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Post by oktrae on Jun 30, 2014 0:32:55 GMT
I volunteered to throw a 'small' baby shower for a friend whose family is having some drama. Instead of the about 20 women and kids total, it will be closer to 35 total people. Not much change in the general world, but enough that I"m struggling to make the menu easier. Of course the two other ladies who promised up and down to help any way they can are now making themselves scarce. The invite said luncheon so just desserts won't work. (kicking myself for that one)
So here's what I have so far: Finger sandwiches, but what kinds? chicken salad and and and  ? I think 3 kinds? one should be vegetarian. cheese tray fruit cups in 3oz shot glasses (found cute plastic ones and have a 3 tiered thing to put them all on)
Brownie bites (mom's request)
and here's where I go to pinterest and get overwhelmed. Its just me, I work full time have to deep clean my house and finish my homemade gift (another request of the mom) and I'm starting to get anxiety. The shower is at 11am and I'm, going to take Friday afternoon off the day before but expect that I'll have to reclean my house. I'd have to LOCK the powder room to keep DH and DD out and I plan to do that. I'm scrounging folding chairs and tv trays and think I have that all covered. The house is pretty big and we'll make do just fine on space... it's just food! something easy to eat off a plate in your lap or tv tray etc.
Thankfully this will be the last baby I should have to throw a shower for. if DH's little cousin thinks I'll throw him and his wife a shower when they invited everyone to the wedding but us, they are WRONG, but I digress.
thanks in advance for the pea wisdom I feel about to flow my way (how was that for a hint?)
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Post by quiltz on Jun 30, 2014 0:35:33 GMT
I would do a fruit salad or fruit plate and a pasta salad (vegetarian) and maybe a veggie platter and dip.
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Post by cannes on Jun 30, 2014 0:38:18 GMT
Why do you need three different kinds of sandwiches? I've been to showers before that had just chicken salad sandwiches as a main course.
Add something like a pasta salad and/or a veggie tray to what you've already got and I think you'll be just fine.
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Post by countrypeagirl on Jun 30, 2014 0:43:10 GMT
I would stick with something easy and what you can make in large quantities.. Pasta salad.. Easy and goes far. Finger sandwiches if you have to add anything I would add a ham and cheese and then I would do a vegetarian one with cucumber and a mix of mayo/cream cheese with some Greek seasoning.
Here's also a salad/fruit thing that goes far and everyone loves it:
2 small cans mandarin oranges drained
1 large can of crushed pineapple undrained
1 box instant vanilla pudding
2 containers of cool whip
Mix everything together and serve. Huge hit and would be great at a baby shower
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Post by TankTop on Jun 30, 2014 0:48:55 GMT
I would do...
One sandwich
Veggie tray
Fruit tray
Pasta salad
Chips
Brownie bites
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Post by kristi on Jun 30, 2014 0:51:57 GMT
Turkey sandwiches
Pasta salad
Chips
Veggie tray
Fruit
Brownies
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Post by jemali on Jun 30, 2014 0:53:42 GMT
I would do... One sandwich Veggie tray Fruit tray Pasta salad Chips Brownie bites That sounds good to me. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 30, 2014 0:56:19 GMT
Meatballs always go over big here. Pasta salad is pretty easy to make for a big crowd. No need to do anything big or fancy. I hope you have a great event. Good luck.
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Post by shescrafty on Jun 30, 2014 2:39:06 GMT
I agree with the pasta salad idea.
Iwould go go to the grocery store and order sandwich platters- we buy their roll ups and they are always yummy and very popular.
Send an an email or text to the women who offered to help and don't ask, just tell what they need to bring. Assign one a veggie and dip platter and the other one the large cheese tray.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 2:49:45 GMT
Send an an email or text to the women who offered to help and don't ask, just tell what they need to bring. Assign one a veggie and dip platter and the other one the large cheese tray.
If you've got to have a vegetarian sandwich, I'd do cucumber, pimento cheese, or some kind of meatless roll up.
Pasta salad is a good idea.
You could get some frozen mini quiches, too, for something easy. Sam's has nice big boxes of them.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jun 30, 2014 2:51:32 GMT
Send an an email or text to the women who offered to help and don't ask, just tell what they need to bring. Assign one a veggie and dip platter and the other one the large cheese tray. Good luck! This. This. This. |
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Post by Grom Pea on Jun 30, 2014 2:52:26 GMT
My friend made egg salad sandwiches (she got the egg salad at the deli, brilliant time saver) and one with thinly sliced cucumber and garden veggie cream cheese, they were devoured instantly.
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 30, 2014 3:01:13 GMT
As a vegetarian I agree to please do a veggie option for a sandwich or have guests assemble the sandwiches on trays of fixings ...
Then a variety of easy sides / snacks:
Fruit tray
Veggies n dips
Mini quiches
Little smokies wrapped in crescent rolls
Meatballs
Cheese and crackers
Shrimp tray
Chips
Pretzels
Desserts - brownie bites as requested and a non chocoLate option like white cake/ cupcakes.
Easy stuff for 1 person to prepare for a crowd and grab and go for guests.
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Post by msbee on Jun 30, 2014 3:15:16 GMT
If you said when the shower is I missed it. I would do as much ahead of time as I could. Boil pasta on Thursday night for the pasta salad. After you drain it toss it with a little bit of oil to keep it from sticking together. Mix it up Friday night. Hit the grocery store for items on Wed except for things you can do and freeze.
You can make quiche baked in sheet pan. This will freeze well. Put it in the fridge the night before to thaw. Cut in squares and warm in oven. Quiche is good at room temp.
If you do a pasta salad do one that doesn't have mayo so you don't have to worry about it getting too warm. It's more expensive but buy as many of your veggies prechopped.
Instead of doing fruit cups I would do a big bowl of cut up melon.
As a previous poster said contact the other ladies and let them know they need to bring xyz for x number of people. Make sure they know that the count has grown to 35 and so they need to buy for that many people.
If you are making punch make half the amount you need the week before and freeze in a bundt pan. On shower day put the ice ring in the punch bowl and put the other half of the punch in the bowl. If the second half of the punch is cold it will stay chilled for a few hours.
Make a list of other things that would be nice to have. If someone asks if they can bring something you could be ready with:
mixed nuts
mini muffins
cold appetizer
spinach dip with dippers
Get your dh and daughter to help with the house.
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Post by stephofalltrades on Jun 30, 2014 3:43:05 GMT
The two I've been to recently both had crock pots of meat balls or little smokies in that chili/grape jelly sauce. They always seem to go quickly. I like a tray of popcorn chicken or fingers and a nice cheese ball. Pasta salad is usually a crowd pleaser. Im a big fan of having a variety of cupcakes as well. For a girl shower I made some awesome ones using Pillsbury strawberry cake mix and homemade cream cheese icing.
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Post by betsy on Jun 30, 2014 3:56:23 GMT
Text those who mentioned helping something like "Thanks for helping with the shower! We need 24 (or whatever) turkey sandwiches on mini rolls" or "Thanks for helping with the shower! We need a fresh mozzarella and tomato platter."
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 30, 2014 4:48:07 GMT
Honestly I probably wouldn't even make sandwiches.
I just helped throw a joint baby shower last weekend, one mom is also gluten free and this was the menu;
Chicken salad - not served as a sandwich, just in a big bowl.
Macaroni salad
Broccoli salad
Egg salad
Simple salad bar - romaine lettuce, salad veggies and a selection of dressings
One large Costco sheet cake for dessert (gluten free/paleo mama made her own cupcakes, no one else wanted them lol)
Water, lemonade and iced tea.
Buy already cooked rotisserie chickens to cut down on cooking time. Enlist help from your husband or daughter with either chopping, cleaning or doing dishes. And if you really need help, maybe the moms can think of a guest who would be more willing to help you day of. I think you should skip the finger sandwiches based on the time of having to assemble and cut, JMO.
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Post by momof3pits on Jun 30, 2014 4:51:04 GMT
I would do... One sandwich Veggie tray Fruit tray Pasta salad Chips Brownie bites That sounds good to me. That sounds like a fabulous menu to me as well. Cucumber sandwiches might also be a good addition as a vegetarian option. |
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Post by quiltz on Jun 30, 2014 19:51:49 GMT
I have made egg salad sandwiches but used the tiny pitas and cut the top of so I can fill the pita.
Cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese are yummy |
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Post by ctpea on Jun 30, 2014 20:09:36 GMT
Can you do a deli platter so that everyone can have their choice of meats and cheeses? If you belong to a warehouse club like BJ's, they have this service or they will put together the subs for you with all the trimmings. Just trying to make suggestions that are super easy given your helpers bailed.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jun 30, 2014 20:15:59 GMT
I agree with the pasta salad idea.
Chicken Salad sandwiches Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches Peanut Butter and Jelly (for the kids) Pasta Salad Potato Chips and a dip Fruit Salad or Fruit Platter Brownie Bites
Some kind of punch (not red, as if it spills you could get stains!) |
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? I think 3 kinds? one should be vegetarian.
