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Step 1
Plan ahead. If you keep your eyes open throughout the year, you can find fun party favors long before the birthday party rolls around. Buy plenty so you will have enough for an extended guest list if the person of honor decides to invite his or her whole elementary school class.
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Step 2
Check out your local dollar store. Dollar stores often have little toys and trinkets for a good price. For instance, you can get some fun costume jewelry and makeup for a middle school girl who is celebrating a birthday, and it will not cost you much at all.
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Step 3
Buy generic items if possible. Even if the theme of the party is a licensed character, look for party favors that match the theme but are not licensed characters. This takes a little creativity, but it is entirely possible.
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Step 4
Consider shopping online. Sometimes carnival supply companies have small items you can buy in groups of 12 that make great party favors for a birthday party.
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Step 5
Consider making something or having the party guests make something that they can take home as their main party favor. This is a great way to save money and have some fun, too.
