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Baby Names
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Names Book. I have so many fun ideas to share with you
this month, and the first is regarding names. While many of
you have picked a name for your little one, just as many are
likely still reading and pondering this huge decision. I
have one sister, and Joe has two, and they are ALL expecting
babies this year! So baby names are a big topic in our
family! Joe and I have chosen to wait and share the name of
our daughter on referral day, and right now we have our
choices narrowed down to two! This is such a special, fun,
and yet sometimes difficult part of preparing for your
child. Choosing the name your child will carry forever is a
huge responsibility! I thought I'd share my favorite baby
name book with you, just in case you are looking for a
helpful resource.
Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana: What to Name
Your Baby Now, by Linda Rosenkrantz and Pameal Redmond
Satran. Amazon says the authors, " . . . include list after
list after list of possibilities organized into categories:
popular names, old-fashioned names, comfy names, yuppie
names . . . and so on. Annotated with humorous notes,
descriptions, quotes, and name-derivation definitions, the
book is a fun and fascinating read even for those not
debating between Gravity and Jane or Mason and Hendrick."
And The New York Times Magazine calls is "The classic
baby name guide."
 Craft
Idea! Another name-related idea is one that I've
seen in many of our families nurseries - the practice of
using painted wooden letters to spell your child's name on a
wall. I just love that! What a darling and fun way to
personalize her room. You can find these letters in the
usual places - Pottery Barn Kids, The Land of Nod, and
Company Kids are just a few sources I've seen. But in my
usual "how can I do this for less" mindset, I shopped around
and found unfinished wooden letters at Wal-Mart! Our
Wal-Mart has quite an extensive craft section - you may need
to look at other craft stores in your area. At less than $2
a letter, this is a bargain! When I finally get around to
finishing this project, I will use a satin or semi-gloss
trim paint. That will give me the kind of "store-bought"
finish I'm looking for - at just a fraction of the cost! |
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