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Originally Posted by AmieN1

A couple things I loved that they did at a more recent baby shower I attended was 1- Asked for board books instead of cards to build baby's library and 2- Diaper raffle (everyone who brought a pack of diapers got a raffle ticket for a prize- I think it was a gift card.)

We are definitely doing both as my DIL specifically asked for them.

Originally Posted by lizziej

Congratulations!!!

My niece's aunts gave her a baby shower back in May. Yep, we went with the lame games (I wasn't in charge of them, and we had that clothespin game, which I've never liked) and also had party favors, which I've been told and have read are on their way out. Her theme was "Ahoy, It's a Boy!" The other game we played was about 10 groups of emojis that made up a phrase related to baby. That was okay. I think most everyone enjoyed the games. By the time we finished eating, having cake and cookies, and playing the games, we were almost out of time (2-hour shower), and my niece rushed opening the gifts. I know everyone enjoyed visiting. So, maybe you don't need games. But I hadn't been to a baby shower in I think 15, 20 years before my niece's shower.

Thank you.

I have seen the emoji game, so maybe that will be one to try.

Originally Posted by jacinda

I haven't been to a baby shower in years. I do like the idea though of having a little mini album/flipbook where each guest can write their one best piece of advice to the new mum. Alternatively, have them email you their advice when they RSVP and you can have it ready printed for the day.

I do like that idea and think having them write their own will make it more personal, but perhaps I can come up with some cute and right sized papers for them to use to write on and then slip into the album.

Originally Posted by bienejen

Congrats!!!!!!! I've seen the board book request as well and think it's a great idea! I recently went to a Sip & See (the baby was born out of state and was here for a visit and post-birth shower) and they did a diaper raffle. Everyone that brought a box of diapers (they requested size 2 and up) got a raffle ticket. I won a bottle of wine but you could do any kind of prize. We mostly just ate and visited and ooh'd and ahh'd at the baby.

That sounds like fun, because who doesn't love oohhing and ahhing over a baby.

Prizes are another thing that I need to tackle. I thought for the diaper raffle maybe do up a witches cauldron of potions and/or brews - Potions being skin care related and brews being relaxing teas. An entire pamper me thing.

For other prizes I was thinking of, since it is Halloween, maybe doing candy bouquets.

Originally Posted by wendyp

I had a baby shower of my SIL we did a high tea with lots of sweets and bites. As gift we collected money to buy her a toy mat with mobile hanging above. And we gave her a diaper tower with on each diaper a cute bay related quote written on the borders. It didn't had any specific theme only pink and blue decoration.

We are definitely doing a high tea, but calling it "a witches brew" instead. I like the idea of doing small bites and or treats. I am going to do a punch with dry ice in a cauldron to replicate the witches brew itself. And of course themed food because you all know I love a good theme. LOL

Originally Posted by Txcorey

I'm so excited for you Lorie! As for showers, I am also not a fan of games. My opinion is let everyone get there, get some snacks, have the mom to be start opening gifts. When she is done, people can stay and socialize or leave. I went to a shower a while back and after 2 hours they still hadn't even started opening the gifts. I didn't know many people there and it was just miserable-and boring. As for the Halloween theme, yes, you could do black, tan, greys and maybe even some golds. Sounds fun. I love Halloween!

I read that more people are going away from games and going to DIY stuff, so I was thinking of maybe having a table where they can decorate their own witches hat to wear during the tea and at the photo "booth," cause we are doing that too.

I want them to be busy and having fun so that Vee can visit with them as individuals or in small groups throughout the event.

As to the colors, I think I am going to do black and white, with a touch of gold and blue, because we are having a boy.

Originally Posted by nietis

Congratulations, Lorie!
I am so excited for you! Here is praying for smooth pregnancy all the way

As for baby shower, I have no clue. I have never been to a baby shower nor had one myself, so I am no help here.

Thanks, Sherly. After a worrisome start, things seem to be going well.