Month: March 2023
Here at Baby’s Perfect Gift, we think that Baby Gifts are very special. A gift for a new baby isn’t just a gift for the baby, but also a gift for the parents. We have a unique selection of baby gifts as well as gifts for the baby’s brothers or sisters. Our sibling gifts are grouped by age to simplify your selection.
Perhaps when you think of throwing a baby shower for a friend your mind automatically turns to making a list of the supplies you will need. Cups, forks, baby shower paper plates, and napkins probably top your list, as food and refreshments are a big part of throwing a great baby shower. While you will need baby shower paper plates in several sizes to accommodate serving finger foods, lunch and/or cake, there are many fun non food uses for baby shower paper plates.
The Baby Shower Paper Plate Game
Perhaps you have heard of the ribbon game that is played at bridal showers. In that particular game, guests keep track of how many ribbons the bride to be rips or breaks while opening her presents. Legend has it that the number of broken ribbons will equal the number of children the bride to be will one day have. The Baby Shower Paper Plate Game is similar. In this game, guests also keep track of how many ribbons are broken as gifts are opened. This can then represent the number of children that mother to be is carrying or it can represent how many hours that she will be in labor. As a twist, take the bows off of each package and use them to decorate one of the baby shower paper plates. Use a long ribbon to make a chin strap and award the mother with this makeshift bonnet as a souvenir of the game. Make sure to take a picture of her in her lovely hat.
Another great way to play a baby shower paper plate game is to discreetly mark the bottom of a few baby shower paper plates. You can use a felt pen, marker, sticker, or even a stamp. Then randomly place the marked paper plates back into the pile of plates. As guests help themselves to refreshments or cake, ask them to look for the mark you made on the bottom of their baby shower paper plates. All the guests with marked plates win a door prize.
Decorating With Baby Shower Paper Plates
A fun and inexpensive way to decorate for a shower is using baby shower paper plates. The plates already fit the theme of your shower, so they are a perfect fit with the balloons, streamers and banners you use to make the room festive. You can tape them up to the walls in pretty patterns or use them to hold streamers in place along the corners of your room. For more details
If you have ever received a gift from a friend or an acquaintance that came as a surprise, it often sticks in your mind more than the gifts you receive at Christmas and Birthdays and other expected gift occasions. In my experience, as a supplier of luxury corporate gifts, the companies who are prepared to budget for clients and employee gifts tend to have fewer problems than most in maintaining their client and staff base. The reason being is simple, they know how to nurture relationships and reward performance.
For those reading this who are thinking about buying corporate gifts for the first time and are not quite sure what occasions and gifts would be suitable as well as finding out more about the importance of gifts to clients and employees then here is a little starter to help you on your way.
Perhaps the most important reason for companies to give their clients gifts as thanks for their custom is to distinguish themselves from competing firms. With competition between companies fierce in many industries, standing out from the competition is essential for survival as many business will be willing to undercut each other to get that all important first contract.
Also having your logo embroidered or embossed on garments such as wallets, scarves, or gloves is a fantastic branding opportunity for your company and adds a touch of luxury to your corporate gift.
As a rule of thumb, the season for client and employee gifts tends to be Christmas time but there are lots of other opportunities to gift. For example if a member of your staff has just had a period of outstanding sales or performance you may want to reward them immediately as a gesture of you appreciation.
In terms of what to give as corporate gifts, unisex items such as cashmere scarves and gloves are fantastic as they add a little luxury to these fail-safe corporate gift items. Food hampers are always received well, as are sporting event days however the last gift tends to be biased towards men and will cost you a lot more.
So there we have a brief look at the why, when and what of corporate gifts.
Fathers Day is a significant day for both Dads and children alike. Year after year however, it can get a bit tedious to figure out what exactly to do to make this Fathers Day an extra special day.
Here are some top tips to make your Dad’s day an extra memorable and unique day:
1. Do it Homemade
What Dad doesn’t like sweet things? Make him his favourite dessert or snack. If he loves to barbeque, why not buy a blank apron, dig out the fabric paints, and design a bbq apron your Dad will be proud of? Rather than buying a card to go with your present, why not make your own? Make it unique with pop-ups, fancy designs, and maybe even a pocket of vouchers of things you will do for Dad this Fathers Day!
2. Take it out of the Gift Wrapped Box
Who says that gifts for Dad have to be wrapped up neatly in a box with a bow on top? Sometimes the best gifts are those ones that are out of the ordinary. Give an adventure gift, whether it be sky diving, hot air ballooning, whale watching, scuba diving, or mountain hiking. Or go to a winery together or a fancy dinner in the city. Whatever you choose to do, make it something that you would not normally do, whether it be because of time or cost, or simply because it’s just not a part of your regular routine.
3. Make it Interesting!
There’s nothing worse than getting a present that you have absolutely no interest in. To avoid this, make a list of your Dad’s top interests, hobbies, sports, and common conversation topics. Find out what he’s interested in, and tailor your Fathers Day gifts to match those interests. Also consider his occupation my Dad is an engineer, so he loves figuring things out, number puzzles, and anything that requires problem solving. What car does he drive? Does he have a desk job or does he love the outdoors? What does he tend to do in his free time? If he has a Harley motorbike, you don’t have to get him all the expensive gear to go with it (though he’d undoubtedly love it if you did!) – there are plenty of other Harley memorabilia that would feed his passions, such as mugs, keyrings, beer steins with the Harley logo, etc. Don’t break your budget with these Fathers Day gifts, just consider a few of his unique interests and you’ll be able to come up with a perfect idea for him.
4. Give Memories
Make special memories with Dad and the rest of the family. Go for a family game of mini golf, take a trip to the beach, take a picnic to the park, or go for an ice cream or coffee just the two of you. Taking a walk together may be simple, but it shows your Dad that you value time with him and are making it a priority. Take the opportunity to ask your Dad questions about what it was like for him growing up, what major changes he’s seen in his lifetime, and what advice he can give you.
5. Gift Vouchers
Everybody says that vouchers and gift cards are boring and it feels like the giver hasn’t given time or thought into the gift. Change the common perception! Give tickets to his favourite sporting event, but give a small piece of his team’s merchandise with it so he has something to unwrap on the day. Make him go on a treasure hunt for his gift card. Or give him a gift card and say that you want to come with him when he spends it and just hang out with him and have a coffee together when you’re both done.
The top keys to giving great Fathers Day gifts is really in creating something unique and tailored specifically for your Dad’s interests. Think outside the box, and have fun creating memories this Fathers Day!