Whatever type of party, when you gather people to celebrate something, one of the first thing to consider is the FOOD. Baby shower is no different. So, the question is how to save on the budget, but still serve food that the guests will enjoy?
First of all, it is not really just the food however needed, but the activities and moments that matters the most in a party, and that is the same for baby shower. Here are some food ideas for baby shower on a budget:
FINGER FOODS
Finger food are delectable but are surely inexpensive, plus these are food that allow guests to munch whilst socializing and having great conversation.
Foods like sandwiches cut in tiny or bite size and paired with veggies or fruits or cheeses or biscuits. Traditional food can also be served like pasta or salad, but presented in a new or interesting way. Infact this can even add as decoration. For instance, the pasta can be placed in interestingly designed or vintage cups or fruit salad are placed in cones or small cups. And then, you can mint lemonade or some fruit juices or if guests prefer to have hot drinks like tea or coffee.
You will be surprised at the number of servings you will be able to make.
SWEET GESTURE
This can be an opportunity for friends and family who loves baking to put their baking skills to use and at the same time, show their love and support to the mom-to-be by baking her a cake or some cookies for her baby shower. This will be huge cut on the budget. And it will be a very sweet gesture that the mom-to-be will appreciate and remember.
RIGHT TIME
Guess what, food takes up about 40 percent of your expense for the baby shower. And because it’s a major expense, it is crucial that you pick the right time when to have the shower.
If you plan to do it lunch time or dinner time for example, then you will have to prepare food for lunch or dinner because guests are expecting to have a meal. Having said that, lunch and dinner will be costly. So, having the shower around 2:00 pm for instance would mean that the guests have already taken their meal, and therefore it is alright to serve snacks or finger foods. These will help save a lot of expense.
POTLOCK
This is an old tradition and another great way to help save on the budget not only for baby shower, but all other type of parties. This gives family and friends chance to show their support by sharing with the food. Each one can bring a different kind of dish or food to be shared to everyone. It can even be part of the game for the shower where the mom-to-be can guess who cooked what or who brought which food.
Finally, to save on the budget – the idea is to “keep everything simple.” After all, it is the moment of laughters and sharing that matters most.