Baby Shower in a Box
Baby Shower in a Box
Baby Shower in a Box
I love going to baby showers, even though I'm well past the baby birthing years. There is something renewing about celebrating the start of a tiny life, plus I love all the soft blankets and darling little outfits to buy and gift.
In the past most people grew up, lived and died within the same limited geographical area. This meant that they were always near loved ones to share important occasions like weddings and births. This isn't the case anymore. I have a daughter who lives two states away, a niece who's across the country and a dear young friend I taught in high school who lives with her husband all the way in Hong Kong.
However, when a pregnancy is announced, it doesn't matter the distance, I still want to share the excitement and extend my affection and encouragement. That's how the idea for baby shower in a box was born.
Baby Shower in a box is, as the name suggests, a box that contains all the necessary ingredients for a long-distance baby shower. It's easy to put together, versatile enough to personalize and simple to ship regardless of the destination.
To make your own baby shower in a box, you must first find a good heavy box. You want one that is big enough to contain a variety of small objects but not so big as to be unwieldy for a pregnant mom to carry.
At a traditional baby shower there are games played, advice given, gifts to unwrap and treats to share. Use the same ideas when packing your own shower box. Cookies or candies ship well and are always appreciated. Pregnancy word search games or cross word puzzles can be downloaded from the computer, and a letter or two from family and friends can help the mom-to-be feel connected.
The term Baby Shower' comes from the idea of showering the pregnant women with gifts, so be sure to include a few individually wrapped presents. This is a good time to contact other family members and friends and invite them to add their gifts to the shower box.
A dear friend who lived several states away was expecting her fourth baby. So instead of mailing the box to her, I sent it to her twelve-year-old daughter. I included cake and frosting mixes, balloons and small baby shower decorations and gifts. She and her siblings had a great time putting together and then holding the baby shower for her mom.
It's hard to be far away from family and friends when it comes time to have a new baby, so instead of guests coming to a shower, invite them to send their wishes over the web by making free e-cards at a site like a Smilebox. Imagine the joy and surprise when they all arrive in the new mommy's email.
The old sayings, "It's the thought that counts," is true, but having something tangible to represent your love and support is even better. Sending a Baby Shower in a Box shows your love and support.
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