However, with lots of other things to think about such as the theme, the cake, the decorations ad the party games, it’s very easy to forget about these little end of party treats until the last minute -and then panic about what should go in them.
Party bags are a way of thanking all your little guests for coming and giving them something to remember the party by. They don’t have to be lavish or expensive, just filled with a few small, fun treats and gifts to make them feel special.
So what will go down well in a party bag? Here are some useful ideas:
Cake
It’s surprising how easy it is for children to get carried away and filled up on sweets, crisps and other delicious nibbles you’ve provided at the party. So much so that when it comes to cutting the cake everyone is too full to have a slice! Party bags traditionally have a slice of cake in them. You can wrap these in a napkin or bit of cling film if the cake is particularly messy!
A Balloon
A fun balloon is a cheap and easy party bag filler. You could keep it simple and just buy a pack of inexpensive, colourful balloons, or, for something a bit more special what about a fun balloon animal for each child?
Sweets
Let’s face it, all children love sweets, and even though they might have stuffed themselves silly at the party, they’ll no doubt soon be room for more. Buy a big multipack of popular sweets such as Haribo or chocolate buttons - they are already divided into mini bags so the hard work is already done for you!
A Cute Memento
A nice memento of the party is a great idea to fill up a child’s party bag. You could think of games to play during the day that incorporate this, such as each of them writing something nice about one another on a piece of card, making friendship bracelets, or painting pictures.
Something Personalised
Personalised gifts always go down well and are sure to make each and every child feel really special. Of course, you don’t want to break the bank so something like a fun, colourful wooden letter that corresponds to each child’s name would make a great addition to any party bag, and is sure to be appreciated.
A Fun Toy
Include a fun toy in your party bag and every child will feel as though they’ve had their birthday too! Including a toy doesn’t have to be expensive. Something like these cool stretchy dinosaurs will provide hours of fun playtime for both girls and boys and they can all play with them together the next time they meet up with their friends!
Party bags will continue to be a popular tradition for children’s birthday parties and are a great way to end a fun day and make your child’s birthday extra special.
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