Goody Bags, are they still in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are kids still getting goody bags from birthday parties? I’ve heard from a friend that people have stopped giving them away at birthday parties.

Stupid junky pieces of plastic no thank you. Useless and annoying. Goes in the trash. Can’t be recycled.

Most beneficial party gift ever was a large sturdy canvas duffle bag w my son’s name embossed on it. He got it at a party when he was about 6 and he’s 17. It’s been used for swim practice for years and is now used for his volunteer job. Totally useful, practical and I’m sure cost more than most party favors.

No one cares if you give a gift at the end.

You mean you don’t care because kids sure cares and loves them.

[Anonymous]

my kids love them but I don't like wasteful trinkets, so we try to compromise - we've done bubble wands, tee balls, mini pencils with little notebooks (3 in a pack from Walmart). stickers, favorite candies, made quarter page coloring sheets.

[Anonymous]

We try to give useful things or we make the favor something the kids did at the party - one year, we had a sleepover and the kids personalized pillow cases with fabric markers and paints, one year we had a spa party and gave each girl a nail polish and a mani/pedi kit (that they used at the party), one year we had a pool party and the kids took home a beach towel, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We try to give useful things or we make the favor something the kids did at the party - one year, we had a sleepover and the kids personalized pillow cases with fabric markers and paints, one year we had a spa party and gave each girl a nail polish and a mani/pedi kit (that they used at the party), one year we had a pool party and the kids took home a beach towel, etc.

I'll add that we don't do big parties, so I don't mind spending $10/kid on a party favor.

[Anonymous]

My kids love them. Most of the ones we get are quality. Mini squishamellows, balls, water wows.

[Anonymous]

I hate them and I am white American. I don’t care if my kids or your kids love them. They are wasteful. Stop being selfish and wasteful. It’s really that simple. We all know this but most people do it for appearances or because they impulsive shop. I don’t care if Charlie’s mom thinks I am cheap because I don’t give junk bags.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes they are in…in the garbage as soon as they get home. Not joking.

Ha this! Most don’t even make it out of the car from the ride home. I end up tossing them when I clean it out.

[Anonymous]

I hate it all. Candy, plastic junk etc. We dont do them after the age of 3 for my kids. Im not american, the idea that a guest needs a present to take away is ridiculous.