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More published how-to guides — baby showers, rehearsal dinners, guest outfits, and the table. Not a rental catalog.

Page 2

Published guides

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Etiquette

When to Plan a Baby Shower: A Typical US Timeline

Navigate the typical US timeline for a baby shower, including when to plan and common exceptions to the rule.
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Theme

What a Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Looks Like

A guide to planning a cozy, pumpkin-themed baby shower at home, covering decor, food, and what guests should wear.
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Theme

Fall Baby Shower Themes

A guide to creating a fall baby shower theme at home, focusing on simple decor, guest attire, and practical ideas for a cozy seasonal celebration.
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Food

A Baby Shower Charcuterie Board for a Home Gathering

A practical guide to building a charcuterie board for a baby shower, focusing on scale, timing, and accommodating common guest preferences.
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Theme

What a Gender-Neutral Baby Shower Looks Like

A practical guide to hosting a gender-neutral baby shower at home, focusing on themes, decor, and guest considerations without a rental catalog or store list.
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Cards

What to Write on a Baby Shower Invitation

Find straightforward examples and advice for writing a baby shower invitation, covering essential details and common wording pitfalls.
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Games

Baby shower game ideas

Eight ways to keep a mixed room moving — without a microphone, a stopwatch humiliation, or anyone measuring a belly.
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Food

Baby Shower Cakes for a Home Gathering

A guide to choosing and planning a cake for a baby shower at home, with a focus on simple, stable designs and guest considerations.
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Theme

What an Elephant Baby Shower Looks Like at Home

A practical guide to hosting an elephant-themed baby shower in your home, focusing on decor, colors, and what guests should wear.
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Theme

Baby Shower Game Prizes for a Living Room or Backyard Gathering

Practical prize ideas for baby shower games, scaled for a living room or backyard. Focuses on what fits and what to avoid.
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Theme

A Here Comes the Son Baby Shower in Your Living Room

How to host a 'Here Comes the Son' baby shower at home, with a focus on simple decor, guest attire, and knowing when this quiet theme isn't the right fit.
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Theme

What a Boy Baby Shower Theme Looks Like at Home

A guide to creating a boy baby shower theme in your own space, focusing on manageable decor, food, and what guests should wear.