Top 5 Baby Shower Trends of 2009

February 10, 2009 By Erika 1 Comment

personalized-baby-shower-favors-water-labels.jpg Some people have the pleasure of attending hundreds of baby showers.  These people have seen every decoration, eaten every kind of hors d’oeuvres, and played every silly game ever conceived for a baby shower.  The result of all this experience is that, when asked to throw a baby shower for a loved one, they can use all this experience to throw a really great party.

For those who have never attended a baby shower, wouldn’t know a shower game from a board game, and feel an oddly perplexed sensation when faced with the term “diaper cake”, the idea of throwing a baby shower can seem bewildering.  After all, you’re being asked to help a friend/family member celebrate a new baby while entertaining a group of perhaps strangers, while also trying to help the new mom get equipped with everything she’ll need for her newest addition.  It’s a big job!

As with everything, there are trends and themes for baby showers that it may be helpful for anyone to know.  Here are some of the hottest baby shower trends to help and inspire everyone, from the baby shower newbie to the veteran:

  1. Co-ed baby showers. Inviting men to help celebrate a new baby is very popular right now.  It may seem counterintuitive to have a bunch of guys helping to ogle the onesies, but if structure it right the father-to-be can have a lot of fun too.  A co-ed shower is not as structured, should have plenty of food, and will optimally have an equal number of men and women.  This article is very helpful in figuring out the mechanics of a co-ed baby shower.
  2. Trivia shower games. These are being played in more and more baby showers.  In our information-saturated culture, people are more knowledgeable about more things than ever before, so this is a natural way to get everyone involved.  Some of the fun new trivia games that have been circulating are the “Old Wives Tale” and “Animal Pregnancies” trivia games.  Be sure to keep some small prizes on hand for the winners.
  3. Personalized baby shower favors. Selecting a thoughtful favor for everyone who attends the shower is very important.  You want to thank everyone who took the time and money to help shower your loved one with gifts and well wishes, and the best way to do this is with a thoughtful baby shower favor.  Personalized bottled water is a unique way to provide refreshment and give guests a custom memento of your fun event.  A small bottle of water with the baby’s name, and the names of the parents-to-be, is a fun keepsake for everyone.
  4. Stylish baby shower invitations. One of the hottest places to find heart-breakingly cute shower invitations is Tiny Prints.  They have a huge selection of styles and designs, their prices are excellent, and their turnaround time is fast.  A great way to get your party started right is to have an invitation that’s as special as the mom-to-be!
  5. Diaper cakes. Sounds bizarre, but diaper cakes are all the rage as show-stopping centerpieces for baby showers.  50-100 diapers are rolled up, arranged into a cake, and then festooned with toys, bibs, and baby paraphernalia.  The mom-to-be can use the whole cake when her little one arrives, and it’s a beautiful conversation piece for your shower.  You can order these custom over the Internet or create them yourself.

Have you seen any great baby shower trends lately? Please share, we love new ideas!

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Must-Have Superbowl Party Supplies

January 13, 2009 By Erika 4 Comments

super-bowl-party-favors-super-brew.jpg Is there anything better than spending Superbowl Sunday with good friends, great food, and cold beer?  We don’t think so.  The Superbowl is just one of those American institutions that feels good no matter what the economy is doing.  Superbowl 43 is coming up on February 1, 2009, and the timing is perfect to start getting ready to host or make plans to attend a Superbowl party.

If you’re hosting a Superbowl party this year, here are the top five ways to guarantee Superbowl party success:

  1. Custom beer labels. We’ve just designed two football labels specifically for the Superbowl that will look great on any bottle of beer you have at your Superbowl party.  At less than $1 apiece, and with our new promo code to take 10% off your label order, this is an economical way to add a custom touch to your Superbowl party.   Our “Game Day” label design features the bright lights of the football stadium prominently, and our “Super Brew” design gives you the chance to show your love for beer on the 50 yard line.  Coincidentally, this is a great way to show support for your team, and force supporters of the opposing team to support your team as well just by holding the bottle!
  2. Beer. Lots of it.  For most Americans, a good football game goes hand in hand with a cold beer, so make sure you stock up on plenty of suds before kick-off.  A great way to store these is in buckets of ice.  This frees up your refrigerator and allows guests to easily help themselves.  You can also throw some other bottles drinks in there as well to keep non-beer drinking guests hydrated.  Fruit juices and bottled water will go nicely in buckets of ice as well.   In fact, if you want to customize your bottled water, we also have a football label for bottled water that you can use to spruce up your water bottles too.  Don’t let the beer drinkers have all the fun!
  3. Snacks. Having an entree is a great idea for after the game, but every Superbowl party needs to have lots of snacks on hand throughout the game in order to keep guests happy.  Going with a variety of snacks will enable you to satisfy a broad variety of tastes, so offer potato chips and dip next to a veggie tray, and throw in some M&M’s for good measure.
  4. Seating. It doesn’t matter if your guests are all male, all female, or a combination of both: comfortable seating is mandatory for every Superbowl party.  Sitting on the floor gets old real quick.  It may not look the best, but if you drag an extra couch into the room, or squeeze a few more armchairs in front of your TV, your guests will thank you for it.
  5. Decorations. Buy or borrow some props for each team playing the Superbowl and scatter them around the room.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a foam finger or a custom jersey, decorations are a surefire way to get everyone in the mood to marvel at great passes, bemoan bad calls, and cheer wildly for touchdowns.
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Sassy and Classy Bachelorette Party Favors

November 26, 2008 By Erika Leave a Comment

personalized-bachelorette-party-favors.jpg Planning a bachelorette party can be a lot of fun.  A bachelorette party (aka a Hen party) is a lot less formal than a bridal shower and is a great opportunity to give the bride some time to let loose with close friends and family before her big day.  Activities for bachelorette parties vary wildly from drinks and dancing to weekends in Vegas.

No matter what you end up planning for your bride-to-be, an important part of any bachelorette party is bachelorette party favors.  As with any party, favors are important because they thank your guests for spending time with you at your event.

One of the best ways to do this is with personalized bottled water.  Handing out customized bottled water to your guests throughout the course of the party will keep everyone refreshed, hydrated, and ready to have fun.  After the party, the bottles of water are a neat reminder for everyone of the bride-to-be and her amazing last night out.

We have some brand new water label designs that are perfect for bachelorette parties.  Our bachelorette party favors feature designs that range from sassy to classy and will blend well with any plans you may have for the evening.  Our custom water bottle labels come in two sizes (small and large) and are completely water-proof and self-adhesive.  The labels are relatively small and will fit perfectly in a carry-on if you’re planning a destination bachelorette party.

You can also order these designs on bottles of our purified spring water and have them delivered.  This will take all the prep work out of your bachelorette party favors and give you more time for other things.  As always, we are happy to provide samples of our products if you’d like to see the quality of our labels and water for yourself.

Personalized water bottles, prominently featuring the bride-to-be’s name and other choice details, are a wonderful way to give your favorite bride a unique memento of her last night out, and the perfect way to keep everyone feeling great all night long.

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Fun Favors For Fun Kids Parties!

September 22, 2008 By Erika Leave a Comment
Children's party favors

Image courtesy of More 4 Kids

Depending on who you ask, kids’ birthday parties are either a blast or an expensive and tiring ordeal. Thanks to the Internet, though, it’s never been easier to arrange for all the kids birthday party supplies you need to arrive on your doorstep.

Gone are the days of driving from store to store looking for the perfect party favors to match your child’s themed party. Now you can find the best price on everything from tablecloths to entertainment online, and you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas to do it!

If we may, let us suggest to you that you take the stress out of planning your child’s birthday party by using personalized water bottles to cross two necessities off your list: refreshments and party favors.

With the number of obese children growing every day, your fellow parents will enjoy the healthy alternative to soda or juice, and it’s easy to clean up should there be any spills. There’s also the added convenience of using the personalized water bottles as customized party favors. The kids will go home with a personalized souvenir that won’t break your piggy bank.

We offer a great selection of customizable label templates that make it easy to create custom label bottled water. You have two options in ordering: you can either order our bottled water (this comes with the labels already applied) or the labels alone. Our bottled water takes 5 business days to produce and arrives on your doorstep fully assembled and ready to go. Our labels only option takes 3 business days and each label comes with a completely self-adhesive backing that makes it easy to apply quickly. If you choose this option, simply buy some water bottles locally, remove the existing labels, apply the new labels, and voila! Problem solved!

Our labels are made from a durable, completely synthetic material that will stay on and look beautiful even when stored in ice. Our water bottles are also 100% recyclable, which makes them easy to dispose of.

If you have any questions or would like a sample of our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help!

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Personalized Labels Make Meaningful Birthday Gifts

August 20, 2008 By Erika Leave a Comment

Personalized Birthday Party FavorsWhat’s not to love about a birthday party? Whether you’re nine or ninety, a birthday party is sure to be an awesome time worth looking forward to. If you’re planning a birthday party for a friend or relative, your head is sure to be spinning with sorting out guest lists, balloons, cake, and other important details.

A great way to add a personalized touch to any birthday party is with customized labels. When even the beverages are customized just for the birthday boy or girl, it adds a nice touch. We offer a playful and fun selection of personalized water bottle labels, personalized wine labels, and personalized beer labels, each of which would be a thoughtful and fun birthday party favor. Each label can be customized to include the birthday celebrant’s name, age, or birth date and we have a wide selection to choose from so it’s easy to find a label that matches your party’s theme.

If you have something different in mind for your label, we are happy to help you with designing a truly custom label. Many of our customers design custom labels using photos of the birthday boy or girl and these always turn out beautifully. Whether the picture is current or from a day gone by, your loved one is sure to smile when they see this creative and personalized birthday party favor.

If you would like to learn more about our labels or would like to request a sample of a specific template, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help!

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