the details, let’s talk about the baby shower details :: information + giveaway

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There is not much better in life than welcoming NEW life to a family! I’m talking about BABIES!! Oh it’s baby season over here – yet, not for me this time. Although my husband and I have completed our family, I still jump up and down with joy when I find out someone is expecting. I might scream a little too 🙂 I’m living through them at this point, and I love it! I now get to spoil all my friends’ babies and then give them back!

The best part about a friend having another baby is the fun that comes along with celebrating them at a baby shower. And you know what? Since I had my one and only baby shower 8 years ago, so much has changed! That makes throwing one even more fun. I get to experience it all on a whole different level, on whatever style they have and love. It’s like having a ton of different babies without all the labor pains!
the little details count when planning a baby shower

I want to share with you the fun I found while shopping and preparing at Target for what could be an upcoming baby shower!! I wanted to do something a little more creative this time around, and get my craft on folks! I did have a limited amount of time though, like so many people do in this busy, busy life we run. So, to preface, everything I have pictured came from Target, yes, Target did it again! I was blown away that I could walk in to the store and get everything and anything I needed, start to finish, at the same place. I shouldn’t be surprised, but it was a nice benefit!

I started with colors galore. I decided upon something simple, the mint/silver theme. I think it’s quite catchy, especially for a party where the momma to be doesn’t know if it’s a boy or girl yet.

Simple touch.
I thought making a sweet little “memento” would be nice for this shower. Something to show the love for the baby not even born yet, so I chose hearts. Target has a pad of fabulous, thicker stock paper, that has the ombre built in to the color. There were other colors in the pack too if mint isn’t your thing.
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Birth Date Guessing Game.
Another nice touch was a simple calendar…yet the calendar was not used for the actual day of the party, it’s used for the guests to put their birth date guest down. More hearts – I cut them out and the guests can put them on the day they think the baby will be born. Initials can be used on the front or the back, just depends the taste of the momma to be!
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Treats.
Who doesn’t like gum balls and animal crackers…am I right? Something fun to have sitting around.
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Favors.
I wanted the favors to be something everyone could use. Not stuff that will get dumped in the junk drawer or tossed in the trash when they got home. Not only that, but the cute little tin could be used for so much too! I have an extra and it sits nicely on my desk now collecting pens and pencils.
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What do you think? Would you visit Target for your shower hosting needs? You better – it’s TARGET people!! 🙂 Ha! For real though, what are you loving at Target that would work for you and your style?

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209 thoughts on “the details, let’s talk about the baby shower details :: information + giveaway”

  6. i would love to get the Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Ocean Explorer Walker for a baby shower for my friend that is due in a couple of months

  8. Oh gosh, I love everything at Target! They have great party supplies and their baby section is awesome for shower gifts. I like to stock up on Gerber onesies and other things parents don’t realize will be staples.

  11. I’d want to get the EXPO 4ct Asst. Neon Window Dry Erase Marker. They make decorating a lot of fun.

  13. I would love to give the, Summer Infant Lil’ Luxuries® Bath Tub with Whirlpool, Bubbling Spa and Shower – Pink/Purple for a friend who is having a baby girl.

  15. Well since Target is the only store I know that is carrying the chocolate covered ruffles, I would get those for an upcoming party. If they were for a shower, I might get some white chocolate and put blue food coloring in it and drizzle them, so that they are festive. 🙂 I’d also get invitations, and I’d hit up their 1-2 dollar area and try to make gift bags for guests if possible. Depending on what items they have out at the time. 🙂

  16. I’d love to get the aden + anais blankets for Target. They are the best blankets I used, and highly recommend them.

  23. Im not sure how I would use it but when I saw the Smith & Hawken™ Woven Wall Organizer Decorative Basket with Chalkboard I thought wow that is cool and I could get creative with it.

  28. I would get these two amazing wind chimes for my spring birthday party Woodstock Moonlight Waves Wind Chime – 34 inches Blue Handworks Glass and Driftwood Wind Chime

  31. The Graco DynamoLite Classic Connect ™ Travel System – Hudson would be amazing for a baby shower!

  35. I like the baby monitors. My brother is expecting his first daughter, and this would be a perfect gift for him.

  36. I get almost everything from target….I love to make my gift bags there…I would probably get stuff for a candy bar…

    PS I LOVE your baby shower colors…

  42. I would want mason jars at a party..any party. I love using mason jars for well..any and everything lol.

  49. I like the American Heritage Collection 1 Pint (16 oz.) 6 Pack Mason Jars in Blue. They’d be perfect to use as decorations or as favors!

  54. I love the Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller that would make the most awesome shower gift

  55. I’d like to get the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Love to Play Puppy for my cousin’s baby!

  62. Actually I’m throwing my best friend a baby shower in the next few months. There are tons of things that I still plan on buying, plus I have already gotten a few things. She has a 12 year old, and in which case she has gotten rid of everything from then. So she needs all new stuff.

  64. I like the Baby Einstein Rhythm of the Reef Activity Saucer™.

    Thanks for the chance!

  67. i love to give earth mama angel baby products! i never had showers for my kids but im working with my sister to throw our other sister one!

  70. I love to give new mommas real swaddling blankets, (not those tiny flannel receiving blankets) so I’d love to have a few of these sets on hand for baby gifts: aden + anais for Target Zooaroo Swaddle Wraps 4pk – Gender Neutral.

  71. I am going to due the due date guessing game. What a cute idea? I would like to get a comfortable guider for my son’s girlfriend.

  75. The Baby Boy Mobile Invitations (10 count) would be perfect for my sisters upcoming baby shower.

  79. I would love to get the Circo® Knit Baby Blanket – Square ‘n Dippity for my neighbor that just had a brand new baby girl.

  82. I would love to get the Anchor Glass Bistro Pitcher (2qt) for an upcoming shower. Thanks for the chance!

  87. I’d love to use the Threshold™ Dragonfly String Lights to decorate for a party or shower. It would add some whimsy!

  88. I would like to get the Eddie Bauer® QuadTrek Travel System as the ultimate baby shower gift.

  91. What item or items from Target would you love to get your hands on for a baby shower or another party you are planning?

    ill say Boppy Pillow,but im not having any showers..

  92. Wow, just had a baby shower myself! Wish we had thought of the due date game! (any day now!) We did make the guest guess the Baby’s name. We didn’t keep his Gender secret, so when we finally got a name for him we made everyone guess! Gave them the first letters, and no one guessed it! They loved it!

    1. Oh that sounds like a lot of fun! An early congrats too! You will have to share your little bundle with us when he is born…tag us on Facebook or Instagram!! 🙂

  94. I’d love to give the Jungle Baby Animal Baby Shower Thank You Cards to all of my guests.

  95. I would like the Google Chromecast for sleepovers. I think the girls can go in there and just have movie nights with their friends. Thank you!

  98. I would choose a big pack of diapers and something like the 4moms® rockaRoo Swing – Grey Classic

  100. I would like to have the Balloon Time Standard Helium Balloon Kit so I could blow up my own party balloons at home.

  101. I might get the VTech Audio Baby Monitor with 2 Parent Units – DM221-2 for a shower

  102. If I was hosting, I’d use those big gorgeous gumballs for dĂ©cor – love those! If the shower was for me (which, I am due in June!), I’d use the gift card to go towards a pack and play that I’ve had my eye on…:)

  107. I like all the frozen disposable items like plates and cups for my daughters birthday!

  110. I would get this Circo® Newborn Lamb Wrap Towel – White ,Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Washtime Tin (Yellow Tin + 3 Washcloths + Mini Wash) PRECIOUS FIRSTS™Made by Carters® Newborn Girls’ 2 Pack Sleep N’ Play- Pink

  111. My cousin is having her baby shower soon, and I would love to get her the Circo Two by Two Crib Mobile.

  118. If I were hosting a shower, I’d love to get the Kate Aspen “Born To Be Wild” Animal Place Card/Photo Holders! They’re so cute. As far as gifts, my go-to baby shower present is the Aden & Anais swaddle blankets. 🙂

  121. I just finished my baby shower, and heck just finished having my baby! I could use that card to get some bottles, though! A great gift for others(besides diapers) would be those bottles with the moveable nipples, they are so like the breast my baby never fusses with either the real or plastic nipple!

  125. Perfect for friend’s baby shower: Oh Joy! Gold Printed Table Runner. Oh Joy! Abstract Stripe Serving Bowl, Oh Joy! Acacia Serving Board

  129. I am a cake decorator and I would love to get the Cake Boss 25 Piece Baby Shower Cake Kit to add to my cake tools ! Love doing cakes !

  133. I love the little necessities for a baby shower such as a pacifier and onesies and little socks

  134. I would get a big bags of bath salts and put them into 4 oz mason jars. Then I would decorate them with ribbon and/or vinyl. I would also get hand small hand sanitizers. I love your nail polish idea, so I would probably borrow it, lol. I’m planning a baby shower that’s to take place in May 🙂

  135. The Single Panel Notecard Set from Target would be ideal for hand written party invitations

  136. I would like to get the Just One You™Made by Carter’s® Newborn Girls’ 2 Pack Mouse Bath Towel Set

  144. I would like to get a Bunch of Organic Foods for My Son as a House warming gift!
    Target has a Great Variety!

  145. I would love to get the Welcome Home Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Better Bathtime Basket! It has everything you would need for that all important first bath and beyond!

  149. I would love one of the cart covers – Eddie Bauer® 2 in 1 Comfy Cover Reversible Shopping Cart Cover – Leaf

  155. I’d love to use the Threshold String Lights – Dragonfly for decorating my next party.

  156. I could spend hours in Target, and their party section is one of my favorites. I plan to get the supplies for my daughters’ surprise birthday party there… plates, dĂ©cor, etc., etc.

  157. The Threshold™ Beaded Cake Stand – White would make a pretty accent for the cake 🙂

  158. The Summer Infant Baby Gate would be a good gift for our daughter, who had our first grandbaby six weeks ago!

  159. Oh I would love to get the Cake Boss 25 Piece Baby Shower Cake Kit! That would be so fun to make our own cake for it!

  160. I’d like the Artland Oasis Chill and Flavor Beverage Server for a pretty way to serve up drinks for any type of party!

  165. There is so much to get for a shower at Target. I would love to get an entire set of matching things to use for the party–invites, tableware, etc..

  173. I think the Eddie Bauer® Classic 3-in-1 Wood High Chair would be perfect for my soon to be born grandson!

  175. I would get the Multi-color Baby Shower Baby Invitations (8 count) & the Cake Boss 25 Piece Baby Shower Cake Kit.

  177. I would buy invitations, table cloths, paper plates, silverware and cups and prizes for games from Target to help plan a baby shower. Target is a great place to buy diapers wipes and clothes for babies. I like the Simmons Madisson Crib n’ More.

  179. I would love to get the Cloud B Sleep Sheep. Too cute! And a pack of diapers to go with, because they are always needed! LOL Thanks for the great giveaway!

  182. I would like to have for Gerber® Onesies® Newborn Girls’ 5 Pack Bunny Onesies. Roll them up and make cupcake decorations for a shower.

  186. I would get the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30 Infant Car Seat for my sisters baby shower.

  187. I love all their cute decorations. I can see a spring/summer party at my new house with their mini lanterns and outdoor decorations.

  189. Diapers and wrapping decor together make those awesome diaper cakes! I’d pick up some of those!

  191. I would love to have the Party Planning Tips for the Clueless Chick book. That would definitely help. I would love to get the Boba wrap for my sister in law who is due in May too!

  192. These Flame Resistant Luminaria Bags – Hearts would be pretty on the walkway up to the shower. I am planning a shower for my sister in law. I plan to get her a rock n play sleeper too. I love Target!

  193. I love your ideas. I would hit the decorations/party supplies isle. And for sure get the ‘Foil Favor Box – Black/Silver ‘

  203. Wow, this is so helpful! Love all of the little ideas you’ve shown. I’ll be having a baby shower on March 22nd. So excited! I’d love to pick up a few packs of plain onesies and paint fabric markers to have guests make personalized onesies!

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