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etiquette for opening gifts at a shower for 2 sisters in law
My sister and I are hosting a baby shower for both our niece and niece-in-law. What is the etiquette for opening gifts?
30th birthday party and a baby shower
Ok so the expecting mother has asked for help in putting together her 30th bday celebration and her baby shower. It will be on the same day but the ealry ...
Awkward
A baby is due, and one side of the family does not have friends to give a shower. However, they do assume that their friends will be invited to the shower ...
Is the mom-to-be being rude or am I being sensitive?
I asked my sister-in-law if I could throw her baby shower. She seemed thrilled and said yes. This is turning out to be a huge headache for me and I don'...
what is the right thing?
A few years ago I was asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend. I gladly accepted and was excited and eager to be a part of her wedding. At the time I was ...
Baby shower invite list
Is it proper for an invited guest through an evite guest list to also bring a guest without the mom knowing?
So they relpy back with confirmation that ...
Etiquette
i was recently at my nieces baby shower, the next day she was taking back gifts she got, and these were not duplicates. the gifts she took back will be ...
Diaper Baby Shower
I need invtation wording for a Diaper shower. She already has one child and is pregnant with twins!
Baby shower party for male co-worker
Should we throw a baby shower for our male co-worker? I have always been to baby showers for female co-workers. Is this something we should do?
My baby shower is in a different state!!
im 6 months pregnant and im moving to NC with live with my aunt. My mom and the rest of my family and friends live in nj, is there any possible way that ...
Mother-in-law
What are the responsibilities for the mother-in- law at a baby shower?
Baby Shower Questionnaire
My son lives in another state. I am going to have an out of town Baby Shower for friends and relatives. I would like to create a Baby Questionnaire(Baby ...
Invitation help
My niece was born 2 weeks ago. And I want to have a welcome celebration for her. But I dont want our guest to assume that its a baby shower. Can some one ...
Etiquette
A co-worker had a baby shower a few weeks ago that was given to her by her family which I was invited to and attended. She is now having a shower at work ...
Baby shower invites
How soon should invites arrive?
Money as a baby shower gift
Is it ok to give a cash gift at a baby shower?
Opening gifts at the baby shower
Is it okay to not open them at the party and wait till later. I am extremely shy and dread this part of the function. I also, don't want to make birthday ...
Baby shower game ideas
What are some games to play at a baby shower?
Baby shower gifts sent via mail
I have guests attending my shower and some have sent the gift in the mail. Should I bring the gift to the shower and acknowledge that I received it at ...
Baby shower at a restaurant
When sending out your invitations, what wording do you put in there to tell guests that they have to be responsible for paying for their own meal?
Baby shower guest list
Should a co-ed baby shower guest list be the same as the child's first birthday party....
First time diaper shower
Is it appropriate to put a list of things the expectant mom needs on the invites? This is her second child and she already has a lot of everything baby ...
Baby shower gift question
I live in the same house as my son's girlfriend who is going to have his baby. I just found the shower is next week and I won't be able to get anything ...
Mom to be and father to be baby pics
I was wondering how can I incorporate the father to be and mom to be baby pics as decorations and theme, while also using sport decors to make the father ...
Distance baby showers
We live in Ohio and my son and his family live in Florida. I would like to give them a baby shower but they cannot be here. what do you suggest?
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How can I reveal the sex of the baby at the shower?
I'm hosting a baby shower and the mom, dad and myself are the only people whom know the sex of the baby. We want to think of a creative way to decorate ...
Baby shower hostess corsage
I have a question....should the hostesses wear some sort of corsage or maybe even a button that says "Hostess" to distinguish who they are among everyone ...
Baby shower for pregnant best friends
I am 4 months pregnant and my best friend just found out she was pregnant a month ago. My friend already has 2 children and this is my first child. Should ...
Mother-in-law responsibilities
what are the responsibilities for the mother-in- law at a baby shower? Should I go half in the expense for the shower, or atleast offer? What is my duty?...
Other Baby Shower Games
I'm organizing a baby shower for a friend of mine.
To all the baby showers i went to the mommy to be has to guess what is inside the presents she ...
Invitation for Mother to Be?
Should I send an invitation to the parents to be? They know I am having the party.
Asking guests to bring food
I'm a first time hostess for a baby shower and wanted to get some advise on the proper (and most polite) way to ask guests to bring food to the shower....
Filling a baby shower basket?
How do you ask people to bring something to fill a basket with little gifts?
Ask guests to bring food to the baby shower?
We are having a lot of people at the shower, around 50 people, and I don't have the time or money to feed everyone. Would it be tacky for me to ask the ...
How do I get people to use the baby registry?
I have been to tons of baby and wedding showers and have noticed that a lot of guests do not use the gift registry. I think it is so frustrating for someone ...
Restaurant baby sprinkle
If you are hosting A baby sprinkle at a restaurant and are providing cake should you pay for guests food if they order from the menu?
Making Men Feel Welcome
We are throwing a baby shower for a friend and she would like the guys to take part in it or at least show up. Is there anything that can be incorporated ...
Baby shower gifts for twins
I'm attending a baby shower for my coworker, who's having twins. I'd rather not get matching outfits, as I'm sure that novelty would wear off soon. What ...
Registry or chosen gift
If a couple has a registry, am I required to shop for a shower gift from it? I have recently had a baby, and I'd like to give some things that I found ...
Low key Baby Shower and Games
My friend wants a "low key" (her words) baby shower. But we've invited a number of people from different groups (friends, work colleagues and family) who ...
Baby shower superstitions
At a bridal shower, for every ribbon you break, you will have one baby. Is there a similar superstition for baby showers?
Baby shower gift for twins
What is a good gift for a baby shower if you know the mom is having twins (or more)? Is it best to give multiple outfits or is something more generic ...
What to spend on a baby shower gift
A family member is having an shower really soon. Money is really tight but we would still like to get the mom-to-be something. What seems to be the right ...
Easy and cute homemade baby cake
Can someone give me ideas for making a homemade cake for a shower? I want it to be cute but it can't be that diffcuilt to make.I dont just want a basic ...
How to make a diaper cake
Can anyone give me instructions on how to make a diaper cake?
Surprise baby shower for second baby
Is it ok for a woman to have a baby shower for her second baby? We would like to throw a surprise shower for a friend that is having another baby and ...
Baby shower for a male co worker
To whom do I address the card for a male co-worker's baby shower? Should I include my spouse's name when I singn the card?
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Bar B Que Baby Shower invitations
I'm looking for baby shower invitations with a bar b que theme, but I'm having trouble finding any. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!...
Second baby shower for Sister in Law
My sister in law has a 5 year old son. She is having her 2nd child and it is a girl and she wants to have a baby shower. My other sister in law had one ...
Should I invite my co-worker
One of my co-workers had a miscarriage a few months ago. She is obviously still pretty down about it. I want to invite her to my baby shower, but I’m ...
Charging guests for their plate...
I have been invited to a baby shower and have to send the host a check for almost $17 for my lunch/plate. I've never heard of guests having to pay their ...
Baby shower money gift
Is it okay to give money as a baby shower gift? The mom’s registry is at Babies R Us, but I don’t live anywhere near one. I could have something delivered ...
Hand me down baby stuff
Is it okay to give used stuff as baby shower gifts? I’m going to a shower in a few weeks and I have tons of newborn clothes, plush toys and crib sheets ...
Am I getting a baby shower
Is it rude to ask someone to throw a baby shower for you? My baby is due in about 2 months and no one has mentioned anything about a shower yet! My mom ...
Is this rude?
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My mother in law doesnt want to give me a baby shower; she would rather just have her family and friends invited to the shower my mom is giving me. Thats ...
Out of town guests
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Do you send invitations to family and friends who live out of town?
Sailboat baby shower theme foods
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What finger foods would you serve with a sailboat theme, using sailboat words like spinach dip being called seaweed dip?