Maggie's Baby Shower Send-Off
To celebrate "Early Show" co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez's last day before maternity leave, "The Early Show" threw her a baby shower.
Each anchor gave her a gift:
Harry Smith gave Maggie a Flip Cam:
Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom. Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on. Captures 120 minutes of video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required. Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software. FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace. Great for families, parents love them.
Julie Chen gave Maggie a spa treatment from Bliss Spa. Maggie will receive these services at the spa:
ROOKIE MOM RUBDOWN:
Baby's here, but the bump still remains? Recoup that pre-baby bod and catch some R&R while you're at it with this recuperating rub: a muscle-melting blissage with skin-strengthening Mama Mio products plus a tummy-toning Tight on Target will have you feeling like one hot mama.
HOT MILK AND ALMOND PEDICURE:
Sixty-minute signature pedicure (aka Foot-Softening Central). Milk (or, specifically, lactic acid) does a pedi good in this hour-long sole-spoiling treatment. Following an intensive dry-buffing with a fierce diamond-sided flexible fiberglass callus fighter, feet are softened in steamed whole milk and mega-moisturizing almond oil, then sublimely-scrubbed and taken to the pinnacle of 'pedicure' with punctilious preening and polishing. Recommended for rock-hard soles-or anyone looking for more hydration than a basic pedicure. Hands-down (or feet-down), our most popular pedicure.
BLISS HOT CREAM MANICURE:
Our basic nail service is anything but basic - and a decided departure from the mundane 'dish soap' mani. We'll swath and soak your hands in hot cream (for the consummate cuticle and skin softening), massage your hands until they're like putty in ours and, of course, snip, sand, push, preen and polish to give you the perfect ten. Ideal for wintry or worn-out hands. Our nail stations are on the cutting edge of comfort and hygiene, with sterilized tools, super-sanitary sink liners or basins, and (depending on the spa) personal flat-screen TVs, DVD players and headsets.
BEST OF SKINTENTIONS FACIAL:
This fab-for-all facial is on a mission to achieve complexion 'pore'-fection. Combines a skin-type specific cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, an individualized treatment mask with strategic shoulder, neck, arm and foot massaging. Ideal for upkeep between our more targeted facials, and can be further customized with a variety of facial build-ons.
Dave Price gave Maggie a diaper cake and a baby boy gift bag:
DIAPER CAKE:
Made popular in an episode of "Sex and the City" (Miranda received one at her baby shower), diaper cakes have become a popular (and practical) gift at baby showers.
We have a Bloomers Baby Diaper Cake on set. They're the perfect gift for new or expectant parents. These beautiful and stylish couture baby diaper cakes are actually created with layers of disposable diapers and adorned with cascading silk flowers. Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes offer fresh and modern baby diaper cake designs in a variety of styles, colors and sizes. They are set on a silver scalloped cake platter, decorated with silk flowers, and topped with a keepsake porcelain baby block. These are wrapped in white tulle, tied with a satin bow, and secured with an old-fashioned diaper pin. Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes are the must-have gift for new and expectant parents. Each 2-Tier diaper cake contains 40 Stage 1 diapers.
BABY BOY GIFT BAG:
This paperboard gift bag tote delivers adorable surprises and handy baby necessities to celebrate the birth of the new bundle of joy. Themed in blue for baby boys, Mom and Dad will appreciate the ultra soft fleece baby blanket, baby bottle, baby cap and booties set, a travel set of Johnson & Johnson bath products including baby powder, bath wash, baby shampoo and diaper ointment, a trio of diapers, set of three soft cotton washcloths, baby brush and comb set and of course, a rubber ducky for bath time fun! Each gift is hand crafted with attention to detail and tied with ribbon.
Erica Hill gave Maggie a session with baby photographer:
A session with photographer Nina Drapacz, who specializes in photographing families and babies.
The package Maggie will receive includes:
• The time and talent of the photographer.
• A link to a private online gallery of over 150 images to choose from which is available 24-48 hours after the sitting.
• Two custom enlargements, an 8x10 and 5x7.
Sessions are done in the studio, the client's home, or on location in parks, hip urban neighborhoods, and the Hamptons. A proof album with a minimum of 50 4x6's is available at $5 - $7 per image depending on quantity and $100 for the album and assembly.
About the Photographer:
Nina Drapacz, a former apprentice to world renowned photographer Richard Avedon, received her Masters of Studio Art in photography from NYU and has exhibited her photographic fine art extensively. Nina has been photographing children for over 18 years using her skills and mastery of photography to create timeless portraits. In addition, she specializes in photographing family, pregnancy, and professional portraits and has an extensive client list ranging from musicians to large corporations. Nina alternates between two medium format film cameras and a digital camera in each shoot. Photographs are printed from negatives by hand, which gives each photograph its rich one of a kind quality and renders it archival. Nina specializes in hand tinting, a technique that uses oil paints applied to warm-toned prints. Nina can shoot in her studio or on location. All sittings are by appointment only. Contact for more information on packages, pricing and availability.
Special Thanks to:
• Baked By Melissa for the mini-cupcakes.
• Buttercup Bake Shop for the regular-sized cupcakes.
• Dylan's Candy Bar for the array of treats.