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06.28.2010
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Couples Baby Shower Theme Party!

Couples Baby Shower Theme Party!

Baby Shower Theme Ideas that fit well with a Couples Baby Shower Theme Party are  Cowboy/Western, Disney,Famous Duos, Peanuts, and Sports.

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Co-Ed Sports Theme Game

Baby Showers have traditionally been held for the pregnant woman and her friends. In the 21st Century however, times are changing and it’s becoming more common to include the men in the celebration.

Couples Baby Showers (also referred to as Co-ed Baby Showers) are becoming more popular. The main reason is that more men are actively involved in their partner’s pregnancy.

He may feel that it is just not his place to barge in and bring his buddies; then again, he may be flattered and thrilled that you would want to share the Party with him. After all, macho man or not, he’s excited about baby’s arrival too!

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Fun! Cowboy Printable Games!

Does Dad want to be involved in the shower? When you start planning the shower, you may want to ask Father-to-Be if he feels left out.
Many women are surprised to hear that some men would like to attend the Baby Shower. Perhaps it’s a Baby Shower with work people and she works with men?

Be sure you and the Mother-to-Be understand his wishes too.

When you’re hosting a Party for men and women, it’s likely to be a different sort of celebration than a traditional girls-only Baby Shower.

As with any Party, be sure to keep your guests in mind as you choose everything from invitations to food and activities.

Consider having the shower on a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. Have a buffet or cookout so the guests can circulate and swap stories.

Couples Baby Showers tend to be like a small family Party. It’s amazing how much fun the men bring to this type of event.

Couples Baby Showers can be a great place for other parents to share tips and advice about the wonderful aspects of being a parenting team.

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Cowboy ShotGlass Favors for Guys!

Some hosts encounter a little resistance when they invite men to a Baby Shower. Some men might not be comfortable receiving an invitation to an event that is traditionally held for women. On the flip side, some women may not think it is right to “spoil” a shower by inviting the guys. Read More Here…

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06.27.2010
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Baby Shower Games

Choosing the Baby Shower Games

To make a baby shower more entertaining to the guests, you can prepare small games that can be participated by some volunteers or all of the guests.  This can be done as icebreakers or during the time when the mother is opening the presents.

After somebody has won a game, you can prepare small tokens or favor as their prize.  These favors need not be expensive; it can be chocolate bar, candle or anything to remind the winner of his or her successful participation in the game.

When choosing a baby shower game, make sure that you have selected something that will appeal to your guests.  Research on the guests’ backgrounds and ages since these are factors in which you can judge if they will enjoy the baby shower game or not.
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As much as possible, choose a game that will require interaction among the guests, especially if you the guest list includes family members, and different groups of friends who may not know one another.

After you have considered the people who are on the guest list, you may want to consider the baby shower games listed below.

* Mommies and Babies Game

This game is better if participated by the younger guests. The host will read a list of animals to which the participants will call out the names of the babies of the animals.

To make the game more entertaining, you can pictures of the animals that are in a pile.  The participants can choose the correct picture, say the name of the mother and baby animal and mimic the sound of the animal.

* Mother Goose Game

You can have this baby shower game played by all of the guests.  Prepare several lines from different nursery rhymes.  The host will read these lines to the guests but with an omitted word.  The guests will try to guess what is the missing word in the nursery rhyme.  The person who has called out the most correct answer wins.

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* Baby Item Memory Game

Prepare a tray of baby things that you will show to the guests for 15 to 30 seconds.  After that, ask the guests to write the items that they remember.  The person who has remembered the most items will win this baby shower game.

* Baby Food Game

Prepare for this baby shower game by purchasing several types of baby food and removing the labels and replacing the covers with opaque paper.  Number the jars for reference.

Ask the guests to identify the baby food by smelling or tasting.  The person who has made the most correct guesses wins the baby shower game. Read More Here…

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06.23.2010
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Plan a Monkey Baby Shower!

Wanna Plan a Monkey Baby Shower?

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Monkey Baby Shower Invitations!

Monkey see, monkey do!Monkey Baby Shower Theme for you.  Your guests will go bananas over this cute new theme, and you’ll love it too.

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Monkey Theme Tableware and Stuff!

Done in shades of blue with just a touch of green, you’ll love having this little monkey hanging around at your next baby shower event.

The decor could be jungle style,lots of plants and some vines. Mostly Green!
Foods could include banana bread, tamales wrapped in banana leaf, fruit cocktails, fruit punch, banana smoothie.

Games!

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Monkey Theme Favors!

All successful Baby Showers include exciting Party Games! Your games can be played at any time during the party.

You should try to space them out rather than playing all your games at one time. 3 or 4 different games are normally played during a 2 hour Baby Shower Party.

Tip – Do not plan too many as there are many other things to fit into a short time frame.

One Game could be the best monkey sounding person or impersonation!

Always remember to play games related to your Theme if you have chosen one.

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Baby Animals Game

Provide each guest with a piece of paper and pen. Read out loud a list of animals and have the guests write down the correct name for each animal’s baby. Some examples are dog-pup, cat-kitten, panda-cub, horse-foal, fish-fry, butterfly-caterpillars, beavers-kittens, insects-larvae, geese-goslings, Ducks-ducklings, monkey-babies and kangaroo-joeys.

How many of your guests know the proper Baby Animal Name for these common animals? Players must name the Baby Animal Name that goes with each Baby Animal Picture. (for example a baby goat is called a “kid”). A Must for her Animals Theme Baby Shower! Great Couple’s Game! (Easy and Hard Versions)

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Have a GREAT Baby Shower!

P.S. For more Planning see Planning a Jungle theme Baby Shower Party

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06.20.2010
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Plan a Lady Bug Baby Shower Theme!

Ladybug! Ladybug! Fly Away Home.

Fun New Baby Shower Theme!

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Play Lady Bug Matching Games!

This Fast and Fun game  (named after the Famous Nursery Rhyme), has your Guests scratching their heads over these Ladybug Trivia questions. Perfect for all Baby Showers! Great Couple’s Game!

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Cool Ladybug Favors!

Now you can catch lady bugs them and give your guests a delightful party favor at your outdoor event! The gift packaging is as cute as the ladybugs themselves. Features and facts:

Adorable, “backyard” gift box places the two little love bug magnets on a grass-green tier surrounded by a white-picket fence and blue sky.

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Buy Matching Ladybug Tableware!

Dainty braided-rope handle and a red, heart-shaped “For You” tag with black heart accents complete the presentation

Custom designed and handmade by a gourmet baker and sold at luxury retail stores across the country including Neiman Marcus these cookies’ whimsical decorations and delicious taste make the perfect statement.

Made with only the finest of ingredients including fresh butter farm fresh eggs and high quality vanilla and spices each cookie is hand-decorated with royal icing then individually bagged and tied with a ribbon.

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Send those Ladybug Invites out!

They are then shipped directly from the baker to you. Each cookie measures about 4 x 5 depending on shape and has a shelf life of 6 months.

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Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of these items as they are handmade especially for you. Each cookie comes in a cello bag tied with ribbon with a prepunched hangtag and string which can have the personalization of your choice. Due to personalization there is a minimum order requirement of 12 cookies

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Ladybug Diaper Cake- Great Centerpiece!

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06.20.2010
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Baby Shower Centerpiece Secrets!

Center of Attention

Try to have a focal point at your Baby Shower Party.  This could be a centerpiece or something significant at the center of attention.

A couple of great ideas are a Baby Diaper Cake and / or a Guest-of-Honor Chair.

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Baby Cakes are becoming very popular and would normally be on a table in the center of action at your Baby Shower.

Baby Diaper Cakes look like a real cake in shape, but are made from diapers and baby items. They make a great gift as well as a unique centerpiece.

You can find a wide variety of Baby Cakes on the internet but you will want to allow 6 to 8 weeks for them to get it to you. If you live in a larger community you may find them available locally in a specialty store. Read More Here…

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06.08.2010
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Plan a Safari/Jungle Baby Shower Party!

Looking for that Unique Baby Shower?… You’ve come to the Right PLACE!

Baby Shower Ideas and More!

Like most garden parties, a Safari Baby Shower Theme or King of The Jungle Theme requires a few simple supplies. Just buy some garden torches and colorful patio lights and maybe even some Leis (a necklace usually made of flowers or leaves) for your guests to wear. Put on some reggae and calypso music to really help your guests feel like they’re in the tropics.

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The food you serve should also continue the Jungle/ Safari Theme. Put out a platter of strawberries, passion fruit, mango and pineapple slices along with some punch. If the shower runs into lunch or dinnertime, then consider having a barbeque.

Tip – If you’re buying the invitations, look to see if you can find some with palm trees and Safari Animals on them to help set the tone before the big day.

Play background music that includes songs and sounds of Africa. Consider music like rain, ocean or African drums……….make sure there are plenty of drums.For a special touch hire a storyteller and / or authentic drummers.

Make sure the guests know some details of the celebration so that they will come prepared and not be surprised and look or feel out of place.

Make Your Own Safari Baby Shower Invitation

Directions:

1.From an 8 ½ by 11 inch sheet of gray paper cut out the shape of an elephant’s head and trunk and draw in the eyes and tusks.

2.Fold in one ear over the face and then the other. On the top ear, write “You’re invited” and on the other ear, write “To (Guest of Honor name) Baby Shower”.

3.Fold the two ears back out then write “Safari” on the left ear and “Party!” on the right. On the trunk, fill in the Party information including a request that guest brings a favorite stuffed animal.

4.Fold up the trunk accordion-style, fold in each ear and place the card in an envelope.

Tip – Consider using African postage stamps to mail your Theme Party invitations.

When guests enter the location of the Baby Shower, the decorations should immediately put them in the Baby Celebration Spirit. Read More Here…

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06.08.2010
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Animals Baby Shower Theme Package

Planning a Baby Shower? Using an Animal Theme? ..Here it is!

Invitations give your guests a First Impression about the Baby Shower and set the mood for the Theme of the Party!

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Animals Invites!

The best time to send invitations out is three to four weeks prior to the Party date. This will give your guests enough time to check and clear their schedules, purchase a gift, make travel plans, RSVP you and put together their wardrobe if you are asking them to dress to match a specific Theme.

There are several different Baby Shower cards available on the market to match your Animal Theme. They can be purchased locally or over the Internet. You could even have them professionally made for the occasion. It usually comes down to your budget and the amount of time you have.

Make Your Own Animal Baby Shower Invitation

Cut out a barn shape from red card stock. Cut and fold back a set of barn doors and loft doors. Next, coat the perimeter of the barn’s back (avoiding the doors) with a glue stick and press firmly onto white card stock. Carefully cut around the barn then outline the roof. Write the party information on the inside and cap off the invitation by putting two (Twin) animal stickers in the loft. Read More Here…

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05.10.2010
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Duck’s Baby Shower including Donald!

Are You Hosting a Donald Duck Theme Baby Shower Party?

Here is some Help for you to plan this Baby Shower Party!

A One-of-a-Kind Theme Package that YOU can Print Right From Your Computer in Minutes!

Theme Party’s are More Fun AND Easier to Plan!

The most popular Baby Shower Themes of all is Donald Duck. Your main Theme colors should be blue, white and yellow. Print pictures from the Internet and post them around the Party area.

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Get Get Duck Favors Today!

Check your local dollar store, toy store or department store, you’ll find Donald Duck decorations and Party ideas just about everywhere!

YOUR  Ducks Theme Game Package Includes: 2 Helpful Planning Guides to make sure you do not forget any of the important details; Fun Printable & Non-Printable Games to keep your Guests Entertained; Matching Printable Invitations, Thank You Cards & Name Tags, Party Recipe Book full of Tasty Party Recipes and Much More……

For under $20 you can be planning a FUN for ALL Baby Shower Party

You MUST also have matching GAMES!!

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Have your pick…Donald Duck Trivia, Aquatic Baby shower games AND All your favorites!

Use yellow for your main color for the Duck Theme. Yellow is considered to be a neutral color, meaning that it’s perfect to use for either a Boy or Girl.

Use clear, blue and yellow balloons. Rent a bubble machine. Decorate with towels and bathrobes. Out of orange and yellow foam paper, make ducks and spell out Baby Shower and string them all together with orange yarn.

Fill the bathtub with Rubber Ducky’s. Mark a few of them on the bottom with a number or other symbol. Leave a sign in the bathroom asking guests to please choose a Rubber Ducky and look on the bottom to see if they’ve won a prize. One per guest!

As a centerpiece, fill a glass pedestal bowl or punch bowl with water and float Rubber Ducky’s in it. Add a drop of blue food coloring to the water to make it look more like lake water.

Serve food on Rubber Ducky paper plates, cups and napkins and continue the Theme using yellow balloons and streamers.

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Homemade Favors
Aniseed and Lemon Homemade Lip Balm Recipe

This is a tangy, refreshing lip balm that leaves a fresh, clean taste on your lips. The base of almond and apricot oils moisturizes the lips, while the vitamin E regenerates the delicate skin.

Ingredients:
5 drops yellow color base (see preparation step 1)
2 tablespoons calendula oil
4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
2 tablespoons apricot kernel oil
1 drop liquid honey
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
2 vitamin E capsules
2 drops aniseed
3 drops lemon

Preparation:
Make the yellow color base by adding one teaspoon of ground turmeric to one tablespoon of sunflower oil in a small cup. Heat over boiling water or in a microwave until it bubbles, then remove from heat and pour into a dropper bottle. Prepare a double boiler (one saucepan that fits inside another) by filling the bottom half with hot water and heating to a gentle simmer. Measure out the base oils, one by one, and pour into the top half of the boiler. Add the honey, beeswax pellets, and yellow color base. Stir gently to mix the ingredients. As the beeswax is melting, prick open the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the contents into the oils. Once the beeswax has fully melted remove from the heat. Drop in the aniseed and lemon and stir to mix them in thoroughly. Pour into small glass jars or ceramic pots, and let cool for half an hour or until set. The lip balm is ready to use.

Tip – The yellow color base gives the impression of lemon, but you could use a brown color base if you prefer, as this gives the impression of aniseed. Alternatively, you can omit the color altogether in this Lip Balm Recipe.

Whenever possible your food should match your Theme colors and Theme!

Ancient Romans used saffron and other spices to put a rich yellow color into various foods.

Yellow Cake Decorated with a Rubber Ducky on Top
Ingredients:
1 large yellow goose neck squash – peeled, seeded, cubed
Water (to cover)
¾ stick margarine
1cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
12 ounce can evaporated milk
Whipped cream (to top)

Preparation:
Place squash in large saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 20 minutes, or until tender.
Drain and mash with an electric mixer. Add margarine, sugar, vanilla, salt, flour, eggs and milk to squash and mix well. Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
Bake in 375°F degree oven for 25 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream on top.
When I used this recipe, I made a 2 layer round cake. I made green grass on the sides and a blue pond on the top and stuck 2 small rubber duckies on top.
Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Tip – Using any cookie recipe, find a Duck shaped cookie cutter to make Duck cookies.

Party Menu has a great selection of easy to prepare recipes for you to choose from.

(Taken from the Ducks Theme Book at All Baby Shower Games)

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Plan a FUN Theme Baby Shower Party!

Should you have a Theme Party?

The answer is YES!

They add lots of fun to the celebration.

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A Theme serves as inspiration for the invitations, favors, decoration, games, gifts and even the food.

A Theme will help focus attention on a main topic and provide a unifying factor, which will pull the whole event together.

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Need help deciding on what kind of Theme to have? Look around the Nursery/Baby Room.

Do you see Bears? Use a Bear Theme.

How about Rubber Ducks? Or Lady Bugs? Read More Here…

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05.05.2009
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AfroCentric/ African American Baby Shower Party

{The following is taken from the theme book “AFRO-CENTRIC THEME BOOK”}


The birth of a child is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate African heritage and to strengthen the bond with those who came before as well as to those who will follow.

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In many parts of Africa it is believed that the name parents give an infant can determine the child’s success in life.

In the movie “Roots” Kunta Kinte offers his infant to his God by holding him toward the heavens. This particular scene offers a window into the solemn and powerful naming ceremonies of African tribal people. All names have a meaning to the African people.

Every child is special and as the African saying goes……………”Honor the child and it will honor you”. Having a Baby Shower with an Afro-Centric Theme is the perfect way to honor her ancestry and rejoice at the coming of a new life.

This type of baby shower is more serious than the typical American baby shower. An Afro-Centric baby shower, called a Mamatoto (Kiswahili for “mother and child”), focuses on spiritual oneness of mother and child with their family and with their community. Read More Here…

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