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Baby Shower for Moms who just wanna have fun! This type of baby shower is not the only type of shower given today. Traditionally, baby showers have been thrown for mommy-to-be and the guest list was strictly women.

These days, many families choose to have different types of showers, including back-yard barbecues to include the men. These are a nice idea since they remember that Daddy is a part of the new babys life, too.

But there is something to be said for a Sunday afternoon gathering of women to ooh and aah over Mommys belly without disparaging looks from the men. One reason to plan a baby shower for mom only.

When you have only women at the shower, you have the opportunity to really "girl it up", so to speak, at your baby shower for Mom. You can do really girlie things and not have to worry about the men being bored or embarrassed.

Here are a few suggestions for making a shower extra-girlish: Have Tea and Cake. Find a few really pretty tea sets and order little delectables like petit fours, tea cakes or maybe bring a cookie basket. Drink your tea like ladies, with pinky finger sticking up!

See if you can find pretty lace doilies for napkins. Pick up some baby shower party favors to go along with your ladies only party. You might even want to fake a British accent, dahling!

At your baby shower for mom and the ladies only, let them all be pregnant. Maybe purchase some baby shower decorations to match the pregnant theme. The guys definitely wouldnt go for this!

Ask each guest to come with a pillow or other make shift stuffing to pretend that she is pregnant, too. Give a prize to the most authentic pregnant lady (excluding the guest of honor, of course) at your baby shower for Mom. You can pick up the prizes at any local party favor store or online party favor supply site.

Have everyone tell a story from their childbirth experience, or, if they have never had any children, let them rehash the stories their mothers told them ("I was in labor for 72 hours with you..."). Be sure there is a mixture of funny, touching, and gruesome stories to round it out.

Decorate with extra-large maternity bras and undies (or get them in mom-to-bes size so she can actually keep them after the
party).

Play baby shower games for your baby shower for mom. There is no way you would get away with this at a couples shower! But at a baby shower for mom and the ladies, you can play Guess the mom-to-bes weight (go easy on her - guess low).

Paint her belly, do crafts like paint matching tees and onesies for Mom and baby, or play a game like baby bottle bowling. Ask guests to come up with other baby shower party ideas or baby shower party themes.

Dont Husband Bash. But you can tell funny or touching stories about other new Dads or dads-to-be. You dont want to scare the mom-to-be. But she should be aware that some Dads will try to stop for coffee on the way to the hospital. Even though Moms contractions are 3 minutes apart.

Drink Girlie Drinks at the baby shower for Mom. Well, except for the mom-to-be. She can have non-alcoholic versions of girlie drinks, though. Try Strawberry Daiquiris, Cosmopolitans and other fruity drinks.

Copyright Randy Wilson, All Rights Reserved.

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samurai Choosing The Right Shower Curtain

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Shower curtains were created to provide privacy for the one taking the shower and to prevent a flood from happening in the bathroom. The curtains usually surround the inside of the bathtub. These cur...

Shower curtains were created to provide privacy for the one taking the shower and to prevent a flood from happening in the bathroom. The curtains usually surround the inside of the bathtub. These curtains are suspended by a rod at the top of the bathtub or shower enclosure.

The railings come in different sizes and flexibility to accommodate different types of showers. Using two shower curtains is popular for decorative purposes. The inside curtain or liner is for when the shower is in use and the outside curtain for decoration purposes.

Beyond concealing the person taking the shower, the shower curtains are a great decoration for the bathroom. The curtains are usually the first thing that draws attention when going into a bathroom. There are numerous styles of shower curtains to perfectly match what you want to decorate with in your bathroom.

If you have a theme in your decorating you can find shower curtains to match that theme. If you have a beach theme or fish you can get shower curtains with fish on them or sand dollars. You can go with just a plain color as well if your wallpaper is busier then you might just want a plain colored shower curtain.

Shower curtains are made of different materials. This will be your next choice in what type of material that you want in your bathroom. The most common choice for inside the shower is a vinyl curtain that easily sheds the water and does not mold. A vinyl shower curtain can be wiped off and cleaned easily as well. The vinyl shower curtains do not require much attention so if you do not want much maintenance then this type of curtain is for you. This is the wisest choice for a liner but you do have the option to use fabric as the outside shower curtain.

Using fabric for your outside shower curtain allows you to complete the appearance of your bathroom. This curtain can match your window curtains and any other decorations that you have in your bathroom. A fabric curtain however does need some attention. This type of curtain gets dusty and can mold if not taken care of. At least once a month a fabric curtain should be taken down and hand washed to keep the mold down and the dust bunnies away. Fabric curtains are a great way to add elegance to your bathroom. There are countless choices of shower curtains at your local retail store or many online stores. Have fun shopping.

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blade Simple but Handy Ideas for Shower Curtains

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An ingenious idea for the shower is a shower curtain with pockets.Sewn on the inside of the shower curtain or shower curtain liner,shower curtain pockets give you a handy place to put your shampoo, soapand other bath products.
Shower curtains with pockets are usually single panel curtains. Thisdoes not allow for a lot of design possibilities. If you are lookingto ad texture to your shower curtain, you can add a shower curtain top.

A shower curtain top is a short curtain that affixes to the shower curtain rings and frames the top of your shower curtain. Its sole purpose is for decoration. There are as many shower curtain tops as there are different shower curtains. With some looking you may find one to spruce up your dull shower curtain.
A shower curtain top can add a little flare to a rather plain shower curtain. You can put a shower curtain top in a complimentary color above your shower curtain for contrast.

Placing a shower curtain top above a shower curtain with an interesting pattern, print or picture can act like a frame. Look at your shower curtain and choose a color that would accent your curtain. For instance a black shower curtain top could frame a shower curtain that has a landscape scene on it. A dark blue shower curtain top might complement an ocean scene on your shower curtain.
Another interesting use of a shower curtain top is to place it above a clear, white or black vinyl shower curtain. The shower curtain top is actually the focus. Find a shower curtain top with an interesting texture or pattern.

When shopping for a shower curtain top you need not worry too much about fabric or mildew resistance, since the topper usually is not in contact with the water.

When shopping for a shower curtain with pockets keep a few things in mind:
A mildew resistant shower curtain with pockets is recommended. With the addition of bath products to the pockets; mold and mildew may find an environment to grow. A mildew resistant shower curtain with pockets will help prevent this. If your favorite shower curtain with pockets is not mildew resistant; you can soak it in salt water when you buy it and they launder it every two weeks with detergent, one cup of vinegar and one cup of baking soda.

Shower curtain pockets are less likely to mildew if they are made of mesh. The mesh allows water to drain and gives mold less fibers to grow in.
When minimal is the key, perhaps due to a small bathroom or just a low key dcor; a shower curtain topper above a shower curtain with pockets is an ideal way to achieve this.

Pair a shower curtain top and a shower curtain with pockets and you have a functional and decorative shower curtain that is an expression of your unique and personal style. The combinations that you can come up with are endless.

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samurai Use Your Power Shower Efficiently And Properly

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Ifyou are willing to make your showering experience a worthwhile one and wantthat to be one of the greatest exercises of yours for the day to come, then youare more than welcome to have aPower ...

Ifyou are willing to make your showering experience a worthwhile one and wantthat to be one of the greatest exercises of yours for the day to come, then youare more than welcome to have aPower Showerfor yourself.

Youcan use the these kinds of showers in your home but for that you need to lookforward to some prior arrangements that are needed in order to have your powershowers fit into your bathroom. There are certain factors that can affect theefficiency of power showers on a huge scale. You need to keep these things inmind prior to the establishment of thePower Showerto yourbathroom as the main source of your bathing.

Itis really well organized and saves loads of water as well whenever you arebathing. You need not to fill a whole lot of bathtub in order to get in yourbath and you can enjoy your bathing experience to the fullest as well, withpower showers.

Thefirst and the foremost thing that you need to keep in mind for installing powershowers to your home is the water pressure that you have in your house. You caneither have a combination boiler or a low-pressure gravity fed water system. Inboth the cases you can use the same set of showers to your bathroom. It dependson the pressure and the amount of water getting collected in, which determinesthe nature of yourPower Showerat home. You can have a chatwith your nearest plumber at home and discuss about the issue of water pressurethat your house is embedded with.

Anotherimportant thing about the various showers that you can install in your house isthe amount of space that is left in your bathroom. You need to go through thespace that you can use in your bathroom and according to that you need todecide whether you want power showers or something else.

Youcannot handle the water pressure once you situate thePower Showerinyour bathroom, and thus you might create a mess in your bathroom whileshowering. Hence, it is quite important to look at the space factor as well, tomake it a more comfortable experience altogether.

Withthe help of aPower Showeryou can actually get an idealcombination of water temperature that you seek is the best. You can have boththe cold as well as hot temperature in the water that would mix up and create asoothing mixture for you to bath on. You can actually control the temperatureyou want to have while you are taking a bath. In addition to this, you can alsocontrol the water pressure with which the water is getting out from the hose.

Ifyou are one of the users of power showers then you need to know certain thingsabout it for sure. You can get any amount of suggestions over the internet onhow the product is, but the best way is to experience it by yourself.

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blade The Best Shower Head Adds Value to your Finished Basement Bathroom

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The special environment in the basement is like no other place in the home. Drywall, with its organic lining and low resistance to moisture and water, is simply not designed for this environment. We cover the disadvantages of drywall and why it's not ideal for a basement finishing.

Old habits die hard. The same goes for buildingpractices. When it comes to finishing a basement, builders tend to dothe same thing they've always done- especially if it's a cheap solutionfor them. Why would they change what's making them money? I mean, it'snot like they have to live with the job, right?

The bottom lineis this: a basement environment is different than any other place inthe home, and drywall is simply not made for this environment. If youinstall drywall into a basement, it's probably not going to work, andeven if it does, it won't be the best building material for the job.Below are four good reasons to drop drywall from your basementfinishing plan.

Holding its Own

When itcomes to shelves, cabinets, or anything else that weighs over 10pounds, drywall is in for a real challenge. Generally, this means thatyou'll have to find wall studs to use to mount the weight, which can bea difficult and imperfect process. You'll be limited to places wherestuds are located and will find yourself at the mercy of sometimesunevenly spaced studs.

Unfortunately, it's very popular to wantto mount things such as shelves, cabinets, pictures, or perhaps aplasma TV on finished basement walls. And just as easily as it crumblesunder too much weight, it's very easy for you, your children, or awell-placed doorknob to leave an unsightly hole in it.

There arehardboard wall panels available with dense foam insulation availablethat can have things mounted at any point on the wall with no need tofind a stud. Because these panels are free-standing, they're also idealfor adding wall partitions for a bedroom or extra closet.

Drywall Dust

Dealingwith drywall dust woes is probably the most painful part of a basementremodeling. Drywall installation is dirty work! As the heavy panels arecut to fit your basement, a thick and extremely fine dust will coateverything in the area. The dust is invasive and can kill ordinaryvacuum motors as it quickly clogs their filters and causes the motor towork too hard and overheat. Professional drywall vacuums cost about$650, which is impractical for a homeowner and not often used byprofessionals. On top of that, the gypsum in drywall is irritating toeyes, lungs, and sinuses. Drywall should be installed carefully- withmasks, goggles and gloves. Whenever possible, drywall dust should becleaned up immediately after installation.

Service and Renovation Woes

Drywallceilings in a finished basement are a nightmare when it comes time toservice or renovate a basement. Drywall ceilings provide poor access topipes and wiring when they need to be serviced or new ones need to beinstalled. Occasionally, the drywall may even need to be removed ordamaged for the sake of the job. While a service panel will make thisaccess easier, it can't replace a drop ceiling, where every ceilingtile doubles as a service point. To make matters worse, installingheavy sheet rock on the ceiling can be a work-intensive and expensiveprocess, and if you later decide to renovate the basement or the firstfloor of your house, you'll spend hours and hours running wires andpipes under the floor and learning where already existing ones lead asyou're remodeling. And there's a reason that drywall is filling uplandfills all over the country! It's constantly being replaced andreinstalled as water from a leaking basement, plumbing leaks, andmoisture from concrete basement walls, mold, and impact damage ruin it.

Black Mold Blues

Evenmold and moisture-resistant drywall does not stand by their claim witha warranty. Why? Because drywall is made of a core of gypsum laidbetween layers of heavy processed paper. This paper provides food formold. As mold grows on your drywall, it becomes increasinglyaesthetically unattractive. Signs of mold include peeling and crackingpaint, bulging behind the paint, musty smells, and discolored walls.

Drywallcan support the growth of toxic black mold as well, which isparticularly dangerous. But even when toxic molds are not present, moldspores in the air can agitate asthma, and cause breathing problems aswell as other health issues. Very often, the entire drywallinstallation may need to be removed and replaced by a trainedprofessional.

A Better Solution

TotalBasement Finishing has products that are guaranteed to bemold-resistant that are made specifically for the basement environment.Their wall panels and ceiling tiles are perfect for a basementfinishing project. Our products install cleanly without the mess ofdrywall, make service easy, and our wall panels can hold 300 pounds perpanel without a problem! We offer free estimates, and we'd love to helpyou!

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blade Perfect as a gift of earrings

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The Basket earrings are finely etched stainless steel on sterling silver hooks. This design is an interpretation of an African basket using many layers of weaving. Polli was born from their strong interests in sustainable design, craft culture and fashion. A wonderful gift for young girls! Create the coolest Polly-themed jewelry around the options are endless! Basket earrings are a Perfect as a gift or a treat for you.

The Basket earrings are finely etched stainless steel on sterling silver hooks. This design is an interpretation of an African basket using many layers of weaving. Polli was born from their strong interests in sustainable design, craft culture and fashion. All earrings use sterling silver or gold filled findings to ensure they are comfortable for your ears and are nickel free.

Earrings at Polli are bold, simple designs, which play with form and pattern. The stainless steel and gold anodize ranges of earrings are etched from thin sheets to create intricate patterns and textures. The thin sheets of metal allow the earrings to be light to wear while still being bold and striking. Beautifully designed earrings etched in fine detail from thin sheets of fine stainless steel.

Finished with traditional posts and butterfly clasps, this set makes a great gift for any occasion. Basket earrings are a Perfect as a gift or a treat for you. Delicately etched onto thin stainless steel sheets, these beautiful earrings are inspired by Indian textiles. The stainless steel that makes up these earrings ensures that they are light to wear, and yet fabulously eye-catching.

Specifications:

Stainless steel

Polished finish

Secured by traditional butterfly clasps

Set comes with two pairs of stud earrings

Lightweight and comfortable to wear

Sterling silver hooks

Matching pendant also available

Polly even has a pretty necklace and bracelet with charms, three pairs of earrings and lots of stickers that girls can wear and share! There's even a hidden storage compartment in the back for all her accessories! A wonderful gift for young girls! Create the coolest Polly-themed jewelry around the options are endless! Please purchase online http://www.katiewongnyc.com in Newyork.

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samurai Know more about Tub to Shower Conversion

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A tub to shower conversion is a thorough facelift to your bathroom. It is found that over 60% homeowners prefer stall shower in place of bath tubs. However, it is a good idea to preserve at least one ...

A tub to shower conversion is a thorough facelift to your bathroom. It is found that over 60% homeowners prefer stall shower in place of bath tubs. However, it is a good idea to preserve at least one tub in your home to ensure its marketability as you might not know what the buyers might want in the property they buy from you.

If you wish to go for a simple tub to shower conversion, then the way out shall be to remove the old tub and gain a space of 30 to 34 inches deep and 5 feet wide. This will provide a great place for a shower. Just make some minor modifications and adjustments needed and you will have a great shower in place. The point is that once you remove the alcove tub, you will find the water supply and drain lines already in place that you can make use of constructively. This will help you save a great deal on the plumbing costs and unnecessary breaking of walls and floors.

In case of having to remove a free-standing tub, then you need to plan a bit more. Most free standing tubs are usually positioned under or near to windows. But, you might not be comfortable to see the window in your shower enclosure and therefore, you have to plan the way out. In this case, you need to consider placing your shower in a different location. At the same time, if you have to save on the plumbing costs, then you have to plan the shower as close as possible to the existing water supply as well as the drain connections. This is a way to save so much on your tub to shower conversion project.

The established codes for buildings recommend not less than 30 inches by 30 inches floor space for showers. In fact the good idea is to have 36 inches by 36 inches space which shall be highly comfortable. If you want to see that your bathroom conforms to the established standards, then you might need to modify the existing alcove. For example, you might add short sections of walls to get a 36 inches deep shower space. In the finished stage, the ceiling must be at about 80 inches high. From the centre of the toilet to the shower wall, there must be at least 18 inches space and if not possible, not less than 15 inches space. From the front of the toilet to the shower wall, there must be at least 21 inches of space. However, 30 inches is highly recommended.

As part of tub to shower conversion project, you must clear all the obstructions found. For instance, the most important ones are the toilet and the vanity cabinet. If you come across door swing problems, you can avoid it by installing glass doors or shower curtains. Therefore, plan well in advance and accomplish your tub to shower conversion project the systematic way to save on the expenditure besides getting the desired results.

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