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Until recently when my child started attending birthday parties with VIP regularity, I didn’t realize how many parents have such strong feelings about birthday goodie (a.k.a. goody) bags. For many parents, it’s not the idea of giving kids goodie bags when they leave a birthday party that stirs the pot (although for some that is the issue). It’s what’s in those bags. Like ever popular small, choking-hazard, plastic, breakable, disposable trinkets.

If you’re planning a birthday party and looking for less contentious, eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional goodie bag, check out these cool picks.

Twig Pencils. Kids adore these pencils! Find them at Willow Tree Toys.

Chunky Sidewalk Chalk. Alex makes packages of four jumbo chalks with holders to keep little hands clean.

Mini Terracotta Pots & Seeds. Find mini pots at craft stores. Give seeds or a pre-potted small plant. As a party activity, kids will have a blast decorating the planter.

Have other ideas? Leave a comment and share your Eco-Friendly Goodie Bag Alternatives here!

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