If Your Theme is "Green"!

If you're throwing a baby shower for expecting parents with an eco-friendly lifestyle, an "earth-friendly" shower might not be a bad idea. Here's how I would do it:

1. Invitations: Go paperless and use online invitations. You'd even get R.S.V.P.'s quicker than a regular invite.

2. Party Favors/Game Prizes: It may be tempting to buy those cute favors from party stores but let's face it, most of them just end up being tossed away. Be practical, and give something that guests can actually use, like a theme-coordinating towel cake, or little decorative plant pots.

3. Decorations: Instead of a store-bought garland, make your own by using a clothesline pinned with colorful infant socks or bibs that the new parents can actually use for the baby. Create an edible centerpiece, like fruits that color-coordinate with your theme.

4. Tableware: Reduce waste by not using disposable paper products and instead, opt for dinnerware and drinking glasses.

5. Gifts: Avoid using wrapping papers for the gifts, suggest to your guests to be creative and use colorful baby blankets instead. Now, depending on how the new parents-to-be feel about it, it may be okay to propose giving hand-me-downs as a present, but if not, opt for organic clothing for the baby.

By considering the lifestyle and personal choices of new parents-to-be, you create a baby shower that makes it even more special.