Baby showers celebrate all that moms do for their little one even before he or she is born. They're meant to bring some fun into those days that can otherwise be long and take forever to go by as mom and dad await baby's arrival. Here are some gift ideas that help mom have some of that much needed fun! 

Whether you're sending a gift for baby's birth or to a shower you can't attend, Cake and A Prayer gift packs are a great choice. The cakes are a delicious lemon pound cake homemade in a Chicago bakery with love that you can taste in every bite. Especially a great treat for moms and dads who are so busy with new baby that dessert is the last thing they have time to cook up. You can order just the cake or the cake along with a framed customized inspirational messages that can be suited to both religious or non-religious families. This will definitely be a favorite gift that they'll remember and appreciate.

Many moms (like me) really miss adult beverages like margaritas and mojitos when pregnant. I think it's the fact that you can't have them that makes you want them so much. The book Preggatinis looks to help mamas feeling this way. This is one of the most fun pregnancy books I've come across. The drinks are organized by pregnancy stages and symptoms, so these cocktails help mamas feel better with zero guilt and you get to feel like you're having a treat to boot!

Celebrate the hot mama with Mother Ink Tattoos. These are fun temporary tattoos to go on mom's growing belly. Really fun for a photo shoot documenting your  precious tummy full of life, they could also be fun for a baby shower activity. Mother Ink Tattoos come in really cool designs and are easy to put on and take off. Plus they're made with safe cosmetic grade ingredients.

Days 'til Baby Paper Chain Countdown Kit by Big Day Chains are a fun little thing to do at baby showers or on your own. You just put together the colorful chain pieces to countdown 30 days until baby's due date. Everyone at the party can write a special message for mom to read as she prepares for baby's arrival. Everyday, mom takes one ring off and the chain gets smaller. You can keep all the messages in your baby book too.

Promom Couture has fun shirts celebrating mommyhood. They've got designs for every personality from "Rock n Rule Mom" to "Grateful Mom" to "Good Karma Mom" and more on tanks to tees. I have a "Grateful Mom" tank. It's perfect for pregnant mamas, like myself, because it's extra long and thicker then regular tanks, so you can wear it alone it help beat the summer heat.

Olive Sandwiches has some great mom shirts that reflect what mom is really thinking in a fun way. The graphics are old school but feel modern and sayings on them include funny phrases like "Yoo Hoo has anyone seen my sanity!" and "Save the drama for your mama." I have one of these and get compliments on it every time I wear it and its soft and comfy. They also make bath products and such with the same sentiments.