Isn’t this the cutest onesie invitation?

Once your print out your invitation on the pink onesie, the outfit pops out of the paper on preforated edges. You don’t have to spend a lot to have a nice event but you do need to be organized. Otherwise, you’ll run around grabbing anything, no matter the cost.

 

 

 

 

 

This cute invite is from the Dollar Tree.  Just $1 for 6 invites. So for $4, I had cute, custom invites for my upcoming shower.

Here’s a checklist to help you organize your shower.

• Have the mother-to-be create a guest list.
• Create or buy invites, address and mail.
• Select a shower theme. It will make it easier to decorate and shop if you have something in mind. It’s okay if you just want the theme to be “baby.” If so, you can look for pastels and baby items for decorations. I don’t want to spoil the surprise for my friend so look for my decorating and game ideas following the party, in another post.
• Look around your home and decide what you will need to decorate. You’ll certainly want something on the food table. How about other areas? For my shower, I’m going to put something cute on the foyer table, decorate the food table and also put decorations on the fireplace mantle. It is the focal point of the room where the shower is held.
• Make a list of decorating items you need. Tablecloth? Streamers? Flowers? Other items?
• Are you going to have party favors?
• How about party games? Any prizes?
• Where will people sit? Do you need any extra chairs?
• What will you need for the food table? Some items might be plates, forks, spoons, napkins, punch bowl and cups.
• Create a menu for the party. From the menu, create a shopping list. Don’t forget to add any items for decorating or prizes to your shopping list.
• Call ahead to order any cakes or party trays.
• On the week of the party, create a daily to-do list so you don’t get overwhelmed by it all at once. Divide your household tasks among the days preceding the party. That includes clearing clutter, dusting, vacuuming, mopping the floor, cleaning the bathroom. Next add your special tasks such as decorating, picking up cakes or making food.
• Aim to have the house cleaned and decorated the day before the party so that on the party day, you can concentrate on the food and making your guests feel welcome.

Here’s a link to the blog from the day of the party- complete with photos.