Edible Baby Shower Favors

If you are looking for a unique edible baby shower favor idea check out these adorable pacifier cookies. You can find the recipe at designergirl007.


They are really easy and inexpensive to make. All you need is fudge covered Oreo cookies, lifesavers, jelly beans, coating chocolate (a Hershey's bar will work), and ribbon (optional). You can also tie themed baby shower favor tags to the pacifiers with the ribbon.



Simply cute! Can't wait for my next baby shower to make these.

Uniqe Baby Gifts and Baby Shower Favors Coming Attractions

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I am looking forward to an exciting year here at Alexander's Playroom. There will be quite a few new unique baby gifts and baby shower favors that will be added to the site over the next few weeks. I have another giveaway planned for February also, so make sure you stop by regularly.

I'm really excited about these adorable cloth diapers from Trend Lab Baby. What I love about these cloth diapers is they are gender specific with 3 liner options providing protection where it's needed most - blue up front for boys, pink in the middle for girls, or the white liner with equal padding for either a boy or girl. The outer cover is waterproof which keeps wetness in and has a soft fleece lining that keeps moisture away from baby.






The Ultimate Diaper Bag, also from Trend Lab, is a hobo style diaper bag that is great for everyday use. It's not too girly looking, so even a dad won't mind carrying it! This spacious tote bag has built-in, insulated bottle pockets on either side to keep bottles and snacks hot or cold, an adjustable strap makes it easy to carry or hang across stroller handles, three magnetic pockets on the exterior of bag can be opened with one hand making it convenient when holding a baby, and durable nylon fabric easily wipes clean. It also includes a changing pad and transparent dirty duds zippered pouch that can be clipped onto the bag.





The Night Owl 5 Piece Baby Gift Set is too adorable! This enchanting owl-themed gift set includes a large, plush owl rattle, plush "crinkle" tree toy, canvas door hanger, and a matching owl applique satin trimmed lovie blanket embroidered with "Hoot! Hoot!" in a keepsake wicker basket with canvas lining. Plus you can get the door hanger personalized with baby's name.



If you are planning a baby shower, there are going to be a ton of new favors added over the next few weeks. Here a just a few of my favorites:

About to Pop Expectant Mom Notepad



Filled with Joy Favor Jars - great to fill with a sweet treat for your guests.



Born to be Wild Animal Candle Set - great for a safari themed baby shower.



This is just a small selection of the coming attractions. Make sure you check back regularly so you don't miss the giveaway in February.

Homemade Baby Shower Favors Ideas

In today's economy we are all looking for ways to save a little bit of money. Planning a baby shower can become very expensive. A good way to keep to your budget is to make homemade baby shower favors.

There are tons of cute favor boxes and organza bags that come in popular baby shower themes. These can save you a lot of money and can be filled with a sweet treat for your guests.


Mini Cello Favor Bag Kit




Mini Paper Favor Bags Kit




If you are crafty, here are a couple of ideas from the website, Plan the Perfect Baby Shower. They are both easy to make and inexpensive.

This adorable homemade favor bag uses patterned paper that can easily be matched to your baby shower theme.




For a yummy treat, make these simple Rice Krispie Treat lollipop favors. You only need a few ingredients and can also easily be matched to your theme.




Remember, keep your baby shower favors simple and give your guests something they are sure to love.

Butterfly Baby Shower: Baby Girl Shower Theme

My beautiful granddaughter, Angelina Lucia, was born on Friday, 7/17/09.

My daughter wanted a butterfly themed baby shower. I took a few simple and cost effective items and came up with this beautiful butterfly baby shower.



Everything was pink and purple and accented with butterflies. It was very girlie! I made her this beautiful 6 tier diaper cake which was basically my 4 tier butterfly diaper cake with a couple of extra tiers. It was made with approximately 200 diapers and decorated with butterfly themed baby items.



I did two different baby shower favors with a butterfly theme.



These printable candy bar wrappers were really easy to personalize and I tied them in with the theme by adding butterfly and heart stickers. They are available in pink, blue, and multi color.



I also used these baby girl favor boxes and added a small hanging butterflies to tie into the theme. The butterflies were actually a fringe that I found at a fabric store. I just cut the butterflies off of the ribbon and attached them with a glue dot inside the box. These baby shower favor boxes are so cute and can be filled with candy, mints, or a small travel candle. They are also available in blue with a sailboat or green with a star decoration.



For dessert I made cupcakes with these adorable sugar crafted butterflies. I found these edible cupcake decorations at Shopbakersnook.



I displayed them on a cupcake stand that I made. I found a great tutorial on making your own cupcake stand. It was easy to make and I decorated it to match the butterfly theme.





As for decorations and tableware, I went to a local party supply store and found butterfly themed tableware and the adorable hanging decorations you see in the background.



It turned out to be a beautiful butterfly themed baby shower!

Planning a Pampered Mommy Baby Shower - Choosing Favors, Gifts, & Prizes

Choosing favors and gifts for a pampered mommy baby shower has never been easier. There are so many adorable and unique baby shower items available.

Baby shower favors and game prizes can be as simple as some cute organza bags filled with beauty samples such as lotions, facial soaps, and hand lotions, or a cute purse style manicure set is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Gifts for the expecting mommy can be baby gifts or if you just want to pamper the mommy you can give her gifts just for her.

Here are a few baby shower favor & gift ideas that are sure to be a hit:

• Spa Gifts - Hand creams, lip balms, lotions, bath salts, face masks, massage oils.





• Gift Certificates - Spa, movie, restaurant, baby sitting certificates (for the expecting mommy).


• Manicure sets, pedicure sets, wildflower seed packs, wine bottle stoppers

Just about any favor will work for a pampered mommy baby shower. Keep it fun and simple and you won't go wrong.

Join me tomorrow for food ideas for your pampered mommy baby shower.

Food Ideas for a Couple's Baby Shower

Choosing food for your couple's baby shower is the easiest and most important part of your party planning. One thing men love to do is eat!

You want to keep these men happy and content at your baby shower so make sure to choose hearty foods. You can still plan to serve lighter foods for the ladies but make sure to include plenty of meat for the guys. Also make sure to find out if any of your guests have any food sensitivities.

Here are a few baby shower food ideas that are sure to keep those men happy:

• Appetizers & Finger Foods - Nacho dip & chips, spinach dip with crackers or crusty chunks of bread, chicken wings, finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, pigs in a blanket, Swedish meatballs.


• Main Entrees - BBQ chicken, fried chicken, enchiladas, chili.
  
• Side Dishes - potato salad, pasta salad, mac & cheese

It's best to keep your menu easy so that you will have time to mingle with the guests rather than be stuck in the kitchen. Find some more great baby shower food ideas and recipes here.

Just keep in mind when you are planning your coed baby shower to keep it neutral and guy-friendly and you wont' go wrong. The expecting daddy will appreciate that he was included in this very special event.




If you are looking for the perfect baby shower centerpiece this couple's diaper cake will make the perfect addition to your table decorations. It's available in either pink or blue and is decorated with adorable baby items that say "I Love Mommy" and "I Love Daddy".

Join me next week for tips and ideas on a "Pamper Mom Baby Shower".

Planning a Couple's Baby Shower - Choosing Baby Shower Favors

OK ladies, so you are planning a couple’s baby shower and are perplexed about what kind of baby shower favors to give your guests. Let’s face it, baby shower favors are designed with women in mind. They are cute and feminine!

So what do you give the guys that are attending a coed baby shower? There are not too many men that are into candles or bath confetti, and they won't go gaga over those adorable baby bottles filled with candy.

Well, let’s think about what guys enjoy -

• Food - What guy doesn’t like to eat? You know the old saying: The way to a guy’s heart is through his stomach. Cookies or candy are always a sure bet. Wrap them in a piece of tulle tied with a ribbon or an organza bag. You could also use Chinese style take-out boxes or neutral color favor boxes. Bubble gum cigars are also another good choice.


• Sports themed key chains or t-shirts.


• Movie rental gift certificates or lottery tickets.

If you want to give the ladies at the party something feminine, there is no reason why you can’t buy separate baby shower favors for them.

Just remember when choosing the favors for a coed baby shower to keep them neutral for the men.

Join us Friday for tips on choosing food for a couple's baby shower.

7 Tips for Choosing Baby Shower Favors

You want the baby shower you're planning to be a joyful and memorable event. Whether you are planning a small casual get-together or a large formal event, you do not want to forget to include baby shower favors. Giving your guests a small token of your appreciation shows them how much you appreciate their time and generosity.

Here is a list of 7 tips to help you choose the perfect baby shower favors for your event.

• If you are using a specific theme, choose favors that coordinate with the theme. Let's say your theme is butterflies. These cute butterfly favor boxes would make a perfect gift and can be filled with a sweet treat for your guests.
  
  


• Why give your guests something that is going to sit on a shelf collecting dust? Try to choose favors that they can actually use. Good choices would be lip balm or note pads.
  
  
  


• Make your baby shower favors memorable. There are many inexpensive, cute favors that include personalization.
  
  


• Don't wait until the last minute to choose your favors. Besides planning the theme and choosing food, this is one thing that takes some thought and time. If you are ordering favors online or having them personalized, plan to buy them at least 3 weeks in advance.


• If you are planning this for the mommy-to-be, make sure to take her personality and taste into consideration.


• Don't buy the first favors you see. Shop around to compare favors and find the best price.


• Use several resources to get ideas for favors. Speak with family members and friends for suggestions, look in magazines, craft books, and on the Internet.

Choosing baby showers does not have to be a chore. Using these 7 tips are sure to help you pick the perfect favors for your baby shower.