Three's A Charm Baby Shower

by Leah M.
(Las vegas, Nv)

We are looking for ideas for a Three's A Charm baby shower for a 3rd little boy!

Our Answer:

Hi Leah,

What a lucky mom to be! Three's a charm is a term used to describe good luck, so why not have a baby shower where good luck abounds!

Here is an idea for you invitation wording...

Three's A Charm

(name) is having a boy,
please join us in celebrating in
her added joy!

For this baby shower, think of all things that bring luck and and superstitions like old wives tales, fortune telling, chinese horoscopes and gender prediction

Decorations
Put Chinese good luck symbols on the wall, to create a good and lucky atmosphere. Decorate in fun, bold colors. When I think chinese I think red, gold and black, but you can use what ever colors you find fitting. If you have some paper lanterns, they can also add to make your atmosphere fun.

Games

Gender Predictions-Collect some old wives tales on gender prediction and find out how close the are to being correct. You can also use some chinese gender predictions. They are fun to
use and see how close they are.

Fortune Readings-Invite a hand reader to give your guests fortune readings. If you plan on doing this, add lots of candles to the decorations to add to the effect.

She said what?- When the mom to be is opening her gifts, secretly record what she says. Whether it is "Oh, how cute. or Wow, this is perfect!" After she is done, read all of her comments together
to the group to see what she said the night she conceived the baby.

Food-
If you plan on serving a full meal, chinese would go perfectly with your theme and works great for a buffet.

You can have the normal desserts if you would like.

Favors- fortune cookies. You can also make a homemade label for tea light candles or tea bags with a blessing of prosperity, luck and happiness using the Chinese symbols.

Good luck on planning the baby shower!