Best party favor your kid has ever gotten?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The hosts discreetly asked parents prior to the party: What charity/cause does your child care about?

Each guest was surprised upon departure to be handed an envelope. Inside? A beautiful card that identified a charity that had received a $100 donation in the guest’s name. And a note thanking them for coming to the party, being a friend and caring about animals/the earth/the community.

Kids were 12. Perfect age to understand it. They were all really inspired. Obviously, a wealthy host and not something everyone can do. But I loved it.

(And no junk or candy.)

Holllyyyyy shi!. This is amazing/insane. I can't tell if I want to be those parents or those kids

Sounds more like a self righteous move (and tax benefit).

I bet half those kids just shrugged and wished there was something edible or at least tangible /gift card than some fancy-schmancy note about a charity donation.

You're just jealous you can't afford to do that. I'm sure that's something the kids will remember forever (more than a bunch of plastic junk anyway).

The only thing "the kids will remember forever" is that Billy's bday party tucked at the end b/c the party favor was a dumb card with some long-winded note.

[Anonymous]

A $5 McDonald’s gc

[Anonymous]

A cape with his name on the back.

[Anonymous]

Knitted Where's Waldo hats. The child's grandma knitted them..

The party theme was Where's Waldo

[Anonymous]

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Knitted Where's Waldo hats. The child's grandma knitted them..

The party theme was Where's Waldo

Love this one!!!

Get crack in’ grandmas!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The hosts discreetly asked parents prior to the party: What charity/cause does your child care about?

Each guest was surprised upon departure to be handed an envelope. Inside? A beautiful card that identified a charity that had received a $100 donation in the guest’s name. And a note thanking them for coming to the party, being a friend and caring about animals/the earth/the community.

Kids were 12. Perfect age to understand it. They were all really inspired. Obviously, a wealthy host and not something everyone can do. But I loved it.

(And no junk or candy.)

Holllyyyyy shi!. This is amazing/insane. I can't tell if I want to be those parents or those kids

Sounds more like a self righteous move (and tax benefit).

I bet half those kids just shrugged and wished there was something edible or at least tangible /gift card than some fancy-schmancy note about a charity donation.

You're just jealous you can't afford to do that. I'm sure that's something the kids will remember forever (more than a bunch of plastic junk anyway).

The only thing "the kids will remember forever" is that Billy's bday party tucked at the end b/c the party favor was a dumb card with some long-winded note.

Hahaha! Yup!

Stop it with the self-righteousness. Kids are kids- they like junk, across all classes!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For the young crowd, a book, a set of stickers, or a small art project. I don't like the themed cookies at all. They just ate a ton of junk and the cookies are never actually that good.

For the older crowd, the personalized stuff. My daughter just got a quick dry towel with her name on it at the beginning of summer. It is the only thing we havent lost on the side of the pool.

+1 Personalized stuff is amazing but $$. My ES kid got a personalized t-shirt at a party last year. My teen neighbor got a personalized bathrobe at a sleepover bday.

+1
My kids has gotten through the years personalized:
Tote
Makeup kit
Lululemon water bottle
T-shirt
Sweatpants
Pajamas
Flip-flops
Bracelet making kit
Silk pillow
Bath bomb kit

All with her name on them. I always thought that was too costly, but I'm the book and blowpop mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Knitted Where's Waldo hats. The child's grandma knitted them..

The party theme was Where's Waldo

Love this one!!!

Get crack in’ grandmas!!!

Will keep that hat forever! They all looked so happy & cute running around in them too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The hosts discreetly asked parents prior to the party: What charity/cause does your child care about?

Each guest was surprised upon departure to be handed an envelope. Inside? A beautiful card that identified a charity that had received a $100 donation in the guest’s name. And a note thanking them for coming to the party, being a friend and caring about animals/the earth/the community.

Kids were 12. Perfect age to understand it. They were all really inspired. Obviously, a wealthy host and not something everyone can do. But I loved it.

(And no junk or candy.)

Holllyyyyy shi!. This is amazing/insane. I can't tell if I want to be those parents or those kids

Sounds more like a self righteous move (and tax benefit).

I bet half those kids just shrugged and wished there was something edible or at least tangible /gift card than some fancy-schmancy note about a charity donation.

You're just jealous you can't afford to do that. I'm sure that's something the kids will remember forever (more than a bunch of plastic junk anyway).

The only thing "the kids will remember forever" is that Billy's bday party tucked at the end b/c the party favor was a dumb card with some long-winded note.

I'm sorry you think 12 year old kids don't have the ability to understand the challenges of the world around them and be inspired by the possibility of fixing them. And if they can't comprehend a card at age 12, they have bigger issues than being disappointed about a party favor.

[Anonymous]

His favorites: basketball wrist bands, Gatorade water bottle with his name decal on it

My favorite: an age appropriate book and a piece of candy

[Anonymous]

I guess a pack of baseball cards for my son who happens to be a baseball junkie, but usually all my kids really care about is the candy in a goodie bag. The rest ends up very quickly in the trash.

[Anonymous]

Pokemon cards for my DS who was obsessed at the time - many of his friends (the other attendees) too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I guess a pack of baseball cards for my son who happens to be a baseball junkie, but usually all my kids really care about is the candy in a goodie bag. The rest ends up very quickly in the trash.

Your kids should come to my parties. We always do gift bags, and it's always the birthday kid's favorite candies.

[Anonymous]

Whatever we made/used for the party. Here are some Ideas From my girls over the years……

Slime - from slime making party
cookie cutter and apron - from cookie decorating party
Stuffed animal - build a bear party
Painted nails - salon party
Painted canvas - painting party
Boa and crowns - princess party
Personalized pillow case - sewing party
Bottle top necklaces and stickers and popcorn tin - movie party

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The hosts discreetly asked parents prior to the party: What charity/cause does your child care about?

Each guest was surprised upon departure to be handed an envelope. Inside? A beautiful card that identified a charity that had received a $100 donation in the guest’s name. And a note thanking them for coming to the party, being a friend and caring about animals/the earth/the community.

Kids were 12. Perfect age to understand it. They were all really inspired. Obviously, a wealthy host and not something everyone can do. But I loved it.

(And no junk or candy.)

Holllyyyyy shi!. This is amazing/insane. I can't tell if I want to be those parents or those kids

Sounds more like a self righteous move (and tax benefit).

I bet half those kids just shrugged and wished there was something edible or at least tangible /gift card than some fancy-schmancy note about a charity donation.

You're just jealous you can't afford to do that. I'm sure that's something the kids will remember forever (more than a bunch of plastic junk anyway).

The only thing "the kids will remember forever" is that Billy's bday party tucked at the end b/c the party favor was a dumb card with some long-winded note.

I'm sorry you think 12 year old kids don't have the ability to understand the challenges of the world around them and be inspired by the possibility of fixing them. And if they can't comprehend a card at age 12, they have bigger issues than being disappointed about a party favor.

This would be far more appropriate for something like a christening, first communion, mitzvah etc…it’s just simply off and self congratulatory to do this as a favor for a 12 year old birthday party. You can rationalize is all you want but I can guarantee you none of those 12 year olds sit around and think about that card talking about a charity they gave money to.