Fall in Love with These Autumn-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

by Meghan Yudes MeyersSeptember 11, 2021

When the crisp air hits, there is nothing as sweet as bundling up for life’s greatest bundle…a baby! If you’re planning a fall baby shower, you might want to bring elements of autumn into your celebration. Earthy tones like lush greens, soft browns and burnt oranges set the tone for a rustic, fall-themed fete. Add whimsy by including woodland creatures or go modern with a bold mountain design. Scroll down for some of our favorite autumn baby shower invitations to help you start planning.

Rustic & Green

This winsome baby shower invite features a wood slice, a splash of greenery and a ring of adorably illustrated woodland characters. This rustic design can easily be edited to customize the look of your party. Bonus: For each purchase, a tree is planted.

Available online: $9.48 for an editable template from Etsy shop The Happy Cat Studio.

A Modern Woodland Invite

A sweet little bird and a whimsical toadstool flank the woodland creatures featured on this invite set. Want these sweet animals at the party? You can order a matching welcome sign and paper plates for a well-themed baby shower.

Available online: $2.05/card via zazzle.com.

Flower Shower

Get fall vibes with these seasonal sprigs of wildflowers designed by Vivian Yiwing. Yellows, greens and browns give this baby shower invitation a rustic, autumn feel perfect for your favorite Earthy mama. Add these clever diaper raffle tickets as an insert to your invitation set; guests help you stock up on diapers while one guest leaves with a fun prize!

Available online: From $9 via minted.com.

Animal Friends

Sleepy little animals snoozing under a simple cloud set the tone for this modern baby shower invite. You customize this design by choosing the background color (choices include green, blue, pink and purple).

Available online: Up to 10 cards free via greenvelope.com.

Woodland Dreams

This sweet wreath of woodland creatures gets the royal treatment with delicate gold foil overlays. For the ultimate wow effect, you can upgrade this baby shower invitation to include shimmering, pearlescent paper. Sparkle on with these forest animals!

Available online: From $1.70/each via minted.com.

Bunny, Bear & Baby

What is just about as cute as a newborn baby? Wittle animals, obviously! This bear, bunny, duck and turtle are whimsically drawn in baby pinks, yellows, greens and grey. This invite feels cheeky, but modern!

Available online: From $2.50/invite via paperlesspost.com.

Gender Neutral Pine Trees

For the first-time Mama Bear, this woodsy baby shower invitation promises exciting adventures ahead. It's the perfect invite for a gender-neutral baby shower, with soft greens, browns and a touch of gray.

Available online: From $6 for a customizable template from Etsy shop Come Together Boutique.

Woodland Watercolor

Hoot, hoot! A baby is on board. Featuring bears, deer, porcupines and more, this watercolor illustration features a soft, muted scene of woodland animals that works for boys, girls and gender-neutral celebrations.

Available online: From $2.50 via paperlesspost.com.

Adventure Begins

Parenthood is a lot like climbing a mountain, but the view from the top makes it worth it! Celebrate embarking on one of life's greatest adventures with these line-drawn mountain peaks. Geographic patterns make a bold statement for a baby shower themed in vivid blues and greens.

Available online: $10 for a digital download from Etsy shop Invited Design Co.

—Meghan Yudes Meyers

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Your Summer Is Made: 8 Sweet Vacation Rentals with Epic Pools

by Kate LowethMay 31, 2021

We know the 2021 struggle is real and we are here to provide some summer inspiration to get you through. A vacation rental can offer lots of the comforts of home like cribs and game rooms, with that relaxing feeling you only get on vacation. Pick a vacation rental with a pool and you don’t even have to plan a million activities to fill the days because your recreation is included. We picked a few of our favorites, all just a short drive away.

Sonoma Stunner | Sonoma, CA

Can't you just picture yourself enjoying a good book while the kids play on the expansive grass and splash in the pool? Be sure you bring your unicorn floatie for this gorgeous home in Sonoma that is surrounded by vineyards. It sleeps 8 people and you won't want to go home, we know it!

Sleeps: 8
Cost: $952/night
Online: airbnb.com

Splash Down in Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA

This lovely home comes with the vacation rental trifecta: a pool, a hot tub and a fire pit! The outdoor gas BBQ is ready for your burgers as you enjoy a bottle of wine from a nearby winery. You might even get to hear the neighborhood owls hooting at night!

Sleeps: 6
Cost: $385/night
Online: airbnb.com

Land Park Luxury Home | Sacramento, CA

This 4-bedroom home boasts an amazing backyard oasis complete with a shimmering private pool. Whip up delicious dishes in the impressive chef’s kitchen or step out to the fenced backyard for an afternoon cookout. End days with a relaxing soak in the spa-like primary suite, which includes an oversized tub, a chandelier, and a tub-side TV.

Sleeps: 8
Cost: $277/night
Online: airbnb.com

Mid-Century Inspired Home | Occidental, CA

You'll have the best of both worlds when you book this gorgeous home that has 4 acres of land with trees and tranquility. There's a plunge pool and hot tub just for your use after a day of hiking and exploring the area. You'll really feel like you are away from it all when you visit!

Sleeps: 6
Cost: $559/night
Online: airbnb.com

Novato Tiki Hut | Novato, CA

Located on a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood, this home opens up to reveal a breezy Mediterranean vibe. With 4 bedrooms/2 baths, your group can spread out. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living with a sunroom, a sheltered dining area, mega trampoline for the kids, and of course, a tiki hut overlooking the tranquil Novato Creek. Swim in the private salt water pool and then relax in the hot tub.

Sleeps: 8
Cost: $339/night
Online: airbnb.com

Carmel Valley Vineyard Hideaway | Carmel, CA

The spacious mid-century-modern home's open floorpan living area extends seamlessly to the pool deck overlooking the sweeping landscape. The charming Carmel Valley village, with its 21 tasting rooms, is mere 15 minutes away; Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea and Monterey can all be reached within 35 minutes. Want to bring the grandparents along? The Pool House, which is available as an add-on for an additional fee, hosts a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, its own separate entrance, a private deck, a direct access to the pool, as well as its own private living room with an additional sofa bed.

Sleeps: 5
Cost: $450/night
Online: airbnb.com

Three Sisters Farm | Paso Robles, CA

If you haven't explored all there is in Paso Robles, you need to bring the family and check it out. This home is just a short drive from downtown where you'll find tasting rooms, restaurants and a lovely plaza with live music in the summer. Cool off after a hot day in the gorgeous pool.

Sleeps: 8
Cost: $300/night
Online: airbnb.com

Grandma's Ranch House | Nicasio, CA

Your whole family will love this vacation rental with epic views. The decor is classic, when things were built to last. The home is very large, in a horseshoe shape, with inner courtyard, large rear deck, patio, pool, and ample parking. Kids will love the pool table, ping pong, kids games, toys, TV, dvd, even a VHS with VHS movies!

Sleeps: 10
Cost: $600/night
Online: airbnb.com

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ALDI Is Selling Succulents in Astronomy-Themed Planters

by Jennifer SwartvagherSeptember 4, 2020

If you are looking for a new plant to fill your space, ALDI has you covered. The grocery chain has had our backs every time we need to fulfill a plant fix. This month, ALDI is offering 2-inch succulents in astronomy-themed planters.

There are a few varieties of succulents available, no two are exactly the same. Plus, each plant is dusted with a shimmering sparkle.

The planters come in an assortment of colors — purple, green, black and white.

Each planter features a different star-themed pattern.

Pick up a succulent (or two) this week at ALDI for $3.99. Grab them quick before they’re gone.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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Disney Park’s New Belle of the Ball Collection Is Simply Enchanting

by Shahrzad WarkentinDecember 19, 2019

There’s nothing quite as majestic as watching Belle twirl through the ballroom in her sweeping gown. Now you can feel a little like the Belle of the Ball yourself with a new collection of Beauty and the Beast-inspired gear.

Disney Parks new Belle of the Ball Bronze collection is decked out in shimmering bronze and sequins. The line includes bow-topped Minnie ears, hats, t-shirts, jerseys, leggings, Loungefly backpacks, a Belle Bronze Mickey ornament and more.

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Each item features the Belle Bronze and black color scheme. Prices range from $26 to $65.

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The new Belle of the Ball Bronze collection is available at Disney Parks across the world. Several of the items are also available for purchase at shopDisney.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Outdoor Holiday Decorations That Really Shine

by Shahrzad WarkentinNovember 23, 2019

It’s that time of year to deck the halls and light up your lawn like it’s the Fourth of July. In case you’re not Clark Griswold, and you need inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top picks for the most festive outdoor Christmas decorations sure to leave your family and neighbors fa-la-la-ing all season long. Keep reading to see them all.

Movie Madness

If you can recite every line of A Christmas Story or cringe every time Cousin Eddie arrives even after the 100th viewing, then you might want to show off your love of holiday movies with a holiday lawn inflatable from one of your favorite films. You'll find inflatables for Elf, A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation and many more at Home Depot.

Available at Home Depot, price varies.

The Perfect Doormat

Target

Shake the snow off your boots with a very warm welcome every time you're greeted by this "Home for the Holidays" doormat.

Available at Target, $12.99.

Log Reindeer

Etsy

Dress your porch up with your very own reindeer from the North Pole. These cute companions to the Jolly Old Elf are made out of repurposed logs.

Available on Etsy, $35.

Shimmering Ice Castle

Home Depot

Conjure up your inner Elsa for a Frozen Christmas with this six-foot twinkling icy castle that will bring plenty of magic to your front lawn.

Available at Home Depot, $149.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus Sign

Etsy

What better way to brighten up your front porch than with the jolliest couple from the North Pole? Mr. and Mrs. Claus are hand-painted on five-foot cedar boards.

Available on Etsy, $118.

Christmas Wreath Joy

Target

This beautiful wreath literally spells "Joy" for the holiday season and will make the perfect accent for your front door.

Available at Target, $45.

Inflatable Projection Snow Globe

Michaels

This seven-foot-tall inflatable snow globe will be the highlight of any front yard display. The accompanying projector makes it appear as if a live snowy Christmas scene is constantly moving inside the snow globe.

Available at Michaels, $245.99.

Light-Up Snowflakes

Home Depot

No matter what weather you're having, these twinkling snowflake lights will have you singing "Let it snow!" Each six-foot light strand features three snowflakes.

Available at Home Depot, $25.

Animated Lightshow Tree

Christmas Lights Etc.

Why stick with a traditional tree, when you can light up your lawn with one that puts on a colorful show. These LED-lit trees feature 14 different animation sequences that will have you ready to compete in the Great Christmas Light Fight with hardly any work.

Available at Christmas Lights Etc. $110.

Nutcracker Drummer

Wayfair

Nothing conjures up that classic holiday feeling like a Nutcracker. This 60-inch drumming soldier will stand guard at your front door, making sure that everything is merry.

Available at Wayfair, $249.

LED Santa Projector

Target

You don't have to spend a lot for a cool light show. This mini projector illuminates Santa on your front door or house for under 10 dollars.

Available at Target, $6.79.

One Stop Doorway Decor

Frontgate

No time to piece together a holiday collection for your entryway? This all-in-one set turns your porch into a winter wonderland with minimal effort.

Available at Frontgate, $400.

Festive Penguin

Target

This adorable little light-up penguin will waddle his way into everyone's heart that passes by your home.

Available at Target, $40.

Christmas Garage Door Mural

Wayfair

Santa's busy elves can take a break from the North Pole to adorn your garage door with a little festive merriment. These murals easily clamp on to your garage door for easy set up. Available at Wayfair, $220.

Projected Laser Lights

Amazon

With young kids at home, it's not always easy to find time to set up string lights on your house. A laser light projector makes it a piece of cake to light up your entire home in no time.

Available on Amazon, $40

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Starbucks Holiday 2019 Reusable Cup Lineup Is Finally Here

by Erica LoopNovember 11, 2019

It’s finally time to get your Starbucks holiday cup! The coffee giant has finally released its 2019 holiday reusable cup lineup and you’re going to have a difficult time choosing just one.

There are plenty of reusable cold and hot cups, tumblers and water bottles that make great gifts and are just what your holiday cup of joe needs.

Red & Pink Ombre Reusable Hot Cup Set

Starbucks' reusable hot cup set ($11.95) is great for a gift or yourself. Each cup has a unique saying including cups “Coffee,” “Hand Warmer,” “Coffee All the Way,” “Festive Cup,” “Merry Coffee” and “Roasty and Toasty.”

Hand Warmer Mug

Keep your hands toasty this winter with this mug ($9.95) that's perfectly sized to hold and enjoy your hot beverage.

Mercury Glitter Green Cold Cup

Glitter, green and gold-–the perfect holiday combo! Starbucks' Mercury Glitter Green Cold Cup ($18.95) is here to keep those iced peppermint mochas nice and chilly this season.

Glitter Gradient Gold Cup

This cold cup ($22.95) is all about glitter. The 24-oz tumbler starts out in solid gold at the top and gradually fades into a festive glitter at the bottom.

Multicolor Reusable Cold Cup Set

The brand new 5-pack of 24 oz. reusable cold cups ($11.95) are available in perfect holiday colors. The set comes with mix-and-match candy cane striped straws and holiday sayings including, “Merry Coffee,” “Cold As Ice,” “Coffee All The Way,” “Magic Cool” and “Seasonal Shine.”

Bling Platinum & Neon Pink Tumblers

Look for a 24-ounce iridescent cold cup in Bling Platinum and another in Neon Pink. These shimmering cups sparkle like the ornaments on your tree, but can still totally hold your iced tea (or any other iced beverage).

Mirror Glitter Gold Cold Cup

Along with the platinum and pink cups, Starbucks will also have a 24-ounce Mirror Glitter Gold cold cup, double-walled pink cold cup, Green Confetti Tumbler,24-ounce Gradient Pink cold cup and a 20-ounce Gold water bottle.

—Erica Loop & Karly Wood

Photos: Courtesy of Starbucks

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Disney’s 2019 Food & Wine Festival Includes a Cheese Crawl At Epcot

by Erica LoopSeptember 4, 2019

Cheese lovers rejoice! Disney recently announced a food crawl at Epcot—and it’s all for you!

Epcot’s 24th annual International Food & Wine Festival kicked off Aug. 29. The festival, which runs through Nov. 23, includes plenty of gourmet goodies from around the globe.

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Along with plenty of cheesy awesomeness found in the festival’s marketplace booths, you can also eat your way around a world of dairy delights in the all-new Emile’s Fromage Montage. Named after the lovable rat from Ratatouille, the crawl features five different dishes, each featuring cheese.

Not only do you get to sample cheese-filled foodie fun from around the planet, but when you get your “passport” stamped at each stop (five stamps total), you can score a complimentary cheesecake. Just bring your stamped passport to Shimmering Sips for your dairy-packed dessert.

As if Emile’s Fromage Montage wasn’t reason enough to head to Epcot, this year’s festival will also include cheese seminars and 30 individual Global Marketplaces. Look for plenty of international foods, desserts, fine wine, craft beer, spirits and more! For a full list of what to expect at Epcot, visit the Disney World’s website here.

—Erica Loop

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Shimmering Mermaid Cakes Are Little Debbie’s Answer to Our Dessert Dreams

by Erica LoopAugust 6, 2019

Something sweet is swimming through Instagram. Little Debbie Shimmering Mermaid Cakes are popping up in pics—and hopefully in a store near you!

The dreamy treats start with a double-layer of white cake that sandwiches purple creme filling. As if that’s not enough, the geniuses at Little Debbie decided to cover the cake in white icing, add a mint green drizzle and throw in some mermaid-ish shimmer.

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So where can you get these must-have mermaid cakes? As of now, Little Debbie hasn’t listed the delish dessert on its website. But, according to some of the IG posts, you can score a box of eight individually wrapped cakes at Dollar General.

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If you can find a box of these magical mermaid treats, snap it up ASAP. Reportedly, these little bites of pure awesomeness are limited-edition sweets.

—Erica Loop

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Disney Reveals New “The Lion King” Clip at CinemaCon & Fans Can’t Wait to See It

by Erica LoopApril 8, 2019

With the big-screen debut of the much anticipated Disney reboot a mere few months away, The Lion King clip shown recently at CinemaCon made major movie waves. As we all not-so-patiently wait for the live-action debut, Disney teased the film with almost five minutes of new flick.

So what secrets did the new footage spill? If you’ve had the original animated feature on an endless replay cycle, you pretty much know how the story plays out. And like the 1994 animated predecessor, the live-action version retells the story, but in a gorgeous new way.

"Everything the light touches is our kingdom." scene from The Lion King was showcased at #CinemaCon today. Here's a description of what was shown and how realistic it looked. 🦁👑

"…like they’re straight from a nature documentary." pic.twitter.com/Zh49wSFKNq

— BEYONCÉ LEGION 𐚁 (@BeyLegion) April 3, 2019

Unfortunately, Disney’s presentation at CinemaCon was closed and the footage embargoed, which means there’s no footage for fans just yet—but reviews on social media and YouTube from attendees of the presentation all collectively agreed that the CGI for the film is beyond impressive.

Disney shows "everything the light touches" scene from #LionKing at #CinemaCon. Extraordinary effects. The way the grass waves in the wind, the fur on the lion's mane, a shimmering spider's web. So realistic. This is going to make so much $.

— Brent Lang (@BrentALang) April 3, 2019

Also the Lion King footage definitely made me cry like immediately so there's that #CinemaCon

— Duchess Twigglyspat the Cinema Cat (@loquaciousmuse) April 3, 2019

The Lion King the most talked about event at #CinemaCon #TheLionQueen #NalaIsComing pic.twitter.com/i98zbILyU9

— Beyoncé's Couture | Fan Account (@TrellBeyLike) April 5, 2019

All we have to go on for now is The Lion King teaser trailer released last fall, for a glimpse of what’s to come:

Jon Favreau directs and James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Seth Rogan star in the updated classic. Disney’s live-action The Lion King hits theaters Jul. 19.

—Erica Loop

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Rose Gold Is Out, Purple Potion Is In with These New Sequin Minnie Ears

by Shahrzad WarkentinJanuary 22, 2019

Sorry rose gold: it’s time to move on down and make way for purple, a.k.a. is the new “it” color in the Mouse House. No Disney ensemble will be complete without the must-have Purple Potion Minnie ear headband.

The new purple-sequined Minnie ears topped with an iridescent purple satin bow are part of the new Purple Potion trend taking over Disney Parks. Everything from cupcakes and churros dusted in purple sugar to these Insta-worthy ears are turning the parks on both coasts purple.

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The Purple Potion Minnie ear headband is available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and if you’re not lucky enough to be paying a visit to either anytime soon, you can even score a pair of these coveted ears on the Shop Disney website for $27.99.

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While you’re at it you might want to pick up a few of the other purpli-cious items in the collection, which includes a purple sequin covered backpack from Loungefly and matching wallet. There are also t-shirts, jerseys, water bottles and more all featuring the shimmering, deep purple that is set to become everyone’s new favorite color.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Rustic & Green

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