5 yr old birthday - space theme - favors?

[willow33]

We are having a space/planet themed bday for my ds's 5 yr old birthday party. I've found some great ideas on familyfun.com for invitations (rocket ship), decorations (planets), cakes (moon w/ craters), etc..., but would really like some suggestions for party favors. I thought of a space-themed book, but don't want to spend too much per child. I also saw space toobs at AC Moore this weekend, but they just seem like another cheapy toy thing that will get tossed eventually.

Any cool space-themed ideas for me? TIA!!

[August Mom]

Sounds fun!

Off the top of my head:

Space Jax (I saw them at Learning Express) http://www.sendasmilegifts.com/spacejax.html
Astronaut ice cream (or other space snacks) http://www.funkyfoodshop.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1&CFID=3726772&CFTOKEN=40872677
Die Cast rockets (could give each guest 1 rocket) http://www.target.com/Space-Voyagers-Adventure-Fleet/dp/B0006624IE/sr=1-1/qid=1202225078/ref=sr_1_1/601-6895796-9741761?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038620&rh=k%3Arocket&page=2
Space books (There's a moon one in the Magic Treehouse series) or sticker book
Orbit gum

[caleymama]

I have a 5yo too. Not sure how parents would feel about this, but maybe those glow in the dark star/planet stickers? There are some that are on the ceiling (came with the house) in one of the bedrooms at my parent's house and and both DDs LOVE them when they sleep over.

Or maybe just regular glow sticks or necklaces? Again, both DDs love those too.


ETA: I used to loooove astronaut ice cream. And I like the idea of a space themed sticker book or stickers. Great ideas PP!

[deannanb]

I was also going to say Astronaut ice cream - I really like the idea of the glow in the dark stars - both of my boys love them.

[willow33]

Thank you so much for the great ideas! I love the astronaut icecream idea and would have never thought of it.

Quick question...where would I find the glow in the dark stars at the best price?

[bnme]

My DS just had a space-theme party for his 5th! I ordered from here.....the space shuttle balls, memo pads, and pencils.
http://www.thespaceboutique.com/party.htm
I really wanted the space flip cube but it was out of stock everywhere at the time.

Another cool site:
http://www.countdowncreations.com/toyflipcube.htm