The New Trend in Baby Showers - The Couples Shower

Baby Showers aren't just for women anymore.are on your way to an enjoyable evening!
Including the father and his friends makes the festivitiesAs for the traditional baby shower games, it is usually
even more meaningful and exciting. There are manywise to keep them to a minimum. Sometimes these
themes that the host couple can utilize when throwinghilarious games make a few of the guys a bit
the perfect couples baby shower.uncomfortable. The idea is to make sure that
The first is a traditional Bar-B-Q. Guys love to stand byeveryone has a fabulous time. When you announce,
the grill, throw back some cold ones and discuss the"The baby shower games will start in two minutes!",
latest issues. Make sure you have a variety ofmany of the guys will be sinking in their seats or
grill-ables. Try to have a sampling of beef, chicken andsneaking out the backdoor to get some fresh air.
vegetarian fare. Many people will want to bring food toKeep the tradition of opening baby gifts, but make sure
help with the shower. Don't hesitate to take them upthere is something for the new dad. New dad tool kits
on the offer. You can have a variety of salads, chipsare always hugely popular. In a cloth tool belt include
and dips and burger toppings brought to the shower.everything he will need to survive the first few diaper
This makes less work for the host couple. Topped offchanges. Include diapers, wipes, disposable gloves and
with a gorgeous shower cake, the food is taken carea clip for the nose. Often times, lab type goggles make
of instantly.a great statement also. A finishing touch that gets
Another theme for a couples baby shower can beaffirming laughs from the male crowd would be a few
"Ultimate Italian". Boil up some pasta. Simmer a hugeof the new dad's favorite ale. He may need it.
pot of Marinara sauce and have ample meatballs onThe next time you are in charge of a baby shower,
the side for the meat lovers, and you are set. Onceconsider getting everyone involved. By having a
again, don't hesitate for your guests to bring salads andcouples baby shower, you will take the mystique of
Italian garlic breads. Too make this meal even easier,the traditional ladies' baby shower and make guys less
many Italian restaurants offer affordable take awayfearful of the joyful event.
for large parties. Add a baby shower cake and you