It’s not too often that I post something completely personal on my blog, so I hope you don’t mind the interruption to your usual blogging and social media tips!
Just in case we’re not connected on Facebook, I wanted to invite you to a unique event. My husband and I are expecting our first baby blogger this December. Since our friends and family are spread out throughout the world, we have decided to against tradition and throw an online baby shower! And since I count many of my readers as friends, I wanted to make sure you were invited!
The event is set up on Facebook. If you didn’t receive a direct invitation, just click the Join button at the top of the event page and you’re in!
The Plan
For the next several weeks, we will be holding various baby-related trivia games on the events page. There will be one grand prize trivia game near the end, the winner of which will receive a 16″x24″ (width may vary depending on photo chosen) print compliments of Jason Hines Fine Art Photography!
The Presents
We’ve got lots of clothes and bedding sets already, but we’re still in need of the little things: cloth diapers, pacifiers, bottles, toys, bath stuffs, and other odds and ends. If you’d like to get us something, we’re registered at Babies R’US and Amazon. Please order by September 30th so they arrive before the online party! And note that you are welcome to join the event with or without sending a gift! 
The Favors
I have two eBooks on the way – a fresh update to the Blog Post Promotion Guide due out in mid-September and a social media eBook (title TBA) due out in October. Anyone who sends a baby gift gets their choice of one of these eBooks when they are released PLUS a mention on Kikolani and my personal blog! And for anyone who wants to send me their mailing address, I’d love to send you a handwritten thank you too!
The Online Party
On October 13th at 2PM EST, we will host an online Google+ hangout where we open presents and say thanks to all of the awesome folks who have helped us celebrate the addition to our family!
Even if you can’t attend the hangout, you can still join the event on Facebook, especially if you’re into silly baby trivia games. My husband and I hope you can join us to celebrate! Please email me if you have any questions!
About Kristi Hines
Kikolani covers blog marketing and blogging tips for personal, professional, and business bloggers to succeed in search and social media marketing. Kristi Hines is a 
Hi, Kristi! I think your idea with the online baby shower is extremely original! Congratulations on your baby boy/baby girl. May your little one fill your heart with joy
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Thanks Cristian, although it’s not completely original. Online baby showers aren’t too well known yet, but hopefully more people will start doing them.
Well, Kristi, for me it’s original
It’s the first time I’ve heard (read) such a thing
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Congratulations Kristi!
This is indeed wonderful news and I love the way and idea of having the baby shower online, which would indeed be a unique idea.
Heading right over to check out the event, though you are already on my Fanpage list. Thanks for sharing this with all of us and wishing you all the very best with the arrival of your little one.
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Thanks Harleena!
Congratulations on your baby! I never thought of doing an online baby shower but it’s an awesome idea.
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Thanks Nick! I probably wouldn’t have done it without a little encouragement from one of my friends who thought it was a great idea.
What an AWESOME idea. Very exciting news. Congratulations!
Thanks Sivan!
This is an awesome idea! Just joined up.
Lucky kid you’re having.
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Congratulations, Kristi. What a wonderful idea. I’m off to check it out on FB.
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What a brilliant idea, Kristi!
However, I can’t believe you still don’t have enough toys… I remember I didn’t know what to do with the overflow of those…
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Congratulations Kristi, busy days ahead.
Good luck with your baby.
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Congrats on your baby. Already I have got an invitation from you on Facebook.
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I just wanted to offer a hearty congratulations to you both, fantastic news.
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Congratulations Kristi! I am a frequent reader who is not a power blogger like most of your peeps here. But I DO blog about babies and sleep, which will become the most important aspect of your world in a few months here
Lots of helpful stuff to be found here: http://www.troublesometots.com/newborn-baby-sleep-survival-guide/
Or feel free to email me directly if there is anything I can do to help you and your little one catch some zzzzz….
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Nice idea Kristi, congratulations and looking forward to meet with the new baby blogger
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