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Baby Shower Hostess Gift Ideas I Love

January 17, 2014 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

If you are the lucky recipient of an upcoming baby shower, don’t forget to remember your hostess, and bring along a thoughtful baby shower hostess gift as a thank you for all the work your friend put into your celebration.
Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with ideas that don’t seem to expected or boring, though (especially during the third trimester of a pregnancy, when I found it to be challenging to have a coherent thought most of the time!). I’ve got some ideas for you today (some affiliate links included) that are outside-of-the-box, as well as some fun twists on more conventional ideas. I hope they help you quickly identify a baby shower hostess gift that will be just perfect for you (and for your friend!).
baby shower hostess gift ideas
1. If you want to be a little tongue-in-cheek with your gift, consider getting a really cute umbrella, and attach a tag that says, “Thank you for showering us with love!” I found these beautiful umbrellas for just $10 each. Score!
2. Toast to your friend’s efforts by bringing a bottle of wine and a set of really cute wine glasses, like these with a chalkboard-dipped stem. Since you are expecting, you’ll have to wait to share a bottle of wine with her, but the day is coming, I promise!
3. I think one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give is a bit of help after the party. If you are able to help with the dishes and clean up, why not bring some fancy dish soap, an organic hand towel, and a bit of your time? Honest.com has really awesome cleaning products that feel like a treat to receive. Don’t forget to get all your Honest.com freebies if you’ve never ordered from them before!
4. Flowers are a nice sentiment, but what about something that will last longer, like a beautiful potted plant? Bonus points if it also offers a few blooms, like this Serene Peace Plant !
5. Unoriginal, I know, but in this case, if the gift ain’t broke, don’t fix it! A Starbucks gift card is a welcome sight for any coffee enthusiast. StarbucksStore.com has some really cute design options that you can get shipped to your home. Easy peasy!
6. How about a break for those tired feet? Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Foot Soak in Cooling Peppermint is one of my favorite indulgences. Buy two, because you should have a bag, too! Just trust me!
7. I know what you are thinking: a scented candle? SO boring! But not this one from Diamond Candles. This one has a pretty ring inside, and that ring could be worth up to $5,000. Totally makes burning it and enjoying the delicious scent that much more fun.
8. Finally, if your friend isn’t so much into coffee (which means I totally can’t relate to her), perhaps she would like a fancy iced tea gift set? I thought this one was too cute, and the price point is nice, too!
Do you have any other ideas for thoughtful and fun baby shower hostess gifts? I’d love to hear them in the comments, and I’m sure others would, too!

 

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Summer Baby Shower Food Ideas

June 11, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 4 Comments

Here’s an interesting fact for you: in the United States, the most popular birthday month is September, followed by August, June and July. We are ALL about the summer birthdays here, and that means that summer baby showers are also going to be happening in large numbers in the next few months!

If you are hosting or helping out with a baby shower this summer, I thought I’d help you out by compiling some baby shower food ideas for you. I kept my selections rather simple, just because that’s how I roll! I hope these links give you some ideas to work from as you plan a fun event for your friend who is expecting. If YOU are the one expecting, feel free to share this post with your hostess with the mostess!

And while you are planning the party, don’t forget to check out the free baby shower games I have personally used and loved!

summer baby shower food ideas

1.  Crisp, cool cucumbers

2. Ice cream sundae bar

3. No mess veggies and dip

4. cheesecake stuffed strawberries

5. Pimento cheese bites

6. watermelon on a stick

7. easy asian lettuce wraps

8. watermelon mocktail

 

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Guest Post: Themed Events for Special Baby Showers

May 17, 2012 · by Tiffany Merritt · 2 Comments

Please enjoy this guest post sponsored by Showermybaby. As a non-crafty person, I’m so glad to know that you can now easily purchase everything you need to put together a cute, themed shower!

Today’s baby showers are trending towards the themed shower instead of the traditional green and yellow of yesterday. The expectant parents are picking a theme to be passed on to the host or hostess of the shower that matches the new baby’s special entrance into the family. Whether the theme is based around the colours of the nursery, gauged to the expected boy or girl, or simply a humorous party for celebration, showermybaby has decorations that will assure the party will be extraordinary for that special new baby-to-be. Everything is available for baby shower decorations needed to complete well-rounded theme.

If you thought the tradition of yesterday is not for the new baby, you can pick from jungle theme, bumble bees, angels and special colour theme packages, making putting together the perfect baby shower a snap. Baby showers are a time for excitement and love, a time for welcoming the newest addition to the family. These showers can be of any style from humour to personal taste, but always a time for family and friends to welcome the baby and start a lifetime of memories.

For that special gift, you can purchase from a huge number of baby shower gifts that will show your special feelings for the new addition. If you would like to shower the new baby with an organic gift or special gift basket, you can find it online and know you will be giving a meaningful and special gift. If, as the shower guest, you would like to purchase a more practical gift, you can find that new stroller or those special shoes from a wide selection of colours and styles. If the keepsake or personalised gift is extra special, you might want to look at a complete line of themed sets to make memories for years to come.

What was the theme of the cutest shower you’ve ever attended? Any decorations, food items or games that particularly stood out to you? 

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