S/O on goody bags - wide age range

[nov04]

we did a gift card from a book store.

[maestramommy]

Originally Posted by Twoboos

Is there a Christmas Tree Shop near you? (Don't know if there are any in NH.) I got the flyer today and they have water bottles for adults $2.99and kids $1.99 in different prints. I was thinking of getting them for DD2's gift bags, her bday is later this summer.

You could also check out Target Dollar spot, they usually have pads of paper and pens or pencils, which my DDs love - drawing, writing, pretend lists, etc.. I think Hello Kitty is there now, did not notice boy themes.

I'm pretty sure NH has Christmas Tree Shop, because we get their flyers. I just don't know where. But I will check it out next week.

I LOVE the Target Dollar spot, but it does seem as though Hello Kitty is the big thing now.

[egoldber]

Ice cream store gift cards. Everyone likes ice cream.

I would do a small gift card for everyone to someplace like Baskin Robbins, etc.

[Melbel]

I concur that the beach balls work for kids of all ages (we had a large range at DD2's 1st birthday pool party too). If you blow up the balls in advance, they add great color to the pool and provide something fun for the kids to play with. The squirt gun sticks are also enjoyed by children of a broad age range IME.

[Melaine]

I love the water bottle idea and the ball idea. I think Oballs are great for all ages....My Tuesday Morning had Gertie balls for $1.99 and $3.99 (smooth and bumpy, IIRC)

One other thing is Silly Bandz might be fun for all ages...did you see the really cheap deal on slickdeals?

[emily_gracesmama]

We did Disney beach towels one year, I ended up getting them for about $4.75 after sale coupon and cashback. I wanted to keep it under $5/person, but this may be a little pricier than you are looking for!

[Gracemom]

We decorated foam visors at my DD's b-day party (with foam stickers and glitter paint), which was at the end of May. Then they got to take it home with them. One kid asked if there was a goody bag, and I said the visor was the "goody" and no one had a problem!

[KpbS]

I ditto PP suggestions sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and beach balls. Cheap fun for all ages!