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Plan one small gift per guest for the party bags: small toys, stickers, sweets, pencils… matching the theme if you can.
Allow one or two extra bags for a brother, a sister or a last-minute guest.
The little present that makes the party last… without ending up at the back of a drawer!
The cake has been gobbled up, the candles blown out, the friends head home with rosy cheeks… and each one clutches a little surprise bag. But what should go inside?
No need to fill it to the brim or spend a fortune: a few well-chosen little surprises are enough! And what about a change from bags full of sweets? An activity to do at home, a funny game, a treat or an idea to share… Here is everything you need to make a bag they will really love.
Everything to draw, craft and let their imagination run free!
The extra idea: one theme for all the bags (dinosaurs, animals, space, unicorns, superheroes…), and the party carries on right into the bag!
Surprises that fit in a pocket, but keep children busy long after the party.
The extra idea: a little game they will play again and again, rather than a gadget used only once.
A sweet touch, yes, but not necessarily a bag overflowing with sweets!
The little tip: think about the guests' allergies and dietary restrictions. For the youngest, also check that the treats are suited to their age.
Fancy going off the beaten track? Original ideas that slip easily into a bag.
Less, but better!
Two or three carefully chosen little surprises bring far more joy than a bag overflowing with things forgotten by the next day. Adapt the contents to the children's age, keep to a small budget per guest and, if possible, choose things that are useful, reusable or make them want to play.
And above all, don't put pressure on yourself: children come first and foremost to have fun and celebrate their friend. The bag is just the icing on the cake!
The little extra: slip a short note into each bag. A few ideas to copy:
Thank you for coming to party with me! [Name]
The party carries on in this little bag… Thank you for coming! [Name]
Laughter, cake and friends: thank you for an amazing birthday! [Name]
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