Registries, a Formality or Just Plain Fun?

I'm very aware of the controversy of having a shower for the second and additional kids, some people believe it's "in bad taste" to make your friends and family buy you more stuff when you already know what to do.  HOWEVER,  It's been 4 years!  I barely remember what it's like to have a newborn, much less a newborn GIRL.  We have absolutely nothing that applies to a girl, and all the diapers, formula, creams, washes and related are long gone. 

So, I've created some registries for your perusing convenience.  I have some guidelines and disclaimers though before you go! 

(The color theme and general theme is in a blog post earlier on.)

1.  In no way do I expect everything on my registries!  I've simply clicked "add to registry" on everything I liked so you can get a better idea of what we're looking for.  ALSO, you are not confined to the registry items, if you see something that seems to fit into the criteria, have at it!

2.  CLOTHING: No characters, please.  I'm not a big fan of characters ON clothing, I think it limits their usage.  Now, I love cartoons, and characters, and storybooks, so don't consider me a grinch!  No Pooh, no princesses, no Dora the Explorer, etc.  Not a big fan of yellow, but girly is girly!

3.  Babies R Us is having a "Trade In" sale, where we can trade in some of our old used stuff for 25% off new stuff.  So, I've got a carseat, dual stroller and pack n' play on Babies R Us registry for reference only.  If you want to be one to help us get those items, let me know and I'll take them off the registry once we've obtained them. 

4.  I chose 3 stores to "register" at because they are convenient for everyone and hold a lot of great affordable stuff.  I also realize that the three stores carry the same stuff at competitive rates, don't feel like you have to stick to one registry!  And if you found something at another store, that's on another registry, JUST LET ME KNOW and I'll take it off the respective registry!  I'm not picky where stuff comes from, seriously.

Registries:


Babies R Us
Registry #: 44961321
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Target
Registry #: 014399700940199
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Wal-Mart
Registry #: 86180310271
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