--- {"type":"list","title":"Baby Shower preparation","listId":36875,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation","visibleItemTotal":33,"creator":{"id":"cyndis","name":"Cyndi Sahara Satram","url":"https://listium.com/@cyndis"},"stats":{"views":1287,"likes":0},"category":"family & parenting / children","publishedAt":"2018-09-03T10:05:18.316Z","updatedAt":"2018-09-03T10:05:18.316Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Item","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Time Frame","type":"Selection","multi":false},{"id":2,"name":"Deadline","type":"DateTime","format":"date"}]} --- # Baby Shower preparation By [Cyndi Sahara Satram (@cyndis)](https://listium.com/@cyndis) 1287 views · 0 likes Published 3 September 2018 · Updated 3 September 2018 Category: family & parenting / children Preparation for Summer's Baby Shower ## Items ### 1. [Determine budget.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/0/determine-budget) Item ID: `0` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: 5 Sep 2018 ### 2. [Select date.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/1/select-date) Item ID: `1` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: 5 Sep 2018 ### 3. [Create guest list.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/2/create-guest-list) Item ID: `2` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prioir - Deadline: 5 Sep 2018 ### 4. [Select location of the party and if required book as early as possible.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/3/select-location-of-the-party-and-if-required-book-as-early-as-possible) Item ID: `3` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: 30 Sep 2018 ### 5. [Decide the theme or motif of the party (consider the honoree's preferences and taste).](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/4/decide-the-theme-or-motif-of-the-party-consider-the-honorees-preferences-and-taste) Item ID: `4` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: - ### 6. [Pepare invitations.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/5/pepare-invitations) Item ID: `5` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: 30 Sep 2018 ### 7. [Mail Invitations - make sure to include directions and a map, and an RSVP deadline no later than a week before.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/6/mail-invitations-make-sure-to-include-directions-and-a-map-and-an-rsvp-deadline-no-later-than-a-week-before) Item ID: `6` - Time Frame: 2 Months Prior - Deadline: - ### 8. [Plan the menu and decide whether it is a traditional brunch tea party or light dinner celebration.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/7/plan-the-menu-and-decide-whether-it-is-a-traditional-brunch-tea-party-or-light-dinner-celebration) Item ID: `7` - Time Frame: 6 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 9. [If hosting in your house check if there are enough tableware, tables, and chairs. If extras are needed, research on the rental options. Make a list of decorations, props, prizes, or party favors that the party will need.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/8/if-hosting-in-your-house-check-if-there-are-enough-tableware-tables-and-chairs-if-extras-are-needed-research-on-the-rental-options-make-a-list-of-decorations-props-prizes-or-party-favors-that-the-party-will-need) Item ID: `8` - Time Frame: 6 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 10. [Order the cake, flowers, and chairs and tables (if needed).](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/9/order-the-cake-flowers-and-chairs-and-tables-if-needed) Item ID: `9` - Time Frame: 3 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 11. [Shop the decorations, tableware (disposable) if hosting the baby shower at home. Buy party favors and goody bags. Order any other special surprises or entertainment.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/10/shop-the-decorations-tableware-disposable-if-hosting-the-baby-shower-at-home-buy-party-favors-and-goody-bags-order-any-other-special-surprises-or-entertainment) Item ID: `10` - Time Frame: 3 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 12. [Help with thank-you notes. Print out the invitation list, with complete addresses, to give to the honoree (if not a surprise).](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/11/help-with-thank-you-notes-print-out-the-invitation-list-with-complete-addresses-to-give-to-the-honoree-if-not-a-surprise) Item ID: `11` - Time Frame: 3 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 13. [Prepare some games. Make sure you provide a lot of pencil.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/12/prepare-some-games-make-sure-you-provide-a-lot-of-pencil) Item ID: `12` - Time Frame: 3 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 14. [If the baby shower will be held in a restaurant or party space, confirm the reservation.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/13/if-the-baby-shower-will-be-held-in-a-restaurant-or-party-space-confirm-the-reservation) Item ID: `13` - Time Frame: 2 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 15. [If you are using a caterer, reconfirm plans with them](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/14/if-you-are-using-a-caterer-reconfirm-plans-with-them) Item ID: `14` - Time Frame: 2 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 16. [Call anyone who has not called to RSVP.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/15/call-anyone-who-has-not-called-to-rsvp) Item ID: `15` - Time Frame: 2 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 17. [Make a final count on the guest list.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/16/make-a-final-count-on-the-guest-list) Item ID: `16` - Time Frame: 2 Weeks Before - Deadline: - ### 18. [If party is being hosted at home, start cleaning.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/17/if-party-is-being-hosted-at-home-start-cleaning) Item ID: `17` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 19. [Buy your gift for the mom-to-be.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/18/buy-your-gift-for-the-mom-to-be) Item ID: `18` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 20. [Assign a photographer. ](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/19/assign-a-photographer-) Item ID: `19` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 21. [If you are going to do the cooking, shop all the nonperishables, and prepare as much freezable food as possible.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/20/if-you-are-going-to-do-the-cooking-shop-all-the-nonperishables-and-prepare-as-much-freezable-food-as-possible) Item ID: `20` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 22. [Wrap all gifts and party favors.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/21/wrap-all-gifts-and-party-favors) Item ID: `21` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 23. [Re-confirm with guests who will bring food or special items.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/22/re-confirm-with-guests-who-will-bring-food-or-special-items) Item ID: `22` - Time Frame: One Week Before - Deadline: - ### 24. [Complete buying grocery list.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/23/complete-buying-grocery-list) Item ID: `23` - Time Frame: 3 Days Before - Deadline: - ### 25. [Finish the food preparations, bake the cake.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/24/finish-the-food-preparations-bake-the-cake) Item ID: `24` - Time Frame: 1 Day Before - Deadline: - ### 26. [Begin decorating. Set up the party space. Arrange the favors, prizes, and games, and check to make sure you have everything you need. ](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/25/begin-decorating-set-up-the-party-space-arrange-the-favors-prizes-and-games-and-check-to-make-sure-you-have-everything-you-need-) Item ID: `25` - Time Frame: 1 Day Before - Deadline: - ### 27. [Set up tables, chairs, tables where the food and drinks will be placed.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/26/set-up-tables-chairs-tables-where-the-food-and-drinks-will-be-placed) Item ID: `26` - Time Frame: 1 Day Before - Deadline: - ### 28. [Pick up the flowers, balloons, cake (if ordered).](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/27/pick-up-the-flowers-balloons-cake-if-ordered) Item ID: `27` - Time Frame: The Day of the Baby Shower Party - Deadline: - ### 29. [Finish setting up decorations.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/28/finish-setting-up-decorations) Item ID: `28` - Time Frame: The Day of the Baby Shower Party - Deadline: - ### 30. [Put all the party favors out on the table.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/29/put-all-the-party-favors-out-on-the-table) Item ID: `29` - Time Frame: The Day of the Baby Shower Party - Deadline: - ### 31. [Setup food and drinks on the .](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/30/setup-food-and-drinks-on-the-) Item ID: `30` - Time Frame: The Day of the Baby Shower Party - Deadline: - ### 32. [Enjoy and have fun.](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/31/enjoy-and-have-fun) Item ID: `31` - Time Frame: The Day of the Baby Shower Party - Deadline: - ### 33. [\[empty primary field\]](https://listium.com/@cyndis/36875/baby-shower-preparation/32/) Item ID: `32` - Time Frame: - - Deadline: -