🎁 Party Favor Ideas
Budget-friendly party favors that kids will actually love taking home.
Activity Kits
Mini craft kits, coloring books with crayons, or play-doh sets give kids something to do at home. Dollar stores often have great activity packs for $1-2 each.
Sweet Treats
Fill bags with candy, cookies, or homemade treats. Always a crowd pleaser! Consider including allergy-friendly options — gummy bears, fruit snacks, and lollipops are usually safe.
Small Toys
Bubbles, bouncy balls, stickers, and small figurines are affordable and fun. Buy in bulk online for the best prices — 24-packs can cost as little as $10-15 total.
Book Favors
Give each child a book instead of candy. Educational and memorable! Scholastic book fairs, thrift stores, and Amazon bulk deals make this surprisingly affordable.
Personalized Items
Custom name stickers, mini photo frames, or personalized bookmarks add a special touch. Print labels at home and attach to any small item for instant personalization.
Theme-Matched Favors
Match favors to the party theme — dinosaur figures for dino parties, star wands for princess parties. It ties the whole experience together and feels more special than random goodies.
Seed Packets
Give kids a small pot, soil, and seed packet to grow their own flower or herb. Educational, eco-friendly, and a living memory of the party. Sunflower seeds grow fast and build excitement!
Reusable Water Bottles
A $3-5 reusable water bottle with the child's name written on it serves as both a party cup and take-home favor. Practical and reduces plastic waste.
Photo Strip Favors
Set up a DIY photo booth and print photo strips for each guest. Instant memories! Use a phone, tripod, and portable printer — the strips become cherished keepsakes.
Experience Coupons
Instead of physical favors, give each child a coupon for a future playdate, movie trip, or ice cream outing with the birthday child. Zero waste and builds friendships!