Planning and Shopping For Baby Shower Parties
When I was asked to plan for a baby shower party for a girl friend who is due to have her baby in three months’ time, I was excited! I could still recall the fun when I had to go shopping for my brother’s baby shower and I ended up buying more baby gifts for the baby than for the party! Welcoming a new baby into this world comes with an inexpressible joy. Planning a baby shower can be really fun, unforgettable and creative.
After some research for a baby shower party planning, here are some tips that can help you with the steps of creating that perfect baby shower party:
1) Prepare and plan ahead of time. Most people tend to hold baby showers one or two months before the arrival of the baby. Don’t have it too close in case of early arrival.
2) You can hold the baby shower party in your house or the backyard if budget is a concern. If you have a handsome budget you can organize the party in a cafe or restaurant which can accommodate your guests.
3) Draw up your guests’ list. Set the right date and time
You may want to check out your guests’ availability as you schedule the right date and time for the baby shower party. Set a date that could easily fit to your guests’ engagements.
4). Here comes the interesting part – Design a baby shower theme. There are heaps of baby shower themes that you can choose from and the web is a good place to search for ideas. Some of the popular choices are cartoon themes, hearts, teddy bears or balloons. The possibilities are endless.
5) After deciding on the theme, you can then plan your baby shower invitations accordingly.
Invitations should be sent out at least three weeks before the party. Be sure that the invitations contain all important information like date, time and a simple of the location. You can get creative in designing your baby shower invitations.
To make things more fun and exciting, you can get creative when it comes to gift giving. How about giving each guest a theme for her present. Gift baskets are popular and can easily be customized. You can also get creative with other baby shower gifts like bathtubs, linen, infant accessory baskets, toy bins, hampers, and create themes around them.
Don’t forget the essence of the party as you go shopping for baby shower gifts. Baby showers are great ways to express your friendship towards the mom to be and your thoughts will be warmly appreciated. Baby showers are one of the events that anyone can use to rekindle bonds and relationships.
Here are some baby shower gift ideas that can be easily customized:
1)
Little Library
The perfect addition to any room. A sturdy piece of kid furniture is a great focal point. We hand paint child’s name and your choice of designs to match room décor. Two shelves keep their books and other playthings within reach. Top shelf measures 8 ½”, bottom 12 ¾”. Ample room under shelves, enough to house two Storage Cubes which can be added for additional $35 (reg. $49.98). Constructed of heavy manufactured wood. Adult assembly required. Measures 39 ½” h x 24 ¾” w x 12 ¾” d All Paint Certified Lead Free!!
2)
Rocking Horse Natural Large
Giddy up – This traditional natural wooden rocking horse makes a wonderful heirloom gift. Crafted of solid wood in finest detail and construction and accented with yarn hair, rope bridle and leather ears. Measures 36″ x 28″ x 11.” Seat is 15″ from ground. Ages 2 and up. We personalize the rockers. Assembly is required. Can be ordered assembled for $25 extra (head will not be attached for shipping purposes). Sample shows our Single Car design. All Paint Certified Lead Free!!
3)
Pocket Book Rack – White
Our new favorite product! Four fabric pockets hold oodles of books and magazines, including the oversized ones that won’t fit on a bookshelf!! Can also hold stuff animals and dolls. Adult assembly. Sample shows Pink/Yellow Blooms Design. Measures 31”h x 25”w x 11”d. White book rack is heavy manufactured wood. Also available in natural wood with navy blue fabric. All Paint Certified Lead Free!!
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