Juneville Baby Showers

Kimberet · January 2012

So I mentioned in another thread that it would be nice to do a "baby shower" of sorts for our new mommies of Juneville. There seemed to be some real interest so I thought I would kind of poll everyone to see what they thought. It can be done a few different ways (I think would be based on the comfort of the new parents regarding giving out their information):

1. We get registry information from new parents, order from registry website & have sent directly to their home via the store.

2. We have the option of sending something from the registry or something else (which would require the parents' address).

Either way... should we set a "deadline" for ordering/sending gifts? Is there anything else that we need to cover before making the decision to go for it?

The "knotters" that are on the list so far are (I think, if I missed you please feel free to hit me!):

dmcphee, Stoked, Britt, SaltyPearl, & DFWIndian

(If any of you do not want to participate, mommies or other knotters, please do not feel obligated. This is meant to be fun and another way to celebrate this exciting time for those ladies in our Juneville family!)

junewife · January 2012

I think this is an awesome idea! I'd like to participate.

A thought is to maybe pool money so that Juneville as a whole can give the new mommies a really nice gift rather than 20 small gifts. I don't know how this would work logistically though.

Kimberet · January 2012

junewife:
I think this is an awesome idea! I'd like to participate.
A thought is to maybe pool money so that Juneville as a whole can give the new mommies a really nice gift rather than 20 small gifts. I don't know how this would work logistically though.

I thought about this too, but wasn't sure about the logistics either...any ideas?

joyfulbride424 · January 2012

I'd be more into it if I could buy something on my own. No offense to you lovely ladies, I think I'll just have more fun if I can buy a toy or a onesie and I can browse myself

SonrisaMelissa · January 2012

I'm with Joy. I'd like to do something individually, but for those of you that want to do a joint gift, would pay pal work? I have no idea how to use the internets.

StokedWifey · January 2012

SonrisaMelissa:
I'm with Joy. I'd like to do something individually, but for those of you that want to do a joint gift, would pay pal work? I have no idea how to use the internets.

This is what I was going to say. I was looking at dmcphee's registry and if a few people want to go in together for a big gift, we could choose someone to buy it, send funds via paypal or checks if necessary and do it that way.

MaggieandJake · January 2012

If some knotties want to go in on a gift, the only way I think that would work logistically in terms of pooling money would be to send money to 1 knottie, once an item has been agreed upon, via pay-pal. The only thing is that the person receiving money loses a small percentage of each deposit due to paypal taking its rake. Other than that, I have no idea how that would work.

I think that it's up to each person's comfort level. I trust everyone here enough to send money via paypal and know that it will be used in the way agreed upon. However, if you feel more comfortable just doing it on your own, I say do it.

FYI, if you have a Target card and order online, shipping is always free

Kimberet · January 2012

Personally, I'd like to send my own gift as well (less complicated), but not necessarily off of the registry...because I'm cool like that.

SonrisaMelissa · January 2012

Kimberet:
Personally, I'd like to send my own gift as well (less complicated), but not necessarily off of the registry...because I'm cool like that.

Me too! Long live Etsy.

hydrangeablue · January 2012

FUN! I would love to send some baby gifts to the mommies and their babies

but be warned that i'm the person who brings the practical gifts baby showers, dont be expecting anything too cute from me!

ogrady88 · January 2012

I'm totally in. I'd be willing to chip in toward a bigger gift if we can figure out the best way to do it.

bell2belling · January 2012

dmcphee is registered at Babies R' Us under her name: Danielle Afari

I probably won't be registering until late next month (it depends when I can get my butt an hour away to Babies R' Us, I really want to register for the big stuff there since all we have is Target here. Most of my family goes to the town where BRU is located pretty often anyway)

StokedWifey · January 2012

bell2belling:
dmcphee is registered at Babies R' Us under her name: Danielle Afari
I probably won't be registering until late next month (it depends when I can get my butt an hour away to Babies R' Us, I really want to register for the big stuff there since all we have is Target here. Most of my family goes to the town where BRU is located pretty often anyway)

You can always do it online too.

StokedWifey · January 2012

bell2belling:
dmcphee is registered at Babies R' Us under her name: Danielle Afari
I probably won't be registering until late next month (it depends when I can get my butt an hour away to Babies R' Us, I really want to register for the big stuff there since all we have is Target here. Most of my family goes to the town where BRU is located pretty often anyway)

You can always do it online too.

ms_teach · January 2012

I think it's a great idea! The girls I planned with on the DW board are having our first baby in February. A lot of them are actually flying out for it. I can't go because it's frowned upon to take days off school, but am still sending a gift. These groups get so close!

brownhenry · January 2012

YAY! I was so hoping that this was going to happen! I am soo for this. I would also prefer to send individual gifts on my own, I like to get creative so mommies don't be surprised if you recieve a gift basket from me haha! I love baby shower shopping!!

MissD611 · January 2012

I wanna buy presents!!!!

They won't be very big presents because I'm broke. But they will probably be adorable, so there's that. lol

audra342 · January 2012

I like to buy presents. Especially buying baby presents. The stuff is just all so cute!

saltypearl · January 2012

I have to say I'm awestruck. Maybe I'm hormonal but you guys continuously amaze me with your support and generosity. I'm all teary and DH is looking at me like I'm nutso. It's so comforting to know that there are women like you all in the world that are just awesome. On days that I'm a little freaked out about bringing a LO into the world it eases my fears to know there are people like you.

All that said I'd be in to put money into a group gift

mb2712 · January 2012

I'm up for either way! I can send money somewhere, or I can buy individually. Of course... I'm a big buyer of baby clothes, so I'd need to know the sex (if finding out) so I know which color to buy! :-) Or of course the registry information!

Calistic · January 2012

I love this idea!!! I'm always up for an excuse to look at and buy baby stuff! I don't have a ton of extra money for gifts so, probably will stick with small gifts, but I love putting together baskets and collections.

vintage610 · January 2012

saltypearl:
I have to say I'm awestruck. Maybe I'm hormonal but you guys continuously amaze me with your support and generosity. I'm all teary and DH is looking at me like I'm nutso. It's so comforting to know that there are women like you all in the world that are just awesome. On days that I'm a little freaked out about bringing a LO into the world it eases my fears to know there are people like you.

All that said I'd be in to put money into a group gift

Ok, I just laughed out loud when I saw your "Canadian Baby Makin'" badge. I'm so proud to be a fellow Canadian right now

vintage610 · January 2012

I am definitely interested in participating as well. I love that we are all honorary aunties in Juneville

saltypearl · January 2012

vintage610:
saltypearl:
I have to say I'm awestruck. Maybe I'm hormonal but you guys continuously amaze me with your support and generosity. I'm all teary and DH is looking at me like I'm nutso. It's so comforting to know that there are women like you all in the world that are just awesome. On days that I'm a little freaked out about bringing a LO into the world it eases my fears to know there are people like you.

All that said I'd be in to put money into a group gift
I can't take all the credit, there's a LOT of pregnant Canadians on the Bump August mommies board. One of those fine ladies had and followed through on the idea....but glad I make you proud
Ok, I just laughed out loud when I saw your "Canadian Baby Makin'" badge. I'm so proud to be a fellow Canadian right now

wallacje · January 2012

I think this is a great idea. I would love to participate. This sounds great too!!!

Sorry I haven't been on much, can't get on the nest at work.

thebennerhalf · January 2012

I like the idea, but given the number of Mommies(to-be), I couldn't buy for all of you, even though I'd LOVE to. So I'd be in for either donating a smaller amount per each towards a group gift, or what about a "secret stork" type plan where we aunties draw names?

bell2belling · January 2012

I think we need a timeline for this, obviously we'll buy gifts for dmcphee as soon as possible, but when should we buy for the other mom-to-be? Should we plan it around the actual shower time frame (normally 2 months before due date)? Also should we stagger it a little since Stoked and I have the same due date so people don't have to buy two presents at once?

I was totally laying in bed this morning trying to think of a good present for little Noah. I love shopping for babies!

Kimberet · January 2012

bell2belling:

I think we need a timeline for this, obviously we'll buy gifts for dmcphee as soon as possible, but when should we buy for the other mom-to-be? Should we plan it around the actual shower time frame (normally 2 months before due date)? Also should we stagger it a little since Stoked and I have the same due date so people don't have to buy two presents at once?

I was totally laying in bed this morning trying to think of a good present for little Noah. I love shopping for babies!

I think sending gifts around the same time as the actual shower is a great idea. Since we have some time to prepare for each "shower", I'm not sure if it is that big of a deal to stagger between you & Stoked, but let's see what others think!

StokedWifey · January 2012

saltypearl:
I have to say I'm awestruck. Maybe I'm hormonal but you guys continuously amaze me with your support and generosity. I'm all teary and DH is looking at me like I'm nutso. It's so comforting to know that there are women like you all in the world that are just awesome. On days that I'm a little freaked out about bringing a LO into the world it eases my fears to know there are people like you.

All that said I'd be in to put money into a group gift

If you're hormonal, I'm hormonal. I was telling my sister about this last night and almost started crying. Seriously, how in the world did we all get so lucky to find such good friends online?

StokedWifey · January 2012

Well, a few people wanted to do a bigger gift, so those girls could get together and those that want to do individual can do that.

csh96 · January 2012

This is all such a great idea! I love shopping for baby stuff and it helps me able to put off having one a little longer.

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