From the conception of a shower idea to the birth of the party, planning an event for a friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member is an undertaking that should be approached with a spirit of celebration.

And anyone can deliver a great shower. You can set up a luncheon in your home or a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood. You can have an all-girl slumber party or an all-guy tailgating party, and both can be turned into baby showers. From an elegant red-carpet-style cocktail party to a Zen-inspired day of relaxation and henna tattoos to an extreme nursery makeover, the baby shower can be tailored to the interests, needs, and personal styles of Mom, Dad, and baby.

If there’s one thing that the ideas in this book demonstrate, it’s that any party can be a baby shower. And any baby shower can be a bundle of fun.