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runlikethewind
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wishing well....

Are you having a wishing well at your shower? The only reason why I might want one is for diapers (having twins), however, I feel it might be weird to ask people to bring diapers for a wishing well, as I would not even know how to word it. Any ideas or thoughts? Right now, there is no plan to have one, so it's ok if I'm way out of line for even suggesting a diaper wishing well!

Thanks.

Posted 4/10/08 6:00 PM
 
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mikeswife06
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Anne

Re: wishing well....

I am not having one. I think it's more of a bridal shower thing but I could be wrong. I haven't been to too many baby showers.

Posted 4/10/08 6:04 PM
 

julz33
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Re: wishing well....

I had a book wishing well. We did it for my sisters shower and it turne dout so great we did it again for mine. Everyone brought a book and wrote a note to the baby in it. The "well" was a bookcase.

I have geard of a "diaper raffle". Guests could buy raffle tickets using packs of diapers.. one bag of diapers = 1 ticket. Then there are raffle prizes for the guests to win. This way tou still get your diapers and the guests have fun with it.
More info on diaper raffle

Posted 4/10/08 6:06 PM
 

runlikethewind
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Re: wishing well....

Posted by julz33

I had a book wishing well. We did it for my sisters shower and it turne dout so great we did it again for mine. Everyone brought a book and wrote a note to the baby in it. The "well" was a bookcase.

I have geard of a "diaper raffle". Guests could buy raffle tickets using packs of diapers.. one bag of diapers = 1 ticket. Then there are raffle prizes for the guests to win. This way tou still get your diapers and the guests have fun with it.
More info on diaper raffle




Julz, thank you so much for posting this; exactly what I was looking for if we decide to do this!!

Posted 4/10/08 6:35 PM
 

SeptemberBride03
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Re: wishing well....

I had a wishing well that was for books or bibs. I like Julz's idea for the diapers. If you want to do it for the wishing well though I think you can. Just come up with a cute poem or phrase to say it.

Posted 4/10/08 6:52 PM
 

runlikethewind
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Re: wishing well....

thanks everyone!

Posted 4/11/08 7:23 AM
 

2003fallwedding
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Re: wishing well....

My mom had a wishing well at mine. It is a great way to get lotion, shampoo, powder, bibs, little toys....

Message edited 4/11/2008 8:34:25 AM.

Posted 4/11/08 8:33 AM
 

jlrj1219
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Re: wishing well....

Posted by julz33

I had a book wishing well. We did it for my sisters shower and it turne dout so great we did it again for mine. Everyone brought a book and wrote a note to the baby in it. The "well" was a bookcase.


we did the exact same thing for my SIL per her request! It was great.

Posted 4/11/08 9:36 AM
 

mcl916
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Re: wishing well....

Yeah my friend had a book wishing well and it was a great idea!!

Posted 4/11/08 9:42 AM
 

jambalady
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Holly

Re: wishing well....

I think wishing wells are a great idea. There are so many little things you need like diapers, wipes, pacifiers, etc.

The book wishing well is a great idea too as well as the diaper raffle!

Posted 4/11/08 9:55 AM
 

LIMOMx2
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Re: wishing well....

I love wishing wells!!! I think you get so many great things in them that you really need.

Posted 4/11/08 10:57 AM
 

Kierasmom
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Re: wishing well....

I actually think wishing wells are better for baby showers than bridal showers. How many spatulas and spoons does one person need? But diapers and bibs IMO are much more needed. So I would say definitely do one. When I've gone to baby showers I always put diapers, lotion, desitin or baby food in.

The diaper raffle idea sounds really cute and I'll have to remember that for the next baby shower that I am part of.

Posted 4/11/08 12:22 PM
 

KellyDance
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Re: wishing well....

They are doing one for mine and asked for either diapers or books! My cousin had a diaper wishing well and said she didn't have to buy diapers the first 6 months!!

Posted 4/11/08 5:54 PM
 

wannabemom
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Re: wishing well....

my mother (who is german and never understood what a shower was until I explained it to her so she and my BM could organize my bridal shower) has officially told me that she is in complete control as far as the baby shower is concerned.... and I have no say Chat Icon I've been notified that there will be a wishing well..... (I didn't want one for the bridal shower since my kitchen was already complete...)

Message edited 4/11/2008 5:58:45 PM.

Posted 4/11/08 5:58 PM
 

kathleeng

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Re: wishing well....

I think it is a wonderful idea whether it be books, diapers etc......

Posted 4/11/08 6:42 PM
 

runlikethewind
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Re: wishing well....

Thanks everyone!!

Posted 4/11/08 6:47 PM
 

twinkletoes807
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Re: wishing well....

Posted by julz33

I had a book wishing well. We did it for my sisters shower and it turne dout so great we did it again for mine. Everyone brought a book and wrote a note to the baby in it. The "well" was a bookcase.




This is a fantastic idea!! I am gonna mention it to my step mom so she can make it happen! Chat Icon

Posted 4/12/08 1:06 PM
 

JenandMikey
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We're so blessed!

Re: wishing well....

Posted by julz33

I have geard of a "diaper raffle". Guests could buy raffle tickets using packs of diapers.. one bag of diapers = 1 ticket. Then there are raffle prizes for the guests to win. This way tou still get your diapers and the guests have fun with it.
More info on diaper raffle



this is exactly what my mom is doing for me....i think its a great idea!

Posted 4/12/08 10:49 PM
 

MommyMcg
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Mimi

Re: wishing well....

i had one at my shower, I got great stuff, like diapers, wipes, lotions, bibs, teething rings, little bath items and toy. Chat Icon

Posted 4/13/08 9:29 AM
 

dapnkap
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Karen

Re: wishing well....

I had everyone bring a book, so it was kind of like a wishing well

Posted 4/13/08 7:59 PM
 

mommysboy
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amanda

Re: wishing well....

we did a wishing well but instead it was the bassinett.. I got alot of lotion,powders,binkys and diapers it was definately worth it..

Posted 4/14/08 8:48 AM
 

sunflowerjesss
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Re: wishing well....

We aren't having one.

Although my sister did include something with the invite about giving he baby their favorite children's book to help start his library.

Posted 4/14/08 8:56 AM
 

08BabySurprise
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Re: wishing well....

All these ideas for wishing wells are GREAT!! I never even thought of one for a baby shower! I love them all!!!

Posted 4/14/08 9:31 AM
 
 

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