Baby Announcements

Decorating for a baby shower can be a chore, especially if you are creative or looking for variety. Most store bought baby shower decorations are pretty predictable. There’s the banner, the oversized paper pacifiers and baby bottles not to mention the disposable table runners. There are other options. Save money on baby shower decorations by doubling or tripling your balloon budget.

Balloons are available in so many shapes, sizes and colors you can find something for every baby shower and every shower theme. Always analyze your space before picking your balloons. If at all possible take a few photographs on your phone that you can refer to when you are choosing the balloons. Like flowers, certain sizes and quantities make a room look good.

Now where to find balloons for your baby shower? Well of course you could grab a few of those packs from the dollar store and start training your lung capacity or you could get helium filled balloons from a party store or florist. Prices may vary depending on where you live. My local florist charges $1.29 for standard helium balloons and $2.00 for oversized and foiled balloons. That includes ribbon, helium and delivery. Be sure to check around before deciding on one florist.

Now you can save a little money by going with the balloon department at your local dollar store. The only problem is there is not much to choose from. Most of those balloons are birthday balloons or child themed balloons. Cheap yes. Work for your baby shower? Probably not. Figure out how many, what size and what colors you want then get online or the phone and start price comparison shopping. Don’t forget to ask for a bulk discount.

Some folks will read this and frown because balloons are of course not the best option for the planet. But if you think about it all baby shower decorations are not planet friendly, are used one time and then discarded and like any party decoration are not a necessity. Well all I can say is for some folks green is too expensive. Buy the balloons local and use a local florist to provide helium and additional decorations. It may not eliminate your carbon footprint but it may be enough to reduce your green guilt.

And the balloons will look awesome.

Filed under: baby shower on January 23rd, 2012