If you love the idea of giving out party favours, but cringe at the idea of organising and paying for them, this article is for you.
Throwing your child a party can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to the finer details like party food, a cake and what to give the party guests as party favours.
Party favours are a fun way to say thank you and give kids something to remember the birthday party by, but they can quickly add up, making this small gesture feel like a big expense.
The good news is, party favours don’t have to break the bank! With a little creativity and planning, you can give out memorable, budget-friendly favours that kids will love.
We want to share with you some clever, affordable ideas to help you keep costs down while still giving your little guests something special to take home.
Here are our top budget-friendly party favour ideas that will leave a lasting impression:
Cookie tasting kits
Bake a batch or two of your favourite cookies or purchase some from your local supermarket if you're stretched for time. Place them into sealable celeophane bags with a note, guess the cookie flavour. This is a fun way to give your guests some yummy treats to take home and a fun game they can do at home.
Mini Succulents
Small potted succulents can be found cheaply and are a lasting, eco-friendly gift. Include a small sticker and colouring pen so that each kid can name their plant.
Personalised Stationery
Kids love personalised things! Print simple labels or bookmarks with each child's name that they can use on their stationery.
Activity Packs
Mini colouring books, crayons, and stickers from dollar stores. This is a great gift to engage creativity and fun for your party guests.
Bubbles
Kids love bubbles! Buy bulk packs and personalise them with colourful ribbons or stickers that match the party theme.
Games
Mini puzzles, spinning tops, pop its or pots of slime often double as party entertainment, which makes them a fun favour to gift.
DIY Crafts
Add some dollar store beads and elastic so they can make friendship bracelets or a paint-your-own ornament or build a model.
Themed Bubble Bath
Bubble bath has always been a fun bath time treat for kids and a great take home gift they can enjoy.
DIY Playdough
Package small portions of homemade or store-bought playdough in cute containers with a label like "Thanks for a dough-lightful time!"
These ideas are easy to customise to fit different party themes by adding a personal touch, such as themed stickers or fun bags that match the party décor. For instance, if you’re throwing a pirate party, you could use small treasure chest-shaped boxes to hold the favours or add pirate-themed stickers to the bags. For a fairy or unicorn party, pastel-coloured gift bags or clear cellophane bags with glittery stickers would be a magical touch. You can even use themed ribbons or tags with cute sayings that tie in with the theme like “Thanks for making my day magical!” for a princess or fairy theme.
Party food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive either. You can keep it simple with DIY food stations, like a make-your-own sandwich bar for example. Not only does this make it easier to cater to kids' tastes, but it also doubles as an activity, giving them something fun to do while they snack. Plus, letting them create their own treats adds an extra layer of excitement to the party.
To tie everything together, consider using a DIY cake kit to help with your party planning and birthday cake prep. These kits come with all the ingredients and tools you need to make your own birthday cake, taking the hassle out of organising it all and having to source everything yourself. We also offer custom cake kits if you can't find the themed cake you're looking for.