A baby shower can be the most happy of occasions full of a sense of happy expectancy for the new baby's arrival. The baby shower is a fairly new celebration, becoming popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Since then, these celebrations have developed a set of accepted traditions. Here are some guidelines to help organize the perfect baby shower.
Customary guidelines for showers have certainly changed since the 1940's. For years, a close friend or distant relative hosted the shower. Having a friend, cousin or aunt host the event typically meant that the immediate family escaped looking like they were out to collect gifts. Fortunately, this guideline doesn't apply anymore, as moms, sisters, and mother-in-laws are popular choices to host a shower.
Often a group of people will collaborate to put together the baby shower by helping with the arrangements and distributing costs out amongst more people.
Of all the preparations for a baby shower, the guest list is probably the most important. If you decide that the shower theme is to be a surprise, then you may have to do some extra footwork to gather up all the necessary names for the invitations. This might include talking to different friends and family members to discover who should be on the list. If the party isn't a surprise, then there is no reason why you and the new mother couldn't work on the guest list together.
Are you planning to throw a co-ed baby shower instead of the customary all-female gathering?
If the expectant father and other male guests are invited, will they be happy with the plan? Including male guests alters the entire tone of the party, and there are some important things to consider, such as baby shower games. If you intend to play games you'll likely want to ensure that the games you select are appropriate for mixed company. Some men are comfortable with sharing all of the aspects of the pregnancy, but for others, the baby shower could be a very uncomfortable experience.
The new parents-to-be should be able to let you know if this is a good idea or not. Should you opt for a co-ed gathering, it's often a good idea to make the party a celebration and gathering of friends without a lot of emphasis on the pregnancy itself.
More ideas for a successful baby shower include determining whether you want a theme to the shower, how you will incorporate the theme with invitations and shower gifts, and how you will extend those invitations. Should the invitations be written by hand, emailed, or will you use the telephone and personally talk to each guest? All of these are good methods for inviting guests, but written invitations are preferred so that guests have a reminder they can refer back to if needed. There are a number of potential options for your written invitations. You could have a professional calligrapher write them for you, hire a graphic designer to come up with a one-of-a-kind design you can then have printed, or you could make the invitations yourself using your computer.
The beautiful thing about a baby shower is the more contributors you have, the better the event will be. Your guests want to feel like they were able to do something to help make the day special for the new mother. By requesting each person bring a certain item for the party, whether food, a beverage or an item required for one of the games, you will help to make everyone feel included and share the sense that everyone had a hand in the success of the day.
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Alternative Clothing For Babies
Alternative Clothing For BabiesWhile the concept of "baby tees" has taken on a whole new meaning in the new millennium, some companies have made a real dedication to the original intent of the phrase. Of course there is always the basic "I Love My Mommy" and "Someone in Tallahassee Loves Me" t-shirts, but in keeping with the times, some companies have designed some shirts that really let baby and parent's personality shine through.
Take, for example, Wry Baby, a company that specializes in humorous baby t-shirts. Some of my favorites include "I'M NOT A BOY," "NEW," "SCENTED," and a special twin set that reads, "STOP COPYING ME." There are also onesies that come complete with baby care directions for everything from feeding to carrying.
For the breast feeding baby, there are shirts made in the style of the "I Love New York" shirts that read, 'I Love Big Boobies." A shirt that reads "Blankie, Boopie, or Bottle, Nobody Rides for Free" and features a picture of a tricycle is a nice take-off on a popular bumper sticker that's a little bit more PG rated than it's predecessor.At Baby Wit, online shoppers can find a wide range of baby and toddler t-shirts. Whether your baby wants to make a political statement, hang out with the cool kids, or just have a cute monkey on his or her shirt, there is something for them here.
Here you can find some more controversial t-shirt sayings, like "He Thinks He's My Daddy" or "My Mommy Drinks Because I Cry." There are also some amusing, but more tame shirts for the family set. Shirts like, "Come Closer So I Can Spit on You" and "Been Inside for Nine Months" (in prison suit font) make this site a well-rounded source of baby novelty bliss.For the most creative parents, there are sites that feature personalized t-shirts for babies. It is also pretty easy to pick up the paint and stencils necessary to create a super-personal look for your newborn fashion plate. So if you think you can come up with something better than "Look, Maybe Someday I'll Be Changing Your Diapers" than get thee to a craft store.
If you're politically minded, mypunkbaby.com, a company based out of Massachusetts, donates five percent of all proceeds to a different charity each month. All shoppers are given a ballot at the end of their checkout to decide which of the highlighted charities will receive the five percent donation for the month. This way, your money is not only helping a good cause, it's helping a good cause that you get a say in deciding.You can, of course, go with the method of using your baby's clothing as a way to instill the values that you hold nearest and dearest to you, like moral fiber, ethics, and rock and roll.
Recently, at a baby shower for a friend who had recently graduated from college, the new mother got a baby t-shirt that had the Guns'n'Roses logo with the words, "Sweet Child O' Mine" printed across it. It's good to know that the next generation will be a good, hearty stock.
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Bruce Hughbanks is Dedicated to helping others World Wide. Contributed to the Advancement of Self Improvement, Sefl Motivation, and Success. Build First a Stong Foundation. http://www.Hughbanks.com (Another TeagINC Network Production)
Friends and Family Should be Priority!Experience True Freedom! The Employment Alternative Group™http://www.TheEmploymentAlternativeGroup.com
Take, for example, Wry Baby, a company that specializes in humorous baby t-shirts. Some of my favorites include "I'M NOT A BOY," "NEW," "SCENTED," and a special twin set that reads, "STOP COPYING ME." There are also onesies that come complete with baby care directions for everything from feeding to carrying.
For the breast feeding baby, there are shirts made in the style of the "I Love New York" shirts that read, 'I Love Big Boobies." A shirt that reads "Blankie, Boopie, or Bottle, Nobody Rides for Free" and features a picture of a tricycle is a nice take-off on a popular bumper sticker that's a little bit more PG rated than it's predecessor.At Baby Wit, online shoppers can find a wide range of baby and toddler t-shirts. Whether your baby wants to make a political statement, hang out with the cool kids, or just have a cute monkey on his or her shirt, there is something for them here.
Here you can find some more controversial t-shirt sayings, like "He Thinks He's My Daddy" or "My Mommy Drinks Because I Cry." There are also some amusing, but more tame shirts for the family set. Shirts like, "Come Closer So I Can Spit on You" and "Been Inside for Nine Months" (in prison suit font) make this site a well-rounded source of baby novelty bliss.For the most creative parents, there are sites that feature personalized t-shirts for babies. It is also pretty easy to pick up the paint and stencils necessary to create a super-personal look for your newborn fashion plate. So if you think you can come up with something better than "Look, Maybe Someday I'll Be Changing Your Diapers" than get thee to a craft store.
If you're politically minded, mypunkbaby.com, a company based out of Massachusetts, donates five percent of all proceeds to a different charity each month. All shoppers are given a ballot at the end of their checkout to decide which of the highlighted charities will receive the five percent donation for the month. This way, your money is not only helping a good cause, it's helping a good cause that you get a say in deciding.You can, of course, go with the method of using your baby's clothing as a way to instill the values that you hold nearest and dearest to you, like moral fiber, ethics, and rock and roll.
Recently, at a baby shower for a friend who had recently graduated from college, the new mother got a baby t-shirt that had the Guns'n'Roses logo with the words, "Sweet Child O' Mine" printed across it. It's good to know that the next generation will be a good, hearty stock.
About The Author
Bruce Hughbanks is Dedicated to helping others World Wide. Contributed to the Advancement of Self Improvement, Sefl Motivation, and Success. Build First a Stong Foundation. http://www.Hughbanks.com (Another TeagINC Network Production)
Friends and Family Should be Priority!Experience True Freedom! The Employment Alternative Group™http://www.TheEmploymentAlternativeGroup.com
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