The Date and Location
Of course, you will want to choose a date that is good for everyone including the expectant mother. Although weekends are often chosen, you should check with everyone that you are inviting to make certain they do not have previous plans. Some people also have jobs that require them to work on the weekend so choosing the right time is important.

The location will depend on several things. One is the number of people being invited. If your guest list is extensive, it may not work to hold the shower in a private home. Other venues include community centers, churches, a hall, or even a backyard if the weather is nice. Whatever the place chosen, ensure that there is plenty of seating. A comfortable chair for the expectant mom is a necessity. Tables for placing gifts and the food that is being served are important as well.

The Gifts
Many times the gifts given at a baby shower are similar. Although there are many items that the mom-to-be needs plenty of such as diapers, they will probably not want ten or twelve diaper bags. This is why the people who are going to be invited to the shower need to communicate. Then they can make sure of getting gifts that the expectant mom will use, and she will not have to return so many items. Sometimes expectant mothers sign up for gift registries so their friends and family will have an idea of what she wants. There are several places to shop for baby shower gifts such as Sandy’s Gifts and Hampers.

The Food
The type of food being served will depend on the time of day the shower is being held. If it is an afternoon shower, an actual meal does not have to be served. Finger food, sandwiches, vegetable trays, pizza, and naturally a dessert is perfectly fine. If the shower is going to be held later in the evening, a sit-down meal is preferable. This is the time of day when everyone will be thinking about dinner so something a bit more substantial would be a good idea.

Activities
There are some fun and unique activities that can be enjoyed at a baby shower. One of the most popular is making a video during the shower that will be a timeless record of everyone that came to the shower. The expectant mother will love having this memory to share with her child when he or she is older. Arts and crafts activities are fun and can include making decorations for the nursery. Another popular idea is guessing games.

Planning a baby shower can be fun. There are an endless number of possibilities. It basically just comes down to planning and creativity. The most important part is making it a memorable day for the expectant mom and her guests.

For lots of ideas and tips on planning a baby shower without breaking the bank, check out our How To Host a Baby Shower on a Budget post.

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