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| Deciding to Host a Shower | |
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| Why Throw a Shower? | |
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| History: Who Started All of This?!?! | |
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| Who Made You the Key Player? | |
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| What Is Your Goal? | |
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| Shower Elements from A to Z | |
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| Timing Is Everything | |
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| What's Your Type? | |
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| Frugal Versus Extravagant | |
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| Shower #1 | |
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| Shower #2 | |
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| Surprise! | |
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| Couples Showers | |
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| Long Distance | |
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| Second Marriage | |
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| Family Beliefs | |
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| Adoption | |
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| High Risk | |
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| Ask Yourself | |
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| Size Matters | |
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| And Now for a Little Quality Time | |
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| Lots of Guests x Food = Beaucoup Bucks | |
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| Be My Guest | |
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| Oh, the Things Kids Say! | |
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| Suggestions for Entertaining Kids | |
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| A Thong Bikini from Great Aunt Nelly? | |
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| Family Ties: A Chapter for Friends of the Bride | |
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| Breaking Down the Communication Barrier | |
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| A Family Tradition | |
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| Religion and Culture | |
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| Please Keep in Mind | |
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| One Big Brady Family | |
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| Remarriage | |
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| Same-Sex Marriages | |
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| Adoption | |
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| Elopement | |
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| Check, Please! | |
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| Figure Out Who's Chipping In | |
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| What Is Important to the Guest of Honor? | |
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| Cutting Costs | |
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| Entrees Needed | |
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| May We See the Menu, Please? | |
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| A Dollar a Day | |
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| Track Your Spending! | |
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| May I Have the Envelope Please | |
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| Impulsive Spending | |
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| The Budget Breakdown | |
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| Location, Location, Location | |
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| Home Sweet Home | |
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| Don't Cramp Your Style--or the Guests | |
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| Eating Comfortably | |
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| Her Majesty's Throne | |
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| Renting Equipment | |
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| Special Issues | |
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| Can We Have Some Service Over Here? | |
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| Unique Locations | |
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| The College Campus | |
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| Parks and Recreation | |
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| Uncommon Sites | |
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| Details, Details, Details | |
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| Making the Arrangements | |
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| Ready, Set, Go! | |
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| Don't Be Selfish! Take All the Help You Can Get | |
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| Natural Resources | |
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| Put Things into Perspective | |
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| The Law of Murphy | |
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| Invitation Inferno | |
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| But It Feels Dry | |
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| A Comedy of Errors | |
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| Getting the Word Out | |
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| And the Finalists Are | |
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| What You See Is What You Get | |
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| Time Frame | |
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| The Pleasure of Your Company--The RSVP | |
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| Registry | |
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| Where in the World? | |
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| Miles of Style | |
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| Incredible Edibles | |
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| Pardon Me, What Time Do You Have? | |
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| May We See the Wine List? | |
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| Alcoholic Beverages and Punches | |
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| Alcohol-Free Beverages and Punches | |
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| Java Man | |
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| Recipes Galore | |
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| Festive Morsels | |
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| Sidewinders | |
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| And for the Main Dish | |
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| Shhhhhh...There's a Cake in the Oven! | |
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| The Total Menu Makeover | |
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| Little Things Make a Big Difference | |
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| Flowers and Spice and Everything Nice | |
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| Petal-Perfect Floral Arrangements | |
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| Blossoming Inspirations | |
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| Savory Spices | |
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| Picture Perfect | |
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| Girls on Film | |
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| Point, Shoot, Toss | |
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| The Professional Photographer | |
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| The Sound of Music | |
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| Designing Women | |
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| Fit for a Bride | |
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| Baby, It's You | |
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| Park It, Baby | |
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| What's in a Name? | |
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| It's All in the List | |
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| Bridal Showers Only! | |
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| Everything (and Everyone) in Its Place | |
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| The Usual Suspects | |
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| The Bride | |
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| The Wedding Party | |
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| Immediate Family | |
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| The Groom's Role | |
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| Finding a Place for Each Person | |
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| Timing Is Everything | |
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| The Busy Bride | |
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| The Four Seasons | |
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| Shower with Gifts | |
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| Creative Offerings | |
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| Mrs. Clean | |
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| Body-Soothing Wine Rack | |
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| Tasteful Tools | |
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| Picnic Date for Two | |
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| Personal Pillowcase | |
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| Gifts Under $20 | |
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| Wedding Time Capsule | |
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| Wedding-Day Survival Kit | |
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| Framed Wedding Invitation | |
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| Chocolate-chip Sensation | |
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| Cloth-covered Picture Album | |
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| Romantic Picnic Meal | |
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| Favorable Folklore | |
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| The Wishing Well | |
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| Model Designs | |
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| Unique Alternatives | |
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| Matrimonial Motifs | |
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| Why Themes? | |
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| The Danger of Being Too Corny | |
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| Oldies but Goodies | |
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| Time After Time | |
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| Personal Shower | |
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| Kitchen Concepts | |
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| A Bathroom Ball | |
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| A Room with a View | |
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| The Four Seasons | |
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| Victorian Tea | |
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| Holiday Happiness | |
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| How About a Nice, Refreshing Shower? | |
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| For the Adventurous Type | |
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| Scavenger Gift Hunt | |
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| Stock the Cellar | |
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| Personalized | |
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| Can You Do Me a Favor? | |
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| A Token of Your Appreciation | |
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| Theme Favors | |
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| Soiree Presents at a Reasonable Price | |
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| Extra-ordinary! | |
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| Choice Gifts | |
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| Bridal Games Galore | |
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| What Will Work for You? | |
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| Bridal Jeopardy | |
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| Those Intimate Details | |
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| Word Libs | |
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| The Price (Isn't Always) Right | |
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| Spice World | |
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| This Is Your Life | |
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| And the Oscar Goes to | |
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| The Real World | |
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| A Bit Risque | |
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| A Love/Hate Relationship | |
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| Sneak a Peak | |
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| A Little Something Extra for the Bride | |
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| A Shower a Day | |
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| The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony | |
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| Don't Rip Those Bows! | |
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| The Ribbon Bouquet | |
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| Let Me Give You Some Advice | |
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| Memories to Last a Lifetime | |
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| The Big Picture | |
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| The Bridal Shower Film Festival | |
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| Don't Worry, I'm a Professional | |
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| A Home-Grown Production | |
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| A Special Thank You | |
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| Baby Showers Only! | |
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| Oh Baby, Baby! | |
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| The Primary Participants | |
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| The Expectant Mother | |
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| The Shower Host | |
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| Family Members | |
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| Other Children | |
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| The Expectant Father | |
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| It's Time! It's Time! | |
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| Maternity Leave | |
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| Pregnancy Complications | |
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| Surprise??? | |
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| Multiples (Showers, Not Babies!) | |
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| Multiples (Babies, Not Showers!) | |
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| Nine Months | |
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| Having Fun, Baby Style | |
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| You've Seen Them Before | |
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| Rooms of the House | |
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| It's Like Clockwork | |
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| Personal Shower and Day Spas | |
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| Gift Basket Shower | |
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| Refreshing New Ideas | |
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| The Baby's Digs | |
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| Teach Me | |
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| Alphabet Soup | |
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| Ozzie and Harriet | |
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| Through the Years | |
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| Inquiring Minds Want to Know | |
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| The Advice Column | |
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| The Editorial Page | |
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| Favorable Favors | |
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| Theme Favors | |
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| A Motley Crew | |
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| Baby Bottles: Time Shower | |
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| Personal Items for a Personal Shower | |
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| Minibaskets: Gift Basket Shower Theme | |
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| Decorative Wreath: Baby's Room Theme | |
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| The Apple Orchard | |
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| ABC Magnet: Alphabet Soup Theme | |
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| Journal: Through the Years Theme | |
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| Certificate of Excellence: Newspaper Column Themes | |
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| You Can't Go Wrong | |
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| Padded Jar | |
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| Diaper-Pin Cookie-Cutter Magnets | |
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| Puff and Stuff | |
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| Stamping | |
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| Specialty Tea and Honey | |
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| Personal and Inexpensive Baby Favors | |
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| Family Tree | |
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| Dated Doily | |
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| Toys for Tots | |
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| Practical Matters: Presents with a Purpose | |
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| Baby Gifts from A to Z | |
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| Seeing Double: What to Get When There's More Than One Bundle of Joy | |
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| What a Great Idea! | |
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| Birth Announcements | |
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| Baby Time Capsule | |
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| The Gift of Time | |
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| The Not-So-Ordinary Baby Blanket | |
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| My First Year | |
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| Professional Pictures | |
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| Parenting Magazines | |
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| Don't Forget Dad | |
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| The Tool Man | |
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| The Sporting News | |
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| Not That Pesky Stork Again! | |
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| Baby Games Galore | |
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| Our Main Objective | |
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| Mythical Diversions | |
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| A Needle in a Haystack | |
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| The Dreaded Morning Sickness | |
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| A Penny for Your Thoughts | |
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| A Fidgety Father | |
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| Do You Recall? | |
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| Edible Temptations | |
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| Let's Get Physical | |
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| Family Feud | |
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| Baby Jeopardy | |
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| What's in a Name? | |
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| The Mad Hatter | |
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| Whisper Down the Lane | |
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| Celebrity Profile | |
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| The Security Blanket | |
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| Ice Breakers | |
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| The Photo Gallery | |
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| It's a Stretch | |
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| Words, Words, Words | |
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| A Little Something Extra for the Mom | |
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| A Special Thank You | |
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| Group Guidance | |
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| Mindful Memorabilia | |
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| A Shower a Day | |
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| A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words | |
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| Those Darling Little Ones! | |
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| A Matinee | |
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| Sensitive Subjects | |
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| The Most Minute Details | |
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| Flower Power | |
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| Milk Money | |
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| Hip, Hip, Hooray! | |
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| The Forbidden Fruit | |
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| A Whole New World | |
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| It's Showtime! | |
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| The Party Must Go On! | |
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| Planning Your Schedule | |
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| The Curtain Call | |
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| Law and Order | |
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| A Sample Agenda | |
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| Making a List | |
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| A Lump of Coal | |
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| Checking It Twice | |
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| All in Good Time, My Dear | |
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| What Surprise? | |
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| Responsibilities of the Hostess | |
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| Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen | |
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| A Little Respect | |
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| Set Your Watch! | |
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| Dress the Part | |
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| Welcome Friends! | |
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| Queen for the Day | |
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| A Step Ahead of the Rest | |
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| All These Gifts! | |
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| Tip, Please | |
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| Quick Reminders | |
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| Many Thanks | |
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| Ask the Experts: Practical Tips | |
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| The Real World: Baby Showers | |
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| The Real World Part II: Bridal Showers | |
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| One More Person to Thank | |
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| Appendices | |
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| Excellent Resources for Folklore, Myths, and Legends | |
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| Using the Internet to Your Advantage | |
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| Index | |