baby shower | a little slugger is on the way! ⚾️
my sisters-in-law are having their first baby and we celebrated with a baseball themed baby shower ⚾️🐻💙
• we ordered baby blocks from amazon for everyone to decorate! it was a fun activity + another gift for the baby! link: https://a.co/d/bTd9w1b
• everyone signed a baseball which is a much cuter idea as opposed to a standard guest book!
• the food was catered from a local, family-owned restaurant! we kept the menu small/light since it was early in the day. plus, bite-size foods at a baby shower just make sense, ya know?? they absolutely nailed it with the snack platter!!
• the baseball cake pops & cubs cookies were the perfect touch! (there was also a cake, but i forgot to get a photo 🫣)
• cake pops were made by the caterers and the cookies were made at my bakery! (ig: instagram.com/bythe12bakery.woodstock)
• we spent 2 hours the night before prepping charcuterie boxes—grapes, prosciutto, pepperoni & salami roses, various cheese slices, crackers, and babybel cheese ofc!!
• we offered a mom-osa bar, as well as coffee, water, and soda!
• 🥜👀 don’t worry, we made sure that nobody on the guest list had a peanut allergy :)
• everyone loved choosing a succulent to take home! 🥰🪴
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Planning a baseball-themed baby shower provides a unique way to celebrate the arrival of a little slugger with friends and family. One playful activity to engage guests is decorating baby blocks, which not only serves as entertainment but also provides a keepsake for the nursery. This interactive idea fosters a warm community feel, allowing everyone to contribute something personal for the baby. Another standout element is using a signed baseball as a guestbook alternative. This creative touch fits perfectly with the theme and will be cherished as a memento for years to come. Instead of traditional guestbooks, guests can leave encouraging messages or signatures directly on the baseball, making it both sentimental and decorative. Food selection plays a crucial role in any celebration, especially for daytime gatherings like baby showers. Offering a light, finger-food menu from a local, family-owned restaurant highlights thoughtful sourcing and supports small businesses. Bite-size items such as sliders, mini sandwiches, and a variety of cheeses and meats arranged in beautifully crafted charcuterie boxes keep the meal enjoyable and mess-free, perfect for mingling. Sweet treats like baseball cake pops and Cubs-themed cookies add a whimsical and themed finish to the dessert table. These can be made by local bakers or caterers to support community artisans. Such personalized desserts double as decor and tasty indulgences. For drinks, a "mom-osa" bar—with sparkling beverages complemented by fresh fruit toppings—alongside coffee, soda, and water caters to everyone's preference and ensures guests stay refreshed. Finally, offering guests small succulents as favors ties back to the theme of growth and new beginnings while providing a lasting gift that attendees can nurture at home. Be sure to check for any allergies, such as peanuts, to accommodate all guests safely. Incorporating these thoughtful, thematic elements will create a memorable and heartfelt baseball-themed baby shower that honors the parents-to-be and welcomes their baby boy in style.
