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Aside from the mother of all parties - the wedding - baby showers are the event most likely to persuade friends from far away to take a journey for a celebration. That makes baby showers the most rewarding party to host, I think. Reuniting with old friends is always a treat, regardless of the event, so the pressure's on to make the trip for them worthwhile. The simplest way to do that? Have baby shower favors they'll remember for a long time to come.

For all the energy, time, and effort guests expend to attend the shower (not to mention the gifts they bring for mom-to-be and child), hosts show their thanks by giving delightful baby shower favors. These baby shower favors can be just about anything. They can be downright practical or wistfully sentimental. Regardless of whether they're hand-made classics or store-bought treasures, choose your favors wisely.

Store-Bought Favors

Buying favors from the store is the choice of most modern hosts of baby showers. Which so much to do on everyone's list nowadays, we're all trying to squeeze as much productivity as possible out of the day. Buying favors instead of making them is one concession we can make to maximize our time. But they're really not a "concession" if you pick the right ones. There are tons of great favors online to choose from in a variety of prices for every budget. And buying favors online means they'll be delivered to your door. How's that for convenience?

Local party stores also carry baby shower favors and decorations and are an excellent alternative to online shopping. They also allow you to feel and touch the items - something you can't do online.

Making Baby Shower Favors by Hand

Let's face it: Nothing beats handmade baby shower favors. For creativity, versatility, uniqueness, and charm, making your own favors are the way to go if you have the time, no question about it. They show just how much you care and allow you to put your thoughtfulness on full display for the entire baby shower party to behold.

Want to make your own favors but afraid to try? Put those fears aside and do it! It's fun and simple, especially if you use the items below to get your imagination working:

* small bottle of cleanser

* hand lotion

* small sizes of candy bars

* M&Ms

* brownies

* hair spray

* toothbrush

* deodorant

* carry-out box

* stickers

Decorate the outside of the carry-out box with stickers and place the other items into the box. Voila! You've got practical, thoughtful baby favors perfect for your guests' next trip.

Looking for something more eco-friendly? How about.... plants!? Yup, that's right. Just put some herbs or other green stuff in a ceramic pot, add dirt and water, and you're good to go. Now, every time your guests look at your plant, they'll remember the fun time they had at the baby shower. Good memories!

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