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May
31
Filed Under (Home And Family) by Nick
Leah Merchant asked:
Baby showers are events that are remembered by a mom-to-be for life. They have become an American tradition and it is not uncommon to throw a baby shower for a mom-to-be who is expecting her second, third, or fourth child. First time mothers look forward to their baby showers with great excitement and anticipation. As a baby shower hostess, the pressure to throw an event that is both unique and memorable is very real. But what if you are working within a tight budget? A baby shower doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be an event that the guest of honor will treasure in her memory.
The first order of business is invitations. Many expectant moms like to put one of the invitations from their baby shower in their baby book – so they have to be beautiful! But how can you save money without spending hours filling in the blanks on the really cheap invites? Simple! Purchase inexpensive blank invitations that you can run through your printer, and a roll of coordinating ribbon. Punch two holes at the top of the printed invite, thread a piece of ribbon through, and tie in a bow. Viola! Beautiful, classic invitations that cost you very little.
Next, plan your menu. Serve light refreshments rather than a full spread of food. Finger foods are super appropriate for a baby shower and will keep your costs down. Things like a veggie platter with dip, crackers and blocks of cheese you sliced yourself, fruit salad, cucumber sandwiches, and deviled eggs are inexpensive and easy to prepare, but they make an appealing spread. For drinks, consider ice cream punch. Combine a two-liter of ginger ale and half a gallon of vanilla ice cream in a punch bowl. Easy, inexpensive, and delicious.
One of the most important aspects of a beautiful baby shower is the decorations. The space where the shower will take place should feel like a celebration. The most bang for your buck here comes from helium balloons – the more, the better! Helium balloons turn even the most stark and cold space into an instant party. Purchase a few inexpensive baby bath products to use for balloon weights, and distribute odd-numbered bunches of balloons throughout the space. Next, add some paper streamers. These are super cheap and they are just the right touch over doorways and windows. The final touch will be two tablecloths in a color that matches your theme – one for the food table and one for the gift table. These large splashes of color will finish the room and they are so inexpensive!
Plan activities for your guests that do not require you to purchase supplies. Baby shower games that require only a paper and pencil, (or better yet) just a thinking cap, are your best bet! And finally, consider purchasing or making a diaper cake as your gift to the expectant mom. Displaying a large diaper cake adds a lot of atmosphere to a baby shower; they are an ideal centerpiece and an irresistible conversation piece. You can use the diaper cake to play a game with your guests – have participants guess how many diapers and what baby items the diaper cake is constructed with. And when the party is over, mom-to-be can take the diaper cake home as your gift to her. You get a centerpiece, a game, and a gift all in one – the kind of versatility you need when you are on a budget. Most importantly, diaper cakes are a unique and memorable gift that the expectant mother will be thrilled to receive. Six months after the baby shower, she won’t remember who gave her socks or onesies, but she will still be smiling about the diaper cake!
With just a little creativity and not a lot of money, you can throw a baby shower that will live in the memory of all your guests for years to come, and be a treasured happy memory for the mom-to-be.
Baby showers are events that are remembered by a mom-to-be for life. They have become an American tradition and it is not uncommon to throw a baby shower for a mom-to-be who is expecting her second, third, or fourth child. First time mothers look forward to their baby showers with great excitement and anticipation. As a baby shower hostess, the pressure to throw an event that is both unique and memorable is very real. But what if you are working within a tight budget? A baby shower doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be an event that the guest of honor will treasure in her memory.
The first order of business is invitations. Many expectant moms like to put one of the invitations from their baby shower in their baby book – so they have to be beautiful! But how can you save money without spending hours filling in the blanks on the really cheap invites? Simple! Purchase inexpensive blank invitations that you can run through your printer, and a roll of coordinating ribbon. Punch two holes at the top of the printed invite, thread a piece of ribbon through, and tie in a bow. Viola! Beautiful, classic invitations that cost you very little.
Next, plan your menu. Serve light refreshments rather than a full spread of food. Finger foods are super appropriate for a baby shower and will keep your costs down. Things like a veggie platter with dip, crackers and blocks of cheese you sliced yourself, fruit salad, cucumber sandwiches, and deviled eggs are inexpensive and easy to prepare, but they make an appealing spread. For drinks, consider ice cream punch. Combine a two-liter of ginger ale and half a gallon of vanilla ice cream in a punch bowl. Easy, inexpensive, and delicious.
One of the most important aspects of a beautiful baby shower is the decorations. The space where the shower will take place should feel like a celebration. The most bang for your buck here comes from helium balloons – the more, the better! Helium balloons turn even the most stark and cold space into an instant party. Purchase a few inexpensive baby bath products to use for balloon weights, and distribute odd-numbered bunches of balloons throughout the space. Next, add some paper streamers. These are super cheap and they are just the right touch over doorways and windows. The final touch will be two tablecloths in a color that matches your theme – one for the food table and one for the gift table. These large splashes of color will finish the room and they are so inexpensive!
Plan activities for your guests that do not require you to purchase supplies. Baby shower games that require only a paper and pencil, (or better yet) just a thinking cap, are your best bet! And finally, consider purchasing or making a diaper cake as your gift to the expectant mom. Displaying a large diaper cake adds a lot of atmosphere to a baby shower; they are an ideal centerpiece and an irresistible conversation piece. You can use the diaper cake to play a game with your guests – have participants guess how many diapers and what baby items the diaper cake is constructed with. And when the party is over, mom-to-be can take the diaper cake home as your gift to her. You get a centerpiece, a game, and a gift all in one – the kind of versatility you need when you are on a budget. Most importantly, diaper cakes are a unique and memorable gift that the expectant mother will be thrilled to receive. Six months after the baby shower, she won’t remember who gave her socks or onesies, but she will still be smiling about the diaper cake!
With just a little creativity and not a lot of money, you can throw a baby shower that will live in the memory of all your guests for years to come, and be a treasured happy memory for the mom-to-be.
May
28
Filed Under (Home And Family) by Nick
Sylvia T asked:
Find common questions people ask when planning a baby shower answered below.
Who should host the baby shower? Traditionally, only non-relatives are supposed to host a baby shower — co-workers, church groups, friends etc. However, it has become more common and acceptable for mothers and sisters to host showers too. It is also perfectly acceptable for more than one person to host a baby shower. The only one who absolutely should not host a shower is the expecting mom herself!
Who pays the bill? How much should the host spend? Usually the host/hosts will pay for the cost of the baby shower. This is when it might be nice to co-host a shower with someone else. How much you spend depends on a variety of factors such as whether you will serve a full meal or just hors d’oeuvres, what kinda of cake you will have, where you have the party, what type of games and prizes you plan on (if any), whether you give out favors and how elaborate you are with decorations.
Who do I invite? How should I invite the guests? You will likely have some idea of who you want to invite to the shower, but it is always a safe bet to run the guest list by the mom-to-be (or a close relative or friend if the shower is a surprise) to ensure you haven’t left anyone out or invited anyone they rather not be present. If the shower is not for a firstborn, you may want to invite only those close to the mom-to-be or those who have not attended previous showers. Guests can be invited via a phone, e-mail or a written invitation. Written invitations are the most popular way to invite guests mainly because serve as a great reminder for the guests and they allow the hostess to give guests a taste of what the theme will be. You can purchase pre-printed invitations or make the invitations by hand. No matter what type of invitation you use, be sure to include important information such as the date, time and place of the shower, if there is a theme you would like the guests to follow, whether the gender of the baby is known or if gifts should be neutral, where the mom-to-be has registered and a map or directions to the shower.
Should the men be invited? This really depends on what type of shower you are planning. For the most part, guys likely will not be interested in playing traditional “shower” games, eating cutesy foods and talking about pregnancy and childbirth. However, a shower can be a special event for expecting dads as well as moms if they’re done with women and men in mind. If the party is not a surprise, be sure to check with the mom-to-be as to whether the dad (and his friends) would enjoy a baby celebration. If she agrees, go from there. If you are including games at your shower, be sure to make them “men friendly? and have plenty of food available for your male guests. It would be a nice touch to include gifts that are special for the new dad — a book on fathers and children, an “I love my daddy” bib for the baby, or maybe a frame Dad can take to the office to display a new picture of his baby!
Should I invite someone who has recently miscarried or is dealing with infertility? While your friend may not want to attend the shower because it would be too painful, she may feel even more hurt if she isn’t invited at all. Gently ask your friend if she would feel up to coming — no pressure. Assure her that it is OK for her to decline the invitation if a shower is just too difficult for her.
Where should I have the shower? Showers are normally held in the home of the hostess. However, you can certainly host a shower at a favorite restaurant or banquet hall — it really all depends on what atmosphere you are looking for and how much money you want to spend.
When to throw a baby shower? Showers are normally given before the baby is born, generally a month or two before the mom’s due date. It’s a good idea to give the mom enough time following the shower to shop for items she didn’t receive, yet wants to have before the baby arrives. And of course you don’t want to hold the shower too close to baby’s due date in case he or she makes an early arrival! Another option is to hold a “welcoming shower” a few weeks after the baby arrives, particularly if guests want to bring gifts specifically for a boy or girl. This is also an option if there are special out-of-town relatives (baby’s grandparents, for example) that are coming post-birth and would love to attend the shower but cannot arrange two trips.
Should the baby shower be a surprise? Surprises can be fun if they are the kind of thing the expecting mother usually enjoys. If the shower is going to be a surprise, you will need the help of those close to mom to find out her needs and wants for the baby. You’ll also want to plan the guest list carefully, checking it with a relative or friend to make sure you haven’t left anyone out who is close to the expecting mom or invited someone the new mom would prefer not be there. Although surprises are nice, throwing a baby shower that is not a surprise is obliviously much easier to do. It gives the hostess a chance to review the menu and guest list with the new mom and allows the mom to register for baby gifts and let the hostess know her preferences. No matter whether the shower is a surprise or not, keep in mind that it is for the mom to be! Make sure she has a comfy chair to sit in, someone to hand her gifts, her favorite foods, and plenty of help getting the gifts to her car and into her home. After all, it’s her special day!
Should a baby shower be held for a couple whose adopting? A baby shower is a wonderful way to help new parents welcome an adopted child into the family. Before the shower, talk with the mom about what items she needs for the child. Also, be sure not to host the shower too early so that the parents will be welcoming the new child into their home. If the adoption does not go as planned, the shower can add to the new parents’ heartache.
Should baby showers be held for the second, third, fourth, etc.. baby? Many believe a baby shower should only be held for the first child. However, it has become more common for baby showers to be held for every child whether it is the first or the tenth. After all, each child is special and deserves special recognition. Parents will appreciate some new clothes for baby, especially if they are having a different gender child from their other(s). At the same time there are probably various new baby products that weren’t around when they had their first child. If you feel that the parents-to-be are all set with baby gear and clothes, you can give them the gift of your time. New moms will certainly appreciate a gift of babysitting, your assistance with household chores or a home cooked meal. It’s also a nice idea to give something to the parents for themselves such as a gift certificate for dinner at a restaurant or tickets to a movie (with babysitting provided of course). You can also give mom something she can use to pamper herself or something that will make her feel special such as spa products, a sweet treat, a robe and slippers or even a piece of jewelry. How elaborate you would like to be with the baby shower and gifts is up to you.
When should the mom-to-be register for gifts? If the mom-to-be intends on registering, she should do so about a month before the shower. This allows the host to send the registration information along with the invitations. Some women think the whole idea of registering for gifts is rude because you are telling your guests what to get you. Truth is, registering saves a lot of frustration for the mom-to-be, the hostess and the guests. Not only does it prevent duplicate baby shower gifts, but it also allows the mommy-to-be to receive gifts she both needs and wants. Remember…you can suggest to your guests that the mom-to-be has registered somewhere, but whether or not they actually follow the baby registry is up to them.
Find common questions people ask when planning a baby shower answered below.
Who should host the baby shower? Traditionally, only non-relatives are supposed to host a baby shower — co-workers, church groups, friends etc. However, it has become more common and acceptable for mothers and sisters to host showers too. It is also perfectly acceptable for more than one person to host a baby shower. The only one who absolutely should not host a shower is the expecting mom herself!
Who pays the bill? How much should the host spend? Usually the host/hosts will pay for the cost of the baby shower. This is when it might be nice to co-host a shower with someone else. How much you spend depends on a variety of factors such as whether you will serve a full meal or just hors d’oeuvres, what kinda of cake you will have, where you have the party, what type of games and prizes you plan on (if any), whether you give out favors and how elaborate you are with decorations.
Who do I invite? How should I invite the guests? You will likely have some idea of who you want to invite to the shower, but it is always a safe bet to run the guest list by the mom-to-be (or a close relative or friend if the shower is a surprise) to ensure you haven’t left anyone out or invited anyone they rather not be present. If the shower is not for a firstborn, you may want to invite only those close to the mom-to-be or those who have not attended previous showers. Guests can be invited via a phone, e-mail or a written invitation. Written invitations are the most popular way to invite guests mainly because serve as a great reminder for the guests and they allow the hostess to give guests a taste of what the theme will be. You can purchase pre-printed invitations or make the invitations by hand. No matter what type of invitation you use, be sure to include important information such as the date, time and place of the shower, if there is a theme you would like the guests to follow, whether the gender of the baby is known or if gifts should be neutral, where the mom-to-be has registered and a map or directions to the shower.
Should the men be invited? This really depends on what type of shower you are planning. For the most part, guys likely will not be interested in playing traditional “shower” games, eating cutesy foods and talking about pregnancy and childbirth. However, a shower can be a special event for expecting dads as well as moms if they’re done with women and men in mind. If the party is not a surprise, be sure to check with the mom-to-be as to whether the dad (and his friends) would enjoy a baby celebration. If she agrees, go from there. If you are including games at your shower, be sure to make them “men friendly? and have plenty of food available for your male guests. It would be a nice touch to include gifts that are special for the new dad — a book on fathers and children, an “I love my daddy” bib for the baby, or maybe a frame Dad can take to the office to display a new picture of his baby!
Should I invite someone who has recently miscarried or is dealing with infertility? While your friend may not want to attend the shower because it would be too painful, she may feel even more hurt if she isn’t invited at all. Gently ask your friend if she would feel up to coming — no pressure. Assure her that it is OK for her to decline the invitation if a shower is just too difficult for her.
Where should I have the shower? Showers are normally held in the home of the hostess. However, you can certainly host a shower at a favorite restaurant or banquet hall — it really all depends on what atmosphere you are looking for and how much money you want to spend.
When to throw a baby shower? Showers are normally given before the baby is born, generally a month or two before the mom’s due date. It’s a good idea to give the mom enough time following the shower to shop for items she didn’t receive, yet wants to have before the baby arrives. And of course you don’t want to hold the shower too close to baby’s due date in case he or she makes an early arrival! Another option is to hold a “welcoming shower” a few weeks after the baby arrives, particularly if guests want to bring gifts specifically for a boy or girl. This is also an option if there are special out-of-town relatives (baby’s grandparents, for example) that are coming post-birth and would love to attend the shower but cannot arrange two trips.
Should the baby shower be a surprise? Surprises can be fun if they are the kind of thing the expecting mother usually enjoys. If the shower is going to be a surprise, you will need the help of those close to mom to find out her needs and wants for the baby. You’ll also want to plan the guest list carefully, checking it with a relative or friend to make sure you haven’t left anyone out who is close to the expecting mom or invited someone the new mom would prefer not be there. Although surprises are nice, throwing a baby shower that is not a surprise is obliviously much easier to do. It gives the hostess a chance to review the menu and guest list with the new mom and allows the mom to register for baby gifts and let the hostess know her preferences. No matter whether the shower is a surprise or not, keep in mind that it is for the mom to be! Make sure she has a comfy chair to sit in, someone to hand her gifts, her favorite foods, and plenty of help getting the gifts to her car and into her home. After all, it’s her special day!
Should a baby shower be held for a couple whose adopting? A baby shower is a wonderful way to help new parents welcome an adopted child into the family. Before the shower, talk with the mom about what items she needs for the child. Also, be sure not to host the shower too early so that the parents will be welcoming the new child into their home. If the adoption does not go as planned, the shower can add to the new parents’ heartache.
Should baby showers be held for the second, third, fourth, etc.. baby? Many believe a baby shower should only be held for the first child. However, it has become more common for baby showers to be held for every child whether it is the first or the tenth. After all, each child is special and deserves special recognition. Parents will appreciate some new clothes for baby, especially if they are having a different gender child from their other(s). At the same time there are probably various new baby products that weren’t around when they had their first child. If you feel that the parents-to-be are all set with baby gear and clothes, you can give them the gift of your time. New moms will certainly appreciate a gift of babysitting, your assistance with household chores or a home cooked meal. It’s also a nice idea to give something to the parents for themselves such as a gift certificate for dinner at a restaurant or tickets to a movie (with babysitting provided of course). You can also give mom something she can use to pamper herself or something that will make her feel special such as spa products, a sweet treat, a robe and slippers or even a piece of jewelry. How elaborate you would like to be with the baby shower and gifts is up to you.
When should the mom-to-be register for gifts? If the mom-to-be intends on registering, she should do so about a month before the shower. This allows the host to send the registration information along with the invitations. Some women think the whole idea of registering for gifts is rude because you are telling your guests what to get you. Truth is, registering saves a lot of frustration for the mom-to-be, the hostess and the guests. Not only does it prevent duplicate baby shower gifts, but it also allows the mommy-to-be to receive gifts she both needs and wants. Remember…you can suggest to your guests that the mom-to-be has registered somewhere, but whether or not they actually follow the baby registry is up to them.
May
27
Filed Under (People) by Nick
lovjc asked:
For Grandma Coder, a tour of our baby shower gifts.
May
25
Filed Under (Newborn & Baby) by Nick
Sarah Porter asked:
Surprise Baby Showers for the New Mom-to-Be
Planning a surprise baby shower can be a lot of fun provided that the Mom-to-Be is ‘game’ for surprises. To pull off the surprise baby shower, the hostess will need to enlist the help of others, such as the guest list, ensuring no one who should be invited is omitted, and getting someone to bring the Mom-to-Be to the baby shower party. It is important to remember to include in the personalized surprise baby shower invitations that it is a surprise baby shower. Read More About Surprise Baby Showers.
If this is the first baby, and there may be a few different showers being held, then a surprise baby shower is a great variation to ‘just another baby shower’. There is nothing more fun than seeing the surprised look on the Mom-to-Be’s face when the surprise baby shower is actually pulled off. Again, it is important to know if the Mom-to-Be likes surprises.
Before you plan a surprise baby shower, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, find out if the Mom-to-Be is registered for baby gifts, and if so, where she is registered. If she has not registered, then it will make gift buying a bit more difficult since this is a surprise baby shower. Getting help from her mother, another family member or a close friend regarding what the Mom-to-Be would needs for the baby. The invitations for surprise baby shower should indicate that the shower is a surprise.
Next, pulling off the surprise will take more than just one person to ensure the secret is kept. If there is someone close to the Mom-to-Be that will have a hard time keeping the surprise a secret, then it may not be worth the stress of trying to keep that person out of the surprise baby shower planning. Trying to keep the surprise baby shower a secret, particularly on the day of the shower, can prove very challenging since you do not want the Mom-to-Be to find out about the surprise just before the shower is to start. To help ensure the surprise, enlist a very reliable person to keep the Mom-to-Be busy prior to the baby shower.
Through the help of close family and friends of the Mom-to-Be, planning the surprise baby shower will include them finding out a good day and time for the surprise shower party to be held. The personalized surprise baby shower invitations should clearly state that it is a “surprise baby shower”, so no one will let the ‘cat out of the bag’ before the day of the surprise shower party.
One way to ensure that the surprise goes off without a hitch is to hold the baby shower celebration in a place where the Mom-to-Be will be comfortable and visits on a regular basis, such as a restaurant or the home of a good friend. This will also help with developing a cover to stop by someplace without the Mom-to-Be becoming suspicious. Another thing to remember is to state on the surprise baby shower cards for guests to park away from the house, if it is held at a house, and to arrive early. Pulling off a successful surprise baby shower can be done with good planning and guests who can keep a secret.
When ordering the custom surprise baby shower announcements, be sure and order the matching baby shower thank you cards for the new Mom-to-Be. After all, she will need to send baby thank you cards to all those who gave gifts or contributed to the party in any way. There are a few websites with excellent sample baby shower invitations wording ideas, verses and saying for baby invitations and baby thank you cards.
Surprise Baby Showers for the New Mom-to-Be
Planning a surprise baby shower can be a lot of fun provided that the Mom-to-Be is ‘game’ for surprises. To pull off the surprise baby shower, the hostess will need to enlist the help of others, such as the guest list, ensuring no one who should be invited is omitted, and getting someone to bring the Mom-to-Be to the baby shower party. It is important to remember to include in the personalized surprise baby shower invitations that it is a surprise baby shower. Read More About Surprise Baby Showers.
If this is the first baby, and there may be a few different showers being held, then a surprise baby shower is a great variation to ‘just another baby shower’. There is nothing more fun than seeing the surprised look on the Mom-to-Be’s face when the surprise baby shower is actually pulled off. Again, it is important to know if the Mom-to-Be likes surprises.
Before you plan a surprise baby shower, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, find out if the Mom-to-Be is registered for baby gifts, and if so, where she is registered. If she has not registered, then it will make gift buying a bit more difficult since this is a surprise baby shower. Getting help from her mother, another family member or a close friend regarding what the Mom-to-Be would needs for the baby. The invitations for surprise baby shower should indicate that the shower is a surprise.
Next, pulling off the surprise will take more than just one person to ensure the secret is kept. If there is someone close to the Mom-to-Be that will have a hard time keeping the surprise a secret, then it may not be worth the stress of trying to keep that person out of the surprise baby shower planning. Trying to keep the surprise baby shower a secret, particularly on the day of the shower, can prove very challenging since you do not want the Mom-to-Be to find out about the surprise just before the shower is to start. To help ensure the surprise, enlist a very reliable person to keep the Mom-to-Be busy prior to the baby shower.
Through the help of close family and friends of the Mom-to-Be, planning the surprise baby shower will include them finding out a good day and time for the surprise shower party to be held. The personalized surprise baby shower invitations should clearly state that it is a “surprise baby shower”, so no one will let the ‘cat out of the bag’ before the day of the surprise shower party.
One way to ensure that the surprise goes off without a hitch is to hold the baby shower celebration in a place where the Mom-to-Be will be comfortable and visits on a regular basis, such as a restaurant or the home of a good friend. This will also help with developing a cover to stop by someplace without the Mom-to-Be becoming suspicious. Another thing to remember is to state on the surprise baby shower cards for guests to park away from the house, if it is held at a house, and to arrive early. Pulling off a successful surprise baby shower can be done with good planning and guests who can keep a secret.
When ordering the custom surprise baby shower announcements, be sure and order the matching baby shower thank you cards for the new Mom-to-Be. After all, she will need to send baby thank you cards to all those who gave gifts or contributed to the party in any way. There are a few websites with excellent sample baby shower invitations wording ideas, verses and saying for baby invitations and baby thank you cards.
May
22
Filed Under (Newborn & Baby) by Nick
Mandie Klein asked:
There are many stores, both virtual and real, that sell baby shower gifts. The vast selection is such that you can clothe and accessorize a baby from head to toe with headgears, shoes, and even designer clothes! There are baby supplies for just about everything a baby needs from waking up to sleeping. Though this is advantageous to a harried shopper, this can also mean that your gifts will be somewhat ordinary.
To make a truly unique baby shower gift, you can personalize a store-bought or a second-hand gift. If you have skills in arts and crafts, then you can make your gift more special; even if you do not have artistic talent, you can always find do-it-yourself tips to spruce up your ordinary gift.
Arts and Crafts in Gifts
You can do a lot of things to make a unique baby shower gift. You can embroider clothes and its accessories with the baby’s intended name; you can engrave the family name on the wooden rocking chair; you can carve the family crest on the heirloom crib; you can paint the high chair in the mother’s favorite color. Indeed, you can leave a tangible mark on your gift to enable it to tell a story.
If you do not have patience for carving and painting, you can make the gift packaging more interesting. Try to use alternative gift wraps like a photo collage of the parents or of the siblings. You can also fashion a Chinese box for the gift certificates instead of the usual envelope; this way, you are building suspenseful excitement for the mother while providing her with boxes for baby mementos.
When making a unique baby shower gift, always remember never to use harmful materials that can cause choking and toxic reactions like beads, lead paints, small balls, and other small parts. Just stick to non-toxic materials and methods to ensure both the baby’s and the mother’s safety during their use of your gift.
Do-It-Yourself Gifts
You can also make a do-it-yourself gift. This way, your gift will be a truly unique baby shower gift because you poured your unique individuality into the gift with the equally unique personality of the mother in mind. Think outside the baby-mother box and give the prospective mother the wackiest, funniest, and most memorable gift ever.
Why not give her a gift certificate providing her with car service on call, with you as the driver? Why not give her a membership in the local gym while you babysat to enable her to get back in shape faster? Why not be her cleaning lady while she recuperates? All these options are inexpensive but show how much you care for her well-being after her delivery.
If you have musical talents, then you can compose a song reflecting the mother. If you have dancing talent, then you can choreograph a routine named after her. If you have shopping talent, offer to accompany her. These gifts require time and sincere effort, which any mother will appreciate.
When deciding on that unique baby shower gift, always keep in mind the things that will make her happy during her baby shower. The gift is not about you; it is about the mother and her baby.
There are many stores, both virtual and real, that sell baby shower gifts. The vast selection is such that you can clothe and accessorize a baby from head to toe with headgears, shoes, and even designer clothes! There are baby supplies for just about everything a baby needs from waking up to sleeping. Though this is advantageous to a harried shopper, this can also mean that your gifts will be somewhat ordinary.
To make a truly unique baby shower gift, you can personalize a store-bought or a second-hand gift. If you have skills in arts and crafts, then you can make your gift more special; even if you do not have artistic talent, you can always find do-it-yourself tips to spruce up your ordinary gift.
Arts and Crafts in Gifts
You can do a lot of things to make a unique baby shower gift. You can embroider clothes and its accessories with the baby’s intended name; you can engrave the family name on the wooden rocking chair; you can carve the family crest on the heirloom crib; you can paint the high chair in the mother’s favorite color. Indeed, you can leave a tangible mark on your gift to enable it to tell a story.
If you do not have patience for carving and painting, you can make the gift packaging more interesting. Try to use alternative gift wraps like a photo collage of the parents or of the siblings. You can also fashion a Chinese box for the gift certificates instead of the usual envelope; this way, you are building suspenseful excitement for the mother while providing her with boxes for baby mementos.
When making a unique baby shower gift, always remember never to use harmful materials that can cause choking and toxic reactions like beads, lead paints, small balls, and other small parts. Just stick to non-toxic materials and methods to ensure both the baby’s and the mother’s safety during their use of your gift.
Do-It-Yourself Gifts
You can also make a do-it-yourself gift. This way, your gift will be a truly unique baby shower gift because you poured your unique individuality into the gift with the equally unique personality of the mother in mind. Think outside the baby-mother box and give the prospective mother the wackiest, funniest, and most memorable gift ever.
Why not give her a gift certificate providing her with car service on call, with you as the driver? Why not give her a membership in the local gym while you babysat to enable her to get back in shape faster? Why not be her cleaning lady while she recuperates? All these options are inexpensive but show how much you care for her well-being after her delivery.
If you have musical talents, then you can compose a song reflecting the mother. If you have dancing talent, then you can choreograph a routine named after her. If you have shopping talent, offer to accompany her. These gifts require time and sincere effort, which any mother will appreciate.
When deciding on that unique baby shower gift, always keep in mind the things that will make her happy during her baby shower. The gift is not about you; it is about the mother and her baby.
May
19
Filed Under (Newborn & Baby) by Nick
Patti Paz asked:
Types of Baby Showers
After you decide to host a baby shower, one of the first decisions will be the type baby shower you want to give. However, this decision is made somewhat easier based on the purpose of the baby shower. For instance, if it is for new parents adopting an infant, baby or older child, the decision is obvious. Or, if you wanted to invite the guys, then you would want to have a co-ed or couples baby shower. A surprise baby shower might be held when you want to throw the party and surprise the new Mom-to-Be. Other types include sprinkle baby shower, multiple triples and twins baby shower, single mom baby shower and welcome home baby shower. The personalized baby shower invitations you send will depend on the type baby shower you are throwing. Read More About Types of Baby Showers.
Adoption Baby Showers
Adopting a baby is an exciting time in a couple’s life. Whether the new parents are adopting an infant, baby or older child, an adoption baby shower is a great way to introduce the addition to the family. The new parents will still need the basic necessities that any baby or child requires. When planning for an adoption baby shower, ask the new parents what they will need for the baby or child. Since adoptions can bring a certain amount of uncertainty until the baby arrives home with the adoptive parents, it may be best to wait to hold the baby shower until the parents bring their new addition home. Read More About Adoption Baby Showers.
After the new parents have identified some needed items, the personalized adoption baby shower invitations can be sent. These adoption baby shower cards should provide clear communication to the invited guests that it is an adoption baby shower. Given that it is an adoption, every effort should be made to not differentiate a child through adoption versus natural means. Of course identifying on the adoption baby shower invitations that it is an adoption baby shower will help guests know; however, the types of gifts and advice given will not be any different.
Co-ed Baby Showers for the Guys and Girls
Hosting a co-ed baby shower will definitely be a different celebration than a traditional baby shower. Since this will be a co-ed baby shower, you should remember the different types of guests that will be attending when determining the various aspects of the co-ed baby shower, such as the food and activities. Read More About Co-ed Baby Showers for Guys and Girls.
Since it will be a co-ed shower, decorating with less frilly colors, such as pink, (yes, even if it is a girl) will be more guy-friendly. Be sure to include where the expectant parents are registered in the personalized co-ed baby shower invitations cards. There are lots of unique baby shower invitations wordings, verses and sayings for co-ed baby showers invitations on many websites. Having a menu that will appeal to both men and women will be important. Plus if children are invited to attend then serving enticing kid-type food for them will be important.
Couples Baby Showers for the Dad-to-Be and Mom-to-Be and Their Friends
Baby showers were traditionally for the Mom-to-Be. However, times have definitely changed. With fathers taking a more active role in their family, particularly when it comes to planning for their new baby’s arrival, Dads-to-Be have felt left out of the baby shower party celebrations. Thus having a couples baby shower has become more a normal occurrence rather than the exception. The imprinted couples baby shower invitations should clearly indicate that the baby shower is a couples baby shower. Read More About Couples Baby Showers for the Expecting Parents.
The unique couples baby shower invitations should appeal to both the men and women, which will help to bring the men so that the father-to-be will not be the only guy at the baby party. At traditional baby showers, the Mom-to-Be is given something for her, not just the baby. When hosting a couples baby shower, ensure that there is a little something just for the Dad-to-Be, such as a ‘coach’ t-shirt, etc. Baby shower favors can also be given out the guests, but the items should be something that would be appreciated by the couple, such as candles or food items.
When sending affordable couples baby shower invitations, be sure and inform the invited guests that it is for couples - the father-to-be does not want to be the only guy there. Since the Mom-to-Be will need to send baby shower thank you cards after the baby shower, it is a good idea order the baby shower thank you cards at the time the couples baby shower invitations are ordered so they will have the same baby shower theme. There are websites that have sample couples baby shower invitations sayings, verses and wording ideas.
Single Mom Baby Showers
Planning single mom baby showers have lots of possibilities, particularly for selecting a theme for the shower. When choosing a baby theme, ensure that it reflects the expectant mom’s personality. With a single mom baby shower, it is important to remember that she may have some needs that a couple would not need, such as extra help financially or added support from a friend. When planning the shower, get the list of guests who the Mom-to-Be would like to see at the baby shower. The single mom baby shower invitations should definitely reflect the theme that has been chosen.
By offering time or purchasing a gift that will help her with daily tasks is always a good option. Of course, a gift certificate for a massage is always good. Taking pictures of mom and baby together would be something that a single mom would not necessarily think about and is a nice treat. Whatever the theme of the baby shower, the single mom baby shower invitations will set the stage for what the expectant mother will need for her baby.
Sprinkle Baby Showers for the Second, Third, Fourth & Additional Baby
The sprinkle baby shower is usually a smaller scale shower where the guests “sprinkle” the new mom with the little necessities the new baby will need. It is not the same as the traditional shower, but rather sort of like a sprinkling of gifts for the new baby. This clever term has been gaining popularity over the years and is becoming a new trend. A sprinkle baby shower is a great idea for parents-to-be who have other children. Read More About Sprinkle Baby Showers for the Second, Third, Fourth & Additional Baby.
The sprinkle baby shower invitations should indicate that it is a sprinkle baby shower. When planning the sprinkle baby shower, the sprinkle baby shower invitations cards can be fun and theme-oriented, such as a theme around what the needs might be. Regardless of what the sprinkle baby shower is called, ensure that the sprinkle baby shower announcements cards announce the type of celebration that will be held for the parents-to-be for the new life. There are lots of sample sprinkle baby shower invitations wording ideas, wording verses and sayings to help you get your personalized sprinkle baby shower invitations just right.
Surprise Baby Showers for the New Mom-to-Be
Planning a surprise baby shower can be a lot of fun provided that the Mom-to-Be is ‘game’ for surprises. To pull off the surprise baby shower, the hostess will need to enlist the help of others, such as the guest list, ensuring no one who should be invited is omitted, and getting someone to bring the Mom-to-Be to the baby shower party. It is important to remember to include in the personalized surprise baby shower invitations that it is a surprise baby shower. Read More About Surprise Baby Showers.
The invitations for surprise baby shower should indicate that the shower is a surprise. Next, pulling off the surprise will take more than just one person to ensure the secret is kept. The personalized surprise baby shower invitations should clearly state that it is a “surprise baby shower”, so no one will let the ‘cat out of the bag’ before the day of the surprise shower party.
When ordering the custom surprise baby shower announcements, be sure and order the matching baby shower thank you cards for the new Mom-to-Be. There are a few websites with excellent sample baby shower invitations wording ideas, verses and saying for baby invitations and baby thank you cards.
Twins, Triplets & Multiple Baby Showers
Twins, triplets and multiple baby showers are even more exciting and sometimes more stressful to plan than a traditional baby shower. And, you are just the friend or family helping to plan the shower, imagine how Mom and Dad must be feeling Read More About Twins, Triplets and Multiples Baby Showers.
Additionally, whether preparing twins baby shower invitations or triplets baby shower cards, the hostess should include in the shower invitations to all the invited guests of how many expected babies there are. Another thing to include on the twin baby shower invitations is whether the Mom-to-Be would prefer having non-matching outfits. This may be hard to communicate, but it is an important item to find out from her, particularly if the babies are the same gender or identical twins, triplets or multiples.
When purchasing baby shower gifts for multiple babies, it is not necessary to purchase multiples sets of everything. There are plenty of things that can be shared between the babies. Of course, having multiple babies will increase the cost of diapers, wipes, etc. that much more, so those types of gifts are always appreciated. But giving something fun is a nice idea too. Mothers of twins, triplets and multiples will usually forgo the fun, cute items for more practical, everyday items, such as books on rearing twins, triplets or multiple babies. Don’t forget about dad—with so many fathers playing larger roles in their children’s lives, inviting other men might be worthwhile and fun.
Welcome Home Baby Showers for After the Birth of Baby and New Mom and Baby are Home
A welcome home baby shower is a shower that is held after the baby has been born. While this may not be a traditional way of celebrating the impending birth of a child, this is definitely a great way for people to get together who might not have been able to make it to the baby showers given before the baby is born. This is also a fun time for the new parents to introduce the newest member of their family and friends. Read More About Welcome Home Baby Showers.
When planning the welcome home baby shower, sending the personalized welcome home baby shower invitations should be done within four weeks before the date of the welcome home baby shower party. Planning a welcome home baby shower will be a lot simpler than a traditional baby shower as the party will be a lot more relaxed. When planning, don’t forget the welcome home baby shower announcements and matching baby shower thank you cards as this will set the stage for a great party. Also ask the new parents of their preferences for food, date and time of day, as they now have a little one to cater.
Types of Baby Showers
After you decide to host a baby shower, one of the first decisions will be the type baby shower you want to give. However, this decision is made somewhat easier based on the purpose of the baby shower. For instance, if it is for new parents adopting an infant, baby or older child, the decision is obvious. Or, if you wanted to invite the guys, then you would want to have a co-ed or couples baby shower. A surprise baby shower might be held when you want to throw the party and surprise the new Mom-to-Be. Other types include sprinkle baby shower, multiple triples and twins baby shower, single mom baby shower and welcome home baby shower. The personalized baby shower invitations you send will depend on the type baby shower you are throwing. Read More About Types of Baby Showers.
Adoption Baby Showers
Adopting a baby is an exciting time in a couple’s life. Whether the new parents are adopting an infant, baby or older child, an adoption baby shower is a great way to introduce the addition to the family. The new parents will still need the basic necessities that any baby or child requires. When planning for an adoption baby shower, ask the new parents what they will need for the baby or child. Since adoptions can bring a certain amount of uncertainty until the baby arrives home with the adoptive parents, it may be best to wait to hold the baby shower until the parents bring their new addition home. Read More About Adoption Baby Showers.
After the new parents have identified some needed items, the personalized adoption baby shower invitations can be sent. These adoption baby shower cards should provide clear communication to the invited guests that it is an adoption baby shower. Given that it is an adoption, every effort should be made to not differentiate a child through adoption versus natural means. Of course identifying on the adoption baby shower invitations that it is an adoption baby shower will help guests know; however, the types of gifts and advice given will not be any different.
Co-ed Baby Showers for the Guys and Girls
Hosting a co-ed baby shower will definitely be a different celebration than a traditional baby shower. Since this will be a co-ed baby shower, you should remember the different types of guests that will be attending when determining the various aspects of the co-ed baby shower, such as the food and activities. Read More About Co-ed Baby Showers for Guys and Girls.
Since it will be a co-ed shower, decorating with less frilly colors, such as pink, (yes, even if it is a girl) will be more guy-friendly. Be sure to include where the expectant parents are registered in the personalized co-ed baby shower invitations cards. There are lots of unique baby shower invitations wordings, verses and sayings for co-ed baby showers invitations on many websites. Having a menu that will appeal to both men and women will be important. Plus if children are invited to attend then serving enticing kid-type food for them will be important.
Couples Baby Showers for the Dad-to-Be and Mom-to-Be and Their Friends
Baby showers were traditionally for the Mom-to-Be. However, times have definitely changed. With fathers taking a more active role in their family, particularly when it comes to planning for their new baby’s arrival, Dads-to-Be have felt left out of the baby shower party celebrations. Thus having a couples baby shower has become more a normal occurrence rather than the exception. The imprinted couples baby shower invitations should clearly indicate that the baby shower is a couples baby shower. Read More About Couples Baby Showers for the Expecting Parents.
The unique couples baby shower invitations should appeal to both the men and women, which will help to bring the men so that the father-to-be will not be the only guy at the baby party. At traditional baby showers, the Mom-to-Be is given something for her, not just the baby. When hosting a couples baby shower, ensure that there is a little something just for the Dad-to-Be, such as a ‘coach’ t-shirt, etc. Baby shower favors can also be given out the guests, but the items should be something that would be appreciated by the couple, such as candles or food items.
When sending affordable couples baby shower invitations, be sure and inform the invited guests that it is for couples - the father-to-be does not want to be the only guy there. Since the Mom-to-Be will need to send baby shower thank you cards after the baby shower, it is a good idea order the baby shower thank you cards at the time the couples baby shower invitations are ordered so they will have the same baby shower theme. There are websites that have sample couples baby shower invitations sayings, verses and wording ideas.
Single Mom Baby Showers
Planning single mom baby showers have lots of possibilities, particularly for selecting a theme for the shower. When choosing a baby theme, ensure that it reflects the expectant mom’s personality. With a single mom baby shower, it is important to remember that she may have some needs that a couple would not need, such as extra help financially or added support from a friend. When planning the shower, get the list of guests who the Mom-to-Be would like to see at the baby shower. The single mom baby shower invitations should definitely reflect the theme that has been chosen.
By offering time or purchasing a gift that will help her with daily tasks is always a good option. Of course, a gift certificate for a massage is always good. Taking pictures of mom and baby together would be something that a single mom would not necessarily think about and is a nice treat. Whatever the theme of the baby shower, the single mom baby shower invitations will set the stage for what the expectant mother will need for her baby.
Sprinkle Baby Showers for the Second, Third, Fourth & Additional Baby
The sprinkle baby shower is usually a smaller scale shower where the guests “sprinkle” the new mom with the little necessities the new baby will need. It is not the same as the traditional shower, but rather sort of like a sprinkling of gifts for the new baby. This clever term has been gaining popularity over the years and is becoming a new trend. A sprinkle baby shower is a great idea for parents-to-be who have other children. Read More About Sprinkle Baby Showers for the Second, Third, Fourth & Additional Baby.
The sprinkle baby shower invitations should indicate that it is a sprinkle baby shower. When planning the sprinkle baby shower, the sprinkle baby shower invitations cards can be fun and theme-oriented, such as a theme around what the needs might be. Regardless of what the sprinkle baby shower is called, ensure that the sprinkle baby shower announcements cards announce the type of celebration that will be held for the parents-to-be for the new life. There are lots of sample sprinkle baby shower invitations wording ideas, wording verses and sayings to help you get your personalized sprinkle baby shower invitations just right.
Surprise Baby Showers for the New Mom-to-Be
Planning a surprise baby shower can be a lot of fun provided that the Mom-to-Be is ‘game’ for surprises. To pull off the surprise baby shower, the hostess will need to enlist the help of others, such as the guest list, ensuring no one who should be invited is omitted, and getting someone to bring the Mom-to-Be to the baby shower party. It is important to remember to include in the personalized surprise baby shower invitations that it is a surprise baby shower. Read More About Surprise Baby Showers.
The invitations for surprise baby shower should indicate that the shower is a surprise. Next, pulling off the surprise will take more than just one person to ensure the secret is kept. The personalized surprise baby shower invitations should clearly state that it is a “surprise baby shower”, so no one will let the ‘cat out of the bag’ before the day of the surprise shower party.
When ordering the custom surprise baby shower announcements, be sure and order the matching baby shower thank you cards for the new Mom-to-Be. There are a few websites with excellent sample baby shower invitations wording ideas, verses and saying for baby invitations and baby thank you cards.
Twins, Triplets & Multiple Baby Showers
Twins, triplets and multiple baby showers are even more exciting and sometimes more stressful to plan than a traditional baby shower. And, you are just the friend or family helping to plan the shower, imagine how Mom and Dad must be feeling Read More About Twins, Triplets and Multiples Baby Showers.
Additionally, whether preparing twins baby shower invitations or triplets baby shower cards, the hostess should include in the shower invitations to all the invited guests of how many expected babies there are. Another thing to include on the twin baby shower invitations is whether the Mom-to-Be would prefer having non-matching outfits. This may be hard to communicate, but it is an important item to find out from her, particularly if the babies are the same gender or identical twins, triplets or multiples.
When purchasing baby shower gifts for multiple babies, it is not necessary to purchase multiples sets of everything. There are plenty of things that can be shared between the babies. Of course, having multiple babies will increase the cost of diapers, wipes, etc. that much more, so those types of gifts are always appreciated. But giving something fun is a nice idea too. Mothers of twins, triplets and multiples will usually forgo the fun, cute items for more practical, everyday items, such as books on rearing twins, triplets or multiple babies. Don’t forget about dad—with so many fathers playing larger roles in their children’s lives, inviting other men might be worthwhile and fun.
Welcome Home Baby Showers for After the Birth of Baby and New Mom and Baby are Home
A welcome home baby shower is a shower that is held after the baby has been born. While this may not be a traditional way of celebrating the impending birth of a child, this is definitely a great way for people to get together who might not have been able to make it to the baby showers given before the baby is born. This is also a fun time for the new parents to introduce the newest member of their family and friends. Read More About Welcome Home Baby Showers.
When planning the welcome home baby shower, sending the personalized welcome home baby shower invitations should be done within four weeks before the date of the welcome home baby shower party. Planning a welcome home baby shower will be a lot simpler than a traditional baby shower as the party will be a lot more relaxed. When planning, don’t forget the welcome home baby shower announcements and matching baby shower thank you cards as this will set the stage for a great party. Also ask the new parents of their preferences for food, date and time of day, as they now have a little one to cater.
May
19
Mandie Klein asked:
Hosting a surprise baby shower is a fun exercise in empathy. You need to put yourself in the shoes of the expectant mother - her feelings, her personality, her character, and her schedule. You also need to make it a fun experience for her; if there are tears, they should be tears of joy.
Pre-Baby Shower Preparations
Carefully plan the baby shower. Since this is usually given on the third trimester, you should have plenty of time for party planning. Prepare a checklist of the things you need to do, and procure including an initial list of baby shower gifts you need your attendees to bring.
Decide on the party theme, number and gender of invitees, and the date and venue. Decide if you want the party to be a surprise or not; you want a pleasant surprise for the honoree, not unpleasant shock. Prepare the guest list, which should include everyone close to the expectant mother.
If the expectant mother is registered for gifts, inform the guests should they inquire. Just like the wedding, send the invitations at least three weeks before the party. Prepare the menu to reflect the theme; you can prepare the food, order takeout, or engage a caterer. Make sure that the food is prepared and delivered as agreed.
If possible, prepare the venue a day before the party. Harried preparations have a way of ruining what could have been a great baby shower. If possible, rehearse the flow of activities to ensure smooth transition.
You also need to coordinate the attendees’ baby shower gifts. You need to ensure that there will be no unnecessary duplication of gifts. A diaper cake is a great gift - attractive and usable - but discovering that almost all the guests brought diaper cakes and nothing else is impractical.
During the Baby Shower
Make sure that the party activities are followed as closely as possible. However, remain flexible as baby showers are meant to be relaxed fun, not a military drill. Just ensure that the food is served satisfactorily, the guests and honorees are comfortable, and everybody is having fun.
Keep track of the baby shower gifts being opened. Sometimes, guests will bring extra gifts aside from the coordinated baby shower gifts. This is perfectly acceptable and the expectant mother will appreciate these extra blessings. Keeping track of these baby gifts will help you and the mother write appropriate thank-you notes.
After the Baby Shower
When the baby shower is finished, expect a lot of discarded gift wrappings, take-home gift baskets and diaper cakes and an assortment of baby equipment from bathtubs to cribs. These baby shower gifts must be organized and brought home, assuming that the venue is outside the expectant mother’s house.
Help in making the venue as tidy as possible. You want your honoree to feel relaxed from start to end of the baby shower, not act as the cleaning maid.
Assist the expectant mother in making thank-you notes to the guests for their participation and their gifts. Your tracking list should guide you in thanking the guests for the specific items they brought. Avoid social faux pas due to negligence.
When you host a baby shower, just remember that you are celebrating motherhood and a new life. Make the baby shower a celebration filled with good cheer and a joyful gathering of family and good friends.
Hosting a surprise baby shower is a fun exercise in empathy. You need to put yourself in the shoes of the expectant mother - her feelings, her personality, her character, and her schedule. You also need to make it a fun experience for her; if there are tears, they should be tears of joy.
Pre-Baby Shower Preparations
Carefully plan the baby shower. Since this is usually given on the third trimester, you should have plenty of time for party planning. Prepare a checklist of the things you need to do, and procure including an initial list of baby shower gifts you need your attendees to bring.
Decide on the party theme, number and gender of invitees, and the date and venue. Decide if you want the party to be a surprise or not; you want a pleasant surprise for the honoree, not unpleasant shock. Prepare the guest list, which should include everyone close to the expectant mother.
If the expectant mother is registered for gifts, inform the guests should they inquire. Just like the wedding, send the invitations at least three weeks before the party. Prepare the menu to reflect the theme; you can prepare the food, order takeout, or engage a caterer. Make sure that the food is prepared and delivered as agreed.
If possible, prepare the venue a day before the party. Harried preparations have a way of ruining what could have been a great baby shower. If possible, rehearse the flow of activities to ensure smooth transition.
You also need to coordinate the attendees’ baby shower gifts. You need to ensure that there will be no unnecessary duplication of gifts. A diaper cake is a great gift - attractive and usable - but discovering that almost all the guests brought diaper cakes and nothing else is impractical.
During the Baby Shower
Make sure that the party activities are followed as closely as possible. However, remain flexible as baby showers are meant to be relaxed fun, not a military drill. Just ensure that the food is served satisfactorily, the guests and honorees are comfortable, and everybody is having fun.
Keep track of the baby shower gifts being opened. Sometimes, guests will bring extra gifts aside from the coordinated baby shower gifts. This is perfectly acceptable and the expectant mother will appreciate these extra blessings. Keeping track of these baby gifts will help you and the mother write appropriate thank-you notes.
After the Baby Shower
When the baby shower is finished, expect a lot of discarded gift wrappings, take-home gift baskets and diaper cakes and an assortment of baby equipment from bathtubs to cribs. These baby shower gifts must be organized and brought home, assuming that the venue is outside the expectant mother’s house.
Help in making the venue as tidy as possible. You want your honoree to feel relaxed from start to end of the baby shower, not act as the cleaning maid.
Assist the expectant mother in making thank-you notes to the guests for their participation and their gifts. Your tracking list should guide you in thanking the guests for the specific items they brought. Avoid social faux pas due to negligence.
When you host a baby shower, just remember that you are celebrating motherhood and a new life. Make the baby shower a celebration filled with good cheer and a joyful gathering of family and good friends.
May
18
Siciliene asked:
Some kind people are throwing me a shower today and my mother and I have conflicting views on when I should give them the gifts and cards to thank them. I think that I should do it after the shower, but my mother says that they want the focus to be on me and the baby today so I should wait until Monday. Either way, not the biggest deal in the world. I was just wondering about some other people’s views.
Some kind people are throwing me a shower today and my mother and I have conflicting views on when I should give them the gifts and cards to thank them. I think that I should do it after the shower, but my mother says that they want the focus to be on me and the baby today so I should wait until Monday. Either way, not the biggest deal in the world. I was just wondering about some other people’s views.
May
18
Filed Under (Pregnancy) by Nick
Sami Jo asked:
So, I have a semi-complicated etiquette question that really doesnt need to be this complicated… hehe.
So, I have a semi-complicated etiquette question that really doesnt need to be this complicated… hehe.
I have several friends and family whom cannot attend my baby shower, so they are sending gifts to me through the mail. Some of them said to wait til the shower to open the package, others did not mention when to open it.
I plan to just wait til the shower to open all of them. But what if some expect me to open it immediately, and because I wasn’t sure, I waited til the shower to open the gift, and they get a thank you note a month from now?
Not sure… any idea-ers?
May
17
Filed Under (Newborn & Baby) by Nick
Dreu asked:
Im planning my sister’s baby shower, and I want to have cool interactive games the guests could play. Something that the old and young could do. Also nothing like baby bingo or that game where you guess the *** and due date. Please include directions for your suggestions.
Im planning my sister’s baby shower, and I want to have cool interactive games the guests could play. Something that the old and young could do. Also nothing like baby bingo or that game where you guess the *** and due date. Please include directions for your suggestions.
