Directions:

1. First you will need to prepare chunks. You can use leftover chunks from other candle projects. Or you make new ones by melting wax, adding color and allowing to set in a shallow pan. You can use either single-colored or multi-colored chunks.

2. Prepare mold by spraying oil and wicking it. Then fill mold with chunks.

3. Melt (un-dyed) wax and add to mold. Allow to set completely.

Note: You can make different types of candles by altering number of colors and chunks used. You can choose all your chunks to be of same color or different colors. The color of 'filler wax' can also be white or any other color that you choose to have.

You can also cut out all your chunks in similar shapes or keep mismatched ones.

Have everyone tell a story from their childbirth experience, or, if they have never had any children, let them rehash stories their mothers told them ("I was in labor for 72 hours with you..."). Be sure there is a mixture of funny, touching, and gruesome stories to round it out.

Decorate with extra-large maternity bras and undies (or get them in mom-to-be’s size so she can actually keep them after party).

Play baby shower games for your baby shower for mom. There is no way you would get away with this at a couples shower! But at a baby shower for mom and ladies, you can play Guess mom-to-be’s weight (go easy on her - guess low).

Paint her belly, do crafts like paint matching tees and onesies for Mom and baby, or play a game like baby bottle bowling. Ask guests to come up with other baby shower party ideas or baby shower party themes.

Don’t Husband Bash. But you can tell funny or touching stories about other new Dads or dads-to-be. You don’t want to scare mom-to-be. But she should be aware that some Dads will try to stop for coffee on way to hospital. Even though Mom’s contractions are 3 minutes apart.

Drink Girlie Drinks at baby shower for Mom. Well, except for mom-to-be. She can have non-alcoholic versions of girlie drinks, though. Try Strawberry Daiquiris, Cosmopolitans and other fruity drinks.

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