Birthday party favor bags are traditionally given to guests as a thank you for attending and as souvenirs of the party. Favor bags range from commercially purchased to match the party theme to homemade and simple. Does this Spark an idea?
Pre-Filled Bags
Pre-filled favor bags come in a variety of themes for all ages. Be sure to open the package before the party because gift boxes may need to be assembled. Favors usually come in bulk packages so the bags will need to be filled. This is a great activity for the birthday child to do a day or two before the party.
Homemade Bags
Let the birthday child personalize brown or white lunch bags with markers and stickers. Homemade play-doh and cookie cutters are a great favor, as are cookies baked and decorated to match the party's theme. Print coloring pages, bind them together, and include a small pack of crayons. Party bags don't have to be full of candy and plastic toys to be appreciated by your guests.
Make and Take Favors
Set up a photo area for guests to have their picture taken as they arrive. Use a prop such as saddle for a horse-themed party. One person can download and print the photos during the party for guests to take home. Favors can also be activities from the party. For example, paint a flower pot and plant flowers during the party. Guests at an ocean-themed party could make sea shell necklaces or ocean bottles. To make an ocean bottle, take small water bottles and remove labels. Drink half the water and dye the remainder light blue. Let guests add sea life toys and fill to top with baby oil. Replace lids very tightly and the bottle becomes the party favor.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates can be bought at most fast food restaurants, video stores or craft stores. The birthday child can make customized thank you cards, add the certificates and put in envelopes. Since the average favor bag costs anywhere from $2 to $5 per child, giving gift certificates can be cost effective and something different.
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