Baby Showers are so exciting. All the girls can get together to celebrate a little life that is just about to make his or her grand entrance into the world. Not to mention the chance we have to gossip a bit here and there.

It is truly a blessing to have friends to share in this special time of your life. A great way to thank them is by creating a homemade baby shower favor.

Your guests will absolutely love the idea that you took the time to make a homemade baby shower favor just for them. A really simple yet fun idea for a favor to create at home is scented bath salts.

Ladies love a hot bath where they can steal a moment to themselves and soak in the steaming, sweet smelling water. Who wouldn't want to be given a moment's peace as a gift?

Here is what you will need to make them:

- A large box of Epsom Salt. (You can buy these at any drugstore, and they're great because they soak the aches and pains from your muscles!)

- Crinkly clear or colored cellophane. (You can get this from a party supply store or a craft store.)

- A bottle of sweet smelling essential oil. 1/2 oz. (Jasmine and Lavender are great scents. You can get this from an herb shop or an aromatherapy store.)

- Colored ribbons. (Craft store or department.)

- Parchment paper, 1 sheet for every 4 guests. (You can also get this from a craft supply store.)

Here is how to make this homemade baby shower favor:

1. Make sure you know how many guests will be coming. Place the entire box of the Epsom salt into a large mixing bowl or pot. Pour in the entire bottle of oil, and mix this together with a wooden spoon.

2. Mix until all particles of the salt are covered or scented. Cut the cellophane paper into six inch squares. Using a ladle or spoon, place a heap of the scented salts in the middle of the squares.

3. Gather the edges of the cellophane together and tie a length of colored ribbon around the 'bag' to hold the scented bath salts in.

4. Next, cut the pieces of parchment paper into four equal squares. In your prettiest handwriting, place the name of the recipient on the paper and write them a small thank you note for joining in your celebration.

5. Add the date of the party, and roll the parchment up like you would a map. Use the leftover hangings of ribbon on each homemade baby shower favor to attach the note. Place these little favors on the corresponding guest's seat at the party.

This is a really simple, beautiful homemade baby shower favor idea. Also, the smell of these bath salts create are just heavenly. While you are mixing them, you will probably be tempted to sneak into your own warm bath to relax. Make sure to save any extras for yourself. They are calming, relaxing, and great for sore or tired muscles.

If you like the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, then you would definitely enjoy a Hollywood themed party with related crafts. This is good for both young people and adults. It could be planned as a costume party where everyone comes as their favorite celebrity. To make the party look great and for everyone to have a good time, you should make crafts that reflect the Hollywood theme of the party. This is both easy and thoughtful. People will see the effort that you put in and will appreciate it.

There are certain crafts that are essential for creating a Hollywood party. For example, Hollywood is in a warm and sunny place, so you could make wall hangings that are in the shape of palm trees. Put this around the rooms so that people feel like they are right smack dab in the middle of this famous city. You could also make a large wall hanging of the hill and the Hollywood sign. This should go in the main room of your party. People will probably want to take pictures in front of it if it is made well enough.

Another cool aspect of Hollywood is the walk of fame, and you can craft this yourself for your party. The walk of fame is the stars with celebrities names on it embedded in the cement. You can do this on the sidewalk leading up to your house. Either choose real celebrity names, funny fake names, or the names of your guests.