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brand new step-by-step guide to planning the perfect baby shower
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october 5, 2003 dear future baby shower hostess, a baby shower is a milestone event in the lives of expectant parents, their friends, and family. a newborn baby symbolizes the continual cycle of life to all of us, and a baby shower is a special opportunity to express and share the joy and hope that a new life manifests. since baby showers are often hosted in the third trimester of a woman's pregnancy, it is without doubt one of the most joyful and fun events of those exhausting last few months. parents are deluged with doctor appointments and learning about labor and delivery - even putting the final touches on their baby's nursery. once their baby arrives, a couple will not have much time or energy to enjoy a night out or a good party. a baby shower is an opportunity to pamper an exhausted mother-to-be. if planned well, it will distract her from third trimester discomforts and even possibly allay some of her pre-labor jitters. all the parents' closest friends and relatives will attend this party - and all their eyes will be on you: the hostess! you want your baby shower to be a shining, dazzling affair. most of all, a baby shower should be more than a party - it should be a precious, memorable event. a baby shower is one party you want to be sure is a sensational success! that's why it's so very important that you know the secret of this book is to teach you how you too can have the time of your life preparing this baby shower for someone you truly care about. planning a baby shower can bring out the kid in you again - if you let it. you will find yourself getting together with old friends to compare teddy bear collections and ohh and ahh over the littlest pairs of baby socks you've ever seen. as the spirit of your baby shower spreads, so will the closeness of your contributing guests. you will find your baby shower planning becomes an experience overflowing with laughter and loving feelings. the baby shower kit™ helps you plan an unforgettable celebration. this book will help you turn an ordinary, traditional event into a unique, personal experience that the guest of honor and her family will never forget! you will be led through the teeth-grinding first steps of planning your budget, learn how to come up with funds, and find helpful co-hosts - while holding onto your serenity and even having fun! with your budget in hand, you will find in the pages of the baby shower kit™ both traditional and unique suggestions for places to host your party. i learned how to host a baby shower the hard way - through personal experience. i continued to learn about hosting baby showers from being a guest at other people's baby parties. some of these baby showers were less than suitable for the mother-to-be. they weren't quite her style or to her taste. they didn't serve the type of food she loved. sometimes even the decorations made the guest of honor feel as if she had walked into the wrong party! so i decided to write this book and offer you the benefit of my own experience. the baby shower kit™ will actually help you become closer to your guest of honor because the more you know about her style, taste, and dreams, the more spectacular and memorable your baby shower will be. for example, venue is essential. your own house is an extremely important part of your comfort and happiness. in a similar, though much smaller degree, the venue you choose for your loved-one's baby shower will literally set the atmosphere of the party. the better you get to know your guest of honor, the more successful you will be in choosing the right venue and theme for her baby party. theme is another essential element of a successful baby shower. you will find in this book a theme to match just about any personality and style. is the guest of honor adventurous, elegant, dreamy, or a country girl? does she love music from the '70s, or trips to '50s style diners? maybe she's a mermaid in disguise and jumps at any opportunity to dive into a pool or the ocean. or a cowgirl, always ready to saddle up and head up the mountain trails. the baby shower kit™ has page after page of themes that are all flexible and can be tailored to fit your guest of honor like a glove. from elegant tea parties to sit down dinner parties, western barbecues to surfer cool pool parties, you will find your guest of honor's personal style in these pages. using these templates, you will be able to create a unique and deeply personal event that will be an unforgettable experience. the baby shower kit™will reveal tips, you will find specific advice about designing and ordering invititations, when to send them out, and when to request the rsvp cards be returned. as a host and a guest, you want to give the expectant parents gifts they will both love and use, so i have asked dozens of families for their gift suggestions.
the most treasured gifts are "keepsake items," and "unusual when it comes to those "big" surprise gifts, such as a crib or a stroller, you will also find artistic wrappings and humorous ways to hide these surprise gifts, and numerous suggestions for how to present them with flair and drama to your guests of honor at exactly the right moment in your baby shower. this guide will lead you step-by-step from the initial planning of your baby shower to the final drama of opening the gifts. what gift could be more valuable than giving expectant parents a special day of fun and relaxation and the opportunity to share in their joy and excitement with friends and family? this book is a treasure chest of secrets that will turn your baby shower into an event that your guests will be talking about in years to come!
when you look at the party as a whole, it may often seem overwhelming. this book breaks down the many different things you have to do as host and leads you through each step. suddenly, you will find it easy to formulate your budget, and ordering or decorating the shower cake will be a snap of your fingers. each chapter has easy to follow suggestions and instructions for making your baby shower a thrilling success. * budgeting your baby shower - most people usually find they have more time than money. that's when you must determine how to most efficiently spend your time to get the most out of your money.
use the suggestions and instructions in this book for smooth party planning every step of the way. this guide puts all the information you need right in your hand to enable you to host a remarkable event. you will find a chapter of recipes designed to be easy to make and to coordinate with a baby shower theme. you will also find suggestions for using outside sources, such as your local deli, gourmet shops, and friend's contributions to create a spread fit for a queen. when it comes to baby shower games, there are simple games to get your guests talking to each other. then there are more energetic and silly games for those of your guests who are less than shy. you'll even find baby shower games for the shyest of your guests that will have her giggling behind her hand in record time. remember: this is a baby shower, and babies like to play. a baby shower can also be a chance for adults to step outside of their lives and get to play again - like babies!
don't wait until the last minute to order the baby shower kit™. this book will guide you in making every decision, including developing a concept, coming up with funds, and choosing the perfect theme for your particular party. you'll find recipes to fit every theme and style of baby shower, and expert advice on everything you should - and shouldn't - prepare in advance. use the baby shower kit™ as your personal advisor when looking for and booking a party space. don't make the mistake of shopping around and negotiating fees unprepared! this book is your personal consultant for all aspects of finding the perfect party space, from exactly what to examine in the space itself, to what you should get in writing. and we have the inside secrets about what you can negotiate about in terms of price and food - even if a venue has a policy of no negotiations! the baby shower kit™ is your own personal co-host. you'll find solid ideas about where to find those extra few dollars, how to delegate responsibilities, and how to mediate between grouchy co-hosts! you'll also find a large assortment of games that will break the ice at a shower party where guests don't know each other. our games, both traditional and unique, are so much fun to play that your guests will have a great time playing them and many of them may become best of friends - all thanks to you and your "co-host" the baby shower kit™. don't make a mistake and plan a baby shower the baby shower kit™ has all the information, recipes, games, and baby shower traditions - complete in one volume! the instructions and recipes are easy to follow and fun to make! from guiding you through your budget to teaching you seamless party management, the baby shower kit™ is an invaluable resource. even if you're just thinking of hosting a baby shower, order this book! don't wait until it's too late to benefit from the insider secrets and last minute "party-saving" tricks!
we guarantee that your baby shower will be a success if you follow the advice in this book!!
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handmade gifts." you will find a list of these heirloom gifts, such as music boxes and silver baby banks, and handmade gifts such as baby quilts and hand-knit sweaters. 
