Free Baby Shower Time Fillers

Have you ever been the first to arrive to a baby shower and didn't know whether to help out in the kitchen or sit in the living awaiting the arrival of other guests? Or have you ever been throwing a shower and a caterer was late or an unforeseen delay occurs? As a host it is your responsibility to provide the entertainment and time fillers to avoid the awkward silence that can occur when plans go wrong.

Here is your simple, easy to make and free solution: Crossword puzzles, word searches and word scrambles. These are simple games that fill time and eliminate unplanned pauses in your party.

The easiest way to create these puzzles is to find an online puzzle maker to help you out. Teachers use this type of activity to reinforce lessons and fill time between activities, so feel free to do the same. Most online puzzle makers ask you to submit a title, along with the words you'd like to use, and the site will do the rest. DiscoveryEducation is one place to locate a puzzle maker; however, there are many puzzle makers online, so do some research and find one that has the puzzles you like and is easy for you to work with.

Not only will these puzzles help to fill time, but they will help to bring your guests together. By having word puzzles available when guests arrive, friends and relatives will find a common topic for conversation and the puzzles will act as a casual first ice-breaker. The puzzles can then be used to fill unforeseen time breaks, or be scheduled in to fill a gap.

For example, a little contest to see who can find the most words in two minutes can be a fun an exciting game to get to know the mom-to-be while filling the time gap between opening presents and serving lunch. Overall, these simple games will be a lifesaver for those awkward moments and surprise delays.

To spice up these homemade word puzzles and make them a little more party specific look to personal details. Using the parents names or even nicknames from their childhood will add a personal touch, as long as this does not embarrass the mother to be. Incorporating due dates or the month the baby is to be born can also add a special touch to a homemade puzzle.

If the couple has announced the name for the baby or possible names, those could be included as well. Finally, complete the puzzle by adding in typical baby words such as pacifier, bottle, diaper, and rattle.

Now that the puzzle has been created, it is important to give it a few finishing touches. In most circumstances, the puzzle creator will generate a simple black and white document. From this, you can add your own color and flare. For example you can add baby related clip-art. Another option is to purchase paper with a baby themed boarder.

Once you have completed your puzzle, you will want to have enough copies for all of your guests and possibly a few extras for a baby scrap book. Either print copies from your home computer, or if time and budget allow have them printed at your local print shop.

Whether your party runs smoothly or a hiccup occurs, your puzzles are sure to be a hit and a time filler all in one.

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