14 MONEY SAVING HACKS WHEN PLANNING A BABY SHOWER ON A BUDGET

If you are throwing a baby shower on a budget, consider hosting the shower at your house. You'll eliminate extra costs associated with facility rental charges and be able to host an intimate function as well.

You could also look for other venues that are free, such as  a park or book a club house where the rental charges are reasonable.

As you are planning the baby, please accept help from the mom-to-be's friends or family. Take them up on their offer and give them specific tasks such as coordinating the games or even taking care of the decor. You'll have less things to worry about and cut down your costs.

There's no reason you have to spend money on baby shower invitations. You can create online invitations at Punchbowl or Evite. Besides, it is also much easier to keep track of  rsvps with online invitations!

If you however prefer printed invitations, look for affordable options on Etsy and online markets places such as Zapple. You'll be able to get invitations for a fraction of the regular cost.

When it comes to the menu, keep it simple. Remember you are not expected to provide a 5 course meal. Plan a simple simple that's cost effective and easy to make.

When planning a budget friendly menu, stick with finger foods or miniature portions to keep things simple and affordable. Not only will you save money but it will help the baby shower have a better flow. You'll have more time to play games, do  activities and open gifts.

With a theme and a vision, you can absolutely DIY some fabulous decor for the baby shower. You'll end up saving a lot of money and create something you'll absolutely love. We love decorating with decor that the mom to be can take home with her after the shower and keep as a memento. 

You can  absolutely throw a beautiful baby shower on a budget. So shop for affordable but beautiful serving pieces that make a big impact. We love bargain hunting at stores like Target where they have fantastic pieces on the $3 aisles or even at places like the dollar store. 

Sometimes all you really need to do is look around your house to find pieces you can use for baby shower decorations such as flower arrangements, garlands, etc.

Every baby shower needs a quota of games and fun. So look online for free printable baby shower game and activity sheets.

If you know  the guest of honor loves to get crafty, go for it and plan a hands on craft where the mom to be and the guests can make something sweet for the baby. We love seeing stations at baby showers where guests design bodysuits, bibs, make bows etc.

You can't send the guests home empty handed after all the fun. Give them some home made treats to take home as a token of your appreciation.