A Time Capsule Baby Shower Party

A time capsule will serve as a historical marker of baby's birth!

By Ellen Neuborne

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The Theme

This idea is fun for the guests, and the expectant mom will come away with a thoughtful gift for the future.

On the invitation, ask guests to bring one small item for the time capsule.
Prepare a large box to serve as the capsule. It can be an ordinary box, decorated with current newspaper headlines. Or you can choose a prepared gift box. You might also want to consider a container that's made of a sturdy and waterproof material.
Decorate the room with memory-themed artwork, such as newspaper pages from key years, or movie posters that recall an era.
Serve foods, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or summer lemonade, that will inspire guests to remember important events from their pasts.
Have guests come in costume -- let them choose their favorite eras.
Fire up the video camera to capture the event on film.

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