Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
" When does this happen? ON Eileen wrote: Most non-nerds who know me think I'm a total nerd, and superficially, I am. I work in IT and software development, I'm on the computer almost all the time outside of work, I wear glasses, and I come across as socially awkward and aloof. But after reading this article, it seems like I'm not really a nerd, at least according to this definition. Mainly, I don't think of the world as a knowable system, and until recently I hardly ever had projects. My "cave"... (Harper's Magazine)
Tewksbury woman starts a new business to 'Remember' Nov 7, 2009
Diaz said she was inspired to start her own business from going to important events in people s lives such as weddings, baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, and vow renewals. Helping people plan their event colors or even just decorate their function hall is personally gratifying, said Diaz. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Casa Santa Tecla slated to reopen Nov 3, 2009
From weddings to baby showers, and milestones of all kind can be celebrated at the newly renovated Casa Santa Tecla ... Mazzola said through Enchanted Moments, the building will be used for weddings, anniversaries, first communions, seminars, engagement parties, and baby showers. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
A Womans Concern celebrates life Oct 31, 2009
There are baby showers to provide clothing and other necessities and counseling and parenting classes for when life gets overwhelming ... Part of this includes serving as liaisons between the centers and local churches, which have played a key role in the organization s community outreach by helping with fundraising, throwing baby showers for clients in need and providing volunteers for the center and its events. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Dear Nanny: No place for kids and the tooth fairy price wars Oct 30, 2009
Don t get me wrong, I adore kids at most parties: birthday parties, christenings, even baby showers. But to me, a wedding has never seemed like a place for young kids. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Young chocolatier builds Fort Myers-based company from ground up Oct 30, 2009
Fort Myers-based Irresistible Confections creates hand-made chocolates more than 20 different types for gift baskets, special occasions, baby showers, weddings and anniversaries for commercial, wholesale and retail customers. There are truffles of many types champagne, Florida orange, Key lime and more designer chocolate bars and other delectable delicacies, all artfully designed to please the eye. (The News-Press -- Business)
Local organizations hold fundraiser for McGirk Community Building Oct 29, 2009
"It brings a lot of people into the community," Cook said, "and supports the association and building upkeep. The building, which was built in 1895, is important because it is used for the voting precinct, family reunions, baby showers, birthday parties and we have had receptions and even had a wedding at the building. It is important to me as I graduated from the eighth grade when the building was used as a school. My husband also graduated from here.". Oesterly is a board member for the... (California Democrat, MO)
Planting seeds Oct 18, 2009
The business creates favors for baby showers, anniversary celebrations and other special events, but green favors are a particularly good way to go green at weddings. You spend a lot of money on a wedding your carbon footprint is probably pretty large, Sheffield said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New business owner celebrates life's joys Sep 4, 2009
The cakes can be used as centerpieces at baby showers and as useful and creative gifts for new mothers. Other services the business provides are gift boxes for military members and for college students. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Chef Q & A: Believer's Deli branches out to BCC Aug 27, 2009
I then ventured out and started doing private catering for banquets, private parties, receptions, reunions, baby showers and everything in between. I travel back to Charleston frequently for these types of events as well. (Florida Today)
Ask an Expert Aug 24, 2009
Beau Coup soon began to sell favors, accessories, and party supplies for lots of non-wedding events like baby showers, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, and so on. The two Google tools Beau Coup used are indeed a great way to test new ideas inexpensively and quickly, but they are not the only way. (USA Today -- Money)
How to Organize Gift Wrapping Suppl... Aug 22, 2009
Alternatively, Christmas wrapping papers can be kept together while those meant for Baby showers can be stored together. Keep a pair of scissors and a tube of glue handy or store gift wrap supplies where sewing and hobby supplies are kept. (Suite101.com)
Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
The Legion hall is available for smaller wedding receptions, bridal and baby showers, anniversary and birthdays parties, seminars, business meetings, rummage sales, funeral luncheons and fundraisers. For information, call (815) 872-1171. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Love cupcakes? Try out Portsmouth's new Old Stove Bake Shoppe Aug 7, 2009
Mugherini will cater for bridal and baby showers, children's birthday parties, dinner parties, you name it. There are more than 72 flavors one can order for a special occasion, including cinnamon mocha, cotton candy, egg nog, gingerbread, pia colada, nor'easter, peach melba and peanut butter and jelly. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tweeting, texting render avid users 'present yet absent' Aug 3, 2009
Restaurant meals, family outings and holiday gatherings not to mention movie dates, birthday parties and even baby showers used to be about enjoying the moment of, say, a shared joke, a knowing glance or a sip of cold beer over a sunset. Now, thanks to technology, those moments are multi-tasked to the minute, to the point where even the digitally addicted admit they're so burrowed into their virtual lives they sometimes miss out on the real thing. (USA Today -- Life)
Lodi High teacher arrested (2789) Aug 1, 2009
shockedinlodi wrote on Jul 31, 2009 5:41 PM:" loditeacher - So none of his Co-workers knew he had a child? He did not ask for leave when the child was born? He never spoke of his child? I have heard first hand the gossiping about children, parents and other co-workers. LHS is like any other work place, people talk and ask questions. It is human nature and just what most people do. Look at the blogs!! Someone was talking since it got back to the police. We always had baby showers for people we... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pour Favor uncorks July's 'Wicked Wines' Jul 25, 2009
BBQ s, baby showers, open roof decks and the joy of summer office hours (aka early release Fridays) coupled with one of the most versatile and delectable produce seasons gives you every excuse to pop a few corks. No surprise then, this month s Wicked Wines reflect the need for a dynamic line up. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Officials: Oglethorpe spending policy unclear Jul 20, 2009
Several $620 Wal-Mart gift cards were given out to unnamed volunteers or school employees who worked the gate at school athletic events, while others received $100 cards as wedding gifts or for baby showers, according to the audit. In all, more than $8,000 was spent on gift certificates or cards, according to an internal audit report prepared by the school district's finance director. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local chef engages Flour Power Jul 16, 2009
Flour Power also provides catering services, box lunches and the opportunity to reserve the restaurant for parties (birthdays, graduation, baby showers, etc. . (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Summer gatherings can add up to big bucks Jul 11, 2009
There are baby showers, weddings and anniversaries, reunions, birthdays, work and family picnics and various other parties to attend. Cha-ching. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Levin is ready to hit the books (3) Jun 30, 2009
We ve had funerals, baby showers, motorcycle groups and ballroom dancers in these rooms. Our library is a true community center. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
A really, really sweet deal Jun 30, 2009
She most often does cakes for weddings, birthdays, baby showers and various other special occasions. Baird said she most enjoys making wedding cakes. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
A cooperative effort Jun 29, 2009
" Cards and smaller prints of paintings are the best sellers and are keeping the gallery financially afloat during the recession, Ms. Dorn said. The 3,000-square-foot gallery also plays host to wedding receptions and baby showers. "It is a destination point," Ms. Dorn said. The building at 1016 Broad St. can be traced back to a grocery store in 1865. Before becoming the home of Gallery on the Row in May 2004, it was Fahnoe-Weigte Studio -- beginning in 1994 at the genesis of Artists' Row. The... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Deer Creek hosts box social, dance in the country Jun 26, 2009
Since then, it's been used as a meeting hall for the homemakers and the once-thriving Deer Creek 4-H Club, as well as for Christmas parties, weddings, anniversaries and baby showers. "It hasn't been used a lot lately. The heat is a problem, our members are getting older and people are changing," Redig mused as her Mom pored over scrapbooks and other snippets of history tucked into a trunk. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Good Grief! My Friends' Babies Are Ruining My Social Life. Jun 16, 2009
I'm not sure how the columnist could possibly determine, from the information provided, that CSHAGAFNF's friend was "clearly...jealous." There are any number of reasons that a friend could drop off the face of the earth: Haley could have been busy and overwhelmed, she could have been forgetful/lazy and then embarrassed about trying to make up for it, she could have been undergoing personal stress and not wanted to burden a new mother with her problems, or the letter-writer herself could have... (Slate)
Cupcake Royale looks at expanding plans fourth store, larger kitchen and delivery service Jun 16, 2009
She has a strong event and wholesale business, supplying large cupcake orders for weddings, baby showers, school and corporate functions (she has delivered orders of more than 2,000 cupcakes at a time for corporate events). She is also eyeing the grocery business. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Jun 3, 2009
They might work for baby showers, wedding showers, birthday and holiday gifts. Use your imagination and come up with a number of possible places to promote your baskets. (USA Today -- Money)
Fabulous Findz brings unusual items, fresh events to Main Street May 30, 2009
Michalski is planning to hold baby showers, bridal showers, tea parties and whatever else people would like to do for a private party at the store. I m open to suggestions for activities at the store, says Michalski. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
eValueProducts.com Remembering Father's Day May 25, 2009
Shoppers who browse the site will find a wealth of ideas for any other special occasion including birthday, anniversary, wedding and baby showers. What's more gifts may be personalized or assorted into a gift basket. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Should I apologize many years after bad act? May 21, 2009
Whenever we have girls' night or traditionally women-only events (baby showers, bachelorette parties, etc. her partner always comes. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Poll: More Americans calling themselves pro-life May 16, 2009
Dennis said for more than 20 years, her church group has met monthly, supported the city's local Birth Right organization, attended seminars, hosted baby showers twice a year and has organized the 24 priests in their diocese "to say a Mass for life every day somewhere in our parish since 2003.". Each event, Mass and prayer aims to preserve the sacredness of life, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ghost hunters inspect 180-year-old Cuchillo site May 11, 2009
In recent years, the facility was used for wedding and baby showers and the general store was where visitors stopped to ask which residents were still among the town's dwindling population. Once home to 2,000 people and the hub of the county, Cuchillo has about 35 residents, Bond said. (AZCentral -- News)
• New baby, new strains on old friendships May 10, 2009
They participated enthusiastically in conversations about giving birth and threw us two giant baby showers. Now, not only does our son Emerson have enough ironic onesies and miniature hoodies to overflow a closet, he's the subject of thousands of photographs and the star of every social event he attends. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Celebrating Moms-To-Be With A Healthy Treat May 9, 2009
She pulled from her experiences as a mom and a planner of celebrity baby showers. Some of her specialities are yummy vitamin rich libations. (W-USA News, DC)
Special-occasion cookie treats May 6, 2009
For baby showers, look for shortbread shaped into baby bottles, prams, and blue-eyed ducklings. "We have boxes full of cookie cutter shapes and never run out of ideas," says shop owner Judy Fersch. (Boston Globe)
Unique Baby Gifts May 5, 2009
Special Gift Ideas for Baby Showers ... Try these interesting and thoughtful gift ideas for baby showers, mailed gifts or personal presentations ... It s a great way to put your own stamp on what can otherwise be an off-the-shelf standard at baby showers. (Suite101.com)
Crafted charms; Gifts for weddings & B'days May 3, 2009
With gold prices spiralling upwards, small exquisite crafted charms could provide a convenient gift option during weddings, baby showers and birthdays. Charms come in gold, platinum or silver with diamonds and other stones set on them. (India Times)
'Terrible secret' needs to be told May 2, 2009
Dear Amy: I'm weighing in on the issue of having baby showers for unwed mothers. A baby born to an unwed mother statistically faces a bleaker future. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
New family-oriented cookbooks bring wholesome ingredients to fore Apr 28, 2009
They all make inspiring gifts for Mother's Day, baby showers or other springtime occasions, especially for parents who really love to cook. The culinary director at Napa, Calif. (Sioux City Journal)
Offering sympathy is all that's necessary Apr 19, 2009
Funerals and memorial services are not birthday parties or baby showers and your reaction to this is petty. A small donation to a related charity or a remembrance gift would be thoughtful, but it is not necessary. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Good shower etiquette - think you have it? Apr 13, 2009
First baby showers are typically more extravagant and may include family, friends, co-workers, and neighbours; however, sprinkles for subsequent babies often include just family and close friends. So what's behind the shift to sprinkles. (Canada Newswire)
Cities cleaning, 'greening' urban alleys Apr 9, 2009
Baby showers and book club meetings are held there. "It really invigorates every space we have," Daniels says. (USA Today)
Tired of angry, reclusive hubby Apr 6, 2009
Second-baby showers are a great time to honor the mother, whose exhaustion will soon know no bounds ... Dear Faithful: Readers are divided over the idea of moms enjoying baby showers for a second baby. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
New ChefzTable.com Website Makes Finding a Personal Chef, Caterer or Cooking Class Simple Apr 6, 2009
Classes are perfect for the home cook who wants to improve their kitchen skills, but they also add a dash of excitement to special occasions like weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelorette parties. Let guests take home more memories of a great time, where food, fun and friends mingle to make ordinary parties extraordinary events. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Baby shower guide Apr 4, 2009
Love them or hate them, baby showers come with the territory of new mothers. Heres a guide to baby showers with a variety of suggestions for all sorts of moms-to-be and friends of moms-to-be. (The Palm Beach Post)
Eclectic mix of treasures to be found at Pantagraph garage sale Mar 30, 2009
She noted the upcoming season for weddings, graduations, and Mothers and Fathers Days, not to mention stocking up for birthdays, baby showers, etc. which crop up year-round. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mesquite: Organization lends a hand to newborns Mar 29, 2009
Dickson said churches and community groups can hold baby showers where people bring donations to go to NIN.. NIN receives donations of material from places such as JoAnn fabric and craft stores. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Golf balls and baby showers Mar 26, 2009
Likewise, people want an attractive place for club meetings, baby showers and charity events, and the restaurant can meet those needs, he said. Tournament booking is encouraging, too, Moore said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
She's not 'sick,' just thoughtless Mar 19, 2009
Are baby showers for second babies now acceptable. If baby showers are now acceptable for subsequent children, then fine ... Dear Sister: Though baby showers for second (and subsequent) babies were once considered tacky, these events are becoming more commonplace. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Julep Nail Parlor Announces Grand Opening Of Bellevue Location Mar 5, 2009
Julep's parlor design and event planning experts make it the perfect venue to celebrate special occasions such as birthday parties, bridal and baby showers and corporate events. Appointments may be booked by contacting Julep's group bookings coordinator at events (at) myjulep (dot) com or (206) 818-0607. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bridal Registry Helps Couples Rebound from the Economic Downturn Mar 3, 2009
Founded in 2005 by Brian Waspi and Kristin Lee Hannah, the site facilitates innovative online gift registry solutions for weddings, baby showers, birthdays and retirement celebrations. For more information, or to create a new gift registry, visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wisheo Releases New User Interface Features Mar 3, 2009
0 of its popular group gift and wishlist application designed to simplify group gifting so that people can pool their money together and buy more valuable gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, baby showers, house warming parties and much more. Wisheo's goal is to give people the opportunity to buy better gifts, receive better gifts, spend less, and simply to use money more wisely by sharing the cost with friends. (PR Newswire)
Are single workers treated differently? Feb 24, 2009
Between bridal showers, wedding gifts and eventually baby showers, she has devoted much of her time and money celebrating her friends' life choices. It dawns on Bradshaw that, conversely, no one gives single people any kudos for their decisions to stay single or not have children. (CNN -- US)
Eco-friendly Baby Showers Feb 19, 2009
Helen Coronato's Ideas for a Green Shower. As you begin to plan a baby shower, for yourself or someone you care about, incorporating environmentally-friendly ideas can bring a fresh, meaningful twist to the fete. (Suite101.com)
Winery seeks to expand business Feb 19, 2009
Increased requests are coming in from people who want to use the winery for weddings, baby showers and parties, Hahn said. In an effort to accommodate the growing demand, the Hahns plan to construct additional restrooms, a changing area for brides, an expanded bar area and a pavilion. (Pekin Times, IL)
City: Senior Center must find new location Feb 8, 2009
They also note the center plays host to several other activities, including square dancing, game playing and a number of public and private activities ranging from baby showers to flu clinics. "It's a social thing,' Messer said this week. "It gets (older residents) out of the house. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
