What Do People Put in Party Bags for Children?
Receiving a party bag is the highlight of attending a party for most school-age children. According to Scholastic.com, "Your best bet is to keep them (party favors) simple, identical, age-appropriate and consistent with your theme." Does this Spark an idea?
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The Basics
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Kids love getting crayons in party bags. Popular items for party bags for children include candy, small bottles of bubble solution, stickers, party horns, crayons and small bouncing balls. These items are appropriate for both boys' and girls' parties.
Theme-related
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You might base the contents of your party bags on the party's theme: for a princess party, plastic jewelry is a good choice; for a spa party, lip balm. For a sports party, consider trading cards; for a cowboy party, bandannas.
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Age-related
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Decorated sugar cookies or chocolate lollipops in the shape of the guest of honor's age are popular additions to a child's party bag.
What to Avoid
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Avoid tiny items on which your youngest guests can choke. Some of the guests' parents may not appreciate it if you give toy guns or knives, or makeup to young children.
Where to Buy
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You can purchase items for party bags at dollar stores, party stores and discount stores. Online retailers are a good choice for those buying a large amount of party goods.
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