Your Party shouldn't cost the Earth - in more ways than one! Environmentally friendly frugal parties are just as easy to throw, with a little planning and choosing local, organic, recycled or reusable items. Throwing an eco party is simple, and can add ambiance and character, and not add to landfill by re-purposing what you already have, buying only what you need, or sharing and swapping. Ask guests to bring a favorite dish using seasonal fruits and vegetables. Make your cocktails eco-friendly and green the party. How?
Planet-friendly party food can and should be a delight to look at and to eat, as well as being nutritious, the main thing to keep in mind when preparing parties for eco kids is to keep the food.. organic, simple and easy to eat.
Be creative in order to fight the attraction of their playmates 'sweets and fizzy drinks' parties, and frequently explain to eco kids the benefits of organic living foods. Subconsciously, they will retain what you tell them.
Simple birthday party celebrations with cake and a few friends are quickly being replaced by over-the-top displays of lavishness. Parents and children compete to "keep up with the Joneses." Over-stuffed loot bags, extravagant venues, piles of gifts, and hired entertainers promote materialism and overstimulate children who would otherwise be happy with a fresh fruit snack and time to play...
Five year-olds have been human only for a few short years and readily slip into other roles. They aren't just pretending to be a T rex, they are one. For kids who are dogmatically canine, this party idea gives them license to bark, roll over and gnaw on bones.
From start to finish, it's got a message that will thrill them: Hey, little hounds, this time we believe you, and a great time to help give to your local animal shelter.