Baby Showers are one of the things we do best. We have been in the Baby Shower Planning Industry locally for nearly 5 years and know what it takes to put a smile on Mommy’s face.

As the Hostess (or Host) for a Baby Shower you want things to go right, AND you want your Baby Shower to be remembered and enjoyed by all. The days just before baby comes are some of the most memorable of the new parent’s lives.

Now, don’t get me wrong. You can do the plain sheet cake, ice cream, and store bought decorations and invitations. BUT WHY? Why go that route, when you can give a truly unique and adorable baby shower that none will soon forget.

You really can EASILY make boutique style, custom decorations (most times for LESS than the store bought), wonderful welcome home gifts, adorable invitations, magical Mommy to Be gifts, darling Daddy to Be gifts (Big Brother & Big Sister can be mixed in there as well), ideas for unique and heart felt themes, great shower games- Best of all: You can SAVE money by getting your supplies wholesale.

I believe every expecting mother deserves the best! She has been through months of hard work and swollen ankles: A unique and memorable baby shower builds memories she will have forever and reminds her just how much she is loved.
She deserves it!

Here is a very helpful Baby Shower Check List to help you prepare:

Eight Weeks Before.
• Set a budget.
• Determine the date of the shower- ask mom for input.
• Choose the location.

Six Weeks Before
• Put together a list of guests' names and addresses- ask mom for input.
• Establish a theme.
• Pick the refreshments.
• If using a caterer, contract now.
• Begin your invitations.

Five Weeks Before
• Write out invitations.
• Divide up responsibilities if having a co-hostess.
• Arrange for one guest to videotape or photograph the shower.

Four weeks Before:
• Mail invitations.
• Order large rental items, if needed.
• Book an entertainer, if needed.
• Begin making your decorations.

Three Weeks Before:.
• Finalize menu.
• Begin to buy nonperishable items.
• Choose games to play at the shower.

Two Weeks Before:
• Call guests who have not RSVP’d.
• Purchase party accessories that were not made.
• Purchase beverages.
• Buy your present for the mom-to-be.

One Week Before:
• Place your flower order with a florist.
• Order the cake, if you're not baking one yourself.
• Order any prepared foods from a deli or a restaurant.
• Order balloons from a party or stationery store.
• Take an inventory of household supplies.
• If the shower's a surprise, work out a plan to bring the mom-to-be to the party.
• Finish assembling any decorations or favors you are making yourself.
• Confirm entertainment, rentals, and party site.

The Day Before:
• Clean the house.
• Cook dishes that can be prepared ahead and refrigerate.
• Bake cake. Cool, wrap, and refrigerate.
• Pick up balloons and any last-minute items.
• Accept delivery of rentals.
• Buy bags of ice and perishable ingredients.
• Wrap your present for the mom-to-be.
• Start decorating, if possible.

Day Of The Baby Shower:
• Pick up flowers from the florist or await delivery.
• Pick up bakery cake or frost home-baked cake.
• Pick up prepared foods, bread, and rolls.
• Finish cooking and assembling homemade food.
• Set up a gift station.
• Do a final cleanup of the bathroom or powder room.
• Set tables.
• Give yourself a time-out.
• Attend to last-minute tasks.
• Arrive early at a not-at-home party site.

Enjoy your Baby Shower!
Our best to the “Mommy To Be” in your life!