While Summer is almost over for us here in the Philippines, our friends in the Northern hemisphere are just getting geared up for theirs. I’m pretty sure fellow parents are busy getting arrangements for family vacations (going out of state to see Branson attractions or to sunny Florida) or even summer camp for the kids.

To make your trip as enjoyable as possible, take the time to plan some precautionary measures.

Having a baby is very exciting. I know, I’ve been there. I am sure that you are thrilled to let the world know that you are a parent to a precious little bundle of joy. This is where birth announcements come in.

So today, I’d like to show you some design ideas for birth announcements. After all, only the best for our babies, right?

Some parents may like a simple, baby themed design like the one pictured above. Others, however, may see it as “generic”.

Nothing says personalized better than your baby’s own picture. As a parent, I took LOTS of pictures of my son on his very first day (until now I take pictures of him everyday, every moment counts). So I am sure that you have done the same on your baby’s first few days. So choose the cutest one of the bunch of pictures and use it for the birth announcement.

The family can join in the fun, too! A family photo together with your newborn would be great for a birth announcement.

It’s February, and I am very sure that you are already thinking about that one special day when we’re all worked up, romantic and kinky all at the same time. LOL. Personally I’m very much looking forward to the naughty and kinky fun I’ll be getting from my personal stud. Hey, daddy.

Anyhow, I’m also thinking that some of you, especially the men, are already trying to come up with unique gifts for her – your special someone. I know you all want to do it right on Valentine’s day.

You can never go wrong with a romantic dinner. Keyword is romantic. Not expensive. See, you can always take her back to the restaurant where you had your first date, or where you proposed to her. Something along those lines.

As for gifts, now is the time to look for hints your lady might be dropping. Be attentive to what she’s recently going on and on about – a movie, a book, a concert. Whatever. The point is – listen. Knowing what she really likes will score you some sexy points you can claim later.

And finally to the ladies, we should do something, too! A makeover, a new lingerie; you can eve try costumes, if you’re up for it. I’m sure your man would love seeing you all dolled up.

Sure, some may say that Valentine’s day is grossly commercialized, but sometimes, it needs to be rubbed on to our faces so that we can make an effort to squeeze in our love lives – and take it up a notch higher – to an otherwise boring daily life.