Wedding Basket Shower

I love unique ideas. If you have a friend who is getting married and don't want to do the normal run-of-the-mill bridal shower, here is a superb idea. Throw your friend a "basket shower." Each guest will bring a basket of goodies that has a theme to go along with it. It will help the new bride get well-stocked on supplies as well as fun items.

Here are a few themes to get you thinking. Be creative and have a blast discovering all the themes ladies come up with!


*Home Organization Basket - notepads, calendar, organizer, folders, clock, phone...


*Honeymoon/Romance Basket - negligee, perfume, lotion, Throw Blanket, hot chocolate or sparkling cider with 2 mugs or glasses, picnic basket....
*Gourmet/Kitchen Basket - pasta, fancy dressings, crystal pitcher, apron, hot pads, ice cream maker....


*Gardening Basket - seeds, flower pot, water can, gardening gloves, garden tools, lawnchairs....


*Mrs. Fix-It Basket - small tool case, scissors, sewing basket, hammer....


*Homemaking Basket - laundry basket, pillows, blankets, dustbuster, air freshener....

*Memory Maker Basket - photo albums, picture frames, guest book, journals....

Homemaking Journals

I am so excited about this idea of creating a Homemaker's Journal to pass down. I couldn't wait to share it with you!


Homemaking Journals were actually passed down through generations in the "olden days." It is a journal where you record in one place all things related to homemaking. You can pick and choose any of the following to include in your Homemaking Journal or include them all if you wish!


~Recipes (especially beloved family recipes)


~Inspirational poems, quotes, Bible verses or excerpts that inspire your love for family, home and homemaking.


~Tips, tricks, hints and ideas to help your home run smoothly.


~Home Schooling Information


~Health and First Aid Remedies & Tricks


~Ideas and tips for Emergency Preparedness


~List of Birthdates and Anniversaries


~Holiday Traditions


~Kid Stuff - (activities, projects and kid recipes like "goop")

~Gardening - planting info, seasonal planting favorites, tips, tricks


~Seasonal tips - helpful info on what to do before and after each season


~Your daily routines


~Meal planning

~Budget outline


~Trusted numbers of doctors, dentists, builders, etc.

While you put together your Homemaker's Journal, I think you will find it becomes a labor of love. It will be so treasured and cherished when you hand it down and also something that will become a valuable resource.

Whether you give it to your daughters when they move into their first home, your daughter-in-law when she marries your son, or a special niece; this idea is a real winner in creating a homemaking legacy.