Most new parents wouldn’t recognize a trendy party bag. Most of us remember being happy walking out of a party with a piece of cake and maybe a balloon. These days the expectations are much higher. It is not unusual to see children sent home with gifts such as CDs and games.
Children’s birthday parties have certainly come a long way since the 1980s and a lot of that can be attributed to the development of the internet. Now it’s possible to go online and shop for fabulous party decorations, tableware, and even birthday cakes.
If you lead a busy lifestyle, you can probably do without assembling party bags. This is where the internet and the preloaded party bag come into play. Many companies offer an all-in-one service. All you have to do is select the party details and party bag design and they will do the rest. When you have little time it is a good option.
Making your own take-home gifts takes a bit more time, but it also gives you the opportunity to personalize the gift. For example, some parents use party boxes and have the birthday child decorate each one with glitter and stickers, as well as write the name of the guests on them. These homemade party bags can be as simple or intricate as you like. If you’re the creative type and your child likes to make things, then there’s no better rainy day activity than making party favors.
Balloons can also be used to “stuff” a homecoming gift, especially one filled with helium. They are available in all the most popular themes and are relatively cost effective. Purchasing a helium canister can also be very profitable, especially if you have more than one child. It will certainly be cheaper than going to your local garage to fill the balloons.
When parents arrive to pick up their child, the last thing you need is confusion about leaving gifts. Be sure to leave them in an obvious place so you don’t have to go looking for them.
Another option is to turn the parting gift collection into a game. Why not take a “lucky bath”? Just fill a large cardboard box with old newspapers and mix up the party bags. It will add to the excitement when the kids leave. You can also start a treasure hunt as the last activity of the party. The treasure will be the party bags. If you play this game, make sure the kids understand that the “treasure” is also their party bag.
There are many elements to consider when hosting a child’s birthday party, so make sure you don’t forget the gifts to go home. It will be the last thing a guest remembers from the party. As with so many things in life, it’s often how a gift is packaged rather than the actual contents that will determine how popular it is.