| Are you planning a long-distance baby shower for a | | | | wrapping into the shower, as part of the presentation. |
| loved one or a close friend who has moved away? If | | | | Since Mom won't be there, you might want to |
| so, read on... because these words were written just | | | | incorporate the following into the festivities. Either ask |
| for you! | | | | each guest to tell a funny story about her or how they |
| Long-distance baby showers are becoming | | | | met her... or both. |
| increasingly popular and much more fun and easier to | | | | When it comes time to ship the package, there are |
| put together. Not too long ago, a box of gifts shipped | | | | several things you will want to include besides the gifts. |
| across the country was considered the typical long | | | | (Keep in mind this is not a comprehensive list. Feel free |
| distance shower. When received, Mom-to-be would | | | | to add other items, to the box, if they will add to the |
| open the box, filled with smaller boxes and cards and | | | | fun.) |
| call it a celebration. It's not that this gesture wasn't | | | | Items to add can include: an invitation, confetti, helium |
| appreciated; it just wasn't much of a celebration. | | | | filled balloons (if you have a really big box), recipes for |
| With the help of the Internet, planning a fun filled | | | | all of the munchies that were served in the shower (or |
| long-distance baby shower is easier than you might | | | | the actual munchies themselves if they will ship well). |
| think. The majority of the arrangements can be made | | | | And of course, last but not least, the videotape or |
| from the comfort of your home, on the internet and | | | | DVD of the shower itself. |
| the event can be much more in a single box of baby | | | | As the hostess of the shower you might suggest to |
| gifts. | | | | guests that smaller gifts and/or gift cards are much |
| If the guest of honor is the only attendee now living in | | | | easier to ship. The majority of them will probably agree |
| the area, you can plan a traditional shower and | | | | and decide to opt for something other than a car seat |
| videotape the entire event. This way friends and family | | | | or crib. |
| and get together and enjoy the day, while celebrating | | | | You can also gave each guest the option of ordering |
| the occasion. You can upload the video on YouTube | | | | gifts online and shipping them themselves. Although this |
| and each guest can record a memorable keepsake | | | | particular shipping method is probably best for guests |
| for the new mom filled with good wishes, advice and | | | | who live out of town. |
| whatever else they want to tell her. You can send out | | | | Following these simple tips will make it much easier |
| invitation, play games, serve food, ect... just as you | | | | when you are planning a long-distance baby shower. |
| would if Mom was there. | | | | With a bit of planning they can be just as enjoyable as |
| You might even decide to ask the guests, to bring their | | | | a traditional shower. |
| gifts unwrapped. That way you could incorporate gift | | | | |