Guess Mom’s Tummy Size: You will need: String or yarn and scissors. Have each woman pull the yarn to the size they believe would fit perfectly around the Mother-To-Be’s center of her pregnant tummy. After everyone cuts their string, compare the results to the Mommy-To-Be’s actual tummy. How Many Baby Items Can You Name: You will need: pad of paper and pen for each woman. Have each guest write down as many baby products as they can name within 5 minutes. You will be surprised how hard this gets toward the end. Don’t say “Baby”: You will need: baby safety … Continue reading →

I love creative food and beverage ideas. Imagination and creativity with food can make an event magical and memorable. One way I express my creative side is by the food I serve for parties and events. I am not an expert by any means but someone who enjoys making things cute and memorable. One fun way I found to be creative with baby shower food fare is turning an ordinary punch into something adorable. I love that this idea would suit a boy or a girl. In fact, you could use this with just about any baby shower theme because … Continue reading →

Whether it is your first baby or your third, you will probably want to register somewhere. After all, this gives family and friends a place to go to get you exactly what you need. Putting what you want in a registry is easier now than ever, since most places allow you to do it online. But, what should you put on your registry? Although you may be tempted to put cutsie things o your registry, you do want to list things you really need. Here are a few registry essentials you may want to consider: Baby Bedding If you already … Continue reading →

We, being ever the party loving crowd, had planned our good friend a train themed baby shower for the arrival of her first boy. We bought the paper goods and decorations. Someone else was working on the party favors. I’d ordered the cake. Everything was set for the shower to take place about 7 weeks before she was due to give birth. However, our friend’s baby had other plans. He arrived 10 full weeks before she was due. Obviously, the shower was the absolute least of our concern. Thankfully, despite being 10 weeks early, he was fine. He survived and … Continue reading →