KISS - KEEP IT SIMPLY SWEET

Throwing a successful baby shower for the mom-to-be can be easily done by following the K.I.S.S. ( for our purposes here Keep It Simply Sweet ).Making a major production of the baby shower can be stressful for the hostess, family and friends, not to mention the mom-to-be. while a 'surprise' shower may be nice, it may be much more practical to ask the mom-to-be about her preferences. She may be tiring easy and a morning time shower would work best. Then again, can she not sleep at night and so gets up late in the mornings? See how these questions can make a difference?Consulting with the mom-to-be can also answer questions about nursery colors, diaper preferences, even who should be on the guest list. So please do ask these things before making 'your plans'. Utmost in mind should be the guest of honor's comfort and happiness with the details.Then go ahead and K.I.S.S. it....KEEP IT SIMPLY SWEET!Light, simple finger foods, punch and cake of course...maybe 'baby size' cookies, 'baby veggies and dip'? Of course even chocolate kisses may be appropriate and can sometimes be found in pastel wrappers.Traditional ice breaker games like 'name the baby', unscrambling letters to come up with baby names in a list.Again, don't overwhelm the mom-to-be.Provide comfortable seating arranged so everyone can see the gifts as they are open. Designate a guest to act as secretary and make a list of who gave which gifts so mom can send thank you notes out after baby arrives.TAKE PICTURES! A 'Baby Brag Book' and an IOU for copies of the pictures would be a welcome gift.Another cute gift that can double as a centerpiece to go home with the guest of honor is a basket or baby tub filled with small baby items such as bottles, socks, rattles, a yellow rubber ducky, baby wipes and any other such small but useful items! Plan no more than two hours from start to finish, people have a busy schedule and mom needs her rest. Party favors and a slice of cake sent with each guest can make the day a pleasant memory for everyone.

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