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2008-03-10T11:23:00.002-04:00

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2008-02-24T12:52:00.015-05:00

STRAWBERRY MOJITOS...YUM!...

Girls night out, bachelorette party or just a random midweek gathering, strawberry mojito cocktails are always a good choice. Below you can see the step-by-step details to making this grown and sexy drink.

Ingredients:
Bacardi Rum
Fresh mint leaves
Club soda
Strawberries
Sugar

Using 2 separate pitchers, in one of them soak strawberries
in 1 cup of club soda for at least 1 hour
In the other pitcher, add 2 handfuls of mints

If you do not have a mint grinder, you can use
any hard, round object to muddle the mint leaves
(we used a crab mallet)

Add 2 cups of rum to the pitcher with strawberries

Add 1 additional cup of club soda
(more to make your drink weaker)

Add 1/2 cup of sugar
(more if you like yours sweeter)

Mix until sugar dissolves

Add the liquid to the pitcher
with the mint leaves and mix again

Garnish the glasses with remaining strawberries
to add a cute touch :)

We chose to make these cocktails and use martini glasses for aesthetic reasons but you can also use regular glasses if you would like your mojitos over ice...Enjoy!

2008-02-20T18:44:00.006-05:00

Baby Must Haves

If you’re not a completely anti-social individual with a pinch of paranoia thrown in to keep the man at bay, chances are you already know or are going to know someone who is about to have, already had, or desires to have a baby. Of course you have a general idea of what they require—Clothes, bags, blankets, diapers, an arm, a leg, etc. You can’t go to a department store, shopping mall, or bargain store without laying eyes on the quarter portion of the store designated for the little ankle-biters. But, with all those tiny, pastel outfits, bags, and accessories strewn about like obliterated Easter-eggs, it can be difficult to find baby necessities and wearables that reflect not only the individuality of the gift-giver, but also the gift receiver.

We, at Showers, understand this plight all too well. Between all of us, there have been enough births in our families to populate a small island. So, with that in mind- we come to offer help. Today’s must have for baby is something that will stand out, garner attention—not to mention a few laughs—all without putting a major dent in your bank account. Today’s must have is the slogan onesie. Not only is it A-DOR-A-BLE, but it is simple enough to make yourself; should you need to watch a few extra pennies. A blank onsie, some iron-on letters in varying sizes, a hot iron, cheese cloth, and Voila! Instant and memorable baby gift!

I’m sure the writers of Dirty Dancing had no idea this particular line could apply to more than just a rebellious teenage girl.

To be fair, if you want the munchkin’s gear to be made up of the same animals and flowers or sports balls that every other little tyke is sure to be sporting, then by all means, go on down to your local Walmart, Macy’s or JC Penny, pick up a coordinated set or two, and call it a day. However, if you are like us, tired of the same stuff every day all day, then give that baby some personality.

And who knows, when that baby becomes a moody teen, you just may turn out to be the cool auntie or uncle they actually open up to—and all because of a onesie. Think about it.

For infant and toddler gear just off-beat enough to make you smile, but satisfy the edgy parent in us all, be sure to check out the following links: PollyTod.com and BabyWit.com

If you know of a great place for some unique baby stuff, be sure to let us know.

2008-02-19T15:53:00.012-05:00

By: Tanisha Payton, Editor

At hearing the word ‘honeymoon’, the general image that comes to mind is of hot sand, swaying palms, bright, warm skies and crisp ocean waves. As lovely as that image is, today’s newlyweds are seeking a bit more of the unusual and off-beat to compliment the carefree days of perpetual newlywed bliss. In response to this desire, Showers shines its spotlight on locations we’ve singled-out for not only romance, but the coveted oddities that make a lovely or relaxing honeymoon even more memorable.

This Week’s Location: Sultry Savannah

For anyone who has read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the detail of gorgeous Spanish moss-draped oak trees and thick floral-scented breezes must have stirred a deep longing to see the place described in such delicious words. The real Savannah, Georgia certainly lives up to the lusciousness to which author, John Berendt attributes to this lovely city, but Savannah is so much more than visual and sensual offerings of the written word could ever hope to capture.

Established in 1733, Savannah is known as America's first planned city. Savannah has one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States (designated in 1966) and attracts millions of visitors who enjoy the city's classic architecture and historic structures. Internationally labeled “Hostess City of the South”, Savannah does it’s best to live up to the title by offering more than 150 festivals a year, a tour for practically every possible interest, 45 historic inns that recall the charm and elegance of the old south, and countless venues to enjoy art, music, and theater.

For lovers of legend and fantasy, scheduling a day to visit the famed Pirate House, a restaurant and former tavern once frequented by Caribbean pirates (also the inspiration for the beloved novel, Treasure Island) will be certain to stir a thrill and satisfy that peculiar adventure-craving. If the supernatural or historic is more to you and your love’s taste, perhaps a stroll through one of the numerous city squares featuring monuments and gorgeous buildings marked with the noticeably similar blue/green hue (known to the locals as “Haint Blue”) will whisk you back to a time when Yamacraw Indian Chief Tomochichi (the rumored to be over 7-feet-tall) still walked the area and African slaves painted doorways and window sills to ward off evil spirits.

Or maybe you and your love have no particular purpose in mind? Maybe you just want to spend your time lounging, strolling or taking in the southern ambiance? Well, Savannah’s numerous diversions can help you do just that. Start the day with a walk around the reputed public gardens, swing by the latest exhibit from the graduates of Savannah College of Art and Design, and top of your morning with a mouth-watering southern breakfast similar to the Savannah native and cooking queen, Paula Deen’s.

By afternoon, you and your honey could head out to the sea to sample some Georgian coast fun at Tybee Island, Savannah’s beach. You could relax on the shore enjoying the Atlantic breeze, board a Savannah Belles Ferry to visit the outer Golden Isles of St. Simon and Jekyll (good for all of you history lovers), and get a taste of the eclectic yet flavorful Gullah, Savannah, and Coastal-mix cuisine. Then, once you have filled yourselves with scrumptious Savannah-style fair, an hour or two spent basking in aural pleasure via one of the numerous jazz and blues clubs to be found throughout the city is all it will take to set a sensual mood so sexy, it will have you both dancing long after the hotel room door closes.

Southern comfort, good food, and hot nights, what more could you ask for on your honeymoon?

For further information about the treasures and pleasures Savannah has to offer, please visit www.savcvb.com.

If your still not sure, check out a sample itinerary for your trip at: www.savcvb.com/visitors_itineraries.asp.

2008-02-19T13:25:00.009-05:00

* a little PG-13 language...

2008-02-19T12:41:00.007-05:00

Say the words, "Baby Shower", and you will often be greeted with rolling eyes and heavy sighing. Some people really hate the idea of sitting around and playing the games that are associated with these events. However, there are new twists that can be added to old games to liven up your party and get your guests involved.

* Guess the baby food: Buy a couple jars of baby food, remove the labels and put numbers next to the jars. Hand out spoons so people can try it and then they guess what it is.

* Cotton ball game: We were blindfolded and given a large spoon and a bowl. We had to try and pick up as many cotton balls off the floor as we could in 30 seconds. (better if it's on a hard surface and not carpet)

* Guess how big mommy's belly is: You can use streamers or toilet paper and have them tear off the amount they think is closest to the mommy's size.

* Name that song: Guests write down as many song titles as they can think of with the word baby in it.

* Baby bottle drinking contest: Depending on our crowd, you can add whatever you want to the bottles for the contest. If you're having a coed party, we suggest letting the men play this game. It's fun to see how competitive they can become.

* Forbidden words: At the beginning of the party, everyone gets about 4 or 5 beaded necklaces. Pick about 4 words that cannot be said throughout the entire party i.e. baby, shower, bottle, mother (anything you want). No one can say those words throughout the party. If someone says "baby" and another person realizes this, they get to take a beaded necklace from the person who said "baby." And so on and so forth. This goes on the whole party until the end. Whoever has the most necklaces wins a prize.

* Baby Pictionary: Before the shower, place words relating to baby activities and items on index cards. At the shower, get teams together and give each team a pad of paper and pencil. Let one member of the team see a card, then tell them to draw that word or phrase for their partner to guess. Use a timer or just play until someone guesses. This is similar to the "All Play" option of the Pictionary game.

* How well do you know the couple (or mommy/daddy): List 10 questions about you and the guests have to write down their answers. Whoever gets the most correct wins. Make sure you have plenty of pens ready.

Great prizes include: candles, lotions, bottles of wine, gift certificates, spa/aromatherapy kits, baked goods and movie tickets.

2008-02-12T22:05:00.010-05:00

You Go Girl Soaps is on my must-have list. With product names such as Banana Pudding Soap and Juicy Peach Sugar Scrub, I can feel myself relaxing to the calming scents as well as getting a sweet tooth.

Visit You Go Girl's shop and tell us what you get!

2008-02-12T22:02:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the world Nia Gennoise Mosley!

2008-02-06T17:20:00.004-05:00

Halle Berry, still beautiful and completely stylish even though she looks very close to the due date.

2008-02-06T17:07:00.001-05:00

Be sure to join and tell us about your big event!

December = DIY

2007-12-10T11:40:00.001-05:00

December is the most expensive month throughout the year for me. #1 because my birthday is December 20th and #2 because I usually wait until the last minute to buy Christmas presents for my very large family. To help alleviate some of the holiday over-spending, I will post a few DIY projects which are cute and practical. These tips will help save money and give your event a great personal touch.

#1...DIY Thank You Cards

I am big on all DIY projects and my wedding was a great excuse to practice. I made our thank you cards using one of our favorite pictures from the wedding and a little Photoshop. Once the pictures were printed, I glued turquoise card stock to the back of the pictures and wrote our thank you's on them. Our wedding colors were turquoise and lime green so I used lime green envelopes for mailing. It was the simplest project out of all the others but it came out well. The bonus is, now everyone has a little memento of the day they made great for us and many of them still have it. That's definitely the best part!

#2...DIY Save The Date

The photo booth theme is cute and modern. Take 3 pictures with your fiance'. In the first picture, you two can do something cute or silly. The second picture, you can hold a sign with "Save The Date" on it. In the third picture, hold up a sign with the information you want to share. If you are Photoshop savvy, you can hold up blank pieces of paper and type the words on them later. I like the black and white look with colored paper for the signs. You can do that in Photoshop as well. Once you are satisfied with the photos, arrange them with one on top of the other leaving room for a small white border around each picture. Play with the layout until it looks even. After that, they should be ready for print. You can then attach some thicker card stock to the back of the pictures and mail them like a postcard or paste a magnet backing or drop them in an envelope as is.

Wedding Dress Savings

2007-12-05T13:08:00.001-05:00

If you are not a traditionalist or don't have any hang ups on buying used, consider saving on your gown by purchasing a "new"/gently used one from preownedweddingdresses.com

They have a very good selection of designers, an array of prices for every budget and the website is user-friendly.

" Buying a preowned wedding dress is a great way to save money on your wedding. Many of our gowns have not been worn and those that have are typically professionally cleaned."

Newly Engaged!

2007-10-25T10:20:00.000-04:00

Check out the story of their past, present and future HERE

Donations

2007-10-11T19:02:00.000-04:00

Each month, ShowersPartySupply.com will donate 10% of net sales to The Global Fund which supports the fight against AIDS/HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. With the continuous support of concerned individuals, The Global Fund has been able to invest $8.4 billion in 136 countries.

To find out more, visit: (RED) The Global Fund

Hollywood Baby Bumps

2007-10-10T22:23:00.001-04:00

The lovely and talented, Garcelle Beauvais...
Wow, she proves you can be this far along into your pregnancy and still look fabulous. Garcelle is pregnant with twins and expecting to deliver this Fall.

2007-10-10T21:42:00.005-04:00

No passport? Not a problem for this domestic hotspot. South Beach, FL is fun, trendy and as romantic as you want it to be.

If you are a couple that wants to treat your honeymoon like a party, visit Opium Garden on Washington Ave. Between being swept away by the ambience and partying as a newlywed, Opium will provide a clubbing experience you will never forget. Or, if you truly want to be pampered and feel like there are no other people in the world, stay at Loews on Collins Ave. With direct access to the beach, an oceanfront pool and 6 restaurants in the hotel to choose from, you may never want to leave.

Loews Website
Opium Website

October: Cute Baby

2007-10-10T21:26:00.001-04:00

Kennedi Marie
Newborn
Congratulations to Maria and Ken! She's beautiful.

Send all entries to: pictures@showerspartysupply.com

Featured Baby Shower Product

2007-08-09T21:50:00.001-04:00

Nursery Friends
9 in. plates
8 per package
Price: $4.00

Blushing Bride

2007-08-07T13:06:00.001-04:00

I will start off the bridal picture contest with my own fabulous picture from our wedding day. I felt beautiful and it went by too quickly. Please share your best pictures from your bridal shower, bachelorette party or your wedding.

Send all entries to: pictures@showerspartysupply.com

Beautifully Me

2007-08-06T19:34:00.001-04:00

There are great beauty products out there for mommy's-to-be. With all of the strain being put on your body during this time, treat yourself and feel your best.

Check out Sexy Belly by Carol's Daughter. The cream is raved about as it helps prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Smell it, feel it, love it at a Sephora near you or order it online at the Carol's Daughter website.

Cute Baby

2007-08-06T19:05:00.000-04:00

How can you not love babies? The fat cheeks. The giggles that warm your heart. The way they hold your finger and erase all the negativity from your day. This space is dedicated to them and the feeling they give.

Send all entries to: pictures@showerspartysupply.com

Honeymoon Hiatus

2007-08-06T18:41:00.001-04:00

I may be partial to Jamaica because it has been a vacation destination for me since I was 2-years-old. Or maybe it is because we chose Negril for our honeymoon. Either way, if you are into complete relaxation and an unforgettable trip, you can not go wrong with Jamaica.

Tip:
Keep in mind this is a third world country and unless you are staying on a resort the entire time, you will not see a great deal of wealth or things you may be accustomed to in the states. Jamaica is beautiful and if you can appreciate the culture you will not regret the trip.

Things to do:
Montego Bay-Pork Pit, some of the best food on the island
Ocho Rios-Dunns River Waterfalls, it is beautiful and a romantic trip. Climb the falls and tell me about it!
Negril-Margaritaville has something for everyone. There is live entertainment, food, drinks and water sports. You will love it.

For your traveling needs, check out: Savvy Tours
They have great prices and they are powered by Travelocity.