Comments on: Our Semi-Green Birthday Party

By: Charity Party Invitations

Charity Party Invitations — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:29:40 +0000

Inlieuofagift.com provides electronic invitaions with a “Donate Now” button attached to your favorite charity. Guests are encouraged to make a donation in lieu of bringing a gift. Our service turns charitable gifts into simple, convenient and fun acts of kindness that encompass all budgets and lifestyles.

By: Charitable Party Gifts

Charitable Party Gifts — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:03:46 +0000

For children, birthday invitation cards are the perfect vehicle to introduce young people to the practice of giving to charity from an early age. Over time, philanthropy will become one of the best habits that stays with them for life.

By: Packing Up The Sugar | Breastfeeding Moms Unite

Packing Up The Sugar | Breastfeeding Moms Unite — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:22:59 +0000

[...] I don’t like candy or pop and I haven’t bought chocolate bars in years (minus the Smarties for my daughter’s cupcakes). Even though I only, mostly eat homemade baked goods (made with half to a third less sugar than [...]

By: Noble Savage

Noble Savage — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:42:31 +0000

What wonderful party ideas! I'm going to bookmark this post and reference it when throwing my daughter's 4th birthday party in the Spring. .-= Noble Savage´s last blog ..Mother-to-mother (in-law) =-.

By: Annie @ PhD in Parenting

Annie @ PhD in Parenting — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:06:51 +0000

I love love love these suggestions!!! With regards to the Smarties, we all make mistakes. I’ve used M&Ms the past 2 years to decorate my son’s cake, including using the Breast Cancer pink M&Ms to make Pink Panther last year:
http://www.phdinparenting.com/.....hday-cake/
.-= Annie @ PhD in Parenting´s last blog ..An open letter to the attendees of the Nestle Family blogger event =-.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:30:32 +0000

Hi Melodie,
What a great resource this article is for parents looking to ‘green’ their child’s birthday party. At Green Planet Parties we have a category with ideas that is dedicated to helping parents make their next family event or child’s birthday party more eco-friendly. The whole concept of reducing non-recyclable plastic waste just makes you feel good! Here is a link to that category for more tips.

http://www.greenplanetparties......tyTips.htm

Suzanne
co-founder Green Planet Parties
http://www.greenplanetparties.com

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:50:05 +0000

I am a Nestle boycotter, too. But I do provide my 4yo real Smarties on her cupcakes. It’s my one allowance. I do my best, but sometimes I am not perfect. Shocking, I know.
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Motherhood, Making me Better =-.