Monday, February 10, 2014

A Simple Baby Shower Alternative

Baby showers.  
Sometimes, you just want something simple.  And grown-up.  

I dislike decorating.  I dislike games.  I dislike crafts. I am not good at it and end up with the cheap Dollar Tree decor.  Bleh.  Games...those are for kids.  Not a 36 yr. old woman. 

Here is a simple idea for a simple baby shower...

Invite the ladies to a restaurant.  We like to choose Olive Garden...what lady doesn't love Olive Garden?
Everyone pays for their meal.  The hostess pays for the guest of honor's meal.  The hostess provides a cake.  

Gifts are brought as normal.  I have always enjoyed the tradition of purchasing a children's book instead of a baby shower card for the mom.

You can have games if you like.  Totally not necessary but I can't be a total bah humbug! :)  If you decide on games or door prizes...go with gift cards.  Your guests will adore you. 

This is a simple and enjoyable time to spoil the mom - grown-up fashion. :)  No pink and blue decorations, no baby jar food tasting, no awkwardness.  

Just good food and good talk.  And the waitress does the cleaning up and dishes. ;)  Amen sisters.

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