However, if she has children already and truly doesn't need much in the way of baby items, this is a terrific opportunity to have a "pamper mom" shower! Be certain your guests know the theme of the day and suggest they bring gifts that any woman would enjoy. Some popular gift ideas are gift certificates for a massage, manicure, pedicure, or any other luxurious spa treatment. Fancy chocolates, a nice bottle of wine, or other wonderful treats that the mom-to-be has been avoiding during her pregnancy also make fun and appreciated gifts, as well as certificates to nice restaurants for the new parents to enjoy an evening away from the kids. Hand-made certificates that are good for an evening of babysitting or an afternoon of yard work are also terrific gifts that new parents will really appreciate! Having a shower to pamper the mom-to-be is a great way to make the birth of a second or third child feel just as special as the first. Whether you're organizing a shower for your sister or your daughter, your friend or your co-worker, the bottom line is to remember that you don't have to do the old traditional ginger-ale and sherbet punch with a bootie-shaped cake and shower games. Your guests are grown-ups after all and they will enjoy gathering together to celebrate the impending little one's arrival, no matter what your plans include. So be brave, branch out, and try something fun and different, because this is one of the last parties that mom-to-be will get to enjoy before she's hunkered down with her new bundle of joy. Note: At the bottom of this story is a link to email this article to a friend. Whether it's for your shower or a friend's, they'll appreciate you thought of them. Pass it on! |
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