While having a baby shower brings about excitement, how you have fun is your choice. Being creative on the games is one way to show your friends how serious you are about helping the environment.
I recommend limiting the party to 2-4 games, depending the number of people attending. When you have identified the games you would like to play, utilize the computer to create a tri-fold pamphlet for your attendees to write down answers. Use environmentally conscious printing paper and print a two sided 8.5 X 11 sheet, fold it into three parts, and design the cover commemorating the event. For writing purposes, pens can be borrowed from your desk drawer or used as the “Thank you for coming” gift. (For example, my husband makes pens from recycled or reclaimed wood.)
This article appears in Apr 14-20, 2010.