The article "Unusual Baby Shower Party Ideas For a Lively Celebration" is about family, it was written by Dee Schrock.
Gone are the days of Aunt Tilly ooing and awing over cute little
baby booties.
New Mothers-to-be are spicing up the traditional
showers to include more entertaining games and activities,
including roping the dad-to-be into the fun!
Baby showers were traditionally held for women only.
These days,
it is more acceptable (and common) to hold couples showers.
Baby showres can be held at any time of day and can either be a
surprise or involve the mom-to-be in the planning process.
Activity Ideas
Who said baby showers have to be boring? Here are a couple of ideas to
liven up your celebration:
*Is the mom-to-be known for any particular hobby or activity?
How about an all-inclusive activity such as bowling or based on
her interests such as a natural history museum.
*Baby predictions theme. Will the baby be a boy or girl? A
football star or Tasmanian Devil? Use a fortune tellnig theme
complete with palm readings and crystal balls.
*Pamper the mom-to-be. You can pamper her with a day at the spa
complete with manicures, pedicures, and massages.
It can take
place at the spa itself, or create a pajama praty for in-home
pampering.
*Create a time capsule to be opened in five years. Include some
of her cherished pre-baby items and a questionnaire about what
she thinks mohterhood will be like. Make a viedo of the party to
include in her time capsule.
*Videotape funny parenting advice for the couple.
Decorations
Think blue or pink if you know the baby's gender. If not, yellow
or mint green can be used. Think rattles, ducks, pacifiers, baby
footprints, storks, etc.
Food/Drink
Light and fast to eat fniger foods go over well.
Try wraps,
veggies, meat and cheese trays, and salads.
Have a sensational celebration!
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