Party bags are filled with small favors, such as small plastic toys or stickers. These bags are handed out at children's birthday parties to give them something to take home. This is true even of parties for boys. However, if you are low on cash there are many free party bag alternatives that let your son's friends take something home from the party.
At most birthday parties, especially for younger children, goody bags or loot bags can help to keep guests happy through the gift opening process. Teens and older children also appreciate a well thought-out set of gifts. There are many creative ways to fill a loot bag for the teen and child guests at your party.
Hosting a co-ed birthday party with your child's friends can feel like a sort of limitation. You don't want kids to feel left out of the macho-man or princess party. Never assume that children prefer the ultra-girly or manly-macho themes just because of their gender. When planning the goody bags for your child's party, consider favors that appeal to both genders.
Birthday parties are primarily to honor the birthday boy or girl, but it is common for the guests to be sent home with small party favor bags as a thank you gift. This is especially true in the case of children's birthday parties. Often, the bags contain items related to the theme of the party, such as costume jewelry for a girl's "princess" party. In the case of coed parties, the items need to please both girls and boys.