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Baby Shower On a Budget |
by:
Cathy Cripps |
ON A BUDGET
Just because people are on a tight budget does not mean the baby shower cannot be fun. For this, the guests would all be asked to pick up unique gifts from thrift stores, garage sales, antique stores, estate sales, or consignment shops. Not only are the gifts affordable however the expectant mother will end up with some very eclectic items.
PURE PAMPERING
When a woman reaches about the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, the cute maternity clothes are no longer “cute”. The rounded stomach is in the way, sleeping also getting comfortable is nearly impossible, also all the woman can think of is “getting the pregnancy over with.”
Obviously, nature has an amazing way of preparing women to give birth however while in that stage of pregnancy, she feels miserable. Instead of or in addition to throwing a standard baby shower, why not throw a “pamper party” for the soon-to-be mom. For this shower, have everyone bring something just for the expectant mother.
This might include some comfortable lounge clothing, chocolate covered cherries, takeout Chinese food, you name it, do it. She will feel so much better about herself also gain a much better outlook about the hard work of labor ahead of her.
PREGNANT GUESTS
When hosting a baby shower, to create a ton of laughs while or else making the expectant mom feel good about her situation, have every guest come “pregnant” – men also women. A simple bed pillow rolled up also tied around the waist with an oversized shirt will do the job. While this is fun for an all-girl shower, it is even a better theme for a coed shower.
BABY TOYS
Rather than baby clothing, have each guests bring a special baby toy that could be used in the child’s first three years of life. The variety will be wonderful also the cost savings to the parents huge. Not only is this baby shower theme excellent for a first baby however it or else works very well for a second or third baby, as well as adopted children.
MEMORIES
For a special baby shower, create one filled with memories. In this case, each guest would bring a gift made in or representing the year the baby is born. For example, one guest might create a scrapbook with newspaper also magazine articles, another guest might bring a new toy developed that year, also another guest a picture frame with the year as part of the design.
BABY’S FIRST
With this theme, each family member or friend would choose something to represent the baby’s first. As an example, a pewter fork also spoon for the first solid food, a pair of baby shoes for the first attempts of walking, a tooth fairy box for the first lost tooth, a silk or satin case for a lock of hair from the first haircut, or perhaps a cake gift certificate for his or her first birthday.
NURSERY TIME
If the theme of the baby’s nursery is known, the shower could be specific to the decorations of that room. For instance, if the nursery were done in Walt Disney, then lamps, blankets, sheet, bibs, sleepers, diaper bag, also so on, all focusing on Disney would be on the gift list.
NAMING A BABY
For a fun baby shower filled with laughter also some very interesting names, create a theme around naming the baby. Throughout the day or evening, the guests will be asked to wear nametags of the name for a boy also girl they like best.
In addition, each guest will be given an envelope with anywhere from five to nine letters, chosen at random. Their mission, if they choose to accept it, is to unscramble the letters to come up with a baby name. This theme is wonderful also creates a light environment also some very strange names.
If the weather is expected to be nice also there is adequate room outdoors, set up a tropical oasis, complete with lights strung up outside, floating candles in the pool, Tiki torches, Hawaiian leis, also so on. Have beach music playing in the background also for food, serve ham, fresh fruit, barbecue, fruit punch, etc. This provides a relaxing environment for the expectant couple as they prepare for the big day.
AROUND THE CLOCK
For this baby shower theme, each guest would be assigned a gift that would be used at a specific time of day. For example, 7:00 a.m. could be a baby bottle, 8:00 a.m., burping pads, 9:00 a.m., baby food also spoon, 1:00 p.m. baby blanket for naptime, 5:00 p.m., bib also so on.
LIBRARY TIME
In this case, every guest would be asked to bring a book for the baby, ranging from those appropriate for six month to three years of age. Since books are so affordable also the variety so great, guests could bring one book, three books, or a book along with another gift.
SAFETY FIRST
With this baby shower theme, each of the items brought would be things to support child safety. This might include a non-slip bathtub, warm hooded bath towels to keep the little one warm, cabinet also drawer stops, power outlet plugs, soft toys, etc.
SPRINKLE SHOWER
If the expectant couple will have more than one shower, this would be an excellent option. For this theme, rather than guests buying large items, they would bring a sprinkling of small items that are used on a daily basis.
As an example, this would include things like shampoo, powder, diapers, baby wipes, lotion, socks, pacifiers, diaper cream, also so on. Mothers are always running out of supplies. With this theme, she would have a nice supply for months while enjoying the convenience also cost savings.
As you can see, when it comes to baby shower themes, the possibilities are limitless. As mentioned briefly, the most important factor to make any baby shower a success is to create a treasured memory. Yes, the shower is for the baby however it is or else for the parents to share in their joy also help them celebrate the miracle of birth or adoption.
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About the Author
Cathy is the Owner of Baby Shower Moments also the author of Baby Shower Moments A to Z Guide. If you are looking for baby shower ideas pay Cathy a visit. |
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