposed baby names a year.

5. Iceland actually formed a naming committee in 1991 that decides whether or not new names are acceptable. If parents want to propose a new name, they must pay a fee in addition to applying for approval. Not only can the name only contain letters from the Icelandic alphabet, but it must grammatically coordinate with the rest of the language. Whether or not it will later embarrass the child is also taken into account.

6. New Zealand keeps it short, sweet and to the point: the name cannot cause offense to anyone, must be a reasonable length, is justified, and cannot resemeble or include an official rank or title.

7. A Chinese name must be able to be read by a computer scanner on a national ID card. The Chinese government encourages using Simplified characters over the Traditional Chinese characters. Characters that cannot be displayed on a computer, and any numbers or non-Chinese symbols are not allowed.

Happy Monday <3 Kelsey

Top 5 Religious Favors

Kelsey — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:54:40 +0000

Whether it’s a christening or baptism, first holy communion or a confirmation, Little Things Baby is the source for all religious themed favors. Say “God Bless” with a religious keepsake, practical or personalized favor. Below you’ll find our top five favorite religious favors, perfect for any religious event. Not only are they classy, but they’re affordable too!

1. Choice Crystal Cross Key Chains – How many key rings have you seen that lack key chains? This is the perfect universal favor, and great quality too. Get it as low as $0.99.

2. Trinket Boxes – Available in Angel or Cross – (cross shown left) The ideal practical favor. It look’s great on a desk, table, or mantle, and can hold small items such as jewelry, paper clips, thumbtacks and more.

3. Silver Cross Mint Tins – Affordable and the easiest DIY favor around. Enjoy next day processing time at no additional cost to receive them just in time or way before the event. Fill them up with mints, gum, jelly beans, or M&M’s. At only $0.75 a piece, you can’t go wrong!

4. Etched Crystal Cross Keepsake – One of our most popular crystal / keepsake favors, this tiny piece looks great displayed out of its packaging on your tables, or given as a gift to your guests in its box.

5. Regal Favor Cross Adorned Picture Frame – A timeless piece redesigned, this doubles as a place card frame and a photo frame for your guests to keep.

Be sure to check out our entire section of religious favors for your little one’s baptism, communion or confirmation. God Bless!

Great Baby Shower Theme Ideas

Kelsey — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:37:07 +0000

It’s 2010, so say goodbye to a traditional, boring baby shower that lacks theme. We have the perfect baby shower theme ideas and great baby shower favors to go along! Here are some great theme ideas and matching baby shower favors to spice up a shower.

Butterflies Laser-Cut Baby Shower Favor Boxes

Butterfly Theme
A perfect theme to welcome your new little girl into the world! In some cultures, butterflies represent a birth–i.e., the butterfly coming out of its cocoon. So what better way to represent your newborn coming out of the womb? These butterfly baby shower favors are sure to make your guests’ hearts flutter. A popular, do it yourself favor are these Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box (Set of 24). Available in pink or sage, these boxes are easy to assemble and perfect to hold a delicious treat. Maybe you’d rather display something yummy one of our Ceramic Butterfly Candy Dishes / Baby Shower Favor Holders (Set of 6), which are available in four pretty colors. If your in need of something pre-packaged to display on your table, Butterfly Bookmarks are practical and inexpensive. Don’t forget a guest book to hold all the signatures of the guests who attended so the memories will last forever! Our Butterfly Theme Baby Shower Guest Book and matching Butterfly Guest Book Pen Set are low budget and a great match for your butterfly theme. Be sure to check out all of our other Butterfly Theme Baby Shower Favors for more ideas

"Set Sail" Frosted Glass Sailboat Tealight Holder

Nautical Theme
Say “ahoy” to your new little boy and let everyone know a new baby boy is on the horizon! A nautical theme is ideal for a baby boy with its mostly blue color scheme. Set sail for the shower with these perfect sailboat and nautical theme baby shower favors. Create a pretty glow among your tables with these “Set Sail” Frosted Glass Sailboat Tealight Holder (Set of 4). Little Things also recommends these classy Wooden Sailboat Place Card Holders which double as a place card holder and a keepsake. Whether your event is seaside or just sea-themed these captivating favors will give your baby shower boat loads of old time charm. Let your guest sail away to peace and tranquility with a sailboat candle. Your event will be smooth sailing when you decorate your tables and give your guests these whimsical baby shower favors. Our Sailboat and Nautical Theme Baby Shower Favors section holds many more favors to welcome your little sailor.

“A Star is Born” Bottle Stopper Baby Shower Favors

Moon & Stars Theme
Starlight, star bright…what better way to welcome your little star into the world tonight? A moon and stars theme is a great pick for a boy or a girl. Moon and star theme baby shower favors are neutral and classical. A favorite here at Little Things, as well as a best seller among our customers is our “Over the Moon” Vintage Moon Bookmark Baby Shower Favors. Not only is it practical, but the packaging is completely adorable and personalization is even offered with it, too! For more practicality, “A Star is Born” Bottle Stopper Baby Shower Favors or “A Star is Born” Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter Baby Shower Favors are great picks, as well as best sellers too. So celebrate your little star with these adorable themed favors and theme!

Ducky Tea Infuser Baby Shower Favors

Duck Theme
Your guests will be “quacking” up at a duck themed baby shower. Whether it’s for a baby boy or girl, a duck theme is cute, simple, and classic. The mom-to-be can waddle along side these baby ducks displayed throughout her shower. Ducks are a classic baby bathroom toy – so why not share the joy of this timeless treasure? This Ducky Tea Infuser Baby Shower Favors is brand new on Little Things and practical. For something low budget, these Corrugated Animal Ducky Baby Shower Favor Boxes are also new and easy to fill with a candy of choice. Visit our Duck Theme Baby Shower Favors section for more great duck favor ideas.

Personalized Teddy Bear Baby Shower Jars

Teddy Bear Theme
A teddy bear theme is sure to get your guests’ hearts melting. Not only are you welcoming a new baby into the world, but you’re now bringing back memories of everyone’s childhood. Our Teddy Bear Theme Baby Shower Favors is full of teddy bear themed favors that are cute enough to snuggle with! Little Things recommends these Personalized Teddy Bear Candy Jar Shower Favors available in 234 Designs & 32 Colors! These Personalized Teddy Bear Baby Shower Jars are a great choice. Personalized favor jars are one of our most popular favors here at Little Things, and these jars are sure to be a perfect match for your teddy bear theme baby shower.

Don’t forget to visit our Baby Shower Themes section for more great baby shower theme ideas and favors! Our section includes other ideas such as tea party, prince and princess, rocking horse, and many more!

Welcome To Little Things Baby!

Kelsey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:32:53 +0000

Classic Baby Blocks Favor Boxes with Ribbon

Whether you are expecting Pink or Blue – we welcome you! To Little Things Baby that is, your complete source for baby shower favors, baby gifts and baby shower themes.

Our parent company, Little Things Favors was been serving the wedding community since 2003 and we are excited to announce the launch of our newest site – Little Things Baby! Made just for you, the expecting Mom and the baby shower hostess, we bring to you a most inclusive site for all of your baby shower needs. Whether you are looking for table decorations and shower games, to the perfect baby shower favors or precious baby gifts – we have it all in one place. We want to be your one-stop baby shower shop!

And no matter is you’re expecting a boy or a girl – our Classic Baby Blocks Favor Boxes with Ribbon have been a continued bestseller for us. Fill them with our traditional white jordan almonds for an inexpensive, but tasty edible baby shower favor!

“About to Pop!” Popcorn Favor Box (Set of 24)

And although the Mom-to-be may be tired of opening up yet another box, you’re guest will never tire of opening these best selling and adorable, “About to Pop” Popcorn Favor boxes. We’ve had customers fill these with everything from gourmet popcorn flavored jelly beans, to popcorn kernels even to Pop Rocks candy and lollipops! And best of all, these adorable baby shower favors also come with the red organza ribbon and “For You” tag included in the price!

We look forward to serving you and we wish the Mom and Baby a lifetime of health and happiness! In the coming weeks we will be featuring additional baby shower favor ideas, unique baby gift ideas to give, fun baby shower games to play and more.

Best Wishes,

Erica