Decorate a Bib Boy Baby Shower Game Sign
Baby showers are a lot of fun! And they don't have to be expensive to be memorable. With these cheap baby shower ideas you can host an amazing baby shower on a budget.
You'll find here cheap baby shower ideas from invitations to favors. Everything you need to plan and host this baby shower.
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With these tips you can give a baby shower on a budget the mom-to-be will cherish. For even more ideas check out all the awesome baby shower ideas.
How to Host a Beautiful Baby Shower on Budget
Best baby shower is the kind where the mom-to-be feels loved. Surround her with fabulous friends and family, serve some delicious snacks and treats and shower her with cute gifts.
Whether you are looking for girly ideas, baby shower ideas for boys on a budget or perhaps gender neutral ideas I think you'll be inspired by these tips!
Would you like to plan a virtual baby shower for the friends and family far away? These ideas make it feel like they are right next to you.
What You'll Find Here
- Tips on Choosing a Theme
- Cute Invitations
- Best Time to Host a Baby Shower on a Budget
- Cheap Places to Host a Baby Shower
- Inexpensive Baby Shower Decorations
- Easy Baby Shower Food
- Cheap and Simple Baby Shower Games
- Inexpensive Baby Shower Prizes
- Fun Baby Shower Favors
1. Pick A Baby Shower Theme
There are so many awesome options!
Color themes tend to be cheaper than a specific theme like a baby animal or a prince.
To make a theme cheaper, get a one or two themed items and do the rest with colors that go with that theme.
Questions to ask when choosing a theme:
What is the mom-to-be's favorite
- flower
- baby animal
- place to visit
- hobby
- food
- sports theme
What kind of colors does she prefer
- strong and bold
- soft
- tropical
- relaxing
- nature inspired
What kind of patterns she likes
- floral
- stripes
- polka dots
- chevron
- checkered
2. Cheap Baby Shower Invitations
Invitations set the mood for the shower and get the guests excited about the baby shower theme you've chosen. From free invites, cute DIY cards to inexpensive customized invitations you'll have many choices to choose from.
1. Use Free E-Invites Or Make Your Own Invitations
No need to spend a ton of money on fancy invitations, use free e invites from sites like Punchbowl. Lots of lovely invitation options.
Make your own with white or brown cards and decorate them to match your theme. Glue on a strip of lace, balloon or abc block cutouts.
Baby Shower Invitation Wording
- Oh Boy! Let the Adventure Begin
- There's a New Tot Joining "the last name" Lot.
- The Stork Is Coming "mom's name" Way!
- Sweet Baby Girl
- Join us for Baby Shower in Honor of…
- A Little Peanut Is Almost Here!
- A Little Lady Is On Her Way
- Adventure Awaits
- Hello World
- Oh Deer! A Baby Boy Is Almost Here
- Baby On Board
- A Ray Of Sunshine Is Arriving
- Magical Moments Await
2. Customize Inexpensive Invitations
You can save money on the invitations by making them yourself but many of the digital downloads you can customize yourself don't really cost that much more.
Little Peanut Is On The Way
A beautiful inexpensive little peanut baby shower invitation from Dandy Lion Paper. Customize with your information, print and send to your guests.
3. Best Time to Host a Baby Shower on a Budget
By choosing the best inexpensive venue and the perfect time of the day you can cut back on the baby shower cost.
1. Morning
Hosting the shower in the morning is a great way to save money. You can have a bagel bar or a yogurt bar. Both can be done on a small budget.
2. Afternoon
If you host the baby shower in the afternoon around 2 pm no one is going to show up expecting a big meal. An afternoon tea is a lovely way to celebrate the mom-to-be.
3. After Dinner
Also having the baby shower right after dinner is a great option. All you need is dessert.
- 9.30-11.30 am: light breakfast or snacks, and dessert
- 2-4.30 pm: snacks and dessert
- 7.30 pm and after: dessert
Aloha! Let's play games!
19 games & advice and wishes cards.
30-day money back guarantee. Digital file. Only available in USA.
19 Luau Baby Shower Games
Games Included: book emoji quiz, what's in your phone, what's in your purse, how sweet it is, baby animals, price is right, mom or dad, who knows mommy best, who knows daddy best, baby categories (abc, boy, girl), old wives tales, over or under, baby bingo, TV show moms and dads, baby word scramble, baby names, baby items, mommy's phrase, daddy's phrase.
Games come in two sizes: full and half sheet.
Bonus: advice cards for mom-to-be, dad-to-be, parents-to-be. Wishes for the baby card.
30-day money back guarantee. Digital product. Only available in USA.
4. Cheap Places to Host a Baby Shower
Where to have a baby shower on a budget. A venue can cost a fortune but it is possible to find a place to host a baby shower on a budget.
Many of these places have everything you need from tables to chairs. If they don't, borrow tables and chairs from friends to avoid expensive rental fees.
1. Home
What could be cheaper than hosting the shower at home. Baby showers hosted at home are also more intimate.
2. Church
If you are a member of a church you can probably use the facilities free of charge.
3. Club House
Maybe you live in a condo or apartment complex that has a club house you can use free of charge or for a small fee.
4. Park
On a beautiful day you could very well host the baby shower in a park. Many neighborhoods also have gazebos at playgrounds you can use free of charge.
5. Small Shop
Local small shops like ceramic or art studios might rent out spaces for a small fee. Small cafe's are another great option to look into.
6. Non-Profit
Some non-profits might have a room or cafeteria you can rent.
7. YMCA
YMCAs have spaces available for affordable prices.
8. Community Center
Community centers rent out rooms that won't cost a fortune.
9. The Beach
If it is not too hot, a beach would be a great place to host a shower. The perfect background for amazing pictures.
5. Cheap Baby Shower Decorations and Tips
Family and friends and of course the mom-to-be make the party but it is still fun to create lovely surroundings with decorations.
Decorations can get pretty expensive but you can make or purchase inexpensive baby shower decorations that look amazing and don't break the bank.
1. Focal Points
One way to cut back on cost is to keep the decorations to minimum.
Focus on a couple of places and make them stand out. Decorate the food table and mom's chair. Hang a garland or wreath above the gift table.
2. Cute Favors Make Fun Centerpieces
Use baby shower favors as centerpieces.
Arrange them in a nice basket or serving tray just like the ones pictured above.
Well, you don't want to give a burnt candle as a favor but a lovely candle holder would be awesome.
3. Theme or No Theme
Going with theme colors is often cheaper than planning another kind of theme.
But there are, of course, many baby shower themes for boys and girls that can be done on a budget. Most of the ideas on that post work for either gender.
4. Printables
Printables are a cheap way to decorate the shower. Not only cheap but easy.
You can find or make fun signs, banners, coasters, water bottle labels and so on.
5. Always "shop" at your house.
Anything in your home that you can use as a decoration?
- vases (wrap some tulle around them, flowers from your garden)
- paintings (would look nice on a gift table)
- candles (place on mirror squares or circles)
- flowers
You might also have a good collection of baskets like a cute wire basket that can be used for cards, advice for mom etc.
6. Create Dimension
A small green plant or candle can look flat but put it on a stand and that will change the whole look.
An easy and cheap way to add dimension is by wrapping boxes with gift wrapping paper and placing centerpieces on top of them.
Make a stand that does not cost more than couple of bucks by hot gluing a plate to a candle stick. Just make sure it is sturdy.
7. DIY Plastic Table Cloth Decorations
Cheap does not have to mean ugly. You'd be amazed what you can do with plastic table cloths!
a. Tassels
Twist them into tassels and make a tassel garland with this tutorial.
b. Backdrops
Create stunning backdrops with plastic table cloths (or use tulle or sheers). Take a look at this fun backdrop idea!
c. Streamers
Cut the plastic table cloths into streamers.
d. Flowers
Cut up your tablecloth to desired length. Roll up. Tie one end with elastic and fluff the other to form the petals.
e. Ribbons
Cut it into long rectangles and make bows or use as mom chair decoration.
8. Balloon Bouquets
Balloons are an easy and inexpensive way to add color and cuteness to the baby shower.
This adorable balloon bouquet is from The Party Avenue and they have various color combinations to choose from.
9. Balloon Garlands
I always thought balloon garlands are hard to make but it isn't so. If I can make one, anyone can make one!
All you need is
- balloons
- balloon decorating strip
- glue dots (for filling any caps by gluing smaller balloons to the bigger ones)
How to make:
Inflate the balloons into various sizes, and attach to the strip. Fill in the gaps with smaller balloons. Easy peasy!
A stunning look for few bucks.
10. Decorate With Baby Items
I think a super cool way to decorate the baby shower is by using baby items you can give to the mom-to-be as a gift.
a. Onesies Garland
Get creative with baby clothes. Make a onesies garland.
All you need is twine, clothes pins, and cute onesies or any other baby clothes.
Hang up the garland and there you have it an adorable inexpensive baby shower decoration!
b. Receiving Blanket Milkshakes
Receiving blankets are handy and they also make awesome baby shower decorations.
You could start from the scratch and make the blankets yourself or you could simply buy a package of adorable receiving blankets (yellow, gray, blue, pink).
With a few embellishments you can make these receiving blanket milkshakes on low budget. Watch this simple receiving blanket tutorial.
c. Toys
Toys are a perfect way to create inexpensive centerpieces.
Either buy new ones or if you have gently used toys such trucks, dragons, dolls, teddy bears, blocks, jack-in-the-box use those.
Maybe you have a cute rocking horse or a kid's rocking chair that can be used as a decoration. Place a throw blanket and a cute bunny on it and it will be an awesome decoration!
Like the vintage travel theme? Check out all the fun ideas for Adventure Awaits Baby Shower.
d. Books
Kids books stacked on the table with a cute teddy bear sitting on top makes a fun centerpiece.
You could also make centerpieces inspired by a children's book.
For example, seashells, "dinglehopper", pearls and Little Mermaid Book. Check out mermaid party ideas for other delightful things for your baby shower.
e. Diaper Cakes
10. Gifts as Centerpieces
You probably know at least one or two of the guests really well and could ask if they would like their gifts to be used as centerpieces.
11. Framed Baby Quotes and Table Top Signs
How about writing Baby Girl or Baby Boy Quotes (from Paper Heart Family) on canvas (canvas value pack). Or simply write them in Word or google docs and print
Framed quotes would be awesome as centerpieces. Place them also on the gift or food table.
12. Honeycombs and Lanterns
You can find inexpensive honeycombs from many stores including dollar stores. You can find colors to go pretty much with any color scheme.
This 12-piece set has rose gold lanterns, honeycombs, and tissue flowers. It will help you to create a lovley atmosphere for the baby shower.
13. Baby Shower Blocks
These fun transparent baby shower blocks make a stunning decoration on a small budget. Fill them with balloons that go with the baby shower color theme.
I also love the idea of a teddy bear holding onto the balloons.
14. Mason Jar Centerpiece for Baby Shower
Beautiful baby blue mason jars will look great as centerpieces for baby shower for boys on budget! You can of course get them in various colors.
If you are into DIY, these jars look like something that you could easily make yourself too.
You could also use clear mason jars, fill with colored water or just plain water and flowers.
Baby's Breath is always a great flower choice for a baby shower.
15. Candles
The tables at the baby shower will look amazing with candle centerpieces.
Surround the candles with pebbles or gems. Or create a refreshing look with limes and lemons on a terracotta plate.
16. Water Bottle Decor
It's the simple things that make the baby shower special like decorated water bottles.
These water bottle tutus are adorable! You have many color options to choose from!
They would also make a cute centerpiece for tables. Place them around a vase filled with flowers.
Another fun idea is to use themed water bottle labels. Or you could simply get fun duct tape or washi tape in the theme colors and turn the bottles into something super cute.
17. Cute Backdrop
Banners, balloons, tablecloths, streamers, tulle (with lights behind it) all make a cute backdrop for the gift or food table.
This customized baby shower backdrop is fun as a photo backdrop. I was surprised that it does not cost a lot.
You know what makes also a great backdrop? A shower curtain.
I used this marble texture shower curtain for my daughter's birthday. It was really cute. Something that can be used later for other things like as a shower curtain, obviously. Currently, it is in her room attached to the wall behind a seating area.
Decor Summary:
- Create a couple of focal points
- Use favors as centerpieces
- Pick one or two themed items and the rest can be color themed
- Use printables
- Shop around the house
- Add dimension
- Create fun stuff with plastic table cloths
- Make balloon bouquets and garlands
- Use baby items (books, toys, clothes, diapers and so on) as decorations
- Place gifts on tables as centerpieces
- Framed quotes
- Hang up honeycombs and lanterns
- Stack up baby blocks
- Fill mason jars with water, colored water, gems, pebbles and flowers
- Create lovely centerpieces with candles
- Decorate water bottles
- Make a pretty backdrop with tulle and lights, shower curtain, streamers or banners
6. Cheap Baby Shower Food
Keep it simple and cute! You can really save money if you don't overdo the desserts.
1. Create a Bar
Various bars are fun and impressive. And they can be done on a small budget.
Consider having one of these food bars:
- ice cream bar (fun ideas for toppings and presentation)
- pop corn bar
- bagel bar
- waffle bar
- yogurt bar
- coffee bar
- donut bar
- cookie bar
2. Ice Cream
This easy baby shower dessert is a delicious alternative to a cake. With a few simple toppings you can create a dessert that can be cute, fun, or elegant.
You could also set up an ice cream bar and let the guests make their own creations.
Make a delightful ice cream bar sign, fill the table with a selection of yummiest toppings and cutest bowls. These rustic paper bowls would look awesome with a nice lace tied around them.
In this ice cream party post you'll find plenty of ideas for ice cream bar toppings and decorations.
LIFE IS BETTER WITH SPRINKLES
Add cuteness to your ice cream sundae bar with fun ice cream sundae printables.
4 fun signs in two sizes (8×10 and 5×7)
Digital product that makes your Sundae Bar sparkle. 30-day money back guarantee. Product available to customers in USA.
3. Sugar Cookies
No matter which baby shower theme you have, you can always make sugar cookies that match the theme.
Flower cookies, fox cookies, snowman cookies, trucks, pumpkins, leaves, owls, suitcases… the options are endless.
Creating a cookie bar with homemade or store bought cookies is easy. It's all about the presentation. The simplest desserts become awesome when served on a theme fitting way.
4. Cupcakes
Cupcakes – Always in style. This popular baby shower dessert looks good and is easy and cheap to make. With the frosting and cupcake liners you can customize them to fit any baby shower.
5. Cakeroll
You could make a cakeroll filled with whipped cream and pink or blue m&m's. Or use strawberries and blueberries.
6. Cake Pops
Cake Pops are a cute alternative to cake and cupcakes. They are just the right bite size and will look impressive on the dessert table. It is amazing what a stick pushed into a cakeball can do :),
Follow the easy DIY cake pop instructions on this video and customize them to fit the baby shower theme. These are also a fun dessert for a gender reveal party.
7. Parfaits
Parfaits are easy to make and they look amazing served in wine glasses. You can't go wrong with brownie pieces, strawberries and cool whip layered in a beautiful way. Easy and cheap baby shower food!
8. Chocolate Dipped Cookies
Another easy baby shower food idea is cookies such as Oreos dipped in icing and decorated to match your baby shower theme. Pretty much any store bought cookie would work and will look awesome.
You could also make Oreo baby rattles. Just push in a lollipop stick and dip the cookie in icing. For a more baby rattle look push in the other end of a stick a tiny size Oreo. A little bow below the big cookie would also look fun.
9. Chocolate
Almost every woman likes chocolate so it is a perfect treat for a baby shower on a budget!
Buy a box of chocolate. Decorate the tops with icing and put on fancy serving plate or a cake stand.
Keep eye on the after Christmas, Valentine's and Easter sales and you can snatch delicious chocolate half price.
I love Russell Stover Strawberry Cream Hearts that are in stores around Valentine's Day. Just unwrap them, write baby or baby's name on them and place on a cake stand or wrap in cellophane and use as an inexpensive baby shower favor.
10. Tiny Sandwiches or Croissants
To satisfy the "savory tooth" serve sandwiches or chips and popcorn. I know it sounds really simple but it is all about how you present it. Theme fitting serving plates, boxes etc. make chips and popcorn to look just perfect.
11. Fruit
Arrange fruit on a platter or make handy single servings by using little glasses or bowls.
If someone offers to bring food, let them. Nothing wrong with accepting help :).
7. Cheap Baby Shower Games
Baby shower games and activities are a great way to provide little entertainment. There are many cheap baby shower games and activities to choose from.
Save Time and Money
With a Baby Shower Game Toolkit!
Planning games should be fun and easy. Follow the easy steps and you have the games planned in no time.
Your game plan helps you to run the games smoothly so you can relax and enjoy the baby shower.
Browse through 100+ awesome game and activity ideas. Something for everyone! (The games ideas include instructions and a list of items needed.)
You'll also get 19 printable games that go with any baby shower theme!
Games Included: book emoji quiz, what's in your phone, what's in your purse, how sweet it is, baby animals, price is right, mom or dad, who knows mommy best, who knows daddy best, baby categories (abc, boy, girl), old wives tales, over or under, baby bingo, TV show moms and dads, baby word scramble, baby names, baby items, mommy's phrase, daddy's phrase.
Games come in two sizes: full and half sheet
BONUS:
And to make this offer even more awesome you'll also get the Baby shower favor and prize toolkit (100 favor ideas, 36 favor tag wording ideas, and 9 pages of favor tags.)
Tag printables included: You Nailed It; Thank You; Your Next Shower Is On Us; From My Shower To Yours; You're So Sweet for Coming; Watch Me Grow; Ready To Pop; Thank you For Your Love and Wishes, I'd Like to Shower You With Kisses; Thank You For Your Love And Wishes, I'd Like to Help You With The Dishes)
Inexpensive Baby Shower Game Set in Neutral Design
- 100+ awesome game and activity ideas. Something for everyone! (The game ideas include instructions, list of items needed.)
- 19 printable games (in neutral design)
- 9 favor tags
- 36 favor tag wording ideas
- 107 favor and prize ideas
Digital product. PDF. The games come in two sizes; they do not have colorful backgrounds. Print them on any paper of your choosing. 30-day money back guarantee.
(Only available to customers in USA)
Greenery
All the things mentioned above in greenery design.
1. Special Song for Mom
If you have musical talent on the guest list ask her to sing a special song to mom.
2. Notes and Poems
Ask everyone to bring a little note to the mom such as an advice, funny thing about motherhood, a poem, a bible verse…
3. Time Capsule for the Baby
Make a time capsule for the baby to open when she turns 18. Ask the guest to bring items like
- comic book
- news paper
- money
- photos
- notes and cards
- etc.
4. Find the Guest
Write a list of fun, unique things about each guest before the party. Hand everyone a copy of the list. The guests need to either guess or mingle to match names with the facts. Whoever has most correct matches wins.
Or use this FREE Find the Guest Baby Shower Game!
5. Headband Station
A popular baby shower activity is making headbands for the baby. Many adorable choices for Baby Shower Headband Kits like this one from Luxe Supply Co.
Look also into craft stores and gather your own headband supplies. The headbands will be cherished by the mom.
6. Bandana Drool Bib Station
Babies drool. Especially when they are teething.
These bandana drool bibs are a cool way to keep the clothes dry!
The perfect length keeps them from covering the cute outfits and the absorbent layers of cotton and fleece keep the clothes from getting wet.
These cool bandana drool bibs are awesome and the guests will have a great time decorating them. Get an inexpensive set of bandana bibs and fabric markers.
7. Pacifier Scavenger Hunt
Hide inexpensive plastic pacifiers from dollar store around the party area. Whoever finds most wins.
Sunflower Baby Shower Kit
Is the mom-to-be's favorite color sunshine? If so, she'll love the sunflower themed party signs and baby shower games.
Sunflower baby shower games and signs are available at our store: Shop Relaxed Hostess
HELPFUL RESOURCES: These Easy Baby Shower Games are sure to entertain the guests. They are fun, they are easy and everyone will love to play them.
It is easy to plan and run the games with the help of the Baby Shower Game Planner that comes with over hundred game and favor ideas, and 19 printable games.
Lovely hibiscus and palm leaf luau baby shower game printables bring tropical aloha to any baby shower.
8. Cheap Baby Shower Prizes for Guests
Delight your game winners with inexpensive baby shower game prizes. Often the game prizes are a little more pricey than the favors since only one person per game gets one.
1. Make Any Prize Fit Your Theme With Matching Colors
It is great when the prizes and favors match your theme but that can get expensive. An easy way to make them work with your theme is by using your theme colors.
You could tie a piece of tulle or ribbon around the present and make a little tag that goes with the theme.
Lots of little items you can give to the winner:
- Gift Cards
- Fuzzy Sock Cupcakes . What a cute baby shower game prize! These would also make lovely baby shower favors!
- Tea Infuser (goes well with Alice in Wonderland baby shower theme)
- Nail Polish with a tag "you nailed it"
- Mug
- Candle
- Soap
- Carry on Bag for Travelers… goes well with Adventure Begins Baby Shower. Lots of fun ideas for travel theme shower.
9. Cheap Baby Shower Favors
In addition to thank you cards, baby shower favors thank the guest for coming and making the baby shower special.
1. Check The Bins At the Checkouts for Favors
Many stores like H&M, Old Navy, and Home Goods have bins full of inexpensive and cute items near the checkouts. A great place to find creative baby shower favors or prizes on small budget.
2. Inexpensive Baby Shower Favor Ideas
- succulents
- Decorated Sugar Cookies
- Pop Corn with "ready to pop"-tag
- Peanuts
- Hershey's Kisses with a little sticker on the bottom announcing it's a girl or it's a boy.
- You can almost never go wrong with chocolate and another sweet idea is to give Hershey's chocolate bars. You've probably seen the ones with pink or blue letters… Her she y or Hers he y.
- Wrap chocolate bars with cute wrappers
- Hair Ties: you can find some beautiful ones with a pretty note like these from Love Mia Co .
- Or make your own note and wrap one of these lovely ties around it.
Need more ideas? Check out these 45 awesome Baby Shower Favor ideas. You'll find there inexpensive gifts to give to the guests as a thank you for coming to the shower.
Inexpensive Baby Shower Game Toolkit
Neutral Design
- 100+ awesome game and activity ideas. Something for everyone! (The games ideas include instructions, list of items needed.)
- 19 printable games (in neutral design)
- 9 favor tags
- 36 favor tag wording ideas
- 107 favor and prize ideas
Pdf file. The games come in two sizes. 30-day money back guarantee.
(Only available to customers in USA)
Greenery Design:
Hosting a baby shower is an honor and you want it to be awesome but it does not need to cost a fortune to be a beautiful, memorable event.
Have fun planning and hosting a stunning baby shower on a budget!
EXPLORE OTHER BABY SHOWER IDEAS:
- 37 Baby Shower Themes for Boys (many of these ideas work for girls too)
- 11 Gender Neutral Baby Shower Themes
- Beautiful Diaper Cake Ideas for Girls and Boys
- 10 Fabulous Easy Baby Shower Game and Activity Ideas
- 13 Amazing Baby Shower Gift Ideas
- Adventure Awaits – Travel Theme Baby Shower
- Free Baby Shower Planner
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