If you're just starting your baby shower planning and want to make sure it a huge success, you'll probably feel that as you try to take care of everything and hard to even find time to take a break. The good news is, you're not alone. Here are some of my useful experiences that I learn through as the guest of other people's baby shower. First, if you really in need of a baby shower book, buy an e-book. According to the report, "How Women and Men Use the Internet", published by PEW Internet & American Life Project in December 28th, 2005, there are trends showing that women are catching up in overall use and are framing their online experience with a greater emphasis on deepening connections with people. So what you can learn from it for your baby shower planning? Definitely a lot! Not only are most of the print version of baby shower books outdated, these books are not suitable to feed the needs for busy and web-savvy women. I've read almost all the baby shower related books sold on Amazon, some of them are good written. But compare to e-books, they are not able to update with fresh content in a timely manner. Even more, a busy 9-and-5 Shower hostess is able to organizing party ideas while every and each co-hostess can read the same Shower planning book, exchange ideas, and provide solution using emails. Of course, this only works with e-books since you can send as many copies to your partners without paying extra money. And here comes the most important strategy: Do it or deliberate it. Do you understand that how does the 80/20 rule work for baby shower planning? You're probably be good at creating great games or making delicious food and drink, but you can't be an all-star-team on your own to plan something that please all the family members, close friends, and even co-workers. The smart way is to do what you're good at and deliberate the rest to your co-hostess. I have yet to meet a baby shower hostess who is able to accomplish everything while trying to turn the party into a one-man-shower. Though Shower hostess must make sure that everything is well-organized, but working with a few partners is a wise decision. As that, you could focus on only the most important baby shower planning and activities that you are familiar with." What's more...if you're a friend to the soon-to-be-mom or soon-to-be-dad, you should ask their family members to help in the planning details like suggesting an invitation list, gift ideas, or providing refreshments. Sooner or later, you'll be finding out that becoming an experienced baby shower hostess takes a little bit of getting used to. Just keep a fun attitude and enjoy your baby shower planning. |