Kathie Papera

A Well Packed Purse—Toddler Survival Kit

Everyone with children has had that one moment when you wished you had something in your purse to provide entertainment (after some point, many of us have downsized from a diaper bag to a moderately sized purse, right?). Waiting rooms and restaurants occasionally provide activities for busy children; however, a properly prepared "survival kit" in your purse is worth its weight in gold. Here are a few suggestions... (posted by Kathie 4 years 272 days ago.)

Choosing the Perfect Baby Gift

Baby showers are the perfect time to give the new parents-to-be the essentials to prepare for the new addition to their home and lives. After the baby arrives, however, is the best time to shower the new parents with meaningful gifts selected specifically for their baby. Parents spend countless hours choosing a name so why not present the new parents with a unique gift reflecting the nature of the baby and his/her name? A... (posted by Kathie 5 years 234 days ago.)

Writing the Perfect Baby Gift Thank You Note

You’ve gotten a beautiful baby gift, what do you do now? The most appropriate thing to do when you receive a gift in the mail is to notify via phone or email that you have received the gift. With a new baby at home it might be difficult to immediately send out handwritten thank you notes and most people will understand, but a simple call or email to inform them that you received... (posted by Kathie 5 years 300 days ago.)