Aside from the mother of all parties - the wedding - baby showers are the event most likely to persuade friends from far away to take a journey for a celebration. That makes baby showers the most rewarding party to host, I think. Reuniting with old friends is always a treat, regardless of the event, so the pressure's on to make the trip for them worthwhile. The simplest way to do that? Have baby shower favors they'll remember for a long time to come.
Since guests bring gifts for the baby and mother-to-be to a baby shower, many hosts express their gratitude by providing baby shower favors. Baby shower favors can be virtually anything and range from the useful and practical to unique and sentimental. Favors can be either handmade or store-bought, and each kind has its advantages.
Store-Bought Baby Shower Favors
Purchased favors are a practical choice for hosts trying to squeeze as much time out of their day as possible. And with so many items in every budget easily available online, finding great shower favors is virtually guaranteed. Since online vendors also deliver straight to your door, buying favors online is the quickest way to check this to-do item off the list.
Don't want to shop online? Then just head on over to your local party store. They carry baby shower favors and decorations, though you may not find as much variety as you would online. But the advantage of going to a brick-and-mortar store is you can touch and feel the items before buying. Nice!
Handmade Favors
For the ultimate in creativity and uniqueness, nothing beats handmade baby shower favors. They show off your imagination and stamp the gifts with your personality and thoughtfulness. What could be more fulfilling?
Haven't made your own favors in a while... or ever? Not to worry. Here are a few things to get your creative muscles working made of simple, everyday items you can customize to your wishes:
* small cleanser or soap bottle
*hand lotion
* small sizes of candy bars
* marshmallows
* brownies
* Burt's Bees lip conditioner
* toothbrush
* deodorant
* carry-out box
* stickers
Place your fun stickers on the outside of the take-out box and place the other stuff inside! There you have it! An easy yet fun way to create a practical, whimsical baby favor that's perfect for your guests' next big trip.
Want something a little more 'green' for your guests? How about plants?! Herbs placed in ceramic pots make a wonderful baby shower favor that will remind everyone of the fun they had at the party for months to come.
Since guests bring gifts for the baby and mother-to-be to a baby shower, many hosts express their gratitude by providing baby shower favors. Baby shower favors can be virtually anything and range from the useful and practical to unique and sentimental. Favors can be either handmade or store-bought, and each kind has its advantages.
Store-Bought Baby Shower Favors
Purchased favors are a practical choice for hosts trying to squeeze as much time out of their day as possible. And with so many items in every budget easily available online, finding great shower favors is virtually guaranteed. Since online vendors also deliver straight to your door, buying favors online is the quickest way to check this to-do item off the list.
Don't want to shop online? Then just head on over to your local party store. They carry baby shower favors and decorations, though you may not find as much variety as you would online. But the advantage of going to a brick-and-mortar store is you can touch and feel the items before buying. Nice!
Handmade Favors
For the ultimate in creativity and uniqueness, nothing beats handmade baby shower favors. They show off your imagination and stamp the gifts with your personality and thoughtfulness. What could be more fulfilling?
Haven't made your own favors in a while... or ever? Not to worry. Here are a few things to get your creative muscles working made of simple, everyday items you can customize to your wishes:
* small cleanser or soap bottle
*hand lotion
* small sizes of candy bars
* marshmallows
* brownies
* Burt's Bees lip conditioner
* toothbrush
* deodorant
* carry-out box
* stickers
Place your fun stickers on the outside of the take-out box and place the other stuff inside! There you have it! An easy yet fun way to create a practical, whimsical baby favor that's perfect for your guests' next big trip.
Want something a little more 'green' for your guests? How about plants?! Herbs placed in ceramic pots make a wonderful baby shower favor that will remind everyone of the fun they had at the party for months to come.
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