Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Yes I am a Waldorf Birthday Clown

I have a party booked on Saturday for a darling child. You see I am the alternative party entertainer. I don't wear big red shoes but I have an apron with tons of pockets that hold treasures that don't end up in landfills. I don't make balloon animals but teach the kiddos how to needle felt there own creations. I tell stories and play games and I don't wear a costume. My husband jokes that I am a Waldorf party clown.

I started offering this service when I ventured out to find something for my own kid's birthdays. I wanted to entertain a group of kids without flashing lights and plastic party favors. In our area there isn't the Waldorf version of the Princess Party Palace so I decided to do it myself.

This Saturday each child will create a tapestry for their home gnomes. They will go home with a felting kit and a wee snail. Their pockets will be filled with crystals and acorn caps. Their mama's will not feel guilt and their trash will not be heavier

5 comments:

diber said...

Oooh! You'll have to post pics! How fun is that?!

mamakopp said...

You ROCK mama :) I remember you had things in your pockets for the kids when I met you!

Anne said...

Wonderful!....:)

Marina said...

oooohhhh! I wish I could fly you down for my sons birthday party! What fun!

Saints and Spinners said...

This is wonderful, Haddy. What I like best is that you're getting paid to do something you enjoy that actively employs your specific skill sets.