Resources
Resources for Weddings
General Wedding
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)
Environmentally-Friendly
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
Budget-Conscious
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
Resources for Baby Showers
Environmentally-Friendly
6 Ways I'm Having a More Wildlife-Friendly Wedding
Your big day doesn't need to have a big carbon footprint
7 Ways to Have a Wildlife-friendly Honeymoon
I'm Not the First to Say "Yes" to My Dress
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
43 Green Baby Shower Planning Ideas
Grow in Style: Green Baby Shower Ideas
Budget-Conscious
Baby Bargains by Denise Fields and Alan Fields
Resources for Birthdays
General
Kids’ Birthday Parties: Taking the Stress Out of Celebrations
10 Low-Key Birthday Party Activities for Kids
Environmentally-Friendly
How to Throw a Green Birthday Party
How to Host a Green Birthday Party
Enviromom: Green Birthday Party
Family Sponge: Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas for Kids (One note: This is a great site with lots of creative ideas, but we do disagree with them about not being able to use electronic invitations for kids’ parties. We’ve all used them for several years. Just send them to the parents’ email addresses!)
Budget-Conscious
Inexpensive Outdoor and Indoor Party Activities for Kids
Resources for Holidays
How to practice responsible tourism during COVID-19
Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas by Bill McKibben
Simplify the Holidays – Green Holiday Educator Guide