Okay, you’ve come up with your baby shower theme, you’ve decided on your budget, and you know what kind of baby shower food your plan to serve. The baby shower decoration choices, as well as the baby shower favor choices have been made. You chose the perfect baby shower invitation, and the baby shower cake is ready to be picked up from the bakery . . . all that is left is figuring out what kind of baby shower game (or games) to play.Are you stumped for ideas for baby shower games?Sometimes,... Read Full Story

For those parents who choose not to know the gender of their baby prior to its birth, it can be pretty tricky figuring out what colors to use when throwing a baby shower. If this is a situation you have found yourself in, and the mom-to-be has not given you any indication of what the gender of the baby is, consider throwing a rainbow themed baby shower.While it’s traditional to use yellow and green in order to keep nurseries, and baby shower themes neutral, those colors bore some parents and... Read Full Story

This baby shower theme focuses on the cuteness of baby hands and feet, fingers and toes. Everyone in attendance will surely love what this shower has to offer! Here are some ideas about how to carry out this baby shower idea:Baby shower cake ideas:Ask a bakery to create a baby shower cake in the shape of a baby bootie, or a baby shoe.Bake the cake yourself using miniature baby booties and miniature baby shoes as cake decorations.Make up several different flavored cupcakes, and place a minia... Read Full Story

Do you have a far-away friend who is a mom-to-be? Chances are, you are most likely unable to visit this far-away friend, but you would love to give them a baby shower or a baby shower gift. Why not give them a baby shower in a box? Here are some ideas to consider for this baby shower idea:Gather all of the mom-to-be’s friends and family that live near you, but are unable to travel to visit her. When addressing your invitations to this gathering, ask each guest to bring a baby shower gift ... Read Full Story

These types of baby showers are growing in popularity over the years and generally give the same impression as an open house type party, where guests can stream in and out throughout the day. This baby shower idea gives guests the opportunity to meet the new baby, and it also allows guests to bring gender-specific gifts. This baby shower idea is also a great way for adoptive families to introduce their new child to friends and family members no matter what age they are.Baby Shower Theme: ... Read Full Story

I think we’ve all heard the phrase, “storybook wedding,” but what about a storybook baby shower theme? Here are some ideas:Baby Shower Invitations:Find some old storybooks from a yard sale, garage sale, thrift store or your own storage. If the book is damaged, then you’ll feel less guilty about this project. Use the storybook pages to make handmade baby shower invitations. Choose a create and print baby shower invitation or photo card that you can customize with pages from storybooks.Make... Read Full Story

For some children, the idea of a new baby moving in on their territory is a difficult one. I was lucky when I gave birth to my second son. My first son was 26 months old, and was thrilled at the idea of a new baby joining our family. Believe me, I was surprised and did my best to encourage this positive attitude. After hearing so many other horror stories of children’s reactions to their mom being pregnant, I was so worried! If you’re worried about how your child is going to react once yo... Read Full Story

A baby and a baby rattle seem to go hand in hand, so why not throw a baby shower with a baby rattle theme? Yes, if children are in attendance, this idea will be the making of a noisy baby shower. It’s an opportunity for a lot of fun too, though, and keep in mind that it’s just for one day. (Put your patience hat on!)Baby Shower Invitations:There are a wide variety of baby shower invitations in the marketplace, online and in stores, featuring a baby rattle. Because this is such a popular b... Read Full Story

If you are planning a baby shower around Easter, or if the mom-to-be is a bunny lover, then this baby shower theme is a perfect fit. If this baby shower is not a surprise for the mom-to-be, involve her as much as possible during the planning process. However, if it is a surprise, talk to as many people as you can about what her likes, dislikes, and preferences are when it comes to Easter and bunnies.Baby shower invitations:Use an Easter themed invitation that can easily be adapted into a baby... Read Full Story

Learning the alphabet is a ways down the line for the baby shower mom-to-be, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t make for a great baby shower theme. Consider the following suggestions when planning this baby shower idea:Baby shower invitation ideas:Design your own! Write out the invitations on blank postcards that are decorated with alphabet stickers.Use a pre-designed baby shower invitation: these can be boxed cards or something you create and print online. Add alphabet stickers, or scrapboo... Read Full Story