Ok ladies - lots of post on what to wear to your baby shower, when to have it, and etiquette with opening gifts etc ... but my question is what should I get my friend as a Thank You for hosting the baby shower???
Obviously time and effort and money spent come into play here (not going to give a $15 Starbucks gift card for a thank you to a $1000 baby shower)... Our baby shower is nothing lavish, no facility fee, no money for food (DH and I are taking care of that), minimal if any for decorations... it's super casual, but she sent out the invitations and has a couple of prizes for games/diaper raffle.
I was thinking about a spa GC and a bottle of wine with a card and flowers? Too much... not enough? Should I make something?? Suggestions are appreciated!
Re: Baby Shower Host Thank You Gift
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I have about 7 people co-hosting my shower (4 friends from crossfit including my MOH, my other two bridesmaids, and my mom), so I haven't figured out what to do yet. I was thinking about maybe doing some Lush stuff since everyone on here has been raving about it, except for my mom because she has super sensitive skin. I'd love to do something with booze, but it would get expensive really fast with that many co-hosts, and my budget is pretty limited. Would love to hear more ideas about what others are doing!
I just don't want to be one of those ungrateful people because I know this has been a big deal for her... especially hard to plan/organize since we live in different states, so she is doing it all long distance.
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For the shower that's being thrown by my church family, I plan on giving the hostess a thank-you card with a gift card for dinner and a movie ticket.
The others are being thrown by my parents/MIL so I was just going to create a card from my son, thanking them for throwing his "first party/celebration" and saying how excited he is to meet his Nana/Pop Pop, etc.
I am cheap I guess... But this is family, and I can get away with it??? Right?
By being super productive today, I found some gorgeous makeup bags on etsy (for example). I'm going to get a few smaller pampering things to put in them as well. With the 7 co-hosts, I'll spend a bit less than $200.
Ooh I love Vera so I could totally get behind that! Ha ha
Who doesn't like wine or a spa day right???
Now if it was much smaller and less expensive I'd probably just so something small like a gift card to the venu to use for dinner with their spouse or maybe flowers ?
Edit: because my fingers aren't awake yet
No one mentioned "work showers" on this thread so I thought I'd bring it up.
This morning, I saw a flyer on our bulletin board. One of my supervisors is hosting a shower for me on 3/18. It's potluck style so others will bring a dish. There will probably be around 20 co-workers there. Hostess will be doing the games and provide the cake.
I'm kind of at a loss...don't know the lady on a personal level but I do want to get her something nice. I was thinking something from Scentsy or maybe a Yankee candle? Or a cute B&BW set....
Thoughts?
Coffee mug & GC would be perfect! Everyone here loves coffee. We have 5 machines in our break room! Thanks!