Pumpkin spice lattes, flannels, crunchy leaves, and sweater weather can only mean one thing…. IT’S FALL Y’ALL. If you are pregnant and expecting a winter baby like me, it’s time to start planning for our adorable and affordable baby showers/baby sprinkles. Creating a registry is hard enough so here are 6 Fall themed baby shower ideas to capture the nature of autumn and celebrate the arrival of the new baby. Any of these themes can be a traditional ladies-only style or a couple/family style.
Let’s get started…
Game Day Tailgate
Check out your favorite football team's schedule and plan your party accordingly. In a relaxed environment watch the game, grill out, and even play tailgate-worthy games (corn hole, ladders, etc.) Serve up your best beef and bean chili, spicy enchilada soup, walking tacos, chili dogs, chips, dips, and cupcakes.
Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch
The ultimate fall-themed baby shower, featuring all the goodies you find at a cider mill and apple orchard; Donuts, Butternut Squash Soup, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Cheese, and Carmel Apples. Activities can include pumpkin carving or pumpkin painting big or mini pumpkins. Your house may already be decorated for fall so no need to get new decor just for the party.
Sweet Little Cutie Pie
Pie eating contest anyone? Ask guests to bring a pie to pass or serve up your favorite autumn-inspired pies sweet and savory. Some ideas include pumpkin pie, apple pie, shepherd's pie, meat pie, and cherry pie just to name a few. Again, your everyday fall decor in your house would be perfect for this theme.
S’more Love Coming Our Way
Head outside for s’mores and bonfires. Recreate the charcuterie board with s’mores fixings; graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, peanut butter cups, ritz crackers, peanut butter, and white chocolate.
Little Turkey On The Way
Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. A Thanksgiving-themed baby shower is a great theme for a November baby shower. Skip the big turkey and go for HoneyBaked ham or a roasted small chicken coupled with your favorite thanksgiving side dishes like mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie.
A Baby is Brewing
My personal favorite Oktoberfest: Diapers and Beer. Suitable for September, October, or November baby showers. Traditionally in Germany Oktoberfest starts in September and ends in early October. Pretzels, Beer Cheers, and Bratwurst are sure to wow your friends and family. As for the beer, Athletic Brewing Company has brewed up alcohol-free beers that taste just like craft beer.
Final Words of planning the perfect fall baby shower
No matter the theme, the most important thing is friends and family coming together to celebrate the mama-to-be and parents-to-be. Whether this is your first or third baby you deserve to be celebrated. I believe baby showers are important not just for the gifts but because it may be the only time you see some of your guests while pregnant and for a long time after the baby is born. I hope you look back on this special day for years to come.
Congratulations Mama!
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