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Do It Yourself Baby Shower Favors

February 22nd, 2009

Diy Baby Shower Favors – Awesome And Inexpensive Way To Spruce Up Your Baby Shower

baby shower corsagesFor those who think that investing in baby shower favor ideas is a waste, and insist on cheap baby shower favors, here is a write-up that might change the way you’ve been thinking. There are numerous baby shower favors in the market that promise to be ‘cheap’ and economical. But most of these baby shower favors are stereotypical and look, feel and appear similar to one another, without that element of uniqueness in them.

Baby shower soap favors and other baby shower favors are given by the hosts to the guests in order to thank them for attending the shower. If you have the money and the capacity to stretch a bit while giving these favors, you might as well consider opting for more expensive baby shower favors. There are some really good and classy examples and ideas through which you can up the ante and gift your guests tremendously thought out baby shower favors. Chocolate baby shower favors rule the roost if you have a fortune to spend.

baby shower center piecesYou can get dark Swiss Chocolates, with the shower date and the names of the expectant parents engraved on the wrapper. Such customization may take a lot of investment though. You can also use pre-prepared labels and paste them on the chocolate wrappers, but getting it customized from the factory itself is a good thing to do, if money is not the consideration. Similar things can be done with candles also. Candles of various shapes could be designed or ordered. Apart from personalizing the design, you can get all the information printed atop the candle itself. For example, a candle in the shape of a baby, holding a black-board containing the date and other details pertaining to the shower, would be just perfect. Such customization is not done by every candle manufacturer, and it is a niche industry. Therefore, you might have to do considerable research on the internet and in your city to hook up with such candle manufacturers who have options of such minute personalization. This could cost you up to 10 times more as compared to gifting normal candles or chocolates, but be rest assured that such a baby shower favor would rule the hearts of your guest for the rest of their lives.

baby shower favors ideasIf candles and chocolates appear to pass to you, I think you might as well consider some more tailor made option. These options include things like movie passes or a dinner at one of the best restaurants in your town. To personalize gourmet coupons, you can add your baby shower details on the back of the coupons. Information such as your names, date of the shower and the recipient’s name could be added to give that special personal touch to your perfect baby shower favor. As a word of caution, such minute customization is bound to take time on the part of the vendors; therefore, the hosts should be prepared well in advance.

From chocolates to tailor made gourmet outings, you have loads of options to choose from in order to make your favor a memorable one for the guests too.

By: Caroline Miller

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This author lives in Flemington, NJ with her husband and 5 month old daughter and is an expert contributing author for a luxury baby shower soap favors boutique offering variety of baby shower favors, baby shower coffee favors, handprint footprint kits and more. This author and Babygiftstation is also dedicated to providing valuable and informative articles on childcare, baby safety tips, pregnancy health, parenting, potty training and more.

DIY Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas

In a baby shower, one of the most important things to consider is the centerpiece for the event. Of course, it is the first thing that would catch the attention.   

DIY Baby Gifts

Earlier today we posted a roundup of great projects for around the house, and we thought it would be fun to round up some of our favorite baby-specific how-tos, too.

Angela’s Baby Shower

Just thought I’d post some pictures from Angela’s baby shower, which was a couple weeks ago. It was a good time!

Free Baby Shower Games And DIY Baby Shower Invitations

DIY baby shower invitations are a great way to keep costs down and personalize your mommy-to-be’s day.

Frugal and Green Ways to Carry Your Baby: DIY Baby Slings.

DIY baby carriers mean the maker can match fabric with a business suit or favourite colour. As far as baby shower gifts go, it doesn’t look frugal. 

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Couple’s Baby Shower Party

January 22nd, 2009

Throwing A Couple’s Baby Shower Idea

Baby shower party is probably one of the most fun and exciting event for the mom-to-be. In most cases, a lot of women gets too excited to host the said event rather than men. It is a lot true especially if the baby is a girl, where there will be lots of pink galore, and you will most certainly see it on everything from decorations, cakes to gifts. However, have you ever imagine what it would be look like when the event is a couple’s baby shower?

baby shower stuffThrowing a couple’s baby shower party which certainly involves men will need to be done a bit different. It would be a downright inappropriate if all the details of the shower will only focus to the mom-to-be and to her upcoming child. While traditional shower games involves guessing the mom’s tummy measurement, having this game in a couple’s baby shower is completely out of line. Apparently, men are not crazy over pink stuff, and if men are on your guest list, you will need to think of great ideas to make sure that the shower is enjoyable for them as well.

If planning to throw a couple’s baby shower party is what you want, you have to consider few minor modifications in your list of things to do. First, you have to informed all your guests that this is a coed event. You don’t want to see the father-to-be all alone in the party, while all other male friends and husbands are enjoying on the golf course. Informing everyone, especially males, will know that they, too, are invited. Since this is quite a novelty, it is always best to put some extra effort of planning this event seriously.

Try to avoid including pink in your decorations, the lesser the decorations the better. Focus more on food. Finger foods are always best, and so are canned sodas. If you plan of having punch, again, avoid making it pink. Think of a couple’s baby shower as a cross between a Super Bowl party and a traditional baby shower, you will then realize its oddness can generate surprising ideas. You might want to have themed shower with decorations that will not make men feel out of place.

babyshower ideasPerhaps instead of having traditional baby shower games, you might want to have an open forum program where other couples can share their points and views about having and raising babies to the expectant parents. But if you’d still like having some fun games, include the disciplines that guys love best – skill and speed – with the new discipline dad-to-be will need to learn, diaper changing for in instance. Also, you don’t want to forget other elements that both traditional and couple’s shower should have. Don’t forget baby shower favors and gifts. After all, shower is all about throwing blessings to the expectant parents. And again, avoid pink! Purchase party favors that are not gender-specific, as well as shower gifts. However, just don’t forget that the upcoming little bundle of joy is part of the party also. A baby gift basket can make a perfect gift because you can include not only gifts for the parents but baby gifts as well.

By: Jnet Verra

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Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics. If you’re looking for baby gift ideas, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their collection. Shop for baby crib bedding sets online!

Making a Favor Box For A Baby Shower

This video shows you how to a favor box for a baby shower.

Cake Decorating Baby Shower Cakes.

The baby shower cake is usually a smaller cake with whimsical or heartwarming decorations.

Baby Shower Cake Toppers or Favors

These are just some of my cake toppers for Baby Showers. They can be used as favors.

Baby Shower Party Favors And Mementos.

Although simple baby shower favors seem to be very fashionable at the moment.

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