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I knew something was going on when I started walking up the stairs. My husband had let it slip that some friends were coming over, and I had a good idea what they were doing.

We had been out all morning-he said we had to be out. When we drove home, I could tell by his face that there was a surprise waiting for me upstairs.

When I rounded the corner, they yelled, “Surprise!” I tried to hide a bit to keep my composure. Setting my bag down on the kitchen counter, I was surprised-even if I had hints that a surprise baby shower was waiting for me.

It did not take away any of the specialness of the occasion or my extreme appreciation for the friends that I had only known for 6 months.

As a military family, we move a lot. My first born arrived when we were stationed in Virginia for only a year. The fact that those amazing ladies got together to plan and hold a baby shower for my first born was truly memorable.

It still makes me smile looking at the pictures in my baby book.

I was blessed by a baby shower or sprinkle for every pregnancy, and was so blessed to have people who thought of every detail when they planned each party.

Every event was slightly different but planning a baby shower is never a small task. One simple tip I can give you is to find customizable baby shower invitations.

Baby Shower Invitations

One theme that works for a baby shower for a boy or a baby shower for a girl is animal baby shower invitations. Basic Invite allows you to personalize your baby shower invitations for boys or girls right on their website with adorable themes.

Animal Baby Shower Invitations

Get discounted animal baby shower invitations when you use discount code 15FF51 over at Basic Invite. Baby shower invitations are such a cute way to get your baby shower guests excited about the theme and baby to be! A cute customized invitation makes the mom-to-be feel so important, and helps her feel so celebrated.

Basic Invite Baby Shower Invitations

With Basic Invite you can preview your baby shower invitation before ordering to be sure it is all as you want. Basic Invite offers cards for every occasion from baby shower invitations, to birth announcements, graduation and first birthdays. How cute would it be to carry the theme from your baby shower invitations for a boy or animal baby shower invitations to an animal themed first birthday invitation!

Almost Unlimited Colors – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail.

Custom Samples – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows you the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

Address Capturing Service – Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders.

When I saw the food, cake, gifts and decorations at my baby showers, it was like no other experience.

My first born baby boy arrived after a previous miscarriage (my first pregnancy), so he was very much a major milestone for us. As the first grandchild on both sides of the family, we were ready to bring him into the world to enjoy him with our families.

Receiving such a cute celebration for him is a memory I cherish forever. You never forget your first baby shower.

Basic Invite is offering an exclusive 15% off discount just for Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide readers when you use code 15FF51 to get customizable baby shower invites or cards for any occasion.

What is or was your baby shower theme?

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Enjoy your time at home!