Summary: Want to throw a birthday party for your child that’s light on waste but heavy on fun? Does a present-light party intrigue you but you aren’t sure how to pull it off?<br> Today I’m answering listener Gretchen’s question about how eco-minimalists do kids’ birthday parties. I’m first describing how such celebrations look in my house; I also offer practical alternatives for goody bags, single-use decorations, and more.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [5:00] 5 reasons why you may want to consider a gift-free or gift-light celebration<br> [12:00] How to host a gift-light birthday party for your child: 3 practical suggestions<br> [17:30] Just say no to goody bags; use Stephanie’s alternative, instead<br> [23:45] Eco-friendly decorations: thoughts on balloons, party hats noise makers, confetti, and more<br> [30:30] Don’t have kids but are attending a kid’s birthday party? Best practices for guests<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3Cq0aIO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Did you know there’s a book based on this podcast?</a> (Thank you for supporting my work!)<br> * Say hello! Send Steph an email at <a href="mailto:MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com</a><br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://zencastr.com/pricing?coupon=sustainableminimalists&fpr=yh1nt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zencastr</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use promo code SUSTAINABLEMINIMALISTS for 30% off your first 3 months.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://wildplanetfoods.com/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wild Planet Foods</a> for sponsoring! Learn more about their sustainability vision <a href="https://wildplanetfoods.com/sustainability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
