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Celebrating for an incoming baby is one of the most important events in every family. When planning for the baby shower party, most importantly is to keep in ones mind to help the expectant mother along. It is extremely exciting to plan the party what with so many cute ideas in mind. Here are some tips to make the party as efficient and effortless as ever without sacrificing the energy of the would-be mother.

* Invite people who are closest only to the would-be mother and the family. This will save energy in entertaining people, minimizing the time for introductions and keeping them comfortable around.
* The theme should be the focal point of the party, but work around the budget. The theme that you choose for the baby shower will affect every other aspect of the party. Once the theme has already been established, it is now easy to work on the invitations, decorations, games, favors, cakes, food, gifts and everything else.
* Working on the invitations is the next step. Invitations can be bought from a store then handed or mailed, but making your own invitations can be a lot of fun, can be a test of your creativity and rewarding because you will also get a lot of compliments from the guests. It should be cute, original and full of colors.
* When it comes to decorating for a baby shower, think about atmosphere and "feel" you want by conveying the shower theme throughout the decorations. Make your baby shower decorations colorful and exciting.
* Games to be played should be clearly explained including: what you will need, how the game is played, and for what groups the game would be most appropriate. Every woman who has ever planned a baby shower knows how games really set the tone for the party. Singing sessions are very popular these days so why not include this as part of the party to make it more lively.
* Choose the party favors that best fit the personality and interests of the guests. Baby shower favors are small gifts of appreciation for coming to the party and a lasting memory of how fun and special the baby shower was. So, they are an important part of planning a shower.
* One of the most popular baby shower idea these days is baby shower cakes or diaper cakes. It is not an "essential" item but they do add fun and
a touch of class to the party.
* The food for the party would depend on the people coming, time of the party, theme of the party and the time to prepare the foods. If many people are coming; finger foods, beverages, and appetizers would be perfect. Sandwiches and soups might be a good idea. But if you only have a small group coming, then a full meal might not be too much work. It all depends on how much effort you want to put into the baby shower menu.
* Buy gifts to match the theme of the baby shower. If the would-be mother is a 1st time mother who needs basic baby supplies, a gift for the baby would be best. If the expectant mother already has 1 or more children, she may already have the main baby supplies she needs, and so a gift to pamper herself might be a fun idea.

The key to a beautiful and memorable shower party is not how much you spend for it. Even if it's simple but memorable, then it can be considered a grand baby shower.

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