Entertaining expert Dana Christine offers tips for throwing a fun baby shower for both parents.
- Use die-cut baby bottles as place cards--pink for female guests and blue for male guests.
- Write "Oh Baby" all over a plain cotton tablecloth with fabric paint (figure A), then spray it with hairspray so that paint will show up on the cloth. Sprinkle confetti over it for a nice finishing touch.
- Use a pacifier as a napkin ring (figure B). Once the party is over, mom- and dad-to-be can take these home.
- Make a diaper cake to use as a centerpiece (figure C). Roll up about 50 diapers and tie with ribbon. Arrange in three layers to resemble a layered wedding cake. Fill a baby bottle with candy as a cake topper. Tie with additional ribbon and attach small toys and accessories as desired.
Obstacle Course Game
Get the men involved in the shower with an obstacle-course game.
Station 1--Give each man a bib to wear with their childhood name written on it. For instance, if a guest's name is Tom, write Tommy on the bib. Blindfold each man and make them diaper a doll baby with a cloth diaper and pins.
Station 2--Give each a bottle filled with apple juice to drink.
Station 3--Have each draw a picture of baby on a paper plate that you've placed on the top of his head. Whichever man finishes first wins a gift certificate to a local home-improvement store.
Resources Return to the Table
by Dana Christine
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Guests Dana Christine
Entertaining Expert
Grand Rapids, MN
Phone: 612-819-6611
E-mail:
Danaholzinger@yahoo.com
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