Birthday Party Goody Bag Advice

[WDWorBUST]

Okay....I am having DD's birthday party in just under 2 weeks and have to finalize the goody bags. She is having a "Wizard of Oz" theme at a gymnastics center with both boys and girls. So far I have - swirly lollipops, Juju hearts, and I'm planning on doing animal crackers with a tag that says "Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Oh My!!". What else can I add that's within the theme, but not too terribly expensive. I hate goody bags with the little trinkets that end up in the trash so I'm trying to go with consumables if that makes sense.

 

[Subrbnmommy]

I've found that stickers are always popular and they're not really expensive.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Honestly I think you have enough. You have some great ideas!

 

[daleswife]

For my DS birthday party, I just made candy bar wrappers and taped them onto hershey's bars. Thats all they are getting from me!!!

 

[LISAVWL]

I just did goody bags last weekend for DS5. I put in stickers, pad of paper, pencil, tootsie rolls and a small container of play-doh. I also hate the bag of goodies that end up in the trash. Hopefully mine did not.

 

[zoemurr]

print out WoOz pix from the computer. Get a sheet of sticky back magnets from Dollar tree. Cut a piece of construction paper a bit larger than your photo and glue it behind the pic like a frame. Cover it in contact paper and stick magnet on the back.

I also like the idea of chocolate bar covers, or for our HSM party we did microwave popcorn covers

Have fun!

 

[SGMsMom]

For my dd's parties, I usually hit The Dollar Tree and find a book that matches the theme of the party. If nothing is available, I find interesting age appropriate books. On the inside cover, I write "Thank you for coming to my 4th (for example) Birthday Party." Along with the date and my dd's name. The book, some candy, and a small amout of 'throw away junk' is all I give. (funny straws, colors, note pads, etc.)

I personally think children need as many books as possible.

-B

 

[WDWorBUST]

GREAT ideas....now the trick is which one(s) can I find.

 

[SalandJeff]

We are having dd's party at the zoo and doing a zoo theme. I am giving them crayons and coloring pages printed from the web.

This website might help you. Looks like lots of fun stuff and a lot of stuff available on Amazon.

http://thewizardofoz.info/ozparty.html

 

[katiebug86]

For my dd's parties, I usually hit The Dollar Tree and find a book that matches the theme of the party. If nothing is available, I find interesting age appropriate books. On the inside cover, I write "Thank you for coming to my 4th (for example) Birthday Party." Along with the date and my dd's name. The book, some candy, and a small amout of 'throw away junk' is all I give. (funny straws, colors, note pads, etc.)

I personally think children need as many books as possible.

-B

When I first read this I thought you said "I try to find a book of matches" I was thinking who gives kid's matches as a party favor.

 

[mjantz]

I love giving pencils. Maybe you could find some red glittery pencils or some Wizard of Oz-themed ones.