What’s a baby shower without a delicious sweet treat?
And extra points to the host if it’s a healthier version,
right? This cupcake recipe from Maxwell Designs (find it
in our recipe section) uses coconut baking ingredients, so
it’s completely grain-free. If you opt for cupcake papers,
get creative and match the shower’s theme.
Eco Tip: Buy all of the party food locally and choose
organic or Fair-Trade when you can.
A festive - and most importantly - useful decoration, this
diaper cake is made from gorgeous cloth diapers, rather
than disposables. When the shower is over, the mom-tobe has 24 prefold diapers ready and waiting for her new
bundle of joy. It’s easier than you might think! Find the
step-by-step tutorial by clicking here.
Eco Tip: Embellish this chic diaper cake with
coordinating non-toxic baby items.
Elements of nature add life and beauty to any gathering.
Whatever is in bloom (or even recycled silk flowers) will
work for these stylish centerpieces. Most likely there’s a
cloth diaper color palette to compliment your shower
theme. Find this festive DIY by clicking here.
Eco Tip: Potted plants and small trees make a great
backdrop for photos of the proud mom-to-be.
The grandmas and great aunts will adore sharing their
Wishes for Baby! And the mom-to-be will be happy
you’re not asking everyone to guess how many squares
of toilet paper will reach around her belly. This project
can be found at the back of this issue and serves as a
decoration, a game, and even a keepsake.
Eco Tip: Look for recycled paper or card stock with a high
(70% or more) post-consumer recycled content level.
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