Thursday 28 August 2014

Baby Shower Gift Ideas for a Girl

Honoring your special relative or friend with a baby shower gift is a touching gesture. But, adding a personal touch to the present will send it over the top! When it’s a baby girl in the making, something different from a conventional diaper bouquet or soft blanket, is a good way to go about it. Think of twisting a traditional item or giving something that will be of value in the future.

Space-Saving Co-Sleeper:
If the expecting mother has a small house, consider buying a co-sleeper that will keep the baby secure after birth. Co-sleepers are generally soft, created out of mesh and keep babies protected from getting smothered. The supple sidewalls stop the baby from rolling on the bed and reduce parent rollovers.
Starry-night Light:
Bring in the night sky with a starry-night light. Once the lights are on, they shine through the pinprick holes and create a star-like look on the walls and ceiling. These stylish and sophisticated night lights offer just enough light for parents to see the baby girl without distracting her. They come in a variety of color choices including, orange, pink, dark blue, light blue colors that will match the baby girl's nursery.
Bath Toys:
Since bath time is one of the most hectic parts of mothering, make the entire process easier for the future mom by gifting bath toys. You can create an entire set with soap, cozy new towels, and toys that are safe for the baby. Select colorful models of varied sizes and shapes to help develop sensory recognition and motor skills in the little angel.
Keepsakes:
Since becoming parents is such an important milestone, help the pregnant couple remember this feeling for years to come. You can gift them baby girl scrapbooks that they can fill with stories about the baby. You can also gift handprint kits. Every birthday for several years, the daughter and parents get to make a handprint to graph her growth.
Clothing:
The first thing a new mother will want is comfy clothing for her baby. Gift beautiful sets of tiny dresses, cute mittens and socks that will help the parent keep the child warm and adorable.
Gift Baskets:
A basket full of an abundant array of presents such as a photo frame, teddy bear, tiny boots, a pillow and chocolates for the family will make a great gift. You can also choose a specific color such as pink for the baby girl. The pillow and stuffed toy can be customized with the baby’s name, just to add a touch of creativity.
For the Mom and Dad to be:
A baby shower is not just about the baby, it is also about the anxious mother awaiting her delivery. Hence, make sure you also celebrate the lady who is soon going to put in most of her hours feeding, cleaning and soothing the baby. A great baby shower gift is a spa basket. A container brimming with shower gels, bathing salts, shampoo, and scented candles in her favorite fragrance will certainly help her cope with the stresses of being a new mother. At the same time, it is only fair to remember the dad. Putting in a few giftables that the guy will enjoy will only put a smile on his face.  
You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to nail a good baby shower gift. However, if you’re having a hard time deciding on a present, contact a gift making company. These professionals will offer the best advice and presents you can think of.

Friday 15 August 2014

Meeting and Conference Gift Ideas

It is an old tradition for conference attendees to be offered souvenirs that they can take with them after the meeting is over. Gifts for attendees are not just a way to thank, it is a great opportunity for a company to advertise its mission and organization subtly. When considering what to buy as conference gifts, you must keep your brand, objective and image in mind. Here are some tips that should help you decide the right giveaway.

Items for the Desk
People at conferences appreciate keepsakes that they can use or display at their office desks. Some of the items that you can use to promote your company logo include a mouse pad, business card holder, engraved pen, paper weight, picture frame, letter opener, clock, notepad holder, pen holder and pen, notebooks, trophy, and messenger bag.
Daily Useable Gifts
Guests during conferences enjoy souvenirs that they can take back home and use. The following items are useable and practical souvenirs that can feature your brand name or logo - water bottle, key chain, coffee cup, fanny pack, bottle stopper, bottle opener, cuff links, umbrella, Christmas ornament, pocket knife, travel thermos or neck lanyard.
Food
Edible souvenirs are a great idea for any conference. Guests can either take them home or enjoy them during the meet. There are a variety of customized items to choose from including a bottle of wine, bottled water, coffee beans, mints, chocolates, nuts, welcome gift basket, cookies, and the like.
Clothing
Giving away clothing as a souvenir is a great way to get free advertising. While there are several clothing options to choose from, here are some of the most popular- sweatshirts, t-shirts, baseball hats, fleece jackets, polo shirts, hoodies, oxford shirts, fleece vests, and rugby shirts.
Big-ticket Items
It's also a great idea to hold a competition for costlier items such as event tickets or small electronics. Keep the competition or raffle ethical by publicizing contest entries and allowing enough time for everyone who wants to enter to have a chance to do so.
Gift Bag Giveaways
Gift bags customized with the company name and filled with novelty products such as, portfolios, water bottles, pens, coffee mugs, sticky notes, make a great gift. However, it is important to make the collection point obvious and fill the bags with the same or similar products.
Everyone likes to get free gifts during a conference, though only a few may admit it. However, giving gifts is only considered ethical if the people attending the conference have equal opportunity to grab some for them. Therefore, it is important to make sure you buy enough gifts so that all your guests get one, and then order a few extra, for emergency. Place the products at a prominent location, like the help desk or registration area. Use helpful signs to indicate that the freebies are meant for the invitees and are absolutely free of charge.
If you’re having a hard time choosing the right giveaways or keepsakes for your conference, contact a gift making company. All reputed gift makers have a range of options to choose from as your customized conference souvenirs.