Five years of marriage is quite an accomplishment for a couple. This means that they have made it through that first few years of just getting to know what life is like with one another, and that they have toughed out all the problems that have come their way so far. If you know a happy couple that will be celebrating their five year anniversary, it is important that you can give them a gift that is sweet and says congratulations on your achievement.
Each wedding anniversary typically has a common type of gift that is given (gold, silver, wood, etc.) and they have a symbol. A traditional wedding gift for a fifth anniversary is typically made of wood, however if you are looking for a more modern gift silverware is recommended.
Depending on the couple and their like and dislikes it will help you decide what form of gift will suit them best. Whether you choose to go with a traditional wood gift or a silverware gift there here are some suggestions:
Wood gift (traditional)
Wood carving
Bonsai plants
Wood furniture piece
Wooden table centerpiece
Silverware (modern)
Silver candle snuffer
Table ware
Corkscrew
Silver engraved wine glasses
These are just suggestions and in no way are the only gifts that can be given to a couple on their fifth anniversary. If you are close with the couple there might be something you know they need. These gifts are just a few that can be given if you are close with the couple that is celebrating their anniversary:
Home appliance
Gift card to a favorite restaurant or hotel stay
An offer to babysit
If you and your significant other are celebrating your five year anniversary a congratulations is in order! Five years is an accomplishment and should be celebrated together. There are many ways in which a couple can make this special day romantic. If you are the husband who is celebrating his 5 years of marriage here are some gift ideas to consider for your wife:
Silver jewelry
Wooden jewelry box
Spa day
Engraved picture frame with a picture of the bride and groom
If you are the wife of the happy couple celebrating their five year wedding anniversary a gift is appropriate to give. Consider some of the following sweet gestures:
Silver engraved cuff links
Wooden tie box
Engraved bill-fold
Keep in mind that these are suggestions and that when you are celebrating your five year anniversary there may be other gifts that are appropriate for your loved one. If you are looking for other gift ideas for your anniversary a few months prior to the special day, start listening to the needs and wants of your spouse. Unsuspectingly they might let it slip that they want a new television or a night out on the town. While this is not the traditional gift that is associated with a wedding anniversary it is important to let your spouse know you listen to them and seek to meet all their wants and needs in life.
Criss White is an article writer for My Baby Shower Favors, a site that sells gifts and party packaging supplies for all occasions, including organza bags and organza ribbon.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Diaper Cakes and Other Fun Gifts You Can Make from Diapers
These products of creative genius are called diaper cakes and are a perfect blend of form and functionality - they’re pretty enough to be used as table decorations and yet, their contents are exactly what a mom to be needs in order to take care of her little one.
With diaper cakes, the possibilities are limitless; if the baby is a girl, why not choose butterflies for your theme? Butterflies are colorful and easy to work with as they do not limit you on the things you can put on your cake. So go ahead and take your pick from all the forms butterflies come in.
Once you have selected your theme for your diaper cake, do some rolling and tucking, even some pinning if you wish to make the layers of your diaper cake. As with real cakes, your bottom layer will be the largest, followed by the smaller second layer and if you fancy, a third layer which should be the smallest. After that’s done, decorate the cake with a sprinkling if confetti here and there, maybe throw on some glitter, add some ribbons, add your paper or fabric flowers and some silk, plastic, nylon and rubber butterflies. The materials mentioned above are pretty easy to find and are available in most craft and toy stores. Think outside the box and go to the bookstore where you can find materials for your diaper cake as well. If nothing in the store catches your eye, you can always check online for ideas and even order your materials from an online store, just make sure you order them well before the party date to give ample room for the delivery time, returns and exchanges.
When working with a tight budget that leaves no room for pricey shopping, work with what you have. Rummage around your house for some clothespins and coffee filters. You can use the coffee filters for the butterfly’s body by splitting it in two while, being careful not to rip the folded area. Take some pieces of tissue paper and roll them, once done, glue them along the fold. Now you have the body. Next, just use your coloring materials to decorate the wings and with the use of the clothespins, attach to your diaper cake.
If you know the baby’s name, you can also include it in your cake using letter cut-outs; include some bottles of baby shampoo, oil, maybe even a bar of baby soap. Whatever you put in your diaper cake, any tired parent will be sure to appreciate.
You can also make diaper teddy bears, ducks, or dolls. Just roll up the diapers and tie them up with rubber bands or ribbon. These will be the units that you will use to build your crafts. You can roll the diapers long or shape them into spheres.
Finally, the diaper wreath is another popular diaper craft, especially around Christmas. Roll the diapers lengthwise and tie them together with ribbon, tape, or rubber bands. Avoid using staples and glue but instead use fasteners that are easily removed so that the diapers can easily be reused. Lastly, feel free to add other useful items to your diaper art like pacifiers and baby bottles. The new mom will be sure to appreciate this creative gift.
With diaper cakes, the possibilities are limitless; if the baby is a girl, why not choose butterflies for your theme? Butterflies are colorful and easy to work with as they do not limit you on the things you can put on your cake. So go ahead and take your pick from all the forms butterflies come in.
Once you have selected your theme for your diaper cake, do some rolling and tucking, even some pinning if you wish to make the layers of your diaper cake. As with real cakes, your bottom layer will be the largest, followed by the smaller second layer and if you fancy, a third layer which should be the smallest. After that’s done, decorate the cake with a sprinkling if confetti here and there, maybe throw on some glitter, add some ribbons, add your paper or fabric flowers and some silk, plastic, nylon and rubber butterflies. The materials mentioned above are pretty easy to find and are available in most craft and toy stores. Think outside the box and go to the bookstore where you can find materials for your diaper cake as well. If nothing in the store catches your eye, you can always check online for ideas and even order your materials from an online store, just make sure you order them well before the party date to give ample room for the delivery time, returns and exchanges.
When working with a tight budget that leaves no room for pricey shopping, work with what you have. Rummage around your house for some clothespins and coffee filters. You can use the coffee filters for the butterfly’s body by splitting it in two while, being careful not to rip the folded area. Take some pieces of tissue paper and roll them, once done, glue them along the fold. Now you have the body. Next, just use your coloring materials to decorate the wings and with the use of the clothespins, attach to your diaper cake.
If you know the baby’s name, you can also include it in your cake using letter cut-outs; include some bottles of baby shampoo, oil, maybe even a bar of baby soap. Whatever you put in your diaper cake, any tired parent will be sure to appreciate.
You can also make diaper teddy bears, ducks, or dolls. Just roll up the diapers and tie them up with rubber bands or ribbon. These will be the units that you will use to build your crafts. You can roll the diapers long or shape them into spheres.
Finally, the diaper wreath is another popular diaper craft, especially around Christmas. Roll the diapers lengthwise and tie them together with ribbon, tape, or rubber bands. Avoid using staples and glue but instead use fasteners that are easily removed so that the diapers can easily be reused. Lastly, feel free to add other useful items to your diaper art like pacifiers and baby bottles. The new mom will be sure to appreciate this creative gift.
Great Gift Ideas for an Adult Christening
For the adult who is just getting baptized into the religion of choice, this is a memorable day, much like getting married. It takes a lot of thinking and decision making to finally settle on getting baptized into a religion that one was not born and raised into. The baptism is usually held in a church while the celebration after it is usually held somewhere else. Of course, just like any christening, the guests usually bring in christening gifts to welcome the new member and receive baptism favors in return from the hosts. But that is easier said than done as it is easier to get a gift for a baby than it is for an adult. Here are some gift suggestions for adult baptism gifts:
A Sacred Book – no matter the religion there is always a sacred book and it is always a welcome and expected gift. There is no baptism that is without a sacred book given and if there is any, and then someone will rush out to get just to make sure there is at least one given to the celebrant.
A Holy Symbol – this is usually given as a pendant, a brooch or a ring. These symbols are also usually blessed by the celebrating official during the christening. Do not get one that will not represent the religion. In some cultures, receiving such a gift would mean wearing of the item at all times for at least a year.
Prayer Beads – there are several prayer beads used by the worshipper no matter what religion it is. Prayer beads help the worshipper to focus on their prayers and to also guide them through a set or series of prayers. These are usually used everyday especially on holy days.
Holy Oils – these are a little more expensive for these are pure essential oils which are later on blessed by the officiating priest. For Catholics, Frankincense oil is highly valued as much as oil of myrrh both of which were given to the infant Jesus by the Three Kings. The holy oil is used to guard against any form of spiritual warfare and is also used in the last rites.
Decorative Item or Symbol – this is similar to a pendant or a brooch but these are larger and are supposed to be placed on the altar or on the wall. These images may be antique or not, but the most valued are the antique works of art usually made of hand carved wood. The usual images are that of the Virgin Mary and some Saints. They are used as a reminder of the holiness and sacrifice made by the individuals that they represent and to guide the new member to emulate their holy lives.
Blessed Cloth – there are some cloths considered for holy use as they are usually placed on altars. Usually families have an old altar cloth that had been handed down from generation to generation and it is customary for a new member to be welcomed with one or two so they could start their own traditions.
Choosing a gift may be tough, but when one is pointed to the right direction, even getting gifts for newly christened adults can be easy.
A Sacred Book – no matter the religion there is always a sacred book and it is always a welcome and expected gift. There is no baptism that is without a sacred book given and if there is any, and then someone will rush out to get just to make sure there is at least one given to the celebrant.
A Holy Symbol – this is usually given as a pendant, a brooch or a ring. These symbols are also usually blessed by the celebrating official during the christening. Do not get one that will not represent the religion. In some cultures, receiving such a gift would mean wearing of the item at all times for at least a year.
Prayer Beads – there are several prayer beads used by the worshipper no matter what religion it is. Prayer beads help the worshipper to focus on their prayers and to also guide them through a set or series of prayers. These are usually used everyday especially on holy days.
Holy Oils – these are a little more expensive for these are pure essential oils which are later on blessed by the officiating priest. For Catholics, Frankincense oil is highly valued as much as oil of myrrh both of which were given to the infant Jesus by the Three Kings. The holy oil is used to guard against any form of spiritual warfare and is also used in the last rites.
Decorative Item or Symbol – this is similar to a pendant or a brooch but these are larger and are supposed to be placed on the altar or on the wall. These images may be antique or not, but the most valued are the antique works of art usually made of hand carved wood. The usual images are that of the Virgin Mary and some Saints. They are used as a reminder of the holiness and sacrifice made by the individuals that they represent and to guide the new member to emulate their holy lives.
Blessed Cloth – there are some cloths considered for holy use as they are usually placed on altars. Usually families have an old altar cloth that had been handed down from generation to generation and it is customary for a new member to be welcomed with one or two so they could start their own traditions.
Choosing a gift may be tough, but when one is pointed to the right direction, even getting gifts for newly christened adults can be easy.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Ideas for Unique One of a Kind Favors for Baby Showers
For parents who have been waiting a long time to have a baby, having a baby shower planned for them will make them happier. Getting together with friends, family, and loved ones can be a time of re-bonding and acknowledgement for the couple at this special point in their lives.
There are times when the friends either give a group gift or simply bring in individual gifts for the baby. The excitement of opening up the gifts in front of the friends and the delight of the new parents-to-be is a time for taking more pictures and having great fun.
For the one planning for the party favors this can take a lot of time to think and plan on. However, one idea for unique baby shower favors is to add a unique item, personally chosen for each guest that attends the shower. This is especially possible if there are only a few close friends are invited.
First of all, prepare something that can be commonly given to all the girls. Prepare the usual items like bath gels, bath salts, candy and whatever else. And then add something totally unique in the loot by placing something that will be special to that one person who gets it.
If you have a friend who likes to garden or simply adores flowers and is known for her green thumb, include in the bag or box several packs of seeds of her favorite flowers and plants. Imagine when after she sows the seeds and they start growing and blooming – what a delight to see that the gift gave her such pleasure. Seeing her flowers bloom will remind her of the day of the baby shower.
If you have a friend who likes to sew stuff, then consider including a quilting kit or design. Quilters are known for their fanaticism with fabric and getting an unusual fabric makes their artistic mind open to all sorts of possibilities. She will forever remember where that material came from when looking at her finished quilt.
How about adding a recipe book for someone who really loves to cook? It doesn’t have to be something expensive. Get something that has great pictures in them that it is good enough to be placed on the coffee table for her to flip through.
What about adding a pack of melting chocolate that the baker friend loves to use for her chocolate creations? She can always invite the gang over to sample her latest creation and everyone can laugh about the inspiration from the loot bag of party favors.
How about that friend who likes pasta? Why not send her off with a recipe, some fresh Italian noodles and parmesan cheese? She can mix up her favorite pasta dish for herself alone or for the group.
Coming up with something unique for a friend is easily done if one knows who the friend really is. Any party favor can be unique and much appreciated if people get something unique for themselves.
There are times when the friends either give a group gift or simply bring in individual gifts for the baby. The excitement of opening up the gifts in front of the friends and the delight of the new parents-to-be is a time for taking more pictures and having great fun.
For the one planning for the party favors this can take a lot of time to think and plan on. However, one idea for unique baby shower favors is to add a unique item, personally chosen for each guest that attends the shower. This is especially possible if there are only a few close friends are invited.
First of all, prepare something that can be commonly given to all the girls. Prepare the usual items like bath gels, bath salts, candy and whatever else. And then add something totally unique in the loot by placing something that will be special to that one person who gets it.
If you have a friend who likes to garden or simply adores flowers and is known for her green thumb, include in the bag or box several packs of seeds of her favorite flowers and plants. Imagine when after she sows the seeds and they start growing and blooming – what a delight to see that the gift gave her such pleasure. Seeing her flowers bloom will remind her of the day of the baby shower.
If you have a friend who likes to sew stuff, then consider including a quilting kit or design. Quilters are known for their fanaticism with fabric and getting an unusual fabric makes their artistic mind open to all sorts of possibilities. She will forever remember where that material came from when looking at her finished quilt.
How about adding a recipe book for someone who really loves to cook? It doesn’t have to be something expensive. Get something that has great pictures in them that it is good enough to be placed on the coffee table for her to flip through.
What about adding a pack of melting chocolate that the baker friend loves to use for her chocolate creations? She can always invite the gang over to sample her latest creation and everyone can laugh about the inspiration from the loot bag of party favors.
How about that friend who likes pasta? Why not send her off with a recipe, some fresh Italian noodles and parmesan cheese? She can mix up her favorite pasta dish for herself alone or for the group.
Coming up with something unique for a friend is easily done if one knows who the friend really is. Any party favor can be unique and much appreciated if people get something unique for themselves.
A Few Great Keepsake Gifts for Babies
When a child gets older there will be questions about what happened before their birth. As they grow up, children eventually want to find out where they came from. When they find out that their mother had a baby shower, they will also be curious to see the pictures and souvenirs of that special party.
Personalized keepsake gifts are the simplest way to record the name of the child and the date that the child was born or that the baby shower was held. Having it done in a specialty shop or online is easy enough done, but it can always be done at home as well. This lends the personalize item more importance for it was not just ordered, it was made for the occasion by an important person – a friend or even the mother herself.
Baby Shower Favors – Be sure to save a few of those personalized baby shower favors that you handed out at your baby shower. These will make cute mementos for a child when he or she grows up.
Sweats for the Baby – There are always cool and cold days and babies should be kept warm. Simply buy the sweats and have them personalized with the name of the child. The theme of the baby shower or child’s nursery theme can also be printed along with the baby’s birthday or baby shower date.
Rattlers – Babies adore rattlers, especially those with teethers on one end. Have the rattlers personalized by tagging them on the handle with the name of the child.
Towels – Choose from the different sizes of towels or get a towel set. Have them custom-stitched with a unique monogram with the child’s name or initials.
Towels are really appreciated by all who receive them as these are the most useful and functional of all types of gifts, for the adult or the baby. What’s more, imagine the child’s wonderment when they realize that the towel they were using was a gift to them even before they were born. Warning: always reserve one for posterity’s sake as towels can suffer through wear and tear.
Diaper Cloths – There are diapers of cloth material that are super soft and gentle on the baby skin. These are great gifts for the mothers who are environmentally conscious and through the years will also result in lots of savings from not having to buy disposable diapers.
Baby Scrapbook – This is one way to keep all the photos of the party and can even include the invitations and a CD holder glued on to one page. The child could just flip through the pages and see for themselves what went on at the party and who attended it. Personalize it by placing the name on the cover of the scrapbook and the date of the party. The mother could then just add on more pictures as the child gets older.
Ideas for personalized party gifts are just too many to list, but at least the above list is enough to give someone a good place to start.
Personalized keepsake gifts are the simplest way to record the name of the child and the date that the child was born or that the baby shower was held. Having it done in a specialty shop or online is easy enough done, but it can always be done at home as well. This lends the personalize item more importance for it was not just ordered, it was made for the occasion by an important person – a friend or even the mother herself.
Baby Shower Favors – Be sure to save a few of those personalized baby shower favors that you handed out at your baby shower. These will make cute mementos for a child when he or she grows up.
Sweats for the Baby – There are always cool and cold days and babies should be kept warm. Simply buy the sweats and have them personalized with the name of the child. The theme of the baby shower or child’s nursery theme can also be printed along with the baby’s birthday or baby shower date.
Rattlers – Babies adore rattlers, especially those with teethers on one end. Have the rattlers personalized by tagging them on the handle with the name of the child.
Towels – Choose from the different sizes of towels or get a towel set. Have them custom-stitched with a unique monogram with the child’s name or initials.
Towels are really appreciated by all who receive them as these are the most useful and functional of all types of gifts, for the adult or the baby. What’s more, imagine the child’s wonderment when they realize that the towel they were using was a gift to them even before they were born. Warning: always reserve one for posterity’s sake as towels can suffer through wear and tear.
Diaper Cloths – There are diapers of cloth material that are super soft and gentle on the baby skin. These are great gifts for the mothers who are environmentally conscious and through the years will also result in lots of savings from not having to buy disposable diapers.
Baby Scrapbook – This is one way to keep all the photos of the party and can even include the invitations and a CD holder glued on to one page. The child could just flip through the pages and see for themselves what went on at the party and who attended it. Personalize it by placing the name on the cover of the scrapbook and the date of the party. The mother could then just add on more pictures as the child gets older.
Ideas for personalized party gifts are just too many to list, but at least the above list is enough to give someone a good place to start.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Gift Ideas for Baptism
Sometimes, it is a lot easier to give gifts to grown-ups because you already know what a colleague likes or what the husband needs. Sometimes, they even have their wish list. But for babies and kids, giving gifts may be a little tricky because you may end up giving the same overalls or sweaters as the other guests because you bought them from the same local store. Your next baptismal gift should be cute, fun, yet useful as well – and by useful we mean applicable for baby’s play too. Here are some gift suggestions for baptisms.
Bed and baby bath items are both cute and practical. Blankets are cute and especially memorable when it’s the same blanket they use until they grow up. There are different cute and playful designs readily available in your local department store. Pillows also come in various designs and different shapes as well. You can give regular pillows or the ones shaped with a stuff toy animal head and the body would be the pillow. Baby oil and toiletry sets are also readily available. Opt for the trusted brands and check ingredient labels as there are some items that may be harsh on the baby’s sensitive skin.
Keepsake gifts will be received well too. A keepsake box to store all of baby’s special and memorable items is something that will be useful even until he or she grows up. Photo frames can be displayed in any home so that can work well too and a stuffed toy is considered great gift idea as well. You can give baby CDs such as Barney or Baby Einstein for a meaningful and educational gift.
You can also consider getting small keepsakes as reminders of the special day. Sometimes you can browse through baptism favors and gifts online for even more ideas.
Be careful with edible gifts as well such as baby food or formula unless you are close to the mother or you know exactly what the baby is being fed. These items are readily available and while you can have them wrapped at the store itself, you can have your own personalized gift wrap to make it more special. You can place the gift in another gift bag or you can place it in a special box and hand paint it. Sometimes it is a nice idea to get something for the parents as well as the child, especially if you are close to the family.
Bed and baby bath items are both cute and practical. Blankets are cute and especially memorable when it’s the same blanket they use until they grow up. There are different cute and playful designs readily available in your local department store. Pillows also come in various designs and different shapes as well. You can give regular pillows or the ones shaped with a stuff toy animal head and the body would be the pillow. Baby oil and toiletry sets are also readily available. Opt for the trusted brands and check ingredient labels as there are some items that may be harsh on the baby’s sensitive skin.
Keepsake gifts will be received well too. A keepsake box to store all of baby’s special and memorable items is something that will be useful even until he or she grows up. Photo frames can be displayed in any home so that can work well too and a stuffed toy is considered great gift idea as well. You can give baby CDs such as Barney or Baby Einstein for a meaningful and educational gift.
You can also consider getting small keepsakes as reminders of the special day. Sometimes you can browse through baptism favors and gifts online for even more ideas.
Be careful with edible gifts as well such as baby food or formula unless you are close to the mother or you know exactly what the baby is being fed. These items are readily available and while you can have them wrapped at the store itself, you can have your own personalized gift wrap to make it more special. You can place the gift in another gift bag or you can place it in a special box and hand paint it. Sometimes it is a nice idea to get something for the parents as well as the child, especially if you are close to the family.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Gift Ideas for Your Husband or Boyfriend
For women, you can give bath and toiletry items, food products, clothes or hair accessory products as gifts. Choosing and finding gifts for women is relatively easy. You can even find them at department stores. For guys however, choosing gifts can be challenging at times. You want your present to be fun, but also want it to be useful as well. You want it to be classy but well within your budget too. If you have given all too common gifts in the past, here are some new and exciting gift ideas for that special man in your life.
You can give edible gifts such as bottles of wine, gourmet chocolate or his favorite coffee as gifts for any occasion. These special food items become more than ordinary when carefully packaged to make them look more enticingly delicious.
For gifts he can use in the office, you can give leather suitcases, designer ties, or designer pens with Swarovski crystals. These luxury items do speak of power and elegance at the same time.
Other fun items include custom printed shirts or electronic gadgets. An accessory to his laptop or car can work too. Think of items that he wants but normally would not purchase by himself.
Also, you can give concert tickets, home brews, grilling items or sports memorabilia – items that a girl may not appreciate, but guys will truly be thrilled to receive. These items are all useful and practical items that guys like.
Alternatively, you can use traditional gifts and give it a whole new twist. Personalize photo frames by choosing one with a design suitable to his taste or hobby (a golf design and have it engraved with his name); or have a bed sheet printed with his favorite baseball team or football team logo. You can also look at items designed for other occasions like personalized wedding favors and see if there are items that might be suitable as general gifts. Sometimes a set of personalized mint tins or coffee will work great. Be creative and you will never run out of new ideas to excite that special person in your life. If you opt for couple’s services, make sure that it is something he will also enjoy – a spa or a massage treatment may be a luxurious gift for you, but see if it is something he will enjoy as well.
The key is finding what he needs, what he wants, or something he will be amused at. It really isn’t that difficult finding these items compared to getting unique birthday entertainment or unique wedding favors, these items are readily available in online stores or your local gift shops.
You can give edible gifts such as bottles of wine, gourmet chocolate or his favorite coffee as gifts for any occasion. These special food items become more than ordinary when carefully packaged to make them look more enticingly delicious.
For gifts he can use in the office, you can give leather suitcases, designer ties, or designer pens with Swarovski crystals. These luxury items do speak of power and elegance at the same time.
Other fun items include custom printed shirts or electronic gadgets. An accessory to his laptop or car can work too. Think of items that he wants but normally would not purchase by himself.
Also, you can give concert tickets, home brews, grilling items or sports memorabilia – items that a girl may not appreciate, but guys will truly be thrilled to receive. These items are all useful and practical items that guys like.
Alternatively, you can use traditional gifts and give it a whole new twist. Personalize photo frames by choosing one with a design suitable to his taste or hobby (a golf design and have it engraved with his name); or have a bed sheet printed with his favorite baseball team or football team logo. You can also look at items designed for other occasions like personalized wedding favors and see if there are items that might be suitable as general gifts. Sometimes a set of personalized mint tins or coffee will work great. Be creative and you will never run out of new ideas to excite that special person in your life. If you opt for couple’s services, make sure that it is something he will also enjoy – a spa or a massage treatment may be a luxurious gift for you, but see if it is something he will enjoy as well.
The key is finding what he needs, what he wants, or something he will be amused at. It really isn’t that difficult finding these items compared to getting unique birthday entertainment or unique wedding favors, these items are readily available in online stores or your local gift shops.
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