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Since baby showers are frequently held in the midafternoon, your food offerings needn't be extensive or even a complete meal. Instead, focus on fun, easy-to-mingle-with finger foods that guests can enjoy at their leisure. Here, nine fun ideas for making your shower offerings extraspecial. Don't forget the mocktails! Read more
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She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy. LilSugar: Read more
As grown women, we can agree there's really nothing worse than being forced to sniff diapers full of melted chocolate bars, do a blind taste test of baby food, or humiliate our formerly dignified friend by guessing her weight or waist circumference. In the interest of putting an end to bad baby shower games, we've culled some ideas that are tasteful and appropriate and won't have half of your Read more
We've been offering our favorite baby shower tips all month long with our April Showers series, and now we're rounding up the best ideas to help you make your party an extra special event. Whether you're looking for creative, non-cheesy shower games or simple ways to dress up your sweets, there's a unique idea to suit any party style. Hoping for an inspired, entertaining celebration? Check out Read more
Lullabies may be designed to send your baby off to dream land, but this shower is anything but sleepy. Created by Christine of Pure Joy Events for her sister and brother-in-law, the party was inspired by a vintage lamb planter the dad-to-be's father gave to his mom the day he was born, along with a Cuban lullaby his mom sang to him when he was a baby. A sleigh-crib dessert table, Cuban desserts Read more
Throwing a baby shower for a mom-to-be who just happens to be a teacher? Get inspired by this absolutely beautiful, retro schoolhouse shower with a "G Is For Girl" theme. Photographer Sara Westbrook threw this party for her sister-in-law, a kindergarten teacher, prior to the birth of her first baby. We give it an A+! Read more
Want to show your appreciation for your baby shower largesse? Check out these 10 thank-you notes, all unique enough to show your gratefulness. From adorable floral postcards (believe us, less space to write is a good thing) to baby stationery that will take your lil one through his first birthday thank-you notes, these thank-yous will inspire some serious appreciation. Read more
Since there are just as many types of baby showers as there are moms-to-be, the etiquette behind hosting such an event can be a challenge. From who to invite, to how to invite them, and what to actually do once you're there, the range of "what's appropriate" varies depending on the honoree and her family/social circle, but there are some basic guidelines that everyone can adhere to. Here's our Read more
