Birthday parties have always been a fun and memorable event growing up. When we were really young, opening presents and goody/loot bags were the best things ever… I remember getting dot candy on paper strips, the fortune fish you’d hold in your hand that curls up, stickers, tattoos and the plastic trinkets and jewelry that my parents hated so. What a treasure it was to us but was so easily forgotten.
After last year’s Webkinz party at home, we went the other way and hosted a few friends outside and went simple on a take-home gift: One of Abby’s favorite things to eat, dark chocolate. She prefers Scharffen Berger (she’s such a foodie already), but also loves Trader Joe’s dark chocolate. So, we bought a few bars and to dress it up, I took some scrapbook paper and die-cut shapes that coordinated with her favor colors and wrapped the bars. Very simple and cute, just like my kid.
Other thoughtful ideas:
- Giant, decorated sugar cookie that ties into the party theme (i.e. Butterfly cookies from a local bakery for an outdoor or spring themed party or these cookies)
- Small cellophane bag of a favorite candy (M&M’s), tied with curling ribbon
- Thank you cards with a picture of the guest of honor along with friends.
- Picture CD’s of the party
- Small bud vases with seasonal flowers
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I wish I could have come…although I would have stolen Elias’ favor for sure. Chocolate…yum!
Ooh, that would be fun. I’ve been thinking one of these days, I’d like to have a girls day/night out party at one of those paint your own ceramic places. I’d make sure there was chocolate for all of us. : )