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March 4th, 2010, 08:03 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ID
Posts: 12,020
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I'm wondering if i should get a gift for my baby shower hostess. Is this something most people do? If so i need some ideas!
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March 4th, 2010, 08:12 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 8,090
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I did for my bridal shower.... I bought them small (like sample size) lotions/body sprays from bath and body works! I haven't really thought about for my baby shower but I'm sure I'll find something to do to thank them!
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March 4th, 2010, 08:19 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 7,874
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For baby showers, since some are surprises and you're not suppose to have any involvement in the planning, no. Just a personal thank you during the shower will suffice. I've asked many a people this.
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March 4th, 2010, 08:24 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 8,102
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i have never heard of doing this! i didnt buy anyoen gifts for my bridal shower, and i didnt get a gift for the one i just threw for my sis. didnt bother me at all, i was just happy my sis had a good time 
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March 4th, 2010, 08:27 AM
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nakmaster
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western NY
Posts: 8,401
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I did! I figured they went through all the trouble of planning, coordinating, buying food, opening their home up, it was the least I could do!!!!
I did 2 gift bags (one for my MIL and one for her friend who hosted it at her home). I had some handmade soaps that I got from etsy (full bar soaps) that are SOOOOO nice, some purse-sized hand sanitizers, lip gloss, a thank you card...I think that was all I had in there. Nothing too crazy but just a little something to express my gratitude!
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March 4th, 2010, 09:17 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 10,199
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I didn't, but I believe my MIL did or else took her out for lunch/dinner. My MIL planned it with the help of a friend and we had it at her friend's house. They hosted my engagement party as well  I'm so blessed.
Anyways, I think it's a nice gesture for sure!
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March 4th, 2010, 10:44 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,116
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My mom and grandmother threw mine. I just got them cute picture frames and wrote really thoughtful thank you notes.
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March 4th, 2010, 11:00 AM
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Ian, Morgan and Isabella!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Posts: 6,244
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I didnt only because it was my sister and best friend. I do take them out to lunch about once a week though....LOL
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March 4th, 2010, 12:32 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Barbados
Posts: 18,988
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Nope. My sister hosted mine.
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March 4th, 2010, 12:58 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,931
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yep - my mom threw mine and I got her a picture frame that was inscribed with "Mimi and Me" for her to put a picture of her and Nora in....and now that she does have a pic in it its really cute!
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March 4th, 2010, 03:19 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western Illinois
Posts: 3,075
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My mom and my sisters threw mine. Since they're all people that have everything they need I didn't want to buy them something they'd never use. So I got them each a little box of fancy chocolates from a small candy shop and they all loooooved them! Of course, then my niece was mad because I didn't get her one and she "helped clean."  I don't think she got that it was a hostess gift. lol.
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March 4th, 2010, 03:21 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 14,576
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I sent out thank you cards to everyone. I never thought about getting my SIL and MIL a gift for hosting the party.
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March 4th, 2010, 03:25 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 7,874
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Oh yeah I remember that I did send my mother some money to help out with it although she didnt ask. I just couldnt not do anything
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March 4th, 2010, 04:17 PM
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Mama To 3 Amazing Boys
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Just the other side of sane!
Posts: 7,140
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Yes, they got a grandson and a great-grandson!
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March 4th, 2010, 05:58 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,854
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i didn't b/c like 4-5 people all were the hostesses.
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March 4th, 2010, 06:04 PM
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Super Mommy
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 892
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My sister & mom hosted mine- all they got was my appreciation and love
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March 4th, 2010, 10:31 PM
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<-- Just do it.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: The Tar Heel State
Posts: 6,308
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I had two showers - one was hosted by a big meanie poop head and the other by my mother-in-law. I bought both of them a gift and gave my MIL hers, but I kept the big meanie poop head's gift because she acted like a complete idiot at the shower and I didn't particularly feel like rewarding her atrocious behavior.
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March 4th, 2010, 11:29 PM
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♥ Mommy of three ♥
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,343
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We don't have baby showers here but if I did get one I think I would get the host a little something or at least take them out for lunch.
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Did you get your shower hostess a gift?
