An Old SOUTHERN Tradition....The 'Sip & See' Shower

After viewing a recent episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and watching Phaedra Parks-Nida host a 'Sip & See' Shower for her newborn son Ayden Adonis, many viewers posed the question...what the HECK is a 'Sip & See'? Now of course, being a southern belle myself, I immediately knew what Phaedra was doing and was happy to see such an old southern tradition revived on a national stage.
A "sip and see" is an intimate type of baby shower that can be thrown as a full baby shower or an open house. If it is thrown as an open house, you give a time frame in which guests can come and enjoy the new baby and give well wishes. Guests can mingle with each other and enjoy the refreshments provided. When it is thrown as an open house, it can be thrown by the parents of the new baby or hosted by a friend or family member. Gifts are not required, but most guests bring a gift as a token of friendship.
If it is thrown as a Sip and See Baby Shower, it is a little more like a traditional baby shower, but with less games. Since it is an actual baby shower, there is a hostess involved. It is more casual and both the baby and the mom are the center of attention.
Since 'Sip & Sees' are relatively considered highly classy, I have attached a few cute pics of favors that can assist in making the 'Sip & See' all the more memorable. Shoot me a message for ordering details. Kisses!

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Birth Announcement Chocolate

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Winter is surely in FULL affect around these parts. And well...we ALL know that after snowstorms, LOTS of babies are born nine months later. smile. So in celebration of the soon to be born 2011 babies, I wanted to find a cute lil shower favor or a trinket that could be shared with everyone you know. Thats right...you guessed it....BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT CHOCOLATES! I found these cuties at www.nicepricefavors.com. Not only are they cute, but they are delish as well. Hershey's is great! Now the great thing is...FAMLT can produce your custom chocolate birth announcement bars for a great price. Call us today!

Beautiful Wedding Songs!

I know that many couples mull over what to add to their wedding playlist. The soundtrack to your special day should be memorable as well as a direct reflection of your coupledom. From playing 'YOUR song' to having the band strike up a beautiful classic that will get your entire guest list on the dance floor, your wedding should have great romantic music! Whether you are trendy or more refined, here are some of our FAMLTE favs for your walk up and down the aisle, your first dance, or even a special Valentines Day playlist:

You're Just Too Good To Be True-Lauryn Hill
You and I-Stevie Wonder
Loving You-Minnie Ripperton
As-Stevie Wonder
Sweet Love-Anita Baker
When I First Saw You-Jamie Foxx & Beyonce
I Never Knew Love Like This Before-Stephanie Mills
So High-John Legend
Giving Myself-Jennifer Hudson
My Latest, Greatest Inspiration-Teddy Pendergrass
When All Is Said And Done-Beyonce
Here & Now-Luther Vandross
Ribbon In the Sky-Stevie Wonder
Overjoyed-Stevie Wonder
At Last-Etta James
Im Gonna Be Ready-Yolonda Adams
Because You Loved Me-Celine Dion
Golden-Chrisette Michelle
Endless Love-Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
When I Fall in Love-Nat King Cole
Spend My Life With You-Tamia & Eric Benet
I'm Ready-Alicia Keys
I Dont Want To Miss A Thing-Aerosmith
This Will Be An Everlasting Love-Natalie Cole
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Im Yours-Stevie Wonder

The Ultimate Dessert Party

Now now now...I KNOW that some of us are a bit timid when it comes to stepping outside of the 'hotwing and cheese dip' party food but I was recently speaking with a dear friend of mine and we were discussing have a Pretty Party (our slang for a girls night) for a jusicy episode of the Real Housewives phenomenon. We want to step outside of the traditional parties and have something fun and cute, thus we came up with two options...a Breakfast for Dinner Party...hmmmmm interesting....and of course...a party that boasts a Dessert Bar! I of course chose the Dessert Party...how unique and fun?! Just imagine serving the cutest little slices of pecan pie as well as decadent molten lava chocolate cake...I think I just zoned out for a moment. smile. Of course for those of us who are a bit more health oriented, serving fresh fruits would be great with lowfat creams.
The trick to making your Dessert Party interesting would certainly lie in the large variety of sweeties as well as in the LAYOUT of the dessert table. Creating layers is essential to a bakery shop style ambiance. Also feel free to place ice cream, mousse, or even fondue and pudding in classy martini style or shot glasses.
And lastly...create cute chinese take out containers that will allow your guests to take a little slice of heaven home with them! Bon appetit'!