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Sex and the City star welcomes son!

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While it may seem like just yesterday that we were watching Cynthia Nixon's character, Miranda Hobbes give birth on HBO's Sex and the City, it's time for the actress to send out birth announcements of her own! According to People.com, Nixon and her partner, Christine Marinoni, welcomed a son on February 7.

"Christine and baby are doing great," Nixon's rep told the news source. The name that will adorn the birth announcements? Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni.

Though this is the first child for the happy couple, who began their relationship in 2004 and announced their engagement in 2009, Nixon has been a mom for quite some time. The actress has two children, Samantha, 14, and Charles, 8, with former flame Danny Mozes, a teacher whom she dated for 15 years.

Nixon is not the only Sex and the City star to embrace motherhood. Sarah Jessica Parker, better known as shoe-loving Carrie Bradshaw, has an 8-year-old son, James Wilkie, and 1-year-old twin daughters, Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge, with actor Matthew Broderick. 

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon expecting twins

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Superstar couple Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon may be shopping for two birth announcements, as the pair has revealed they are expecting both a boy and a girl in April, according to the New York Daily News.

After months of speculation about whether or not Carey was expecting, the couple confirmed pregnancy rumors in October but chose to keep the gender of their impending bundle a secret. Then, in December, they confirmed they are having twins.

"There were fan contests on Twitter about what gender they are and rumors about them being two boys or two girls – but nobody guessed this!" Carey told Life & Style magazine.

People magazine reports that the Grammy-winning singer is already working on decorating and designing the twins' nurseries in Los Angeles and New York, and that the parents-to-be have picked out a few names.

There's little doubt that the couple will be the guests of honor at a Hollywood-style baby shower before their children are born as well.

Whatever theme is chosen for the party, guests should expect custom party favors. Candy bars wrapped with twin-themed wrappers, personalized lollipops or other edible treats are great additions to any celebration and are appreciated by guests.
 

Unique birth announcement ideas

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Welcoming a new baby into the world is reason to celebrate!

While spreading the word about a new addition to your family is sometimes done via email or text messages these days, there are many unique ways to send a birth announcement.

Traditional birth announcements are often cards that are sent to friends and family both near and far. These cards can now be customized with pictures or themes for almost any preference such as sports and animals, or blue designs for boys, and flowers, ladybugs and pink polka dots and stripes for girls.

Since these traditional cards often end up tacked to the refrigerators of your friends and family, why not send a personalized birth announcement magnet instead? These unique items can also feature a precious picture of your new bundle of joy.

Instead of giving out cigars to friends and co-workers to announce the birth of your baby, opt for candy bars or lifesavers wrapped in personalized candy wrappers or personalized lollipops. These items look and taste great (and unlike cigars, they won't offend anyone)!
 

Throwing a princess party

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Princess birthday parties are among the most popular themes for little girls. And, throwing your little princess a party fit for royalty can easily be achieved.

Whether you choose an e-card or a traditional paper invitation, make sure it sets a great first impression for your celebration.

When it comes to party supplies, think fancy! Paper goods and decorations with crowns, castles and princesses are ideal. Faux tiaras, boas and costume jewelry can also be used to decorate the tables, the cake or cupcakes.

Serving fancy foods is another great idea for this theme. Tea sandwiches, crown-shaped rice crispy treats and fruit kebabs are all good snack options.

Whether you choose a full-sized cake or cupcakes, make sure that dessert is fit for a princess as well. Most grocery stores, bakeries and wholesale clubs will make a princess-themed cake. However, doing it yourself isn't as hard as one may think.

Princess-themed activities and crafts will really set your party apart as well. Try setting up a tiara decorating table, a royal mirror decorating station or a decorate-your-own wand station. These crafts can be taken home with guests at the end of the celebration.

Personalized treats like candy bars, lollipops and Hershey kisses also make ideal kids party favors. A design featuring a pink tiara is the perfect way to thank guests for coming to the party.