Let's Tone Down Those Over-The-Top Kid Birthday Parties

Again, minimizing the plastic at a party is easy if you don’t give out goody bags. Instead of succumbing to the trend of gifting every attendee, be a trendsetter by simplifying.

Less plastic is always good for the environment. Consider paper or reusable cups and a water cooler for drinks. Make the cake so the giant plastic container the store-bought cakes come in won't take up half your trash.