Nothing beats a good shower! When planning a shower for a mama-to-be, close friends feel the pressure to make this a party to remember for the guest of honor. To pull off a jaw-dropping event, every little detail counts — just ask party stylist Paula Biggs of Frog Prince Paperie! Click through to get a look at this Little Pink Birdies-themed baby shower she hosted for an expectant friend — Read more

Get your umbrellas ready! This past year, mamas-to-be around the country were showered with love — and lots of baby gear — at their baby showers. From a Goodnight Moon-inspired celebration and a coed "Milkalicious" baby shower to sprinkle showers for experienced moms, we've featured some amazingly stylish baby showers this year! Click through to see our picks for the best baby shower themes Read more

Cake pops reign supreme at parties as decor and party favors — and baby showers are no exception! Delectable cake pops to coordinate with the party theme and decor are a big hit with guests — and sure to impress the mama-to-be you're celebrating. Click through to check out these 15 baby-shower cake pops to drool over. Read more

This schoolhouse really rocks! There's a lot of learning to be done when a new baby comes along, and when the mama-to-be is a teacher, her worlds really can collide. When Whitney Smith's friend, who happens to be an elementary school teacher, announced her pregnancy, the party hostess couldn't think of a more appropriate theme for the mama-to-be's upcoming shower. Using parts of the school day to Read more

We hoisted our umbrellas and put on our wellies but nothing could keep us from the real showers this month – baby showers! Throughout the month we've featured real-life showers thrown by some very talented ladies. From a luncheon based on a popular baby book to a camping-themed soiree to celebrate an adventure lover, check out these parties celebrating mamas-to-be for some inspiration for your Read more

Hey batter, batter, swiiiing, batter! Who says a baby shower must be filled with pastels and frills. When Annika Lawrence learned her sister-in-law was expecting a baby boy, the graphic designer and Cakes Likes a Party blogger knew exactly how to plan the party. Using the daddy-to-be's childhood love of baseball as a theme, she and her mother created backyard ballpark barbecue to fete the Read more

It's safe to assume that if you're throwing a baby shower for someone, they know a thing or two about the birds and the bees! When Annika Lawrence was putting together a celebration for her sister, nicknamed Bee, the tongue-in-cheek theme was too obvious to avoid. Filling her home with birds, bees, nests, and eggs, she transformed the space into a serene spot for guests to gather and honor the Read more

Take your shower outdoors this Spring – we mean your baby shower, of course! When a mama-to-be has a thing for camping and she's got some crafty and creative friends, a beautiful, rustic shower can be thrown for the guest of honor. Jesi Haack did just that when she planned a shower for her expectant friend. Filled with thoughtful lil details (see the pinecone garland and camping-themed Read more

People, including strangers, have plenty to say about a pregnant mama's baby belly – from the supportive to the downright insulting. When the mama-to-be is nearing the end of her pregnancy, she will welcome suggestions that she looks like she's ready to pop! Jessica Kirkland, of Pen n' Paper Flowers, built an entire baby shower around that bubbly theme. Starting with lollipop invitations and a Read more

Grab an umbrella! It's time for a shower — or 20! Location scouting, invitations, and worry aside, hosting a baby shower is always a blast! If you've been nominated (or volunteered) to plan a soiree for a friend or relative, you should start with the basics. Before you start fretting about the guest list, invites, or even the food, you should think about the new mommy's personal style and Read more