http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=236x52667Just don't invite Ms. Ed, the unappellated eohippus.
Ms. Ed would more likely than not "gift" a $50 gift certificate for an abortion.
japple (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 10:20 AM
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Help!!! Need baby shower ideas???
I got rooked into giving a baby shower. My SIL is bringing cupcakes and that's as far as I've gotten. I have only been to a couple of baby showers in my life and that was many, many years ago, so I can't even remember what we did or ate. Any suggestions for food, drink, and especially games will be greatly appreciated. There probably will be no more than 10 people attending.
Edited to add: my niece is making a "diaper cake" centerpiece. If you aren't familiar, it's a "cake" shapped centerpiece made out of rolled, stacked, disposable diapers. Really clever and cute.
Vinca (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 11:43 AM
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1. I was recently invited to, but didn't attend, a baby shower where the woman throwing it provided the guests with tiny white t-shirts, disposable gloves and the fixings for tie-dye. It sounded cute, but messy. Maybe a project with fabric pens on the shirts would be better. Little messages, drawings, etc. I guess it depends on the attendees.
Dora (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 11:55 AM
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3. That's a cute idea!
Rubber stamps are another alternative to messy tie-dye.
The empressof all (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 11:51 AM
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2. I can't help with games but for food
I'd focus on easy to eat tid (kid) bits and a nice salad. I might have some chicken satay (or grilled veggies on a stick), a relish tray with "baby" vegetables, a tall glass full of pretzel rods, a bowl or two of M&M's and a nice punch or "mocktail" of some sort. Usually women who come to these kinds of events aren't expecting a full fledged meal and really want things they can just pop into their mouths. Don't get too elaborate.
Crisco (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 01:21 PM
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4. Just Have Lots of Wine and Strawberries and It'll All Work Out
With soft drinks for mom, of course.
yellerpup (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 01:51 PM
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5. How about a scrapbook with greetings welcoming the new baby into the family that includes old family photos, remembrances of how baby's parents were greeted as newborns and an explanation of the baby's genealogy? A time capsule including sonograms, before and after photos of mom & dad, and current events leading up to baby's birthday?
The warped primitive, as usual, has the best idea, and the only idea worth following:
Warpy (1000+ posts) Wed Jan-07-09 02:43 PM
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6. Well, they're about the loot, not the food so you need to concentrate on stuff people can pick off a tray and pop into their mouths between "oohs" and "aaahs."
Even cupcakes might be a little ambitious.
You'd be more successful with a deli platter from a supermarket than you will with anything that needs a plate and silverware, in other words.
Drinks should be sodas and coffee. This is one party where the honoree is not supposed to drink, so bag the champagne.
