The baby shower traditions you know and (possibly) love got their start during the “baby boom” of the 1950’s and ‘60’s. A lot has changed since the 50’s, and we…read more
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Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way help new moms prepare. They are also a way for family and friends to celebrate…read more
Baby Shower Etiquette
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby! And while everyone loves a cute little bundle of joy, some may dread the baby shower. Love them or hate…read more
Ask Cheryl: Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
While some dread gift-giving obligations, others enjoy expressing their love and support by giving a gift. But if they haven’t received an invitation, would their gifts be appreciated or misunderstood?…read more
A Millennial’s First Baby Shower: Planning Tips & Tricks
If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course,…read more
Plan a Patriotic Baby Shower
We all love red, white, and blue…and babies too! Summer is the perfect time to throw an All-American baby shower, with lots of patriotic holidays filling the calendar, and the…read more
Baby Shower Games that are Actually Fun
We’ve almost come to expect it: attending a baby shower = being forced to play an awkward baby shower game. But if it’s your turn to host the baby shower,…read more
10 Guy-Friendly Co-Ed Baby Shower Themes
When we were expecting our first child, my friend asked if she could host a co-ed baby shower. I didn’t think I’d be able to convince my husband to participate…read more
Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
In this week’s post, our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to give herself a baby shower. Cheryl, When is it proper to give yourself a…read more
Rise and Shine: A Simple and Healthy Brunch Baby Shower Menu
There’s nothing sweeter than celebrating a mommy-to-be and her baby on the way. And while the celebration should always be sweet, sometimes we crave a menu that isn’t so sugary!…read more
Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Food Bars: Summer Edition I recently attended a beautiful bridal shower (in honor of my cousin) thrown by two of my fabulous aunts. All three…read more
AskCheryl: What if I’m Invited to 2 Baby Showers for the same Mom-to-Be?
Today’s question is from a reader that was invited to two different baby showers for the same baby and wants to know if she should go to both showers and…read more
All Aboard for a Nautical Baby Shower
Red, white, blue, anchors, boats and yummy food…Set sail with us as we cruise through all the adorable ways to throw a nautical themed baby shower. We’ve gathered awesome ideas…read more
How to Bring the Party: Hip Baby Shower Themes Everyone will Enjoy
Baby showers no longer need to be bland. We say, out with the ducks and bunnies and in with a theme that suits the interest and personality of the expectant…read more
Ask Cheryl: Baby Shower Invitation Etiquette
The reader featured in today’s post was invited to a baby shower, but feels put out because the invitation dictated what she should buy for a gift. What is the proper…read more
