u/Agreeable_Music5402

My baby shower is coming up in June and I need a little guidance as to what to actually do at the shower…

It’s going to be a very casual, backyard party style shower. Men, women, children invited. Hamburgers/ hotdogs, beer, corn hole, stuff like that.

My mom is planning most of the party but the two of us are split in terms of what sort of “entertainment” there should be.

I think since it’s a very nontraditional shower anyways, we don’t really need to include things like games or even gift opening. But she has a good point in saying that those things take up time and is worried about “dead space” aka people just standing around, especially since a lot of these people won’t know each other.

I’ll be honest I really don’t want to play any cheesy games or have to sit in front of 30 people and open presents for an hour (are people going to be upset if I don’t open their gift???)

Idk, I’m conflicted. I do think there needs to be some structure I guess, but I mean normal summer parties don’t usually have activities and go on just fine. I think since it’s technically a baby shower is where we’re getting thrown off.

Any advice would be helpful!

Hi all,

I have to admit I am pretty ignorant when it comes to a lot of things finance but I am trying to be better. With that being said - I am wanting to put some money into an account to have it grow over time. Would a HYSA be the best option for this? I am expecting my first child in August so hoping to start saving up for any large expenses that will come our way down the road.

It wont be a lot of money, probably 1k is all I would be able to put in there right now. I hope to be able to add some money each month but it would likely only be 100-200 dollars. I currently am just using a Chase checking/ savings account.

Any advice or information would be great! Than