You don’t have to look very hard to find an overwhelming number of themes when searching how to plan a first birthday party. Of course, the birthday boy or girl will be a little young to remember their lovely first birthday, but the photos you record will bring this special milestone alive to them and preserve the memory for you! Choosing colors and a theme is a personal choice. Baby is, of course, too little to have a say but moms are great at color schemes. A little attention to what the baby will wear that day will really make your pictures pop. Maybe a personalized Cygnet Living ivory wool sweater stitched with a party coordinating thread color. Perusing Pinterest...
It is such a special time when the baby finally arrives. That last part of pregnancy can seem longer than it is and hopefully you have done a little pre-planning for your newborn clothing essentials or maybe friends and family have already hosted a baby shower in your honor. “How many newborn clothes do I need?” is probably one of the most common questions besides questions about beds and carseats. First time moms may be asking “what do newborns wear?” The answer to these questions has a little to do with these factors: The size of your baby How often you want to do laundry What is the season and the climate where you live What is your style Most...
Summer finally turned into Fall, but the crazy fun is just ahead and it’s time to think about outfits for the holidays. Grab a hot drink and take a minute to make a plan for the events ahead. A lot of people are getting their family pictures ready for a holiday mailing. It’s not too late to get that scheduled, even if you have to recruit a friend with a gift for taking great photos since all your favorite professionals are already booked! Children’s holiday outfits are in stock and ready to order with a lot of coordinating designs and colors to suit any sibling or even cousin group. The Chelsea Jumper Dress with the Mock Turtleneck in Mustard pairs...
With school back in full swing and cooler nights upon us, it’s time to get that Fall wardrobe ready for service! Start by going through last year's Fall and Winter clothing. Sometimes jackets and long sleeve shirts will still fit the next year. But most pants don’t meet muster anymore since the Summer surge in growth seems to affect their height the most. It must be all that swimming that grows them like weeds. Kids wardrobes will need to include everything from play clothes to special occasion wear. You will want your Fall wardrobe essentials, like the perfect lightweight jacket as weather sometimes catches us by surprise as a cool evening wraps up an especially warm day. Once you’ve removed...
No sooner than you wrap up one school year and start settling into a Summer schedule, the back to school ads start appearing and the preparation begins again. There is something nostalgic for all of us when the stores have their rows of school supplies, accessories, and backpacks. Even though the first day of school is a good few weeks away, a little careful planning now will get your family off to a good beginning and your plans and organization now can have an effect on the whole year. Creating a schedule actually offers you the opportunity for flexibility because without a schedule there can’t be a break from it... you just have chaos! Putting together your child’s Fall...
