Two words for you: Dollar Tree. Or Dollar Store. Or whatever you have in your region where everything in the store costs a dollar or less. I found little Elmo washcloths, colorful take-out container boxes, bouncy balls that light up, and Sesame Street stickers for each child.
I bought a large jar of Jelly Bellies at Costco (like Sam’s Club) and split them into smaller bags to include in favor boxes. This was a little more cost-effective than buying individual packages; plus, I was able to include a big bowl of them on the buffet table. The kids loved it.
Licensed character cookies. You’d need to custom-order these from a bakery (or make them yourself – if you’re that gifted). These can get expensive but would be a fun take-home favor. (If I were my party – this would be the only favor.
Cupcakes – these would make fun favors. You can find clear plastic boxes for them online, or put them in cute take-out container boxes.
My favorite resources:
www.michaels.com papers, containers, gift wrap, decor
www.joann.com papers, fabrics, containers, gift wrap
www.dollartree.com favors, gift wrap, containers
www.thecontainerstore.com favor containers, gift wrap, kids chairs
www.partycity.com favors and paper goods
www.orientaltrading.com super cheap favors and party supplies
www.ediblegiftsplus.com photo & personalized cookies
www.alissweettrreats.com Elmo cookies, custom cookies
www.papermart.com clear plastic boxes for cupcakes or other favors (have to buy a minimum of 50, though…so either have a really big party or save them for other occasions)
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I am hosting a party for my 5-year-old and we have invited 15 kids. Costs quickly add up with this number of guests. What should I spend on the party favors per child?
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