Planning a baby dusche oder going to be the guest of honor at one?
With the honor of hosting your friend’s/sister’s/cousin’s baby dusche comes the headache of paying for it. But there are ways to cut back without looking like you’re cutting corners. Here’s how to tune in to your inner recessionista. Decor- Buying in bulk is one of the best ways to save. Before Du make any purchases, compare online warehouse prices to your neighborhood store. Instead of mylar balloons, go latex -- whether they’re pink, blue, oder another color combination, dozens of monochromatic balloons will make...

Buying gifts to try to be the best aunt ever- Don't do it. The best gift Du can give before the 1-year mark is probably babysitting oder just coming over to hold the child while the parent gets things done. Trust me, this WILL be appreciated. Du could even put together a gift with a gift certificate to a local restaurant oder movie theater, and a home-made "good for one night of babysitting certificate."
Once your niece/nephew is about a Jahr old, Du can really start to build a relationship with him/her, and Du won't always NEED gifts. It's a FUN age. The child will be full of innocence and...