Personalized goody bag ideas....I've got magnets, candy wrappers, gum wrappers.....

[marshallandcartersmo]

what am I missing?

It's for goody bags for my dad's birthday. I'm putting in some candy bars (personalized w/a wrapper from Telynn :flower3: ), some mini candy bars (thanks again Telynn), a personalized magnet (will have to ask to get this personalized later).

Anything to be personalized for a goody bag I'm missing?

They are already getting t-shirts in their room. I'm looking for little things, grab baggy type but still cute.

[Moeluv4u7]

What about mini bubbles or even a regular sized container of bubbles (6 in a pack at Dollar Tree for...$1!!)
Mint Matchbooks- It is cardstock folded like a matchbook but instead matches at the small turned up fold (where matches would be) You staple in a mint or lifesaver or a creme saver etc even a ghiradelli chocalate- all can be found individually wrapped-


small notebooks, address books (great for having all of the family add their addresses, ph #'s and e-mails to before seperating after the trip)

mailing labels- Can just do one sheet or two and maybe a pic of your Dad in a b-day hat or t-shirt- the receiver can use to send thank-you's or even just every time they write specifically to him throughout the year of his # Birthday that you all are celebrating- will be easier to remind someone that dad may appreciate a quick letter or short note occassionally

You can also add temp tattoos and stickers- Maybe a DVD label to put on their pics CD from the celebration...

Hope some of those help

[catinthehat35]

I am working on a smiliar idea for my family when we leave the end of NOvember. I have also planned the bubble gum wrappers, Hershey nuggets characters, pins I purchased off Ebay and some static clings for the windows of our resort. I had also thought about adding in pressed penny tubes and checklists (although I am having a really tough time finding the mini M&Ms tubes. I am also adding the tshirts in the goody bags. I am still on the lookout for other items to add to these bags. So any help that others can offer would be greatly appreciated.

[BryceB's mom]

You can sometimes find the M&M tubes at the checkout line at Wal-Mart. I had a hard time finding them also. Dollar Tree has Disney Character figurines that could be a "hint" as to what they are going to see. For younger kids, sidewalk chalk at Dollar Tree is a big hit. I found tons of items at Dollar Tree - jumpropes, frisbees, tops, crayons, glow-in-the dark necklaces, etc. The glow-in-the dark necklaces/bracelets were great and for a buck much cheaper than buying one at the parks. You could include stickers to use in a scrapbook when you return. What about an extra memory stick for their camera? I used the money envelopes and left cash in one each morning for my son. He was 8 and he LOVED getting his own money to spend. Umbrellas, ponchos, sunscreen, and chapstick are also good to include. You can sometimes find Disney chapstick at Wal-Mart. I found ink pens with characters on the top at Wal-Mart. Good Luck and I hope I have given you some ideas.

[catinthehat35]

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful ideas! Unfortunately I don't have any little kids (my Nephews are 13 and 9) but all of your dollar tree finds sound wonderful. I am still on a hunt for those darn M&M tubes- that's my biggest challenge now. I am so excited to give the goody bags to my family. Again, Thank you so much for all of the fabulous ideas!!!

[BryceB's mom]

My son found glow in the dark swords at Dollar Tree. He's 8 and thinks we should buy them for our trip in two years. I'm not sure how long they will last but they are a hit right now.

[marshallandcartersmo]

thanks so much for all the great ideas!!