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Baby Shower Question regarding helping the Hostess!
My close friend/baby's Godmother wants to throw a small baby shower for LO. The date has been set for November 20th (due to Christmas and her daughters birthday in December) and to help her out I told her that either I would pay for the hall or she could have it at my house, which she said my house will be fine. It will be only close friends and immediate family because this is my 2nd child so we want a limited guest list.
My friend is a Full time daycare teacher/Single Mother and I want to help her in anyway possible, so I volunteered to help her financially with the shower, and my aunt called her and volunteered to do the games and purchase prizes.
Is there anything else I could do to help her out? She told me she really wants to do it all herself but she's stuck for time so she doesn't get much time to plan anything, that's why she's asked for my help.
I'd also like to get something for her to show my appreciation, anyone have any ideas?
Another question: DH's family has been asking for invites, but we thought it was too early to send out invites already. When do they usually go out?
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Re: Baby Shower Question regarding helping the Hostess!
I'm no help on some of your questions, but I think you send invites 4-6 weeks in advance.
You could offer to buy the favors and take care of those for her. Hostess gifts can be anything- a nice bottle of wine, chocolates, a gc to a spa, just something your friend would like. I haven't decided on my hostess gifts yet, but I think I will get one hostess a little something from Coach outlet and the other a nice bottle of her fave wine and godiva chocolates. Not sure though.
I would not send invites further out than 4 weeks. It is not a wedding so not as much time is needed.
As for helping her out...sounds like you have most things covered...especially if you plan to be the one to clean your house for guests. It sounds like she has invites and food and maybe decorations. Perhaps you could decorate since it is going to be at your house.
I would probably get a gift card to her favorite restaurant or since she is a single mom and could use financial help...maybe a gift card to Target or another superstore that she can hang onto to buy food, supplies, etc. if she gets in a pinch.