Planning The Best Baby Showers: From Baby Shower Decorations to Food

Dec 17
10:40

2009

Kimberly Green

Kimberly Green

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Planning a baby shower can be tough work unless you can clearly map out what both you and the mother-to-be want in a party. All you have to do is focus on a few simple things to make sure the baby shower is a hit for everyone.

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In the lead up to having a baby,Planning The Best Baby Showers: From Baby Shower Decorations to Food Articles for the parents everything can feel like a production. Besides the stress of the actual childbirth, you have to get the nursery together, deal with the insurance costs and make sure the child has a financial nest egg to start their life. This is why baby showers are left to the new mother’s friends and family, because the last thing a mother needs to worry about is getting the right baby shower decorations. While it’s not exactly brain surgery, if it’s your first time doing it planning the right baby shower can be a little bit stressful. There is figuring out the guest list, sending out invitations, planning games, getting food and drinks, and, most of all, making sure everyone has a great time. It might sound like a lot, but as long as you take it step by step it shouldn’t be any more of a hassle then, say, planning a get together with your friends. Maybe the easiest part of the planning is getting a guest list together. This is pretty much all on the expectant mother, whoever she wants she can invite. Chances are she’ll already have a list in her head ready by the time you come with her with your inquiry. Just make sure you have enough room for everyone in either your or her residence. Picking the right invitation again falls under the discretion of the mother-to-be. Some women might not care what invitations go out (at that point you can purchase them at Target or Wal-Mart), while others might want something more formal. You might want to check shops like Paper Chase and Papyrus for a wide variety of cute (though somewhat pricey) invitation ideas. When it comes to planning games for the baby shower, your best bet might be to check out the countless number of “baby shower” planning books that are out there or, more economically, you can check out internet websites which highlight baby shower games. Some expectant mothers might want to skip the games and make the shower a more streamlined affair. Two of the most important components of the baby shower will be the food and the drinks offered during the affair. Let’s face it: one of the main reasons to go to any party is to graze on the food and drinks offered at it. While freshly made party platters offered from local grocers are a good idea for any party, those looking to get the affair catered might want to look towards a chain restaurant that offers platters off different “ethnic” food such as Greek, Mexican, Japanese, etc. Make sure the food matches with the expectant mothers and attendees tastes. As for drinks: soft drinks, mineral waters, juices, and wine are always good ideas. The key to making any baby shower a hit is making sure both the mother to be and guests have a good time. The combination of good food, drinks, fun games and an overall good atmosphere will make any baby shower a hit.