If you have a party to plan this winter, either for a birthday or for the simple reason of giving your kids something to look forward to, you can keep the kids happy even after they leave by sending them home with party favors. Of course, when you're trying to get everything ready to host a party it's easy to skip over this seemingly unnecessary detail. But if you have the time, here are a few unique presents to say "thank you" for showing up and giving life to your celebration.
Jewelry Kit: For the girls of the group, you can purchase plastic baggies or jewelry boxes at a dollar store and fill them with some string or yarn and a variety of colorful beads so they can make their own bracelets or necklaces when they get home. All of the components for this are fairly cheap since you don't have to really worry about quality since it's just for fun. This would be a fun project for the parents to get involved with, too. Your kids' friends can have a little something to always remember your party by!
Healthy Sweets: Yes, this may sound like an oxymoron, but it's completely possible! If you get the time between all of your preparing, bake up some delicious treats that are actually nutritious for the kids to snack on when they get home or for the rest of the weekend. The key is to use as few ingredients as possible. Make some cookies filled with the basics of flour (whole wheat flour if you have it), baking powder, about 1/2 a teaspoon of salt and vanilla, an egg, and a little bit of butter. For sweetness you can add some raisins, dried cranberries, dates, mashed bananas–anything that will actually put nourishment into the kids' bellies instead of just sugar. You can also add some flax, oats, or sliced almonds for texture and extra fiber and protein. Then pack them up into cute baggies and close them up with some pretty ribbon. Simple, yet effective!
Snowflake Garland: This can double as not only a party favor, but also as an activity during your party. Teach the kids how to cut out snowflakes from construction paper and then string them together with yarn. They will be excited to show off their creation by stringing it up in their room when they get home. If you're feeling extra brave, you can break out some glue and glitter and let the kids add some glitz to their snowflakes.
Bath Fun: After letting the kids handle glue and glitter, they may need a bath when they get home! So sending them home with something to make bath time a little easier is very fitting. Bath markers, crayons, or bubble bath go a long way. Attach a small typed out note to it with a phrase similar to, "Thanks for making a splash at our party!" or another creative pun you can muster up.
Round out any party this winter by sending your kids' friends back out into the cold with some fun memorabilia to warm their hearts or their bellies. It's an added bonus to the thoughtful gesture of providing them with an afternoon or evening of fun entertainment.
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