July 15th, 2009
Many parents agree that the party favors at kids’ parties can tend to get out of hand. A bucket full of candy is not a welcome addition to any parents’ home (especially after the child has just loaded up on cake, sodas and ice cream), and the tears can really start flowing when inexpensive prize toys quickly break or get lost.
So what’s a parent to do? It’s customary to present a small token of appreciation to the children who attended the party and supplied gifts, yet everyone’s got a budget to maintain….besides which, as a society we are becoming more earth-conscious and many parents simply don’t want to add more cheap plastic toys to our rapidly expanding landfills.
Here are some inexpensive, earth-friendly party favor ideas you (and the kids) are sure to love:
1) book exchange
Instead of favors (or even instead of gifts), why not create a book exchange? Books are perhaps one of the most durable items to survive childhood — they last a long while before kids outgrow them, they can easily be recycled, and nobody likes to throw away a book so they don’t contribute to the ever-growing trash problem. Ask each child to bring a gently-used book wrapped in recyclable material (newspaper, colored paper bag).
2) eco favors
Wooden birdhouses or birdfeeder crafts allow children to interact with our delicate ecosystem in a positive way by supporting the environment and creating something they can admire and be proud of.
3) craft projects
Many educational stores and party supply stores offer inexpensive, all-inclusive craft projects made from wooden sticks, cardboard, and other biodegradable resources. If you can’t find these near you, check out Oriental Trading Company to order online.
And during the party, remember to use paper plates and cups (forks are often unnecessary), paper tablecloths and decorations, and paper goody bags to keep your party even greener.
June 16th, 2009
Summer is the time for parties, and the most frequent reasons for celebrating in June include our Dads and our Grads.
For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow…
Mark your calendar, because Father’s Day falls on June 21st this year, the perfect time for an outdoor bbq in honor of dad. This year, why not extend the fun well into the evening with movies on the big screen? No, not at a crowded movie theater, but right at home with a projector rental from Projector123.com.
You can rent a screen, or keep things simple by using an indoor or outdoor blank wall as your backdrop for Dad’s big night at the movies. Smooth light-colored walls tend to work best, or you can always hang a white sheet to be used as your screen.
Whether you choose the newest releases from Blockbuster or Netflix, or Dad’s favorite “guy” movies, he’s sure to love your high-tech touch. Best of all, weekend projector rentals are as low as $99, making your dad’s day fun and affordable.
Congratulations to the Graduate!
We’re all proud of our graduates — they’ve worked hard and earned their stripes. Which makes this the perfect time to celebrate their accomplishments with a party — inside or out.
A projector rental is a fun and interactive way to showcase the grad’s personality and share memorable moments with friends and family. Later in the party, you can use your projector rental to show your grad’s favorite movies in vivid detail, dazzling color and larger than life display.
Visit Projector123.com to find out just how easy it is to jazz up your upcoming summer celebrations, including Father’s Day, graduation parties and more!
