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Daisy
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: Do I need to give a gift of thanks to the person throwing me a baby shower?

Its my first time getting an actual shower, and my friend is paying for everything. Should I give her some kind of gift of thanks and what are some good suggestions for gifts?

racer 51
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

the only thing necessary is a thank you card/note however, going that extra mile and giving her a gift, is a lovely thing to do. she'll know you appreciated all her hard work. and it is a lot of hard work. why not take her out for lunch the weekend after the shower? or you could give her a goodie bag filled with bath gel and lotions and such. congrats on the baby

lolamarie1980
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

Absolutely. A nice gift certificate to a spa, or a gift basket of toiletries from her favorite store, something like that.

Lee
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

i would give her a gift to say thanks definitely even if its just something simple like a photo of the two of you in a nice frame

nik
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

That would be a nice thing to do, but not totally traditionally necessary.

yako46
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject:

You don't have to. After all, they are there since they are friends and care about/happy for you. When I attend baby shower, I am happy if I get a little thank you note.

MEEH B
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject:

let her be part of the birth and be in the room with you!!

pookieluv
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject:

Well naturally in my culture (not everyone) if your really close to that person giving you the baby shower of if its a family member, well they could be a chose of godmother/father. one of my family members have 4 two being on the fathers side and two being on the mothers side. Well thats if you want but if you are not of that religion, most definitly a nice card with all your thanks and maybe you could throw in something there like the baby first portraits.

OCMama05
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject:

You don't have to. Usually, a thank you note is suffice. But, when my sister and best friend threw me my baby shower, I did get them each a little something.My baby shower was a luau because my daughter's room was Hawaiian themed, so I got them each: hibiscus and and orchid floating candles and a gift card to Starbucks (they both love coffee). I bought Hawaiian themed gift bag and wrote them a Thank You note. They were very surprised and very grateful.

Heather Y
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject:

At the minimum you should send her a heartfelt handwritten thank you. I think its also very good etiquette to do a bit more. Take her to a nice lunch or get her a small gift. If there's something she's really into you could her that or a gift card to a favorite store.

babe31790
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

i think it would be nice to get her a gift. maybe a gift card from one of her favorite stores.

emrobs
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject:

Yes, it's customary to give a "hostess" gift for someone/persons who give you a shower. You can find really nice things on www.redenvelope.com. It doesn't have to be expensive, just a small something to show your appreciation. I gave hydranga potted plants to the hostesses for my bridal shower and for my baby shower, I gave the hostesses some nice hand soap from Williams Sonoma and a Starbucks gift card. Little things like that would be appropriate.

Chase
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

Yes! Your friend is doing something very nice for you and you should reciprocate. Some suggestions are: candlesperfumebottle of wineboxed chocolatesBath & Body works gift setgift certificate for her favorite store or restaurantgift certificate for spa service (ie - facial, manicure, massage)

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