Resources

A Practical Wedding: Creative Ideas for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable, and Meaningful Celebration by Meg Keene (and be sure to check out the accompanying website)

Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides by Ariel Meadow Stallings (she also has a fantastic website)

Wildlife-Friendly Wedding Guide

6 Ways I'm Having a More Wildlife-Friendly Wedding

Your big day doesn't need a big carbon footprint

7 Ways to Have a Wildlife-friendly Honeymoon

I'm Not the First to Say "Yes" to My Dress

The Green Bride Guide: How to Create an Earth-Friendly Wedding on Any Budget by Kate L. Harrison (be sure to check out the website as well)

Eco-Chic Weddings: Simple Tips to Plan an Earth-Friendly, Socially Responsible, Affordable Green Wedding by Emily Elizabeth Anderson

The Everything Green Wedding Book: Plan an Elegant, Affordable, Earth-Friendly Wedding by Wenona Napolitano

5 ways to save the planet (& your wallet) while wedding planning

Bridal Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields

Stylish Weddings for Less: How to Plan Your Dream Wedding On a Budget by Catherine Sabino

Your Beautiful Wedding On Any Budget by Todd Outcalt

The Budget Savvy Bride

DIY Bride

12 Ways New Parents Can (and Should) Ask for Help

8 Ways Parents Say You Can Help After Baby Arrives

14 ways to *Really* Help a New Mom

5 Actually Helpful Ways to Support a New Mom (and 5 Things NOT to Do)

The Everything Green Baby Book: From Pregnancy to Baby’s First Year – An Easy and Affordable Guide to Help You Care for Your Baby – and for the Earth by Jenn Savedge

Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care by Alan Greene

Green Babies, Sage Moms: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Organic Baby by Lynda Fassa

The Eco-nomical Baby Guide: Down-to-Earth Ways for Parents to Save Money and the Planet by Joy Hatch and Rebecca Kelley

Baby Bargains by Denise Fields and Alan Fields

How to Have a Budget-Friendly Baby Shower

Birthdays Without Pressure

Kids’ Birthday Parties: Taking the Stress Out of Celebrations

10 Low-Key Birthday Party Activities for Kids

7 Tips for Throwing an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party

How to Host a Green Birthday Party

Enviromom: Green Birthday Party

17 Budget-Friendly Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas

13 Tips for Throwing a Budget-Friendly Kid's Birthday Party

Inexpensive Outdoor and Indoor Party Activities for Kids

Simplify the Holidays

A Million and One Ways (at least!) to Simplify the Holidays

Simplify the Holidays – Green Holiday Educator Guide

12 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday

Sustainable Holidays

Holiday Gift Guide for the Budget Conscious

How to be a Conscious Shopper This Holiday Season

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas by Bill McKibben