I think I have a plan
I’ve been thinking and thinking about what to put in the birthday party favor bags. I can’t stand plastic crap. Can. Not. Stand. I know kids love to look through it, but my kid never actually plays with any of it. Such a horrible waste.
Bethany suggested something useable with a mylar balloon attached. The mylar balloon idea is excellent. I don’t know a kid who doesn’t long for their very own balloon. Erik’s first word was “boon.”
I thought about ordering an assortment of Halloween books from Scholastic, but Erik doesn’t get excited about books. I thought about giving out Star Wars t-shirts (I have an excellent coupon) but maybe other kids don’t get excited about clothing.
It’s slightly out of my budget, but I think I’m going with those Mr. Potato Head pumpkin decorating kits. Something else might strike my fancy on the Halloween junk aisle, but that is my current plan unless someone tells me it is a horrible idea (and gives me a reason why).
The party is three weeks out and I just have to order the pizza, cake and buy the favors. Otherwise I have everything. I overbought on plates and such, but saved receipts so can return what we don’t use if I don’t open them. Whoo-hoo!
bethany actually said,
September 22, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Oh, great idea! The kids will love that, a toy plus a balloon. And you’re on top of it, woohoo!
Antropologa said,
September 23, 2010 @ 1:18 pm
Is it really required to give stuff? I never want to do that. Maybe just a balloon? Of course the MPH sounds great, though. Very fun.
shannon said,
September 23, 2010 @ 5:39 pm
Ive given balloons tied around a package of oreo cookies or a granola bar and the kids were happy. if you want to go the pumpkin kit route ( adn those are usually super ute) just give the kit…