Green Party for Patrick

Patrick turned 7 this December.

I was thinking to have a green birthday party for him. We talked about it and he liked the idea. I was very proud that he knew the difference we were going to make and he's happy that the presents wouldn't be brand new.

Here's what I asked for from other parents:

1. Find something already in their house which their children no longer play with and Patrick will enjoy. Anything that didn't cost them extra.
2. Don't wrap the presents.
3. Ask the children to draw a card for Patrick instead of buying one.

Here's my part:
1. Don't use any disposable plates, utentiles...... I don't have enough so I borrowed some plates from another mom.
2. Take all the toys and books my kids no longer used and displayed them in the shelves. All the children can pick some before they leave the party.
3. Cut the food and the cake smaller pieces and limited the waste. For people who liked the cake, can have more pieces.
4. Prepare some Q & A about enviromental issues for my little guests.

The results:

1. This party we almost had no waste.
2. Patrick enjoyed his presents very much.
3. The kids had fun and seemed like their goodies.
4. I didn't have chance to talk about my Q & A part, I guess I'll have to make it more interesting next time.

Here's one thing I'd really like to share with the kids but didn't do it

Why should we be earth friendly? My answer:
Because we have only one earth and the resource is limited.
Because you live longer than me.
Because I love you very much. I try to save a better earth for you and your children.
Everyone is part of earth. If we take good care of earth, it will take care of us too.