We are planning an earth friendly birthday party for our little princess. Our plans so far:
No balloons, we are using a handmade cotton bunting my Mom made to hang in between the trees. It is so cute, we can hang it in her room as a decoration after the party.
Healthy menu of fruit, waldorf salads and cute little sandwiches, with water and lemonade. (but..we are serving the famed sprinkles cupcakes, that, I could not resist)
Fabric table cloths
Instead of giving the kids "goody bags" the children are going to plant seeds in a small flower pot to take home with them and watch grow.
In lieu of gifts for Lily, we have asked our guests to donate to world vision and collectivly donate a goat, which will bring an impoverished family fresh milk, cheese, yogurt, and extra money at a local market.
Brett and I avoided Toys R Us, and the like and purchased her a few beautiful handmade items that she will love and pass down to her children.
We are using babmu plates, instead of printed paper plates, and preserve forks that are made from recycled yogurt lids and such.
I am making a few huge batches of playdough for the kids to play with.
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I am planning almost the exact same party for my daughter, who will be one in June. Still trying to figure out where to get the plates and forks and stuff. Where are you getting yours? Also, I was going to ask for eco-friendly gifts or gently used books or toys, if people want to bring a gift. But I'm also doing the plants, cloth and playdough. When is your party? Maybe we can help each other out with ideas...
We are using small "bambu" plates, for her cupcakes, luncheon plates made from unbleached sugar cane pulp made by "green picnic" and preserve forks, they are so cute, in lime green..I bought it all from whole foods. I would love to hear any other ideas you have, I am almost done with the preparing/planning as her party is on Sunday! Happy birthday to your little girl!
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