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		<title>Unique Baby Shower Themes &#8211; Birth Month Flowers Make the Day Special</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie Mindell</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While the first six months of the year carry many pastel-colored flowers, beginning July, bright colors become the most common. Summer brings more joy and color into the picture and fall follows summer with intensity and power.</p>
<p>Consider beautiful baby shower centerpieces that are made from baby clothes called baby bouquets that have to be seen to be believed make unique arrangements. These are some of the best baby shower ideas to be created in recent years.</p>
<p>July&#8217;s birthday flower, the larkspur-or sometimes called the delphinium-denotes the sensitivity of an open heart and portrays strong bonds and attachments of the soul. The name delphinium coincides with its many dolphin-shaped flowers that are attached to the long, upright stem. The color of the flower can vary between red, yellow, purple, blue, or white, and each flower has five petals. The five petals meet and join together to form a concave flower with a spur at the end, hence the name &#8220;larkspur.&#8221; Larkspurs convey a lighthearted emotion and a feeling of levity.</p>
<p>The gladiola gives those born in the month of August a title of courageous and brave. The Latin word gladius is the direct translation for the word sword, and the gladiola&#8217;s sword-shaped stems are a visual representation for that. Symbolically, the gladiola represents moral integrity and strength. An extended meaning for the gladiola makes reference to its sword-shaped stems and its ability to emotionally pierce the heart with its stunning beauty and grace; infatuation is one of the feelings that this unique flower depicts.</p>
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<p>September&#8217;s aster is lush, rich, and exerts wild and unconventional beauty. Asters have strong association in the mythical world with magical powers and supernatural abilities. A long, long time ago it was believed that when aster leaves were burned, their fragrance would drive away any sort of evil. Now, this flourishing flower signifies abundant love and profuse elegance.</p>
<p>The essence of autumn is captured in October&#8217;s birthday flower, the marigold, which was once called &#8220;Mary&#8217;s Gold&#8221; by Christians. The marigold contains rich and intense colors that are bold and daring; brilliance and luminosity are characteristic of its breathtaking blossom. Marigolds are symbolic of affection, fondness, refinement, and grace.</p>
<p>November brings quite an interesting and unusual flower like the chrysanthemum, which is a symbol for the sun. Long ago, chrysanthemums are said to have held high positions in ancient cultures. The Japanese culture associates chrysanthemums with utmost perfection, and today, these flowers are linked to a long and healthy life. Chrysanthemums literally stand for optimism, hopefulness, and cheerfulness.</p>
<p>December is filled with good tidings and joy; the poinsettia is the perfect flower to portray the season&#8217;s greetings and good cheer. Known as the &#8220;Christmas flower,&#8221; the poinsettia is deep but bright red, and its petals are long and beautiful. Legend has it that poinsettias began as little weeds, but, when a humble, little girl placed these weeds on the church alter, they transformed into beautiful poinsettias! They began to bloom and exert a brilliant shade of red and carried charm and grace. This &#8220;Christmas flower&#8221; is the perfect symbol for merriment and joy during the holidays.</p>
<p>From January to December, flowers are great representations of feelings, emotions, and characteristics that can bring a special touch to your special baby shower!</p>
<p>Whichever flower, month, color or any other category you choose for baby shower planning, you are assured to have a colorful, fun event for celebrating the newborn baby&#8217;s birth!</p>
<p>Edie Mindell is the writer for SimplyUniqueBabyGifts.com. If you are planning a baby shower, check out the large selection of <a href="http://www.simplyuniquebabygifts.com/baby-shower-cakes.html">baby shower diaper cakes</a> and <a href="http://www.simplyuniquebabygifts.com/baby-bouquets.html">baby bouquets</a> which are great baby shower centerpiece ideas. Visit their online catalog at http://www.simplyuniquebabygifts.com and enjoy free shipping (lower 48 states).</p>
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		<title>The Best Baby Gift Ideas for Baby Boys</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie Mindell</dc:creator>
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<p>So, you&#8217;re scouting for a suitable gift for a cuddly baby boy and you don&#8217;t know where or how to start especially if you can just spare a limited time of your busy world. There&#8217;s no need to panic because shopping for a baby boy gift is easy as long as you know what to look for. Below are a few gift ideas to make your shopping a trouble-free one:</p>
<p>1.Educational Baby Toys: If your objective is to keep the baby entertained while he learns; then, these toys are a great option. There&#8217;s a wide variety of educational toys available. There are learning activity and puzzle toys available for you to choose from that helps stimulate the child&#8217;s mental ability and growth development. Surely, the parents and the child will have a wonderful time bonding with each other through these toys.</p>
<p>2.Baby Booties: With the emerging fashion trend in shoes today, baby booties are of no exception. Baby booties are designed to keep the baby toes warm no matter what the temperature is. Look for designs that match with the personality of the baby or his aura.</p>
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<p>3.Baby Hats: Baby hats that have attractive designs are hard to resist especially those that resemble like that of a baby animal. With ear flaps, eyes, and nose attached on the hat, it sure is very appealing to the child&#8217;s tastes.</p>
<p>4.Baby Hooded Towels: Cute hooded towels are fitting for an after bath or dip in the pool time. Made with quick-drying fabrics, these towels are safe for the baby&#8217;s sensitive skin and are very cuddly to use. The baby will surely enjoy these.</p>
<p>5.Baby Animal Slippers: These funky animal slippers are must-haves for cute baby boys. They are perfect in keeping the baby&#8217;s feet warm inside the house. Youll be sure the baby will have fun wearing these adorable slippers.</p>
<p>6. Bodysuit: A baby bodysuit is the basis for nearly every baby outfit. It offers an easy way to give your baby an extra layer of warmth during cold weathers. There are wide selections of bodysuits available in the market today. Basic, solid colors are perfect for the baby boy.</p>
<p>7.Mini-Playground: If you&#8217;re that extravagant, you can purchase a mini-playground or a mini-gym. Although they can be pricey, baby boys will surely love this one. As we all know, boys are very active and they love to run and play around. Mini-playgrounds and mini-gyms provide a lot of activities for small boys. These minis are complete with stairs, slide and sometimes, a steering wheel. They also have small doors that the baby could open and close as frequent as he wants for his enjoyment.</p>
<p>8.Ride-on Toys: Ride-on toys are very popular for baby boys even at a very young age. Baby boys love being behind the wheel while parents love the durability. Riding toys include wagons, rocking toys, pedal toys and a lot more variety. Baby boys and their parents will certainly enjoy playing with these wonderful toys.</p>
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