| Organizing a baby shower can be fun and exciting. | | | | watermelon and fill it with fresh fruit for an edible party |
| When you first learn that a new baby is on its way, | | | | centerpiece. Other ideas include pink and blue candies, |
| you can't help but be excited. Images of those ten | | | | such as M&Ms (available especially at Easter or |
| perfect little toes, those sweet, angelic smiles, and all | | | | directly from the company), and cute, cut-out cookies |
| the fun you are going to have as the child grows up | | | | in pink and blue hues. |
| can't help but run through your mind. Before that time | | | | Pink and blue drinks, such as wine coolers, can also |
| comes, however, it is up to you to organize the | | | | help party hosts stay with the baby theme. Of course, |
| perfect baby shower. | | | | don't forget about the mommy! Even though she can't |
| As with any party plan, lists are extremely helpful. By | | | | enjoy a wine cooler, party hosts can have sparkling |
| creating categories, you can help yourself stay on task | | | | cider in a special glass just for the guest of honor. |
| and avoid missing important details. Your first task is to | | | | Entertaining Guests |
| create a guest list and select a date for the happy | | | | Your guests can be their own entertainment with just |
| event. As you create your guest list, you will quickly | | | | a few simple activities that are as much fun to watch |
| realize that there are two categories of people: those | | | | as they are to participate in. One of the most delightful |
| who will be able to attend the party and those who will | | | | and rewarding shower activities is to have each guest |
| not. While there's no sense in sending baby shower | | | | write their 'best parenting advice' on a card, which is |
| invitations to people who will not be coming, they are | | | | then placed in a basket. When gift opening time |
| sure to be delighted when they receive your baby | | | | comes, have the mother-to-be pull a card from the |
| announcements. | | | | basket and read it aloud, followed by the author |
| Creating Unique Baby Shower Invitations | | | | presenting their gift. The cards can later be put |
| Once you have your guest list, you can gather a few | | | | together into a booklet that will be cherished for |
| family photographs and get online to create truly | | | | generations. The messages are very often humorous |
| unique baby shower invitations and baby | | | | and/or heartwarming. |
| announcements that fit with the mommy-to-be's style. | | | | Fun games include filling a baby bottle with candies, |
| While all invitations include the important information of | | | | such as M&Ms and having guests guess how |
| what, when, and where, baby shower invitations can | | | | many are in the bottle and the candy bar game where |
| be made extra special by turning them into photo | | | | guests try to guess which type of candy bar is melted |
| cards that will be treasured for years to come. Family | | | | into a diaper. The results are often hilarious! |
| photos, wedding pictures, and photographs of any | | | | Another fun baby shower game is modeled after 'The |
| siblings all turn good baby shower invitations into unique | | | | Price Is Right.' Shower hosts can purchase 10 baby |
| and memorable mementos for family and friends. | | | | products that Mommy is sure to use after the baby is |
| By creating online photo cards for your event, you can | | | | born, such as Dreft detergent, Oragel, baby shampoo, |
| be as creative as you like with many different layouts, | | | | wipes and diapers. Each guest guesses what the |
| designs, fonts, and colors to choose from. The baby | | | | items cost and the person who is closest without |
| shower invitations and baby announcements that you | | | | going over wins a point. The guest with the most |
| create will be unlike any other. This is also the time to | | | | points at the end wins and of course, the new |
| decide whether or not you will be using a theme to | | | | mommy gets to take home all the useful products! |
| coordinate your gathering. Themes are an excellent | | | | Another game designed to keep guests engaged |
| way of navigating through all the necessary decisions | | | | while Mommy is opening her gifts is baby bingo. Each |
| related to any party and baby shower invitations can | | | | guest is given a blank bingo card to fill out with items |
| help set the tone for your event. Consider choosing | | | | they think the guest of honor will receive. Each time a |
| colors that coordinate with the party decorations and | | | | guest is correct, they mark their card and the first to |
| even the baby's new nursery. | | | | bingo wins. |
| Deciding On Decorations And Menu Items | | | | Party guests will often appreciate small tokens to |
| Popular baby shower decorations include baby animals, | | | | remember the special event. Some creative ideas |
| ABC's and 123's, fairytale characters, and Mother | | | | include a CD of songs related to the joys of |
| Goose, but today's moms aren't limited to traditional | | | | parenthood or candy bars wrapped with special |
| decorations. It may be a good idea to take a cue from | | | | wrappers celebrating the new baby. Parents-to-be can |
| the new mommy -- some may prefer a more | | | | even send out special thank you baby announcements |
| sophisticated theme. | | | | adorned with the ultrasound photo. |
| Finger foods are always a good idea for a party and | | | | A baby shower is a fun, wondrous event. With a little |
| a baby shower is no exception. Party hosts who are | | | | creative planning, party hosts will be able to plan a |
| looking for something unique and healthy for the | | | | celebration the parents-to-be will remember for years |
| mom-to-be can even carve a baby carriage out of a | | | | to come. |