Erin from The Usual Mayhem shared:
CD’sThe worst is an apple or banana slice! ( I can’t imagine giving banana slices. They would be a mess.) Sensory or messy materials like Play Dough, finger paint, tattoos, and makeup can be messy too.
Cerys of Rainy Day Mum shared:
I put in craft kits themed on the party theme with a combination of stickers, paints, cardstock, glitter, etc…
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Erica MomandKiddo says
This is a great post, seeing all these ideas in one place!
Sorta Southern Single Mom says
Great ideas! My sister downloaded an photobooth app for her wedding and I’ve taken to using that.. having each child take a photo with my birthday child and then sending it home with a small item of candy attached.
JDaniel4's Mom says
What a fun idea! The kids will love it.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I can’t wait to see what you do with the treat bags. You’ve been so creative in the past with the construction cake and the robot treats 🙂
Alaina Bullock says
What a great idea to ask the moms! I bet your bags are going to come out great! Happy Birthday early to the little one!
Ticia says
The one I forgot to share when you were asking about this. One year we did a carnival theme, and they decorated canvas bags, and as they played games they “won” chocolate and plastic coins, and that was a wildly popular treat bag.
Barbara says
What a great idea! I love seeing all of these posts in one place.
Organic Mama says
Great ideas!!
AMBER EDWARDS says
These are great ideas! For my daughter I usually make fashionable flower hair clips. Since i have all the supplies in stock, I just take the 10 minutes to make enough for each girl. But not everyone can do that, and if you don’t already have the supplies on hand, it can get pricey.
For my boys, I usually have a game/craft we do at the party and that goes into their party bag. I also have little treats in the party bags, and a little toy that go along with the theme of the party. So one year it was Star Wars, so the kids got A Star wars blow up lightsaber. It was a hit with all the boys.
Jaime JJ says
great list, thanks for including us:-)
Jennifer Fischer says
Thanks for including us. This is a great list. I think books are great too. My favorite book tie-in for a party was actually what my friend put together for my baby shower – she asked that everyone bring a children’s book with a written note in it for the baby instead of a card. A treasure those books. It was such a brilliant idea!
xtraleo says
This post goes hand and hand with a post that will be live on http://www.be-quoted.com in the next hour. Please check it out. We’re doing a giveaway from a company that provides personalized party favors and the like. I myself am gearing up for my daughters 3rd birthday. I’m super grateful for this list. I’ll need it! Andrea…Visiting from SITS.
Jacquie Fisher says
Moms have such great ideas 🙂 Thanks for getting them all is on spot – great collection. Appreciate you sharing ours too!
Jennifer Clay says
I love the book idea! I think it would be really great to give out a book based on the theme of the party. I like to give little gifts to the guests as it is usually younger kids so it makes everybody special!
Resh says
Love the ideas. We gave away seedlings last year for the bday party. Everyone raved about it. They loved the idea of teaching kids to care about the plants and grow them. These were indoor plants, so they could keep them right in their room 🙂
-Reshama
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maryanne @ mama smiles says
This is a great post! I love Resh’s idea of seedlings, too!
Diane Postman says
Burning a CD may be illegal. Be careful. Play dough, bubbles, books, etc… All great – something to do at home!
Mama to 4 says
i agree with your readers, I hate the plastic toys, they are cheap and a waste of money. Things like bubbles, crayons, coloring books, pencils, etc. are what I like!
Unknown says
These are great ideas! I love the idea of finding books on clearance. They are something that could be treasured one day.
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired
Scribble Doodle and Draw says
Great tips! I’m going to have to remember these for my kiddos next birthday! Thanks for sharing!
Allison says
Great post! I’m surprised that nobody mentioned candy. I cannot stand getting sent home with a bag of candy, especially after my kids ate cake. We don’t throw many birthday parties, but one time when we did we sent each kid home with a balloon tied to a container of bubbles. It was simple, inexpensive, and fun. 🙂
Tracy Iglesias says
Great tips! It’s always super great to get different feedback and perspective on this, I try to find activities or games that are appropriate to their age, and we like to find a book that fits into the themes as well!
Happy Thursday! or is it Happy Belated Wordless Wednesday?
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
~ Noelle says
what a great list…
i love the thought of letting them pick a book
Mia says
I really need this list! Thanks!
Gina Gao says
This is a really great list! I liked this post very much.
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Mary Catherine says
Thanks for a fun resource related to birthday parties. I really like the book idea! Thanks for sharing, and I think I’m going to pin this to refer back to in the future. Hope you have a good weekend.
MC of Fun-A-Day!
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Chris Carter says
Those are some great ideas!!! I especially like the book idea… 🙂
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Thanks for the great list! I just pinned it! Treat bags were not a big thing when I was growing up, but now kids feel ripped off if they don’t get one at a party which is kinda sad. I wish more kids could enjoy it as a treat and not an expectation.
Jo Holroyd says
My daughters first birthday was a rainbow theme so everyone went home with a handmade fan and a little slinky. Her second birthday was outside at a park so all the little kids got a pair of cheap sunnies. They loved it.
Deirdre says
I love the idea of giving the guests something they will use at home!
Ashley says
I love the book idea! My boys birthdays are coming up in June. I am planning a paw patrol theme party. Instead of goody bags, I am going to have a basket with little stuffed/beany puppies in it. With a sign that says “adopt a pup”. I pretty much am looking forward to their party just to utilize this idea! Ha! Last year we did jake and the Pirates. I had bandanas, eye patches, “maps” for each kid. They followed me around our back yard to find treasure. Which was 3 buckets of sand that had necklaces, gold coins, pencils and bouncy balls. 🙂 kids each had buckets and shovels too.
Deirdre says
It sounds like an amazing party!