How to Throw a Baby Shower on a Budget

By Eren Mckay
Filed under Miscellaneous

how to throw a baby shower on a budget You can still throw a baby shower even if your budget is ‘tight’. Using your imagination and asking others to help will make it possible. The arrival of a new baby is a great reason for everyone to celebrate so don’t be shy in asking friends and family to pitch in with the event. Everyone loves to help as long as they feel acknowledged. Just make sure to thank each person for their contribution to the party. In this article you’ll find several tips that will help you save money and still have a beautiful and fun baby shower.

Plan Ahead to Throw a Baby Shower on a Budget

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Reduce your expenses and avoid getting anxious by planning your event months ahead of time. The saying ‘time is money’ is so very true. If you don’t have enough money, then you need to have enough time to do a lot of the things yourself. Trying to plan a party on a shoe string budget without enough time would cause way too much stress.

So start with your planning at least 3 months ahead and if possible 4 months. There have been times when I started planning a party a year in advance. So don’t think you’re overdoing it by starting early. This article on how to plan a baby shower will give you step by step instructions on creating a 3 ring binder to organize all of the aspects to your party.

Be Frugal with Hand Made Baby Shower Invites

baby shower invitations on a budget By creating your own invitations, you can save money and also make them even prettier than traditional ones. Add your unique touch with glittery pens, lace and even stickers to embellish the invite. Print out the main information for the shower and glue it on the inside of the invite.

Another idea is to cut the invitation out in the shape of the character you chose for your baby shower theme.
baby shower tea cup fairy For example: if you’re having a tea party, cut the invite out in a tea cup shape. Or if you’re having a monkey baby shower, make a cute monkey invite. Use your creativity and have some fun with it.

Food Ideas for a Budget Friendly Event

baby shower on a budget cake Certain foods are perfect for parties because they can be made ahead of time and frozen. For example chocolate fudge, peanut butter truffles, and coconut rolls are all sweets that can be frozen. Just remember to take them out of the freezer and place them in the refrigerator the day before the party.
Coolaid, pretzels and crackers are all cheap items that can be served. Use real plates and utensils and you’ll save on disposable ones.

Save on Decorations for Your Baby Shower

baby shower on a budget flowers Balloons and streamers are very cheap and can liven up any party. Buy them and other cute decoratives in dollar stores or in bulk. If you really want to use flowers, purchase cheaper ones such as carnations and daisies. Try to find cute toys and stuffed animals to embellish the foods tables.

Here are some more baby shower ideas on a budget to help you.

Blessings always,

Eren Mckay

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