The hostess buys Thank You cards ahead of time and
has everyone write their name and address on the envelope. Do a drawing
from the envelopes and that person gets a prize, while the mom gets the Thank You notes. This
is really nice, especially since we know how little time there is to find everyone's
addresses, etc. when the baby comes!
~ Prize
Ideas ~
Just about anything will do — prizes don't have to be elaborate or expensive.
Here are some prize ideas winners are sure to enjoy:
• Gourmet goodies — flavored vinegars and oils, fancy jars of mustards or preserves, boxes of herbal tea
• Beauty items — small bottles of lotion, bath gel, bars of soap
• Kitchen gadgets — a set of measuring cups or spoons, a fancy vegetable peeler, a garlic press, an egg slicer
• Confections — small boxes of truffles, tins of hard candies, toffees
• Gift certificates — movie theaters, bookstores, restaurants
