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Guest Post by Shelly Garcia

My dear friend, Krista, and her husband, Phil, are expecting their first child in September. After trying many times, shedding many tears of a “negative” pregnancy test, they are finally going to become parents. They are going to make wonderful, loving parents and I couldn't be happier for them. Krista is still in the “shock” state and she's very anxious, nervous, excited, and scared. She's being very cautious as what “not” to do or eat. I can't blame her for being so cautious- I would do the same; especially knowing her history of endometriosis.

With that being said, I want to give her (and Phil, if he's willing to come) a baby shower. I've asked a mutual friend if she thought it was good idea and if she had any suggestions as to where we would should have it held. September is still a few months away and we still don't know whether she's having a boy or girl, so we don't want to buy any party supplies just yet or make a reservation at a restaurant.

I have bought a couple of things for Krista and the baby, unisex items, of course, but I am really excited to know what she's going to have. Although I haven't bought much yet, I always look at the baby section when I'm shopping, just to get some ideas. I have also been searching for unique websites that offer different types of gift ideas for showers. I was lucky enough to find a place that has all kinds of gift baskets, from baby shower baskets to wedding shower baskets to New York Yankee baskets. I said I wanted unique, and I guess I found it with
that website.

I am looking forward to holding this shower for Krista. I am still debating whether I want it to be a surprise shower or one in which she's involved in the planning. She is a very emotional woman, even without the raging hormones, so I know that she will be overwhelmed with tears no matter what we decide.

Alison Moore Smith is a 61-year-old entrepreneur who graduated from BYU in 1987. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 40 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons. She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.