It’s quite normal for a pregnant woman to celebrate the upcoming birth of her baby with friends. But what isn’t normal is when you throw a baby shower far beyond your means. This is like spending too much on what is really not essential.

So in order not to go broke after this celebration Kyle Palmieri Jersey , here are some baby shower ideas on a budget.

Reuse the Decorations- If you have decorations lying around from last Christmas or New Year’s Day, then use them. If you have additional paper or strings lying around the house, then why not put it to good use? You can also use baby items for decorations, hang them around the living room or put in some stuffed animals Justin Abdelkader Jersey , books for kids or baby bath lotions around your room. The best thing about decorating is that you recycle everything altogether - definitely one way about throwing baby showers on a budget.

Use Real Plates- It may sound crazy but using real plates instead of disposable ones would slash several dollars off your expenses. If you have some nice dishes stacked in your cabinet, use them. If, however, you tire at the thought of washing these dishes Jonathan Quick Jersey , then buy some inexpensive disposable plates - any plates that don’t have baby shower as themes. You can buy these at any thrift stores, discount shops, grocery or even at the dollar store.

Buy in Bulk- This is one of the keys when cutting off expenses. Go to your nearest grocery store and buy items in bulk - heap vegetables and fruits in a platter, and even use candies or nuts as appetizers. You can also buy éclairs or mini cream puffs. Don’t stave on huge meals. Either way this can save you a few bucks.

Bake the Cake- If you have the knack for cooking and baking John Carlson Jersey , why not make your own cake instead of buying one? If, however, you don’t know how there are many recipes found on the internet that would let you bake one. The cake doesn’t have to be extravagant - it only needs to be simple enough with minimal decorations that would make it look quite attractive. As one popular adage says, “There is beauty in simplicity”.

Give Gifts for the Winners- Baby showers on a budget need to have prizes for the baby shower winners. These don’t have to be expensive as you can buy small tokens at the discount shops or thrift stores. When you purchase gift bags plus taxes Joe Pavelski Jersey , you’ll only be spending at least $7. Here are some baby shower ideas on a budget: picture frames, candles, magnets or the favorite of everyone: key chains.

Look for Invitations Elsewhere- Instead of sending them letters of invitations, why not go through your email and send them an Email invitation instead? Social networking sites also have electronic invites so you don’t have to worry about anything. Take advantage of the newest technology and the internet to cut off your expenses.

Baby Gifts you give- There are many inexpensive gifts you can give to the mother and her baby. First coupons offer different services such as babysitting Jamie Langenbrunner Jersey , goodies and even some baby stuff. Second you can buy at least a baby stuff or package in one of the groceries - definitely less expensive that those at your average mall or supermarket.
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