Can’t come up with a fun way to tell your friends and family what the sex of your baby is? Here are 9 ways to reveal if your baby is a boy or girl that you may not have thought of.
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- <h1>Surprise Sweets Table</h1><br />
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<p>Pick a friend or family member who's best at keeping a secret and let them put together a sweets table full of pink or blue cookies and candies.</p><br />
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<p>Don't know any talented bakers? Store-bought goodies work just as well (and are pretty tasty!)</a><p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by <a href="http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-22343743-baby-shower-cookies.php" target="_blank">RuthBlack</a></i> via iStock.</p>
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- <h1>Surprise Balloons in a Box</h1><br />
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<p>We love this idea from Gina at <a href="http://popcornandpandas.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Popcorn and Pandas</a>! They had a friend photograph their gender reveal, which was even a surprise for them.</p><br />
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<p>To read their story – and see their awesome photo-shoot – head over to <a href="http://popcornandpandas.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/its-a/" target="_blank">Popcorn and Pandas.</a><p><br />
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<p><i>Photography from <a href="http://popcornandpandas.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Popcorn and Pandas</a></i></p>
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- <h1>Betty Crocker Surprise Cake</h1><br />
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<p>This fun-filled cake from <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/" target="_blank">Betty Crocker</a> leaves the reveal to the colourful candy-coated chocolate hiding in the centre.</p><br />
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<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/surprise-on-the-inside-gender-reveal-cake/cbda6a71-5169-4cf0-8e21-fb01c86160ba" target="_blank">Betty Crocker</a> website for full instructions.</p><br />
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<p><i>Photography courtesy of <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/" target="_blank">Betty Crocker</a></i></p>
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- <h1>Confetti Push-Pop Revealers</h1><br />
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<p>These party poppers from <a href="http://www.thegenderreveal.com/" target="_blank">The Gender Reveal</a> are a fun way to make your special announcement at your gender reveal party.</p><br />
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<p>To buy these and other revealers for your party check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/genderreveal?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Gender Reveal Etsy Shop.</a></p><br />
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<p><i>Photography courtesy of Stephanie, <a href="http://www.thegenderreveal.com/" target="_blank">The Gender Reveal</a></i></p><br />
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- <h1>Gender Reveal Cupcakes</h1><br />
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<p>Looking for a tasty way to share your big news? Then look no further! These cupcakes from <a href="http://www.melissas-cuisine.com/" target="_blank">Melissa's Cuisine</a> will leave your family and friends excited about more than just the baby's gender.</p><br />
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<p>To get the recipe visit <a href="http://www.melissas-cuisine.com/2013/03/its-gender-reveal-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Melissa's Cuisine.</a><p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by Melissa, <a href="http://www.melissas-cuisine.com/" target="_blank">Melissa's Cuisine</a></i></p>
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- <h1>A Sweet Reveal</h1><br />
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<p>This Easter-themed gender reveal from Kristy at <a href="http://ontomotherhood.com/" target="_blank">Onto Motherhood</a> uses cute Hershey's kisses with a very special message.</p><br />
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<p>To see how she surprised her friends and family, visit her post at <a href="http://ontomotherhood.com/2013/03/13/easter-themed-gender-reveal/" target="_blank">Onto Motherhood.</a></p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by Kristy, <a href="http://ontomotherhood.com/" target="_blank">Onto Motherhood</a></i></p><br />
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- <h1>Hershey's Chocolate Bars</h1><br />
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<p>This clever idea we found at <a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/" target="_blank">Repeat Crafter Me</a> is an easy way to satisfy everyone's curiosity and their sweet tooth!</p><br />
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<p>For more information on this and other gender reveal ideas visit <a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/08/gender-reveal-party_20.html" target="_blank">Repeat Crafter Me.</a></p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by Sarah, <a href="http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/" target="_blank">Repeat Crafter Me</a></i></p><br />
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- <h1>Balloon Release</h1><br />
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<p>This awesome idea from the <a href="http://blog.uwdecals.com/" target="_blank">Urbanwalls Blog</a> is a super fun way to include baby's older siblings in the gender reveal.</p><br />
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<p>To see the full photo-set head over to <a href="http://blog.uwdecals.com/blog/2013/4/14/suprise.html" target="_blank">Urbanwalls.</a></p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by Danielle Hardy, <a href="http://blog.uwdecals.com/" target="_blank">Urbanwalls Blog</a></i></p><br />
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- <h1>Gender Reveal Scratch Offs</h1><br />
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<p>These cute scratch off cards from <a href="http://www.wineandglue.com/" target="_blank">Wine and Glue</a> are great for those who have family far away but still want to include them in the fun!</p><br />
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<p>Head over to <a href="http://www.wineandglue.com/2013/02/gender-reveal-scratch-offs.html" target="_blank">Wine and Glue</a> for a tutorial or check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HummingbirdsView?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> to purchase your own gender reveal scratch offs.</p><br />
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<p><i>Photography by Lisa, <a href="http://www.wineandglue.com/" target="_blank">Wine and Glue</a></i></p>
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- <p><i>Looking for more great baby shower ideas?</i></p><br><br />
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You'll love this <a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/pregnancy/baby-shower-inspiration-a-sweet-owl-themed-shower/">sweet owl-themed baby shower</a>.</p>
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