Have you seen this adorable new addition to Big Dot’s selection of baby shower themes? Our new Ducky Duck theme is a great neutral choice in bright yellow and blue, with themed items for every aspect of the shower from the invitations to the tableware.

Many different items in the Ducky Duck theme are also able to be personalized, like our invitations, placemats, and various party favors. You can make ordering tableware incredibly easier by ordering a Big Dot Bundle that comes with duck-shaped dinner and dessert plates, cups, dinner, and beverage napkins.

When it comes to party favors, there are several cute-as-a-button options. Select from candy bar wrappers, rich body butters, lip balms, and candle tins, all of which can be personalized to make it truly special. Remember, everything is affordable so you can certainly order several different pieces and make a party package if you want!

Save time by ordering Thank You Cards in the Ducky Duck theme when you order the invitations. Not only will this simple step keep the theme going, it will make the mother-to-be’s life remarkably easier. Don’t forget there are many more options in the Ducky Duck theme. Look around and you’ll be amazed as all of the adorable choices!

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It’s easy to set the tables with our bridal shower tableware. Not only can you coordinate the tableware with your decorations, but Big Dot of Happiness also offers everything from invitations to personalized game cards to match! Just choose a theme and go for it! Here are just a few of Big Dot’s offerings when it comes to that gorgeous table:

• Personalized Placemats
• Coordinating Plates & Cups
• Flatware
• Napkins
• Colorful tablecloths

It doesn’t end there of course. You can go with one theme or mix and match for a real twist. For instance, try out our With This Ring theme for the dinnerware, and use a contrasting color like green or blue for the tablecloth and some balloons. This is a great way to utilize the Bride-to-be’s favorite colors too! Shopping for bridal shower tableware has never been so easy… and fun!

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Have some fun at your baby shower by playing some games. Big Dot of Happiness offers a plethora of different kinds from trivia to scratch-off cards. Here is just a short list of the offerings.

• Itty Bitty Baby Parts: This game comes with 12 ultrasound images of different baby body parts (hands, feet, etc.). Guests have to try to guess which part is what. Answers can turn out to be hilarious!
• Dirty Diaper Game: There are two ways to play this one. The first is that guests each receive a diaper pin on their way in to the shower. The one who opens theirs and finds a “dirty diaper” wins. Alternatively, make the word “baby” a taboo at the shower. Every time someone says “baby”, the person who catches them takes a pin from them. Whoever collects the most is the winner! It’s also really funny to hear what substitutes for “baby” get said.
• Bottles Up!: This is a great one for coed parties. Fill this baby bottle with the drink of your guest’s choice. The first one to drink it all wins. A fun twist is to make them do it with no hands!
• Baby Raffle: “Sell” tickets based on whatever you wish. You can do cash to make a charitable donation in the baby’s name, or give one ticket per ten diapers received from a guest.    

Remember, these are just a few of Big Dot’s games. Check out our baby shower game section for much more, including prizes to give away. Have fun!

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Have you checked out our gift section for baptisms and christenings? You can celebrate the occasion in various ways with heartfelt keepsakes or a cute toy for the baby. Big Dot of Happiness  carries adorable items like elegant picture frames that come personalized with the little one’s initial, cute plush rattles, and more.

 If you’re looking for true simplicity and still want a standout piece, our Keepsake Angel Gift Baskets come in pink and blue.  Here is a list of just a few items that come in the basket:

• Wooden Baby Doll Crib
• Shawl Blanket With Embroidered Cross (36″ x 40″)
• Our Original 14″ Plush Angel Big Baby Rattle
• Heavens Blessings Musical Lamb by Gund (Plays “Jesus Loves Me”)
• God’s Gift Glass Frame
• White Photo Album with Cross (Holds 80 – 4″ x 6″ photos)

That’s just the icing on the cake! There’s more and you can personalize the gift with the baby’s name and baptism/birth date. Not only is it a great gift, but you can use it as a centerpiece on the guest book table. And don’t forget, it also makes a great birthday or shower gift!

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Looking for a great way to welcome out-of-town guests and thank them for traveling to witness your nuptials?  Present them with a gift basket filled with local treats and a special thank-you card. Here are some great options for fillers:

• Fruits from local orchards/farmers
• Gourmet candies from a favorite chocolatier
• Gift cards or coupons to local tourist attractions (Museums, art galleries, winery tours, etc.)
• Tickets to a game played by a local college or professional team
• A disposable camera
• A favorite poem or framed picture of you and your betrothed
• A list of local restaurants/menus that deliver to the hotel or are within walking distance
• A blank photo album for recording the memories they make, since their helping you make one of your own
• A nice bottle of wine/champagne from a local winery
• A pair of monogrammed wine glasses and Big Dot’s elegant Love Coasters

 If you know which hotel your guests are staying at, you can drop the basket off the morning of their arrival and ask that it be given to them when they check in. Alternatively, you can present it to them at the rehearsal dinner (you should always invite out-of-town guests).

Remember, your loved ones have cleared their calendar and braved hectic travel conditions. Welcome baskets are a great way to show your appreciation for their presence and to let your guests know that you care.

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