New Trends – Game Prizes

Remember when finding prizes for the games included scouring the dollar store? Not anymore! As with everything else, it seems the price of game prizes has gone up, according to the majority of hostesses. Giving prizes that are really for the mom-to-be or bride-to-be? Old-school. Face it, mom’s getting enough and it just isn’t fun for guests to give it back. If you want to keep up with the times…give guests something worth playing games for!Most Popular: $5 – $10

1.Purse/clutch
2. Fragrance Sticks
3. Serving Trays
4. Set of wine glasses
5. Bottle of Wine
6. Bottle of Champagne
7. Popular Women’s Magazine (recent issues only)
8. $10 Gift Certificates – Restaurant, Best Buy, Bookstore, Toystore
9. Grilling Utensils
10. Seasonal Items (beach tote, beach towel, “nice” rolling ice cooler, fuzzy slippers)
11. Camping Chairs
12. Potted Flowers
13. Bouquet of Flowers
14. Gourmet Coffee w/ mugs
15. Baseball Hat of local team
16. Swiss Army Knife

“There were a lot of laughs, especially during the Baby’s Self Reflection game. And I decided to give potted plants as prizes. The women really enjoyed them!” – Candice, Baby Shower Hostess (May 2009)

Just For Fun – Tongue-in-Cheek:

1. Slip ‘n Slide
2. Lingere/Teddy
3. Lawn Ornament
4. Pink Hammer
5. Nose-hair Trimmers

Low Cost Favorites: $1 -$5

1. Candles
2. Stationary
3. Candy Dishes
4. Flower Seeds
5. Two Dozen Home-made Cookies
6. Coffee mug(s)
7. Box of Chocolates