People know and understand the sayings “giving is better than receiving” and “everyone loves a party!” When you are the guest of honor at a party, it is safe to assume that you will receive gifts of all kinds. As an expectant mother, you certainly appreciate the wonderful thoughtful and loving gifts each guest gives you, and you may want to return something in the form of party favors. Homemade party favors are unique, personal, and always well received. Here are some ideas and instructions for homemade baby shower gifts:

Gift bags:

Remember when you were a kid and going to a party meant you had a bag of goodies? Usually that bag was filled with fun toys and overly sweet, delicious treats that her own mother wouldn’t normally allow her to have, but “it’s a special occasion” always won out. That meant you usually ate all the candy as quickly as possible before she changed her mind. Then he spent the next hour playing with the cool new toys in his gift bag at a speed that could break the sound barrier.

As an adult, the concept of a goody bag still brings back fond memories of afternoons we spent happily buzzing around. However, now the gift bag has taken on a more sophisticated style. This highly profitable favor gives you the opportunity to get your creative juices in motion. These are the basic supplies you will need:

* A basketball

* Basket filler, tissue paper, or artificial grass work great.

* Homemade treats: Cookies are the obvious and easy choice to make.

Of course, you can get really fancy and make various kinds of treats and even print recipe cards to go with the treats you’ve made.

Spa kit:

Most baby showers are attended by women only, making this kit an ideal choice for your guests. It’s always fun to be pampered and with this kit you can provide the tools to pamper yourself. Here are some simple and inexpensive ideas for this kit.

* A portable nail kit

* Lotion

* Bath soaps

* scented candle

Again, this can be increased or decreased depending on your budget. For some of the more creative people, you can find a recipe for homemade face masks, lotions, and soaps. For the less creative, all of these items can be found in the travel section of a grocery store or even the dollar store. Still keeping it profitable and fun!

Coffee or tea?

No matter what the preference is, you can be sure that most of the people in the party drink one or the other. For this treat, these are the items you will need.

* Blank sachets of the color you choose

* Tags

* Enough loose leaf tea or coffee beans to fill the sachets.

For this you can use your printer and have personalized labels for the baby shower. Each bag should be labeled, just be sure to add exactly what is in the bag somewhere in the package. If you want to add another cute detail, you can find scoops that you can tie to the package.

Custom frames:

With this you can give them a gift twice! You can personalize frames with simple wooden frames from the local craft store and some paint, and fill the frame with the date of the baby shower. During the shower you can photograph everyone during the holidays. When it’s time to send out those many thank you cards, send a photo of each person with the card to fill in that new frame they just received. It’s a great way to leave a lasting memory for all of your guests!