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Been There, Done That! (News Item)
Been There, Done That!... good fun for the new "grandmothers" that have no longer have baby items at their house. Saves parents from having to pack half their house when they go to visit Grandma and ...
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Wish You Were Here (News Item)
Wish You Were Here...held when the mommey-to-be lives in another city or state away from her relatives and friendsThis shower is planned like a regular shower, but without the new mommy!
Hostess:T ...
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Coupons R Us (News Item)
Coupons R USAsk all the guests to bring a coupon (or two) in a box and gift wrapped. Coupons can be affixed to a package of disposal diapers, baby cereal, etc. if the guest so chooses.Coupon exampl ...
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What Happens When? (News Item)
What Happens When?There is no right way or wrong way -- just your way. An easy-flowing shower can be something like this:Upon arrival, guests are greeted, gifts put on the Gift Table, take their coat ...
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Broom Groom and More (News Item)
The Broom Groom is Dancing with Momma
Wedding memories
How many people at the Baby Shower were at Momma’s and Papa’s wedding when the baby wasn’t even a twinkle in ...
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Invitation Poem (News Item)
INVITATION POEMBaby Shower Poem InvitationAdapt this poem to fit the mommy-to-be... our mommy wanted natural (cottons), slightly worn gifts (used but in good conditions) and no pinks and blues... w ...
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First Time Mommies (News Item)
First-Time Mommies
A Star Is Born! Shower
Invitations Poem:Twinkle Twinkle little star... How I wonder what you are...A little girl or little boy... Either one will bring great joy!
De ...
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Baby Bottle Centerpiece Decorations (News Item)
Baby Bottle Decorations
Use baby bottles as 'vases' for table decorations.To each baby bottle, add a few colored pebbles for weight.
Add food coloring to water to match the baby shower them ...
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Surprise or Not Surprise the Mommy-To-Be? (News Item)
Surprise showers are fun to plan but are not necessarily fun for the mommy who normally is tired of being pregnant; besides, it appears to be more enjoyable for her when she knows people that love he ...
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Is It Acceptable to Serve Cake and Punch Instead of A Meal? (News Item)
Is It Acceptable to Serve Cake and Punch Instead of a Meal?Cake and Punch is very appropriate and makes for a shorter shower. Serving any meal is strictly up to the hostess. If food is served, plan ...
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Already Mommies - Have a Sprinkle (News Item)
If this is mommy-to-be's second or third or more time, then consider throwing a "SPRINKLE" instead of a full shower. Ask all the guests to bring disposable diapers, cereal, baby food, baby shampoo, w ...
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Place Cards (News Item)
Placecards
Computer-generate or hand write name cards using yellow cardstock and black ink. Add several teeny and tiny blue circles for bubbles on one corner or as desired. Punch a hole in the ...
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Center Piece (News Item)
Centerpiece Ideas for Food & Gift Tables
THE "Rattle Tree"Based on the "money tree" idea used for 25th & 50th anniversary parties. This makes an excellent center piece and a very h ...
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Punch (News Item)
Punch Bowl
Prepare "blue" punch blue by using Blue Raspberry fruit juice and 7-Up, mix to taste. Using a melon scooper, make small balls ("bubbles") from Vanilla ice cream and keep in freezer, a ...
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Arround the Clock (News Item)
Around the Clock Shower...a fun theme! Ask all the guests to select a gift(s) appropriate for the time of day or night noted on their invitation. This take some organization, so be sure that t ...
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Party Favors (News Item)
Party Favor Ideas
Fill small plastic bags with blue raffia ("water") and ducky-shaped soaps (found at linen & bath shops). Tie off with curling ribbon. Stand upright on each place setting.
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Corsages for the Mommy to Be (News Item)
Baby Corsage for the Mommy-to-Be...two ideas
Buy a pacifier, two feeding spoons, a teething ring with rubber beads on a string, a two-foot one-inch ribbon (color of your choosing), a medium-sized ...
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Rubber Ducky - Ask The Guests (News Item)
Ask the Guests
In the invitation, ask everyone to bring something small for a "bath theme". These items can be placed in a large decorated basket or baby bath tub for mommy to use after the ba ...
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Panties on a Clothesline (News Item)
Compliments of:
Kristi and Mary Ann
This is a funny and very different shower that is complete with an emcee and provides a life-size centerpiece, entertainment, a party game and a party activ ...
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Gift Ideas (News Item)
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Have everyone bring a small package of diapers along with their gift. Have the Mommy to be fill out a "wish" list Categories include:
Clothing Nursery Furniture & Equ ...
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Rubber Ducky Cake Ideas (News Item)
Cake Ideas
Using 1/2 of a "football" cake pan, place it upside down on top of a sheet cake and decorate it to look like a baby tub. Add small plastic bubbles (mini clear bouncy balls work grea ...