Not sure of the circumstances, but maybe the reason for the shower is that the Mom doesn't think she can afford anything for the new baby? If she's trying to make it as cheap as possible & having it in her mobile home, it sounds like they're hurting financially.
I'm not saying it's "not tacky" for her to throw her own shower, I'm just suggesting that maybe she's in over her head.
As far as games....I threw my sis a "safari" shower for her little boy. I printed a list of 30 animals, then a blank beside each one. Participants had to write down the "baby name" of the animal. (Elephant=calf, Tiger=cub, etc...) I bought a monkey piggy bank (b/c his room is done in monkey). On the invitations, I asked each person to bring the exact amount of coins to equal their age in years. Each person dropped their coins in the bank as they arrived. Later on, everyone was able to guess what the total amount was & won a prize. (Asking guests to bring $$ may not go over so well at this shower!!!)
For another friend's shower (twin girls) we listed their names "Lily Grace, Lila Faye" down the page & had people write in as many baby items they could think of that started w/ those letters. Anyway, I hope everything works out for you & your friend.
I have a couple friends born on that day as well, so they are VERY pleased!!
