Favors for a large age group of kids

[Anonymous]

I’m having a birthday party for my 8yo. Guests are ages 4-10.

Can you recommend a good favor for a large age range?

I was considering a kite but the cheaper ones are poor quality.

[Anonymous]

Nothing

[Anonymous]

Kites are nice but sounds expensive. You could get a clay pot, some potting soil in a ziplock bag and some seeds. Plants span the age groups.

[Anonymous]

Is there a theme? What is your budget?

-water bottles
-something edible, like a decorated cookie
-temporary tattoos
-glow sticks
-keychain (their name, themed with something for the party, etc)

[Anonymous]

A bag full of stickers and candy. Stickers match whatever the theme is. Seriously, don’t over think this and buy everything on Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Skip them. Say no to junk.

[Anonymous]

I did cupcakes once and both kids and parents like it. We have since done it for every party. Here's what I do:
1. Order a tray of un-frosted cupcakes from the grocery store
2. Make your own frosting in a variety of flavors (I just do raspberry, chocolate, and vanilla)
3. Buy a bunch of toppins (gummy's, sprinkles, m&ms, etc.)
4. Buy cupcake boxes from Amazon (cheaper than Michaels or Jo-Anns).
5. Set up a decorating station and let the kids have fun

They take the cupcakes home as a favor or eat it there and the parents are happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A bag full of stickers and candy. Stickers match whatever the theme is. Seriously, don’t over think this and buy everything on Amazon.

This sounds about right. No need to overthink it.

[Anonymous]

At the last big age range party I hosted, one of the activities was making pom popm poppers and the kids took those home in addition to a handful of other tiny party theme related items. The poppers are fun for all the ages you mentioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A bag full of stickers and candy. Stickers match whatever the theme is. Seriously, don’t over think this and buy everything on Amazon.

This sounds about right. No need to overthink it.

This is what I've always done for my kids, plus Japanese erasers.

[Anonymous]

I would go with food or candy over plastic junk. Some cookies or even a ring pop would be liked by any kid in your age group.

[Anonymous]

A medium sized container of bubbles and a pack of driveway chalk. Might be youngish for the 8 year olds but we always use those in the spring/summer.

[Anonymous]

Cute notebooks and pens. Mini flashlight. Mini unpainted birdhouse/treasure chest/box from Michaels. Kazoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kites are nice but sounds expensive. You could get a clay pot, some potting soil in a ziplock bag and some seeds. Plants span the age groups.

I love this. My son received this as a favor and he was thrilled when his flower bloomed.

[Anonymous]

Skip them. They won’t be missed