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Summer, with its radiant sunshine, vibrant colors, and a sense of adventure in the air, offers the perfect backdrop for a joyous gender reveal celebration. Whether you're envisioning a beachside bash, a tropical paradise, or a classic backyard affair, there are countless ways to infuse the spirit of summer into your gender reveal party. Here are some captivating themes that will make your event truly shine. 1. Tropical Paradise Extravaganza: Transport your guests to a lush, tropical paradise with this theme. Decorate your space with palm leaves, vibrant flowers, and tiki torches. Serve fruity cocktails and mocktails adorned with colorful umbrellas. For the reveal, release a piñata filled with blue or pink confetti and let the excitement pour out. 2. Beachside Bliss: Celebrate the sun, sand, and sea with a beach-inspired gender reveal party. Set up lounge chairs, umbrellas, and beach balls. Incorporate nautical elements such as anchors and shells into your decorations. For the big reveal, provide guests with buckets filled with sand. As they dig in, they'll discover either blue or pink seashells. 3. Lemonade Love: Embrace the refreshing simplicity of summer by hosting a lemonade-themed gender reveal party. Decorate with yellow and white accents, and offer various flavors of lemonade for guests to enjoy. As the moment of revelation arrives, give guests lemonade-filled bottles with blue or pink labels, letting them discover the baby's gender when they take a sip. 4. Picnic in the Park: Capture the nostalgic essence of summer with a charming picnic-themed gender reveal. Spread out blankets and cushions, and set up a delightful picnic spread. Incorporate classic picnic foods and beverages, like sandwiches, fruits, and iced tea. Guests can participate in a friendly game of "he" versus "she" potato sack races before the big reveal. 5. Carnival Celebration: Infuse your gender reveal party with the whimsy and excitement of a summer carnival. Set up carnival games, popcorn machines, and a cotton candy station. Guests can choose between blue and pink tickets to cast their votes. As the sun sets, gather everyone around for a dazzling fireworks display that reveals the baby's gender in the night sky. 6. Ice Cream Social: Cool off in style with an ice cream-themed gender reveal party. Create an ice cream parlor ambiance with colorful décor and vintage signage. Offer a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings for guests to create their own sundaes. When it's time for the reveal, provide blue or pink cones for guests to unveil the baby's gender. 7. Garden Tea Party: Evoke a sense of elegance and grace with a garden tea party gender reveal. Decorate with pastel colors, floral arrangements, and delicate tea sets. Host a tea tasting activity with blue and pink tea options, allowing guests to predict the baby's gender based on their choice. As the reveal moment arrives, release a flock of colored butterflies into the garden. Summer offers a tapestry of possibilities for your gender reveal party theme. The key is to infuse your unique style and personality into every detail, ensuring that the celebration reflects your excitement for the upcoming addition to your family. No matter which theme you choose, may your summer gender reveal party be a day filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories.

Creating a registry for your baby is a fun and exciting process! But knowing what to add to your registry can be overwhelming when you see just how much is out there for babies! We at Lindsay Ann Artistry are so excited to bring you a list of baby registry must haves for 2024! This blog may include affiliate links. You will not be charged any extra for clicking on these links, but I may earn a small commission!   First and foremost, diapers! Ask for all sizes too, it's nice to have a little stock pile for when your baby is ready to change sizes. There is nothing worse than running out of diapers or wipes. Diapers can be tricky, between my three girls, each did better in a different brand just based off of their body types, but one brand that worked for all three and were less likely to leak were the Huggies Little Snugglers! Wipes tend to be a little easier to choose, but I personally like these Huggies wipes as well, they seem to stay moist longer and I like that they are fragrance free! There are SO many different brands, but trust me, you'll figure out quickly which ones you like best!   Next, let's chat things you will need for bed time! First off, soft and safe sheets. It's important to ensure the sheets you are buying fit the crib size mattress, our sheets are a perfect fit and are so soft for your sweet babe! We are partnered with myregistry.com so you can even add our sheets to your MyRegistry! A great option for both boys and girls are our best selling crashing ocean waves sheets. You will also need a crib, this one is so sweet and can go with so many different nursery themes. Then another important things to consider is a travel crib. There are so many different brands of travel cribs out there, but most are relatively inexpensive and fold up to be about the same size! Next, jammies! I can't recommend these pj's with built in fold over mittens enough. Little babies have sharp fingernails, baby soft skin and new reflexes to learn. Uncovered hands can mean scratching easily. Also, we need to take a second to mention reversible zippers are amazing, and buttons, while cute, can be difficult during middle of the night diaper changes! Last for bed time is a sleep sack. I would choose 1 or 2 to add to your registry. This one from Love to Dream is fantastic, as are these armless sleep sacks. Another option we liked was the Merlin sleep sack.  Each baby is so different, and what works for one may not work for others. But having a few options to start can help you to figure out which may work best for your baby. Why a sleep sack? Newborns have quite the startle reflex and are used to being nice and comfy in your belly! Sleep sacks can help your baby with those startle reflexes to get better sleep, and also can help them feel comforted while you are not holding them.   Rub a dub dub, sweet baby in the tub! Bath seat or tub - I loved sink baths and used a sweet, soft flower insert. But when my babies outgrew the sink this Angelcare baby bath support was my favorite! Hooded towel, did you know we carry hooded towels? Find them here!  Soap - I don't really have a suggestion here because every kid is SO different, but have some baby soap on hand. Maybe grab a few different types in small bottles to see what works best for you and your baby!   Now, let's talk the necessities your baby will need! Baby care kit - like this one include a nose bulb, nail clippers, thermometer, and more. I got this same kit and have used almost every item in it. And let me tell you, when my first had her first fever, I was so thankful to not be searching my home or sending my husband out for a thermometer!  A car seat - I love love loved my car seat stroller combo, it was super similar to this one from Graco! A stroller you can click the infant seat right into, and when your baby is out of their infant car seat, they can sit in the stroller for years to come! A diaper bag - I joke that leaving the house with a kid is basically packing up half the house to go with you. This one is so cute, and has all the right compartments! Bottles - whether formula or breast feeding having bottles on hands is a must! My girls all really enjoyed these Avent bottles, but again, bottles are a tricky one because each baby is so different. A baby carrier - There are so many different types of baby carriers; wraps, traditional carriers, carriers for hiking. My favorite - and my husbands, was the Ergobaby Carrier   Share in the comments, what baby must haves did you put on your registry that you would add to this list? 

Creating a butterfly nursery can be a delightful and whimsical project. Here are some inspirational ideas to help you design a charming butterfly-themed nursery:   This blog post may include affiliate links. Clicking on them will not charge you any extra, but I may make a small commission!   Color Palette: Choose a soft and calming color palette with pastel tones. Consider using shades of lavender, mint green, soft pink, or buttery yellow. Wall Decor: Use butterfly wall decals or stencils to create a magical atmosphere. You can arrange them in a scattered pattern or create a butterfly border around the room. Mural or Wallpaper: Consider a butterfly mural or wallpaper as a focal point on one wall. This can be a nature-inspired scene with flowers and butterflies. Furniture: Opt for furniture in neutral tones to complement the soft color palette. White or light-colored wood furniture can create a clean and airy feel. This boho style light-wood dresser would be a great fit! Bedding and Linens: Choose bedding with butterfly motifs or patterns. A crib or toddler bed with butterfly-shaped details can add a whimsical touch. Our Butterfly Dreamscape crib sheet is a fun subtle-way to add butterflies to your nursery. Mobiles and Hanging Decor: Hang butterfly mobiles from the ceiling or use strings of paper butterflies to create a dreamy effect. This butterfly mobile is such a cute choice! Soft Furnishings: Integrate plush rugs, throw pillows, and curtains with butterfly patterns or embroidery. This adds texture and warmth to the nursery. This cream colored blackout curtain is another great option as it can grow with your child as they change themes. Glow-in-the-Dark Stars: Enhance the nighttime ambiance by adding glow-in-the-dark stars or butterflies to the ceiling. This can create a magical glow when the lights are turned off. Accessories: Create a cozy reading corner with a bookshelf filled with butterfly-themed books. Use butterfly-shaped bookends to add a decorative touch. Design an accent wall with butterfly-shaped corkboards or a display for your little one's artwork and achievements. These butterfly wall hooks would be perfect for hanging jackets, towels, or your diaper bag! Remember to prioritize safety in the nursery design, ensuring that all furniture and decor adhere to safety standards. With these ideas, you can create a beautiful and enchanting butterfly nursery for your little one to enjoy.