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Baby Planning Skills Can Turn Into a Business

By Brian on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 | No Comments

If you have experience planning for a baby and knowing what to expect before you have a baby, you might be surprised to learn that you actually have the skills to start your own baby planning business.

A baby planner is a consultant that can come into a newly expecting mothers home and help consult her on what things she can do to prepare for the baby.

Some of the skills it takes to be a good baby planner are:

– Listening skills and the ability to relate to people
– The desire to help people
– The ability to be organized
– The ability to make suggestions to people and help them feel good about themselves

The more experience you having planning for babies, the more suited you will be for the task.

Baby planning is also a great career for someone who needs flexibility with their work schedule. Baby planning services would be so flexible. You could visit with clients at only the times when it works best for you. You could also run the baby planning services from your home and do online consultations only.

There is a lot of flexibility with a baby planning career and there is also hardly any competition. There are VERY few baby planners in the US as of 2011.

The cost of starting a baby planning business is very low. You will need to start with a plan and a checklist of those things that you will need to cover with your clients. You will be visiting with them, either online or over the internet and helping them prepare for their new baby. If personal visits seem too unrealistic for your lifestyle, you might want to set up an online baby planning consulting business.  Nowadays, it can be very simple to set up your own website.

You will need to market your business also. But, there are many free ways to market yourself online and offline if you are starting out on a tight budget. As your business grows, then you might want to consider putting more money into marketing to bring in more clients. The nice thing about a baby planning career is that there is no equipment to buy or expensive start up fees. You can start as small as you would like.

If you have experience with babies and baby planning and are looking for a way to work from home, definitely consider starting a business as a baby planning consultant.

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Discount Baby Shower Supplies: Planning A Shower On A Budget

By Brian on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 | No Comments

By Jennifer Adair

Baby showers are a special occasion where friends, family and other people who know the parents to be, are gathered together to give gifts and make this occasion memorable to everyone present.

The one who will host this event is usually a very close friend of the future mother. Such events are mainly for gift giving which make it awkward for a family member of the mother to be the host for such an event. That person needs to start by talking to the mother and other members of the family what kind of theme will be appropriate for the party.

The host can do the planning alone or brainstorm with friends in picking the right invitation then having it made by the printers. When that is finished, the other details after that should already be quite easy such as the food for the occasion, and the program for the party.

The party is determined on the gender of the baby and the supplies for the occasion depend on the theme of the baby shower.

These include the following;

- A party for any occasion can never do without balloons. These can come in various colors, sizes and shapes and are quite affordable. One can order these either online or in the nearest party store in the neighborhood and have it ready for pickup or delivery in a few days.

- A nice looking cake is another important thing that must not be missed out for a baby shower. Just like balloons, this can be made in various colors or shapes symbolizing a cartoon character or any other thing that is the theme of the party.

- A baby shower should always have games. When there are games, there are prizes and the host can get some gift certificates to be given away.

- The party can be formal or it can be a casual one where people who are a bit older have a chance to act like children again. Party ware is available in various colors. One can get it at an affordable price which includes everything from the glass, to the utensils and the plate itself. Since these are disposable, one can easily get rid of it when the party is over.

- Streamers and ribbons for the party are also an essential to fix up the venue for baby shower. These come in rolls more than 50 feet long and can be purchased at a reasonable price.

Light and finger foods are usually served during baby showers so it won’t be that hard figuring out what snacks to get for the event.

The host can even make a baby shower registry so that the future mother will not get similar gifts from friends and family.

Given that most baby showers are limited to a small number of people, planning the budget before going out and buying the essentials will not be that much of a problem.

If one does not have enough time and is busy with other things such as work, one can enlist the help of friends and divide the labor or get the assistance of professional. Most people who do this for a living offer packages reducing the worry of some who have not done this before.

About the Author: Visit http://www.babyshowerguidebook.com/ today and download your free report on baby showers and get some great baby shower ideas.

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7 Original Baby Shower Gifts

By Brian on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

By Cora L

Are you hounded by the fear that you have purchased the same thing as at least one other person when heading to a baby shower? Even when using a registry duplicates happen & returns are bound to follow. Finding unique baby gifts might take a bit more time than ordering online from the registry, but the payoff is usually well worth it.

Here are 7 ideas for creative baby shower gifts that will keep those dreaded duplicate embarrassment moments from happening again!

1. Be creative. Think outside the box — the big box that is. Go to a local craft fair or area craft co-op and find items that have that one of a kind feel. Burp cloths that have been lined with ribbon and/or embroidered with the baby’s name or the family last name have a personal touch that shows time and thought. If you are a truly creative type, knit the baby a tiny hat or booties, crochet a baby blanket, create a diaper cake from infant diapers and decorate it with wrist rattles, teething rings, baby spoons and such.

2. Personalize it. Personalization is usually a good idea with baby gifts. Monograms might be too stuffy for some, but most people will enjoy the personalization. It can even be silly or remind the person of a moment shared. Having the word “back” or “front” monogrammed on an item in the appropriate place allows giggles during those many outfit changes (plus this gives instructions to follow for those sleep deprived days and nights).

3. Designer diaper bags. The options out there now give beautiful designs for moms and practical non-flowery options for dads. These bags have everything from fold out diaper-changing stations, to bottle warmers and milk storage coolers. Large or small, there are designs to please any mom-to-be as well as any shopper.

4. Be silly. Get something useful but amusing. The name on Boudreaux’s Butt Paste will create a peal of laughter in the room, but it is also great for after the baby comes. Try facemasks to protect from all those stinky diapers, or the teepees available for little boy diaper changes.

5. Stock up on Favorite Food. A baby shower gift that is bound to please is a meal for the freezer. Recipes for favorite dishes that can be frozen ahead of time are very useful for the mom-to-be. Gift certificates to meal prep places are also a good idea, especially if one isn’t very crafty in the kitchen.

6. Unique Outfits. If clothing is what you would really like to purchase go for some of the larger outfits. Thinking in terms of season and potential size might be a little challenging, but the payoff comes when those happy parents have something to put the baby in once it outgrows the adorable tiny newborn sets that everyone else buys.

7. Photography. A little bit of research can have great results when considering a photography session as a gift. The chain stores offer lots of deals, but local photographers may offer a variety of unique options for a family photo or individual shots of the tiny new arrival. There may also be packages available that allow pregnancy photos and another sitting later with the newborn.

About the Author: Cora Lee is the owner of BlissLiving, widely known for a huge selection of unique baby shower gifts including personalized baby gifts, and designer diaper bags. BlissLiving has been featured in US Weekly, People Magazine’s Celebrity Babies Blog, and Pregnancy Magazine.

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Raising Baby On The Cheap

By Brian on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 | No Comments

By Carrie Lauth

Have you ever read those reports on the cost of raising a child?

The last time I checked, I was told that it would cost the astronomical figure of $430,470 to raise my baby… and that didn’t include college tuition!

The people who come up with these figures must not be very creative. Some of the best things you can do for your child are free or very inexpensive. Here are some tips for raising kids on the cheap.

1) Breastfeed

You can save roughly $1,000 in formula costs alone in your baby’s first year by breastfeeding. Check out this report: http://www.natural-moms.com/cost_of_baby_formula.html

This figure doesn’t include the extra costs you would incur from Doctor visits and medications. Breastfed babies are less likely to need medical care and don’t get sick as often as their formula fed peers.

Formula feeding increases a baby’s risk of both acute and chronic health problems not only during childhood but well into adulthood. If you’re a working and breastfeeding Mother, you’re less likely to miss work than if you were formula feeding.

In addition, a breastfed baby can go straight from the breast to an open cup, thus eliminating pacifiers, bottles and sippy cups.

Even baby food is not necessary. The healthiest first foods for baby are fresh fork-mashed avocado, banana, sweet potato and the like. If you’re breastfeeding, you may be able to delay the introduction of solids until as late as 8 or 9 months.

2) Use Cloth Diapers

All I am saying…is give cloth a chance!

The modern cloth diapers are nothing like Grandma’s. The nicer ones are made from high tech materials that wick moisture away from baby, and utilize snaps or velcro to close instead of pins.

They save you a lot of money especially if you save them and use them again for subsequent children. You can buy them cheaply at thrift stores, online auctions, and diaper services (check your phone book for listings). Or ask for cloth diapers as shower gifts.

3) Rethink your Needs

Think about what you REALLY need to raise your baby. A lot of the expensive items sold in baby stores are completely unnecessary and some are even harmful. Most of the people raising children on the planet today do so without cribs, walkers (which Pediatricians recommend against anyway!), playpens, changing tables, swings, “educational” toys, etc.

Many Moms have found that a soft cloth carrier or baby sling was the only gadget they really needed. Baby is happy, stimulated by your activities and entertained. And Mom can get stuff done!

The best toys are simple and classic and require imagination. These are often the least expensive too! And most kids do best with few toys that are rotated. Think back to your own childhood…what were your favorite toys? If you can even remember them, they were probably not loud, flashy electronic battery powered gadgets. Your best childhood memories probably come from activities…playing in Grandma’s backyard, going places with Mom and Dad, the simple things.

For the baby stuff you really can’t live without…

4) Buy or Obtain Used

Let friends know that you welcome hand-me-downs and you’ll be blessed with all sorts of great stuff!

High quality clothing and baby equipment generally doesn’t wear out from just one child’s use. For safety, check to make sure items haven’t been recalled and get the owner’s manuals from the manufacturer’s websites. (The one exception would be child safety seats. Always buy those new.)

Shop at thrift and consignment shops and online auctions. Some of the very best deals can be found at regional consignment sales. Check local parenting magazines and websites for the locations of these.

Personally, I prefer used clothing because much new clothing has been treated with flame retardants and other scary chemicals that can be absorbed into children’s softer skin.

Being a frugal parent minimizes the impact on the environment, saves you money and models a healthy lifestyle to your kids. Teach your kids what really matters in life…people, not things!

About the Author: Carrie Lauth publishes an informative newsletter for Moms doing things the natural way. Get your free issue at http://www.natural-moms.com

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