Well today was DF's sisters engagement party. It was lovely, they picked a really nice place to have it. Unfortunately I consumed a tad of alcohol and forgot to take pictures! Hopefully someone else did. The park was COMPLETELY covered by giant fig trees, so it was not hot. It would have been about 10 degrees cooler under the trees than outside. I think today it is about 37 degrees celcius.
Our gift to DF's sister and her fiance was an $80 gift card. I am thinking of making a 'pregnancy pamper' pack for her.
Anyone who has had children, what was something you would have appreciated when you were pregnant? Things that are affordable but nice, I am thinking. Like some nice teas, maybe a foot soak etc. I want to get about 7 or 8 items and pop them in a nice basket for her.
Any ideas would be appreciated!!!
Oh, and an update on 'the brother': they are only staying until tomorrow afternoon now (monday afternoon). Whew! I mean, I do love my brother. But there is only so much I can take.
Today we spent $6 on soft drink and $14 on a lined picnic blanket.
Another couple announced they got engaged today as well. I feel like we might have to wait a while to announce our engagement now. It's ok though. I think with all the house stuff, maybe it might be a good idea to keep it quiet for a few more months. Then we'll have more time to plan and save.
any ideas???
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A funny yet practical thing might be a sleeve or two of saltines for morning sickness.
Peppermint tea - peppermint is supposed to be soothing to an upset tummy.
Some non-slip socks, foot lotion and maybe even some toe-nail polish so brother can give her a pedicure when she can't find her feet anymore.
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Oh--for many women the sense of smell becomes heightened during pregnancy and things that previously smelled great can be too strong or downright nauseating. So scented lotions and teas might end up getting thrown out of the house.
February 8th, 2009 at 03:04 pm 1234105451
Relaxing music. A book on pregnancy or parenting. A journal...I had lots of amazing dreams when I was pregnant. A festive/pretty water bottle...since you need to drink lots of water.
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Pedicure G.C. I wouldn't set foot in one of those places BUT I was really bummed I couldn't reach my toe nails and paint them the last trimester. I think I would have gotten them done if someone had gotten me a certificate. It's not like I always have painted toes - it's the whole thing that you can't that drives you nuts!!!
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creditcardfree - I've heard just the opposite about the healing properties of lavender. Here is one woman's account of how lavender prevented premature labor during her high-risk pregnancy.
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