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Fun Prizes For Baby Shower Games

Posted on 17 Dec 2011 at 8:42pm

Planning a baby shower can be both fun and stressful. Choosing the right games, the right people to invite, the right decorations and food can all make or break a baby shower. One thing that many baby shower organizers forget, however, is to include fun prizes for the games. Luckily, shower prizes aren’t about being expensive, over-the-top, or high fashion. The key to giving great shower game prizes is simple, fun, relaxing gifts.

Since baby showers are traditionally all-female parties, it’s important to remember to cater to things that women of all generations enjoy. So, one great game prize would be a set of hand/body lotions that smell wonderful. Women of all ages enjoy having a lotion which both hydrates and perfumes, right?

Another great gift (or game prize) for baby shower participants is gourmet chocolate. Not many people would want to turn down a small box of their favorite kind of chocolate truffles. For the party planner who wants everything to match, giving gourmet chocolates that have an outer shell (or topping) that matches the party’s color scheme will make this baby shower gift hard to pass up.

In the same line of thought, scented candles which are specifically colored to match the party’s décor also make great gifts for the games’ participants. Soothing scents like lilac, lavender, and verbena are excellent options for party planners who want to add a luxurious and relaxing touch to the party favors. (It’s also worth mentioning that lavender has been known to help soothe expecting mothers who have morning sickness!)

For the party planner who really enjoys lavishing the shower game winners giving away gift certificates for manicures or pedicures is a great way to go. Many participants will want to win that prize and the best thing about giving a gift certificate for a manicure is that it’s an affordable yet luxurious game prize that shows the guests your appreciation for attending.

Planners who have a comic side to them might want to give gag prizes for the participants. Assuming that attendees have a sense of humor, this is a great way to go! Filling a baby bottle with Chardonnay and asking them to drink it can often be a funny booby prize. Giving the baby shower game winner a “baby style” hair makeover also will give the guests a good laugh for the rest of the baby shower. Remember, it’s smart to give gag gifts only if you are sure that your guests appreciate your sense of humor!

Lastly, remember that what makes a baby shower amazing really aren’t the gifts. The memories that are attached to those gifts are what matter the most.

Valentina Kaltchev is the founder of TheQuiltFairy.com, an online boutique for handmade baby quilts, baby crib bedding, nursery rugs and custom accessories in wide range of colors and themes to satisfy the most discriminating tastes.

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Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas

Posted on 04 Dec 2011 at 7:44am

Another great idea to jazz up the baby shower, is to throw games to the guests. Playing baby shower games is actually a fun and enjoyable activity that will sure to give big laughs to everyone. There are lots of baby shower games to choose from. If you are the host of the party, you can either purchase games from your local party store or make your own games.

Since showers are often theme-based, you may think of baby shower games that are related to theme you want for the party. Anything from cartoon characters, sports, to jungle or even a spa or tea can make a nice theme for the baby shower.

Usually, when a shower has fun activities such as games, there are prizes for the winners. Well, any game would need prizes for the winners, but in some cases like during a baby shower game, though prizes aren’t mandatory, it would be best to give little tokens to the winners.

Baby game prizes ideas come in so many choices to choose from. Depending on your budget and theme of the party, they may range from cheap figurines to elegant festive gift baskets. One great idea you can follow is to purchase little inexpensive items from the baby registry and offer as prizes for the winners. Of course, it is up to them to donate what they’ve received to the mom-to-be at the end of the shower.

There are lots of theme-based gifts and prizes, and using cute decorations like stuffed animals and other baby-related items can make a cost-effective way to use the theme to your advantage. Other ideas for shower game prizes could be small baby figurines, chocolates and other fancy wrapped treats, gift baskets, gift certificates, spa certificates or even just manicure and pedicure treat for the winners of the games.

You can be as creative as you want when it comes to game prizes. If you prefer to make your own at home, well then feel free to do so. You can easily purchase novelty items from your local craft stores or wholesale dealer and wrap them up yourself. One easy and inexpensive prize idea you can make at home are bubbles with a personalized tag that has a cute picture on. The photo could be an angel, baby, or the ultrasound photo of the upcoming child. Other ideas you can personally make include bags of homemade cookies, little gift baskets filled with pampering goods, and etc.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money over those prizes. Make sure to set a budget beforehand so you will have a guide whether you will buy or make homemade prizes. Sometimes, baby shower favors are also used as prizes for the shower games. However, if you feel like giving something else, then much better. Baby shower supplies, including games, prizes and favors are widely available online. There are lots of websites these days that specialize on baby shower gifts and other party accessories that will sure to flair any themed shower.

Janet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you’re looking for baby announcements, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection. Find baby shower decorations more online!

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