Monday 19 January 2015

Games that are actually fun at Baby Shower Party

Congratulations to you on being pregnant. As you are about to give birth to your baby, we help you have a truly fantastic and memorable baby shower party!

Do you need some ideas about easy baby shower games for large groups? Well, if yes, then we are there to assist you to make the most of this awaited occasion of your life.

Here are some baby shower games that might help you turn your party into a truly exciting and entertaining celebration for all the guests and for you and your spouse too! So, turn the excitement levels high and read on to know about some of the sure shot entries into the list of popular baby shower party games.

  • Tummy Size - If you are asked about one of the most noticeable things about your pregnancy, then your answer has to be your tummy! So, do not shift the attention from your tummy to anything else on your baby shower and play this game. Give a thread reel to your guests one by one and ask them to cut a length of string which according to them will fit the size of your tummy. Select the winner whose string fits you the most.
  • Suggestions please! – Create a special book or get some colourful Post-it notes and give them to the guests, asking them to write a suggestion for you that can help you take care of your baby. Once done, you can then guess who wrote what and write the name of the guest beside the note.
  • Musical Chair – Whether you are in search of baby shower game ideas for a boy or a girl, musical chair is an evergreen party game which is enjoyed by all. So, play some groovy numbers and let your guests have some fun.
  • Guess the Nursery Rhyme – One of the creative baby shower games is to write down some sentences out of the famous nursery rhymes that have been taught to all of us during our school time. Put all the sentences in a bowl and ask your guests to pick one chit. They have to speak the sentence loud and then have to guess the nursery rhyme the sentence has been taken from!
  • Can you suggest a unique baby name? – Ask your guests to suggest a unique baby name by giving them only 10 seconds to think of a name that starts with any random alphabet you say. Besides being an enjoyable game, this will also help you have a list of some unique and interesting baby names.

Sunday 18 January 2015

Fun Tips to Enjoy Babysitting

When it comes to kids, it cannot be denied that they are a sheer source of cheerfulness. And, when you get to baby sit them, you get all the more reasons to have a wonderful time! But is it really that easy? Well, many of you would say it is not an easy task to entertain kids and look after them. So, to help you be the best version of a modern day babysitter, we share some interesting babysitting tips with you.

  • Watch a movie together
This one is certainly a great idea to have the best possible time with a kid who is getting fussy. Switch on the television or play their favorite Disney movie on the laptop or tablet! These days your smartphone can also be put to a good use when it comes to watching a movie. Snuggle the kid in a blanket and prepare a bowl full of pop corns or snacks to make the movie time all the more special.

Babysitting Tips

  • Play loads of games
When it comes to playing games, kids never get tired! So, search the internet to find interesting games and play them to have an enjoyable time with the child you are babysitting.
  • It’s activity time!
Kids love doing something big and unusual. So every now and then, you can plan a fun activity to do together. It could be anything like making crafts, doing painting, playing a musical instrument, making a greeting card for the parents, and any such thing that can be planned inside the home. This would not only be engaging, but also equally simple to do.
  •  Move outside the home
Another entertaining entry to our list of babysitting ideas is to take the kids outside the home for a little while. Visit the nearby park, play with other kids, do a running competition, ride bicycles, take the dog along with you for a walk, and do any such thing that interests the kid. But remember, you must take the permission of the parents and/or guardians of the kid before taking him or her out of the home. 
Also, make sure that you take utmost care of the child outside the premises of their home, to help them have a great time without having to encounter any hazards.

There are many such babysitting activities that can help you keep the child engrossed and lively. So, if you wish to make the best of the time you spend with kids, follow these tips and have a truly delightful time.

Monday 12 January 2015

Plan Funny and Exciting Baby Outing Ideas

Becoming a mother is the greatest gift from god. But your life may at times be very stressful and incredibly boring. It is true that following a routine can help you to manage things, but it is also important to make your life interesting and exciting. 

Your baby should not become a burden on you; in fact, you should plan for some great outing ideas together. Getting some fresh air can work wonders and help to relieve the stress. Here are some great baby outing ideas that you can plan.  

  • Go for a short walk
After you finish up with all the work at home, you can go for a short walk around your neighboring areas with your baby. But before you plan, see that the weather outside is not too hot or cold. You can also take your pet for a walk.

Baby Outing Ideas

  • Look for birds
Visiting a local bird sanctuary can be a great fun. There are various local places where you can get to see varied species of birds like macaws, peacocks, owls, parrots etc.
  • Visit the mall
Even if you don’t have much to shop, you can go to a nearby mall for outings with babies and just enjoy window displays. Grab for your favorite food and enjoy the luxury of someone else doing the cooking and cleaning process.
  •  Play in the park
To enjoy some extra fresh air, you can get out of your house and visit the colony or society park. Play on the swings or take a walk and be fresh.
  •  Meet your friends or relatives
Visiting your friends or your parents can also be a great means of spending some quality time. Since they are the people who you trust, you can be comfortable there with your baby. So, take the advantage and get rid of your boredom.
  •  Join a hobby class
Your newborn baby will sleep a lot and you can take advantage of this time. Join some cooking or mommy and me classes. You will not only learn and experience new things, but you can also spend your time doing activities with others.

you can also spend your time doing activities with others.

Friday 9 January 2015

4 Wonderful Game Ideas to Make Your Baby Shower Memorable and Fun

Baby showers are usually organised by a close friend of the mom-to-be in honour of the expecting mom and to celebrate the joy of the coming addition to the family. Parties are usually filled with lots of fun and good will, and with the right kind of games, they can truly become unforgettable. Baby showers can be enlivened with some simple baby shower games that bring family and friends together and give a lot of happiness to the expecting mom. 



Read on for some great game ideas for your Baby Shower

  • Guess Who? - If you are looking for baby shower games for a larger groups, this one is a perfect fit. While sending invites, ask all your guests to bring along a photo of themselves as a baby. Clip all the pictures together and ask the guests to guess the babies. The one with the right answer can take home a beautiful gift!
  • Don’t say ‘Baby’ – This is one of the classic funny baby shower games wherein each guest is given a clothespin that they must put on their sleeves or hem. The instructions are that no one should say the word baby. When someone says, baby, their pin is taken by the person who catches them. The guest with the largest number of pins wins the game!
  • Baby Boggle – If you like baby shower word scramble or similar word games, you can play a fun boggle where you create a sentence or a phrase for the new parents and ask the guests to make as many different words from the letters in the sentence. You can use a phrase like, ‘There’s a new set of parents arriving in the world’ or ‘(name of parents) are going to be wonderful parents to their baby’.  
  • Time Capsule – This is a great game for the future. Each guest must write a line or a short note for the baby which must be sealed in an envelope. The mom must open these notes on the 10th or 15th birthday of the baby.

If you know the sex of the game, you can also create special baby shower games for a boy or girl and make the arrangements and decorations in blue or pink respectively. Ensure that you play games in moderation and get active participation from all the guests to make this a memorable event for the mom as well as the baby!


Sunday 4 January 2015

Importance of Cultivating Hobbies in Children

Hobbies are a great way to develop our skills and enhance our well-being. It is something we do because we like doing it and therefore, there are higher chances of success and enjoyment when we pursue our hobbies. 

Cultivating Reading Habits in Children
Cultivating Reading Habits in Children

Just like hobbies help adults relax their minds and unleash their creative power, cultivating hobbies in children gives them lifetime benefits along with a great way to express themselves. It is noticed that children who grow with productive hobbies in their early ages perform exceedingly well in life, both, personally and professionally.  
 

Importance of Cultivating hobbies for Kids:

  • Helps Children Develop a Sense of Confidence :
 Hobbies are a great way to involve your children in something productive. It gives children a chance to accomplish something apart from academics. It also helps children to develop a sense of self-esteem, self-image, power and strength. When they are successful in a particular hobby, it boosts their confidence to another level.
  • Cultivating Reading Habits in Children:
Hobbies are the direct gateway to learning and preparing for the future. When you teach your children to read good books, they are distracted from T.V. and video games and spend their time engrossed in knowledge and value addition. Cultivating reading habit in child also help them to learn the qualities of tolerance and patience.  

  • Learn the Idea of Goal Setting and Achieving Them:
 When children are involved in hobbies, they learn to set certain goals for themselves and find ways to accomplish those goals. This is an important lesson for children and cultivating hobbies must be a continuous process that helps them get future ready.   

  • Means for Discovering Talents:
When you enrol your children for various hobbies, you also understand the level of talents your child possesses in different fields. Sometimes, a child can outshine in a particular hobby and it can give a great direction towards his future and career.
 
  • Meet Children with Similar Likings:
We all bond with people who have some common interests with us. If children enrol in hobby classes, they can easily make friends with similar interests and enjoy their childhood thoroughly. For all you know, they might even make some friends for life! 

It does take a lot of time and effort to teach the value and importance of hobbies to children. However, when parents make the right choices at an early age for their children, they will definitely see tremendous results and their children will enjoy a wonderful future!