Baby Shower Poem

We've been so blessed,
throughout our days.
We share our blessings
in different ways.

Instead of favors
we shall share,
with other children,
everywhere.

The children's hospital
needs our love,
from us on earth
and up above.

We've donated to
those children sweet,
our own monies
so they can eat,

and live and thrive
and spend each day
growing in
their special way.

Thank God for coffee, that's all I've got ;) I think that's a wonderful thing you're doing!! Maybe even get a SMALL party favor (something easy and cheap, like candy), and print the poem on small tags, and attach it to that :) At the very bottom, put a simple 'thanks for coming; we've donated to St Judes' or whatever!

Baby bows and bunting made of green and pink and blue
All powder fresh and baby soft and wonderfully knew.
We couldn't be more grateful for the gift this baby brings.
We couldn't ask for any more, we have no need of things.
What we would like to do instead is bless another soul,
Who hasn't had our happy start, so charity's the goal.
Saint Jude's has little children that could use a gift or two.
So, that's what we would like instead from very thoughtful you.

Set up a money tree at the shower with ribbon to tie on checks and bills. Make it a goal to fill the tree.

I just wanted to say I loved Rachels, its simple, cute, and conveys your message. by the way I think that is really wonderful what you guys are doing!

Since you did post on this site, I am going to give my opinion because I feel strongly about this sort of thing.

Why isn't it possible to provide your guests a gesture of appreciation and then "make a generous donation" to a cause you feel passionate about on your own time? Personally, I think the two things are separate and should never be mutually exclusive.

Or, maybe you can combine the two, donating and favors, by giving favors that ALSO support a charity. Check this site out for ideas:
www.bakingforgood.com

Donating to a charity is a very personal thing and a wonderful gesture. Why not donate HUMBLY and privately if that is an important cause to your mother or your family? People should be generous and give to charity regularly anyhow, regardless of whether there is a special family event (even in tough financial times, there is always someone who has less).

I feel it is important to provide your family and friends with the gratitude and love they deserve for sharing this special day with you by providing them with thoughtful favors. Your guests, some of whom may be coming from out of town, deserve a token of appreciation and acknowledgment that they are special to you. Favors don't have to be expensive, just given from the heart.

Good luck!