Note from Sweet Greens: The following green baby showers tips was submitted by Andrea Boley. Andrea is a writer and busy mom to twins. She is always happy to share her passion for life and experiences through her work, and in her space time works as a freelance writer for Storkie.
I was recently put in charge of a baby shower for a mom-to-be who lived by the green rule. This shower was going to be a challenge because going-green wasn’t something that I was too concerned with. I had no idea how I could ever implement this theme into the beautiful baby showers that I was familiar with planning. To make a very long story short, I did it! I planned a green baby shower that exceeded even my own expectations. After planning the shower, I had one very happy expecting mother and tips that I can pass on to you if you are planning to go green with a baby shower.
Tip #1: Decor
This is a great place to put going green into practice. Instead of buying balloons and streamers for the shower – that will only go to waste, decorate with nature. Bring in plants, water, rocks, and glass. Make centerpieces out of natural surroundings. Soy candles with earth scents such as lavender or pine also make a great addition to green baby showers.
Tip #2: Food
Eating organic is a big part of going green. Create a menu from organic foods that the mom-to-be will enjoy. Some ideas includes organic fruit salad, salad with organic vegetables, spring rolls and smoothies. Your menu needs to be fun and healthy but still appeal to all of the guests.
Tip #3: Invitations
Invitations are a great way to go green. Buy eco-friendly stock and design your own baby shower invitations. Be sure to include on the invitation that the shower will be a “green” affair and that eco-friendly gifts are encouraged. To go even further, consider sending evites instead of paper invitations.
Tip #4: Favors
Let the shower guests leaves feeling inspired to go green! Give them a favor that will serve as a reminder to do well by Mother Earth. Potted plants, flower seeds, and organic cookbooks are all examples of favors that work well.
Tip#5: Gifts
For the gifts I gave the mom-to-be, I used this amazing wrapping paper that had flower seeds embedded into it! Not only were the gifts wrapped beautifully, but she was able to actually plant the wrapping paper! Great gift options include eco-friendly + organic toys and layette, organic baby bathing and diapering supplies and lovely eco-friendly goodies for mom.
A green baby shower is not impossible to plan. Use the tips that I have provided to help you plan a beautiful shower for the green mom-to-be in your life. Family and friends will be raving about the beauty of the eco-friendly baby shower. Happy planning!
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