Thank Yous
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Making Baby Shower (For Baby #2) Special
Asked by C.T. from Seattle
on April 2, 2008
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I'm hosting my sister-in-law's baby shower in a few weeks. She's having a little girl and has had a hard 2nd pregnancy. She co-hosted my baby shower and amazed the g...
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- Corvilla: There is a WONDERFUL bakery in Silverlake (Everett) called L'Artisan French bakery. My friend and her busband own it. Her husband is from France and is the...
- You could buy a cute frame and mat, and have everyone that attends the shower write a blessing for the new baby or even just write her name on it. It might be cool to...
- I just went to a baby shower for #2 for a friend. They did the cutest thing. When people arrived they were asked to cut a piece of ribbon to what ever length they want...
Thank You Notes at Party - Tacky or Not?
Asked by M.H. from Gainesville
on July 18, 2008
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My 3yo son recently attended a birthday party where, with the goody bag at the end of the party, he received a thank you note thanking him for attending the party and ...
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- It's just a little less individual. It would also a great learning exp for your son if he helped with the cards, even if he just colors in them or tries to write his ...
- I think the point of a thank you note is a personal, heartfelt thank you. Teaching your kids to write thank you notes (even if you are doing it for your preschooler a...
- I don't like the note at the party bit... it seems a bit presumptuous. I agree with so many others that the note should be delivered in some capacity at a later date....
Whatever Happened to Saying Thank You?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on July 23, 2010
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I'm curious as to how others deal with family members (in-laws) that do not show any appreciation or thanks for gifts that they are given. My husband and I always rem...
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- You can't control other people. You can only control your own emotions. I am a firm believer that if people can't be troubled with a thank you, then they don't deser...
- Make the next gift that you give them a set of thank you cards. That should get the point across.
- You can only be responsible for your own reactions to gifts...and in part for the way your own children respond...but I now that doesn't stop you from being upset abou...
Never Received a "Thank You"
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on January 31, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am looking for advice regarding a situation. About three months ago, I sent a baby gift to my friend who lives in another state. I sent the gift over...
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- I would just ask. As you say, she has issues with memory. She possibly just forgot to tell you she received the gift. Since you had to send it via mail, I would...
- I would ask. Say that you know she is very busy but you wanted to make sure that she received it so she didnt think you forgot about her. Good Luck.
- Can you casually work a "Hey - did you have a chance to try on the outfit I sent/play with the toy I sent/ use the blanket that I sent yet? I hope it was the right si...
Tagging on to Thank You Notes
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on October 25, 2011
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This is tagging onto the earlier thank you note question: Are thank you notes really dying off? I might want in on that!
I, for one, grew up having to send them, s...
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- I always send thank you notes and I'm teaching my children to do the same thing. I am teaching them to appreciate when someone else does something kind for them. I don...
- I actually think a phone call of thanks would be more appreciated by the gift giver, but I actually prefer to send out the cards. I AM thankful for anything we receiv...
- *Sigh* I was raised on writing thank you notes. In this busy day, I have no beef with not receiving a note in the mail. I just wanna know that you got the dang gift...
"Throwing a Long Distance Baby Shower"
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on October 18, 2007
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Has anyone thrown a long distance baby shower? My sister lives in PA and is having a baby in Feb....we are looking for ideas on throwing her a long distance baby shower!!
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- Hi, K.... I haven't thrown a long distance baby shower, but I have done bridal showers that way for my sister and a friend. Basically, I made invitations that went...
- Do an internet search on soemthing like online baby shower. You may just find a website that hosts such a thing. I know hosting online tupperware parties and things ...
- If you're wanting to throw a shower for her with friends and family that are here, but one she won't be able to attend due to the distance, here's an idea: Have the s...
Thank You Note Concern
Asked by T.M. from New York
on May 19, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
My daughter celebrated her first birthday last September. We had a beautiful party with a large group of family and friends. My problem is I never wrot...
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- Most people do not send out thank yous for a birthday party. If you sent Thank You notes now it would only look like you were trying to insure good gifts for her appro...
- Hi -you're being too hard on yourself! It's totally fine to send the notes now. Everyone understands the demands of a baby/toddler and your family and friends love y...
- Don't look at it as having to do 50 notes when the little one is finally asleep.... write 2 or 3 each night, before you know it, they'll be done. I think I'd feel...
Baby # 3...to Shower or Not to Shower?
Asked by A.L. from Alexandria
on September 10, 2011
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Hi All,
Just curious as to what the thinking is on baby showers for third baby? Thanks~
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- I say go for it! Every baby needs to be celebrated. If you already have most of what you need, say diapers only or something on the invite.
- It varies SO widely. Personally, I will happily attend any shower for any person I love or even like a lot. When it came to having *my* third (and second girl in a s...
- If you are in need of items and or a celebration then SHOWER away!! Honestly you can have a shower that is just a party.
Wedding Thank You Cards
Asked by S.W. from Houston
on April 29, 2009
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My step daughter got married a month ago yesterday and she has not sent out Thank you cards at least to her fathers family, my family nor any of our friends. We are t...
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- Do people really ask, "Where's my thank-you card?" Those who do should be directed to her, because that is her responsibility and not yours. In fact, it would be ter...
- I'm sorry, but this is her responsibility and her failure if she doesn't get them out. If anyone thinks it reflects negatively on you if you step daughter doesn't sen...
- Ditto, Heather. It is frustrating, but not your problem. Let it go. She is a grown married woman. Sounds like she is depressed. Which is not unusual right after a ...
Baby Shower Unknown Sex of Baby
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on November 3, 2009
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Okay Ladies put on your thinking caps and help me out.
My sister is having her second baby which we do not know the sex of. Her first one she did not know the gender ...
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- You could always do a book themed party where people bring a book for the baby and write something special in it. It is like starting a library for the baby =) I ha...
- You certainly don't have to know the gender to have an awesome shower. I didn't find out with either of my children. Also, most women have the big baby shower with j...
- My friend did this last year with her 2nd. She ended up having a gift card shower where people brought gift cards to target and babies r us, etc. It worked out really...
