BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JULY 2009
Baby Shower Bucks: Thanks to Angela T's for an amazing baby shower idea: My sister and I have started a tradition of handing out baby or belly bucks for winning games, being the first to arrive, following the instructions on the invitation (bring invite, baby picture) etc. We customize the money to coordinate with the particular baby shower theme but play money can be used just as well. We have all the nice baby shower prizes displayed at a table. At the end of the games, we make them bid on the prizes. It can get very loud and competitive. Many of our friends have since copied the idea. Click here to download the baby shower bucks.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2009
A cute idea is to make diaper favors by taking a square paper napkin, fold in half (into a triangle). Bring 2 long side together in the middle and the point up to meet the 2 long sides. Pin all 3 sides together at the center making a diaper. Melt some parafin wax and dip diaper. Place on wax paper to dry making sure to keep diaper open so candy can be placed in diaper when wax is dry. These are very cute and can be done to match the theme or colors of the shower. Check out our baby shower favors or baby shower candy ideas. It is going to start heating up now so make sure to think about where the baby shower will be and what you should wear. Bring sunscreen, hats and sun glasses if outside. Be sure to check out these stylish nursing covers that are a great gift that can be used again and again by mother! Use promo code "babyshower101" for a special discount!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - MAY 2009
A great baby shower gift idea is to have a "time of the day" party. On the baby shower invitations go over a time (e.g., bath time, breakfast time, sleep time) and have your baby shower guests bring baby shower gifts of that time period. That way, you actually get gifts that are functional! A great way to give a functional baby shower gift is to bring a baby shower diaper cake.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - APRIL 2009
Spring is here and a great time to have an outdoor baby shower if it is warm. A great baby shower idea is called "message in a bottle" where you either draw on poster board a large bottle or get a real large bottle (preferably plastic) and write on it "baby shower message in a bottle". Have each baby shower guest write a message to the new baby and parents-to-be, whether a word of wisdom, life tip, parent tip or a simple hello. When the baby gets older, it is a great memento to open up or break open the container to read all the papers! Make sure the date is on the bottle or poster board! Place all the papers in a memory book later on or keep the poster board to show the baby when growing into an adult! Thanks to Robin for this great baby shower idea!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2009 - HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!
With the economy still moving down, more practical baby shower gifts make sense. A great idea is to get gift cards to the parent's favorite baby stores or markets which will help them out a lot. Also, packs of diapers are a big hit! Have a great March and make sure to set your clocks forward on March 8th.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2009 - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Have every baby shower guest give a valentine's day card to the parent's to be with baby advice (i.e., make sure to still have date night with your spouse, remember that time flies so enjoy the little one) and purchase a keepsake box where you can place all the cards in with the date of the baby shower. Place candy hearts on the table as decorations. Also check out some great valentine's baby gifts like baby diaper cakes which are a cute baby shower gift as well as helpful to the new parents.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2009 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Take lots of great pictures during the baby shower and create a photo album as a gift with the first few pages having pictures you took from the baby shower. This will be a memorable gift that will be cherished by the parent's-to-be. A great gift is also creating thank you cards for the mommy-to-be that are already stamped and addressed! Thank you cards are a wonderful way to help the mommy while she is thinking of other things like having a baby :)

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER 2008
To It is a lot of fun to turn any Christmas tree into all pink or blue lights depending on the gender of the baby (if you know it!) as a baby shower decoration. A great baby shower gift is a baby diaper cake which any parent will love. This baby shower gift is made of useable products that every parent will enjoy!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER 2008
To stay green and economical this month, use outside fall leaves and pumpkins as baby shower decorations. You can also use construction paper if you want to mix the real nature with cutouts. A cute idea is to take a big pumpkin and place it next to a little pumpkin and dress them up as mommy and baby.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2008
A cute baby shower idea for decorations is to purchase to pumpkins (one large and one small). Make the big pumpkin the mommy and the little pumpkin the baby. Cut out cute faces on them and place extras on the such as a pacifier in the mouth of the little pumpkin and a hat on the mommy pumpkin! A great way to tie in the Halloween season to the baby shower!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2008
Baby When planning the baby shower, understand there are traditions that can be followed but don't have to be followed if the mommy-to-be wants an untraditional party! It is always helpful to ask the mommy-to-be how she wants her baby shower, even if she does not want to be involved other than showing up. Just remember that a baby shower is successful when everyone seems to have a good and memorable time, including the mommy-to-be.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2008
Baby Cakes are a really neat gift for any baby shower as they are fantastically packaged, economical as well as have some great things that parents can use like bathroom supplies, diapers, rattles, pacifiers and much more! Check out Lil Baby Cakes and Diaper Cake Walk for some excellent baby gifts, supplies and much more!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JULY 2008
It is already half a year past (can you believe it!). The summer months are a great time for baby shower planning and gifts. A great idea is to create a baby shower shirt as a baby shower gift! You can see a great onesie and shirt selection at our baby shower shirt shop or create one of your own here. Have a great July baby shower!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2008
Can you already believe it is June! A great baby shower idea for June is to start a baby bank account collection at the baby shower where people can contribute money to start the little new life out right. This is an even better idea for those who are having a second or third child and already have the clothes and other baby supplies. Thank you Simone for this wonderful baby shower idea!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - MAY 2008
May is here and a great time to throw an outside baby shower party! A great baby shower gift are short sleeve onesies as they will always be needed by the parents-to-be. Other great baby shower gifts are to give "care packages" within other baby shower gifts such as a laundry basket, red wagon, bucket, washing tub, etc. These can be very reasonably priced baby shower gifts and are much appreciated.

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - APRIL 2008
April is a great time for a baby shower as Spring is in the air and the warm weather is back! Tie in bright and vibrant colors to the party or go with pastels to make the shower festive. A great idea is having the baby shower outside if it is warm enough. Just watch out for April showers!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2008
For the St. Patty's Day month, it is great to show some green by creating a baby shower pot of gold which would be a pot with all essential elements for the baby as baby bath products, pacifier, diapers, etc. Say on the card that this is for your little pot of gold! A very cute baby shower idea for March!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2008
For the Valentine's day season it is great to show love by creating a baby shower coupon for the mommy-to-be which can be for "One day of baby sitting", "Taking You To The Spa", "Taking you out for Drinks", etc. The mommy-to-be will be appreciative as soon as her little one arrives to have the friendship and support!

BABY SHOWER IDEA OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2008
Happy baby shower New Year! It is fun to integrate the new year with the baby shower by popping open some apple cider (that looks like champagne as the mommy-to-be should not be drinking the real stuff) as well as throwing confetti and bringing in the symbol of baby new year! It is also fun to tell the mommy- o-be advice for the new year relating to raising a baby! Enjoy the year!

BABY SHOWER IDEA'S OF 2007