I'm not a huge fan of the baby shower. I actually find it a little appalling just how many "things" people want for their babies, even if they don't have room to store them or if they have previous children and have many of the items they need. Except in blue. Or in pink.
I believe gender specific colors is another way manufactures promote and ensure multiple purchases. And we all fall for it. Because it would be horrible if a little girl had to ride around in a blue car seat. Or vice versa. . .
And while I was happy to help a new mom who otherwise might not be able to provide diapers for her baby, I was less than thrilled by the $200 worth of decorations that went in the garbage can after the party was over.
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I used to pride myself on my gaily wrapped packages, spending a small fortune on paper and ribbons every Christmas. I finally became appalled at all that waste, and now use newspaper or other leftover recycled paper, and if I am feeling crafty, I might paint on it or something. No ribbons or recycled. We did this back when we couldn't afford paper, and it's a shame we switched when we had more money.
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