Shower Time

March usually means showers. No, not the kind that you need an umbrella and boots for (although this is the month for sleet and snow yet)it time for all those future May and June brides to have their traditional gift giving bonanza. Most are easy to shop for. There’s’ a list and registration. However there are still some difficulties when picking out what’s right.

A shower gift could mean anything from cooking lessons to a spice rack. The thing is what to give. Do you follow what’s’ on the couple’s list or do you veer off and get what you line - not what they want? If you r a close friend or relative, then stick to the registry. However if it’s an office mate or a boyfriend’s cousin then get something cheaper. Also your budget has to come into play. Don’t buy a Le Creuset set of pans for six hundred bucks when you need that money for yourself. Settle for something much less expensive. Even visit your local dollar store if you have to. This last has some really nice towels , dishes, cutlery and plates. You can create a really nice and extensive gift for only fifty dollars.
Gift cards are also making a big splash at showers too. Since many couples are set up in their own households already, they may just be happy with a few fifty or one hundred dollar cards. Buy them at these at bride’s or groom’s favorite stores like Target, Wal-Mart or even their local supermarket. They can spend the cards on everything from practical items such as cleaning products or food basics. They may need decide to hold off and even put the cards towards a more extravagant purchase such as a new stove or more expensive cuts of meat for their first housewarming party.
Yes, March is the start of the bridal shower season. it’s time to look over registries and see what may catch your ey asa good gift. it’s also the time to stock up on gift cards too because they are desirable as well.Just be prepared for all the showers you’ll be splashing through.