3 Fun Alternatives To Birthday Party Goody Bags
Posted on: 29 June 2023
A classic tradition for any children's birthday includes the goody bag. Typically filled with small toys and candy, the goody bags brings excitement to a child, but parents may not feel so thrilled with the excess of sugary treats and plastic junk. As you plan a child's birthday party, consider some alternatives to the goody bag.
The alternatives can fit into the theme of a party or provide a better option for children to go home with.
1. Thank-You Gift Card
Provide a fun way for children to enjoy something in the future. Purchase a pack of thank-you cards for children who attend the party and then add a small gift card to the thank-you card. The gift card can apply to a wide range of places. For example, you could purchase gift cards for a local movie theater so a child can attend a movie.
You could find a local ice cream parlor and purchase a gift card so a child could pick our their own treat in the future. If you host a birthday party at a location like an arcade, then consider a gift card so the child can go back to the location again. The gift cards can be less than ten dollars each and still provide a nice way for a child to get something in the future.
2. Dress-Up Kits
If your party has a specific theme, then you could purchase little dress-up kits for children to dress like those characters. For example, if the party has a dinosaur theme, you could purchase dinosaur masks for the children along with temporary tattoos. The same applies to other themes like superheroes or video game characters.
You could include extra accessories like capes or wands with each kit. The children could choose to dress up at the party or go and dress up back at home after the party ends. Include a wide range of kits so children have a variety to choose from and everyone gets something they want.
3. Themed Books
Provide a fun and educational gift for everyone at the birthday party with a themed book giveaway. Typically, you can find children's books that encompass a lot of themes. For example, if you hire a magician for a party, then you could purchase books about magic for everyone at the party.
If the party has a specific character theme, then you could purchase books based around the character. The books create a nice keepsake and give children something to look at and read on their way home from the party.
The next time you plan a child's birthday party, keep these options in mind and transform the typical tradition of a goody bag.
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