Throwing a Baby Shower

Throwing a baby shower for a friend or relative can be very fun, and stressful. Read our tips and maybe it will help ease some of your worries. Here are some things to consider when throwing a baby shower for someone:

• Budget
• Location
• Invitations
• Agenda
• Food
• Games
• Gift Ideas
• Decorations

Budget

Have a set budget before you start to plan the shower. All the little things you will want to buy for the shower can add up quickly, so if you have a really limited budget, you might want to partner with a fellow friend or family member.

Here is a list of items you might need to buy- as well as a low or no cost alternative:

• Professional invitations and postage vs. email electronic invitations
• Banquet hall rental vs. your living room or patio
• Catered meal vs. everyone brings a snack to share
• Jewelry for prizes vs. candy bars for prizes
• Professional banners and name cards vs. balloons and streamers
• Silver serving utensils vs. paper plates and paper napkins for finger foods