Goodie Bags - A Great Touch to Your Child"s Birthday Party
Some parents pull out all the stops when it comes to their child's birthday parties, and others do not give it too much thought until the kids are much older.
When planning a birthday party for children of any age, you have to consider the details.
One of our closest friends had always assembled a very thoughtful goodie bag which all the kids can take home with them once the party is over.
This is just one small touch that can make a birthday party truly memorable and fun for the guests.
It is also a way of reciprocating any gifts given.
What to Include If you have selected a theme for your child's birthday party, you can easily integrate that into the theme of the goodie bag.
If your party has the Wiggles or Barney theme, you can add little doodads matching the theme.
Barney items will likely be easier to find, but if you think about the shows, you can be creative and find things to include and stay on theme.
Most children know that grade from the Wiggles loves magic, so you can include a small magic kit for your child's birthday party goodie bags.
No Theme? No Problem If you have not picked a theme for your child's birthday party, you may be overwhelmed or confused by the number of choices, but that does not mean filling a goodie bag will have to be difficult.
Just be sure to understand your guests lists and pick gifts for both boys and girls.
Although you will find items were both genders might the same things, it's good to get items for each.
Depending on the age you can add jewelry such as rings and necklaces for the girls, and perhaps some inexpensive toy cars for the boys.
These items might seem cliché, but you can feel safe by going with the tried-and-true.
While it's nice to include some sweets, do limit the amount of sugar you include.
Many parents are not thrilled at all to see goodie bags full of candy.
A few small pieces would be fine.
Best Sources The best place to find the bag items is at a dollar store or your local Target or Wal-Mart.
Target for example usually has a huge display of dollar items as you enter the store.
From notepads to pencils, sunglasses to slinkys, there is no shortage of items to choose from.
You can also go online to many of the party supply stores, you will have to shop around a bit as some of these vendors vary in price.
Now or Later? Whether you choose to distribute your goodie bags at the beginning middle or end of your child's birthday party it is up to you of course.
However we've found that the goodie bags are distracting if given out too early, in addition to children tend to lose their bags.
That is why most parents prefer to give them out at the end of the party as the children are departing.
This ensures that children are participating in the party and have something to keep them occupied on the way home.
When planning a birthday party for children of any age, you have to consider the details.
One of our closest friends had always assembled a very thoughtful goodie bag which all the kids can take home with them once the party is over.
This is just one small touch that can make a birthday party truly memorable and fun for the guests.
It is also a way of reciprocating any gifts given.
What to Include If you have selected a theme for your child's birthday party, you can easily integrate that into the theme of the goodie bag.
If your party has the Wiggles or Barney theme, you can add little doodads matching the theme.
Barney items will likely be easier to find, but if you think about the shows, you can be creative and find things to include and stay on theme.
Most children know that grade from the Wiggles loves magic, so you can include a small magic kit for your child's birthday party goodie bags.
No Theme? No Problem If you have not picked a theme for your child's birthday party, you may be overwhelmed or confused by the number of choices, but that does not mean filling a goodie bag will have to be difficult.
Just be sure to understand your guests lists and pick gifts for both boys and girls.
Although you will find items were both genders might the same things, it's good to get items for each.
Depending on the age you can add jewelry such as rings and necklaces for the girls, and perhaps some inexpensive toy cars for the boys.
These items might seem cliché, but you can feel safe by going with the tried-and-true.
While it's nice to include some sweets, do limit the amount of sugar you include.
Many parents are not thrilled at all to see goodie bags full of candy.
A few small pieces would be fine.
Best Sources The best place to find the bag items is at a dollar store or your local Target or Wal-Mart.
Target for example usually has a huge display of dollar items as you enter the store.
From notepads to pencils, sunglasses to slinkys, there is no shortage of items to choose from.
You can also go online to many of the party supply stores, you will have to shop around a bit as some of these vendors vary in price.
Now or Later? Whether you choose to distribute your goodie bags at the beginning middle or end of your child's birthday party it is up to you of course.
However we've found that the goodie bags are distracting if given out too early, in addition to children tend to lose their bags.
That is why most parents prefer to give them out at the end of the party as the children are departing.
This ensures that children are participating in the party and have something to keep them occupied on the way home.
