Congratulations to me! This is my first babby shower and I want everything to go just right. My theme is Nascar (Jeff Gordon of course!). Anyone have any good decorating ideas? My whole house is already full of his posters and neon signs from his sponsors so I won't have to do much more, but I thought some rebel flags would be cute. I'll need to bring in some extra cash to pay for my generosity- should I have a Chinese auction, a raffle, or a 50/50 drawing? Or all three? I have a brand new George Foreman grill (free with Sam's Club credit card lol) to raffle off, and a set of Jeff Gordon snow globes. Also a set of Taz & Mrs Taz Looney Toons salt & pepper shakers that I never opened 'cause they're collectibles. Should I raffle these items individually or in a gift basket? And for the menu...I was thinking Doritos and french onion dip, and corndogs? What do they normally serve at showers- finger foods or a home-cooked meal? What kind of beer should I get? Many of my friends are overweight so probably a light beer for them, and some celery sticks to munch on. What are some good drinking games for a shower? Last of all...some of my friends are really struggling, and I know they can't afford to buy me anything from my registry. I invited them anyway, and if they win the raffle, should I make them give me back the prize? Since they're not bringing me a baby gift? Oh and invitations...did you make or buy yours? Any cute ideas for hand-made invites? Thanks everyone!
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(In the spirit of the post) First off, you should definately get a keg.....I'd go with Bud Light. Make sure the mommy-to-be get a good keg stand in (everyone holds her upside down while she takes a good minutes-worth off the spout!) You could make a nice table decoration out of your old Marlboro boxes.....a crib or stroller would be nice. You could make the wheels on the stroller out of cans of Skol. Red light bulbs are a must if you are having an evening affair. Menu: Corndogs and Doritoes are great Spiked punch....tequilla is preferable Swiss Cake Rolls for desert....you could maybe unwrap a lot of them and make a bigger cake. Cotton candy and popcorn are also a great appetizer Invitations: Instead of sending out boring/traditional paper invitiations. The mommy and daddy-to be should go out for a round of mailbox baseball.......then, the next day, shoot all the victims a "Punk'd" style email letting them know that they are invited and if they don't bring a good gift you'll be stink bombing their houses! As far as paying for all this generosity. I'd skip all the ides you had and just suggest that you hit the local Walmart and "five finger discount" some nice items you could then put on Ebay. That way no one has to know you are short on cash (that could be embarssing, you know!) Have fun and Celebrate baby!
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