Choosing
party favors is one of the most exciting parts of planning for your child’s
birthday party. The act of choosing, buying, and wrapping birthday party favors will bring most
parents to reminisce about their youth. These goodies and trinkets bring back treasured
memories of the fun parties that they themselves have attended as young children.
Parents will also inevitably feel young again as they place themselves in the
shoes of their young guests when choosing toys, candies, and gifts to give as
souvenirs.
The
way that party keepsakes can spark up nostalgia only means two things: one, no
childhood is complete without ever attending or having birthday celebrations
and two, children attach positive feelings to these parties and the gifts they
receive from the hosts, no matter how small they are. These giveaways help
create positive memories about the party and young guest’s first precious years
of life.
Consider
these kiddie event souvenirs as more than just an expression of gratitude
because as parents and hosts, you are also taking part in building a memorable
childhood for your child and his or her friends. Hence, party favors for
children’s parties deserve your attention and careful planning.
Choosing the Perfect Party Favor for
your Young Guests
1.
Consider your guest’s age group and gender. How old are your guests? Do all
your guests fall under the same age group? Choose age-appropriate gifts. It is
also a good idea to separate souvenirs for boys and girls. If you are unsure
what items will interest them, ask your own child. Your child will know which
things his or her friends will enjoy. As soon as your child can walk and talk
with you, you can make this a fun activity for both of you by browsing through
the party favors together! You can also ask store specialists for
recommendations.
2.
Follow the party theme. Do you have a theme for your party? Set a theme for
your party and choose giveaways based on your theme. For example, if you are
having a cartoon-themed party, you can choose items that feature the cartoon
characters you have chosen.
3.
Be creative. Party souvenirs don’t always have be the usual toys and sweets.
You can also give away things that they will find fun and useful like
bookmarks, crayons, accessories, coin banks and more. The possibilities are
endless. All you have to do is personalize these items and add a short note thanking
them for attending your child’s event. Personalized favors will
make your guests remember the party for longer.
4.
Don’t forget the goodie bags. When it comes to gifts and souvenirs, packaging
can be everything. It adds an element of excitement and personality to your
gifts. What will you use to pack or wrap your tokens? A research discussed in Scilogs blog
suggests that gift wrappers can actually influence how recipients will feel
about the item. The more attractive the wrapper, the more positive their
feelings will be about the gift. Make your guests feel extra special with
creatively packaged goodies. You can purchase pre-made boxes, tins, or bags. Attach personalized tags to complete the
packaging.
