Planning a baby shower on a budget may sound like an impossible feat, but with a spark of creativity and help from friends, you’ll be on your way to having a special celebration for the mother to be!
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re at a stage in life where your friends are having kids, or you’re becoming a grandparent. These parties can start racking up the dollar signs if you don’t keep the budget in mind the moment you accept the role as host. Things like location, decorations, and food can get pricey.
You can create a memorable baby shower on a budget, and we have some tips to help!
Location
It is so easy to blow your entire budget on the location. Hosting a baby shower at a restaurant or renting a venue with caterers can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Instead, host it at your house or a free place like a park pavilion. If you can’t host it at your own home, reach out to your friends. If kids are allowed at the baby shower, hosting it at a park might be your best bet as they can be entertained.
Decoration
You can have beautiful decorations at the baby shower, even on a budget. Pinterest and the Dollar Store will be your best friends. Choose one or two colors and let that be your theme. Buying in bulk is usually cheaper — you might even be able to save those items for the next shower. For example, paper lanterns are a great decoration that is very inexpensive and can be reused. When you host a baby shower on a budget go to the grocery store for flowers, get a few bunches and call it a day.
Food
Skip the caterers and get cooking! You can host a baby shower on a budget and still have tasty food. Head to your local bulk grocery store, like BJ’s, for discount ingredients. Create a spread of finger sandwiches, cheese, fruit, and crackers. Ever heard of a potluck? It’s a great way to get off food duty — inexpensively. Have your friends bring a dish to the baby shower; this will allow you to focus on the other elements of the baby shower.
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Creating a baby shower on a budget is definitely doable and remember, budgets don’t stop after the shower.
For soon to be parents, planning for the baby’s future is an important step. From children’s savings accounts to student loans, we have your child covered at all ages! Stop in, call, or visit us online to see all DEXSTA has to offer!