Baby Gift Etiquette Question?

When I had a baby my friend gave $100 in cash. This friend just had twins – do I really need to give $200 now – Or is it a $100 gift for giving birth again to match?  Read More →

Baby Shower Etiquette: When Is It Appropriate To Give The Hostesses A Thank You Gift?

Some kind people are throwing me a shower today and my mother and I have conflicting views on when I should give them the gifts and cards to thank them. I think that I should do it after the shower, but my mother says that they want the focus to be on me and the baby today so I should wait until Monday. Either way, not the biggest deal in the world. I was just wondering about some other people’s views.  Read More →

Etiquette Rules For A Baby Gift For Former Boss?

My husband and I really want to do something for his old manager and his wife who are expecting their first baby. This manager was fantastic and went out of his way to help our family, but we dont have the sort of relationship where we keep in touch. We see his manager once in a while and say hello in passing. Last night while I was at work(babies r us), he and his wife came in to pick up their new crib. We talked for almost 20 minutes and he asked... [Read More...]