5 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• decide on a convenient date and time for her

• jot down a list of her favorite foods (to give you ideas for planning the baby shower menu )

• find out if she is registered at any baby stores

• find out the gender of the baby (if known) & any nursery themes or colors (this will give you

some baby shower decorating ideas ) Also ask if she wants a theme for the shower.

• send out invitations pick out a few fun baby shower games to play

2 Weeks Before The Baby Shower

• choose decorations to coordinate with the overall baby shower theme

• finalize games and prizes - gather or shop for needed items

• shop for cute baby shower cups, plates, napkins, etc.

1 Week Before The Baby Shower

• order cake

• order catering or shop for menu items

• make reservations (if at a restaurant)

• touch base with helpers

• pick-up cake (unless you made it yourself)

• make punch

• tie-up any last minute details

Below are some simple and sweet little gestures to make the new mommy feel extra special

at her baby shower

• Have a big comfy chair waiting for her to sit in.

• Ask someone if they can jot down who all of the gifts are from.

• Pre-address some thank-you cards for her, to make writing thank yous a snap

• Don't let mom carry any presents to her car - round up the shower gang to do the lifting!

• Have a cute gift basket for the mom-to-be full of slippers, bubble bath, candles & a soothing CD.