This month's tip: Check your website for outdated creatives.

Since we've been updating so many of the graphics and links through Share A Sale, now is a great time to make sure your banners and links are all up to date with the season and are reflecting our current creatives within Share A Sale. If you're not sure if your website is up to date, you can always email me the link and I'd be happy to look through it for you!

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Finding yourself looking through all this baby shower hosting and how-to's for a 20-something mom? You're probably thinking "Yeah, that was fun for me but I don't know if mom-to-be is going to like this kind of thing..."?

Blame it on Gen Y, blame it on trends that change while you're not looking, blame it on your kids growing up too fast...whatever makes you feel better! But you're still faced with hosting a shower for her. Now I might not be 20-something, but I've talked to enough wome...

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What is preselling? According to DoshDosh.com, it is, "the art of conditioning potential customers and making them more likely to buy products/services".

Preselling products/services on your website is a way of writing content on your website so you become a trustworthy source on the topic of interest and therefore your customers will be more likely to purchase a product from you. Basically, you need to set yourself out as the expert in the field that you are trying to sell your products in; w...
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1. They're still in the stationary, craft and party stores (but none of them are as cute as these!)
2. There are over 673,000 searches per month for shower games...and that's just on Google!
3. New books still being written, like "The Alternative Bride's Guide to Wedding Games".
4. When looking for shower planning tips, NOONE leaves out the games!
5. Jim Carrey went shopping for Bridal Shower games in "Yes Man".
6. Martha Stewart has them on her web site.
7. Even your favorite favor sites car...
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You always have games at a party, and since kids love to run around, you might as well organize the mayhem. Whether you are hosting your child’s birthday party inside or out, keeping it fun and fair is a must.

Make sure to have an activity for the kids to enjoy while they wait for all guests to arrive, like an activity book or word search.
As the children arrive, take pictures of each party guest with the birthday child as another activity.
Pick games where everyone can participate. ...

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Let your guest of honor know they're never too old to celebrate with a good-humored party! Whether they're turning 30 or 60 (or somewhere in-between) here's a few ideas to get the party rockin'!

Tip: Approach the party preparations in a lighthearted and celebratory way. This’ll help the guest of honor feel flattered.

Party Idea: Play with your food

Add name cards for the food items, such as:

- "Better-with-Age ____________" (something involving cheese or wine)

- "The Golden Years ___...

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