How To: A Baby Book Shower

I threw my first "Baby Book Shower" for Zinone a few years ago with the help of some of the other Tales girls. I threw my second "Baby Book Shower" a few weeks ago for my old college roomate who just happened to move to our same town just weeks after adopting a sweet baby boy. In both cases, the mothers had already been thrown more traditional baby showers by family and old friends so another one of the same just didn't seem right. But, I am never one to pass up on an opportunity to have a party so a Baby Book shower was perfect.

I rememered Zinone's party was a huge success, so I called all the girls involved to help me remember the details (so I could just recreate it withough much extra thought) but no one remembered anything. I swear it was really fun though (the details are just a little fuzzy). So I had to start from scratch and without the help of my party-partner-in-crime.

Invites - I created these in the shape of a long skinny bookmark with a pretty ribbon tied at the top.

Food - Little appetizers, fruit and dessert. And because no one was pregnant at this shower, I got to make my favorite Baked Brie. Gooey, sweet and delicious!

Drink - I got this idea of making customized water bottles here. Sticking with the book theme, I used quotes about babies and made my own labels with Photoshop.

Games - I love games but the traditional baby shower ones can get really old. I prepared two games for this shower (but only used one in the end--you know how women love to gab):

First Line Trivia - Each person had to guess the name of the children's book from hearing only the first line. You can find the questions and answers here.

Baby Name Boggle - Each person had to make up as many words possible using only the letters from the baby's whole name. Points are awarded for length and uniqueness of words.

Gifts - Guests were invited to bring books as their gift to the mother and baby. It was nice to see a range of books given from board books, to picture books, to Aesops fables and other bedtime stories. Even a baby who has everything can always use more books!

Decorations - I'm not very good at decorations so all I did was buy a few "Little Golden Book" classics. I propped up on the table and then gave them to the mother at the end of the night.

It was a fun, easy, unique and useful baby shower to give!