Everything you need to know about party bags & fillers

Everything you need to know about party bags

When you have children in your house attending a birthday party, you can’t just send them away empty-handed. Yes, there is cake, but what about the party bags packed with goodies? That’s what they look forward to the most – a bag of goodies that they can enjoy once they are home.

The tradition of providing party bags or party favor’s dates back a few centuries. Historically, wealthy Europeans (most notably those originating from France and Italy) would provide their party guests with a gift before they left the party. Somewhat similar to the handing out of goodie bags for children’s parties we see today.
Even in the dark ages, little rugs were cut out and small pieces of meat folded in them before putting a knot on top and sending the children back to their homes.

While there is not much weight to this story since there is no way to prove it, it does highlight the importance of party bags. Everyone loves them, and everyone looks for them at a party. But which one to choose?
Party bags are not simply something that you buy haphazardly. You want to make your guests and their children leave with something they remember and something that reminds them of the fun time they had. Frequently, it all starts with a chosen theme.

Importance of Themed Party Bags

The party bags are great when they match the occasion. A birthday party bag should not contain needless frills, and the party bag you’re giving away during weddings or housewarmings should contain something that your guests can cherish.

Party bags aren’t just something to hold after a party; they hold memories of the special celebration they have come from. So, it is important they have the right theme which will depend upon the type of party you’re throwing. However, when it comes to birthdays, you need to be particularly careful to make sure the theme is current and relevant to your guests.

Here are some of the popular and trending themes that you can consider when it comes to party bags:

1. Sports: Party Bags for this theme could have a mini foam football, a tiny trophy, and a medal. Alternatively, you could use sport-designed erasers, stickers, activity books and games surrounding the sport your child favours most.

2. Superheroes: Superhero party bags could have a superhero mask and a comic book or even a super-powered wristband. Browse through all sorts of Superhero party bag fillers.

3. Unicorns: These bags are especially popular with younger girls. They can be magic-focused, and sparkly packed with accessories, keyrings, bubble wands, and unicorn toys.

4. Princesses: Again, an ever-popular party theme with budding wannabe Princesses. This bag has everything a princess party needs, pearl bracelets, jewelled tiaras, bags and wands.

5. Pirates: Popular with Swashbuckling Boys, these party bags could include a black eye patch, a telescope, gold coins, and a pirate hat.

6. Animals: Consider a Jungle-themed party, the bags could include animal masks, wild jigsaws, stretchy monkeys, and sneaky snakes. You could also include face painting and dressing up.

7. Smiley & Emoji: This more recent party trend has become increasingly popular, particularly for unisex party ideas. Emoji tattoos, stickers, smiley face springs and neon bouncy balls are fun budget-friendly options for a great party bag.

10 Unique Party Bag Ideas to add a dash of magic to that Birthday

If you really want to do something special, you have got to make the birthday party unique. And for that, you need some classic party bag fillers. Here are ten unique party bag fillers:

Sports Games
You can never go wrong with sports games inside a party favor. From a soft small foam football to a YoYo or even a frisbee, a sports games party bag is also good for any party.

Flower Pots
“Flower pots are cool,” and let no one tell you any different. Just a little flower pot and a seed is not only an environmentally friendly pot but will also teach the kids coming to your home some responsibility. “Get them early,” like they always say, and watch the flowers bloom.

T-Shirts
Personalized T-shirts are another great idea for a party bag. The T-shirts don’t need to be exclusive, high-cotton apparel; you can go cheap in this. It is going to get dirty anyway. Just let the kids write on those T-shirts and give them away.

Squishes
Do not ignore the squishes. These are old-school party bag fillers that have been around since the 60s. You can find them for every theme, and they are easy to come by. And who doesn’t love a squishy toy?

Baking Kits
Do you want the after-party to be great, put some baking kits in there? All the children and their parents can have fun with these. Just watch out for any allergies, all right?

Slime
Now we’re in an adventurous territory. Slime has been around for a long time, but it is only recently that they turned from making the kids go “eww” to “aah” – if you know what we mean. These are just plain fun. Mould them, scratch them, or make them stick to the surface – after parties are always fun with these. You could even add a Make Your Own Slime Kit

Water balloons
Fair warning – these party bag fillers are fun! Water balloons are great if your child is a bit older. And when there is a party in summer – a hit of a splashy balloon is just what people need to feel a bit refreshed. But do keep in mind that these can hurt if you’re not careful.

Custom Jewellery
Now, we aren’t saying you shell out thousands of dollars buying jewellery for a princess party, but a custom jewellery party bag is regal. It is a great pick if you want the kids who leave the party to truly remember that event.

Arts & Crafts
If you want to go really simple, choose an activity party bag filler. How about turning balloons into animals with an Animal Balloon Kit or maybe a sew your own soft toy kit. A great time filler for a party is to turn it into an arts & crafts one where your guests make their very own party favour to take home and cherish.

The cost of a Party Bag
Now, you want to be able to create a bag that isn’t too expensive. Thankfully, most of the party bag ideas we have provided here are cheap and All About Party Bags will be able to help provide all sorts of fillers for whatever idea you choose to go with. You could make it fun and exciting by letting the party person select the chosen theme, party bags and fillers. Our site makes it fun to browse, find ideas and at the same time keep track of what you are spending.

The cost of a Party Bag

Now, you want to be able to create a bag that isn’t too expensive. Thankfully, most of the party bag ideas we have provided here are cheap and All About Party Bags will be able to help provide all sorts of fillers for whatever idea you choose to go with. You could make it fun and exciting by letting the party person select the chosen theme, party bags and fillers. Our site makes it fun to browse, find ideas and at the same time keep track of what you are spending.

There are three ways to go about creating a budget-friendly and memorable party bag.

Decide on the theme.
Buy a related designed empty party bag that suits your chosen idea. We have paper and loot bags, as well as boxes, available in all sorts of designs, colours and sizes.
Select the theme on our site and then browse through all the relevant fillers that we have already ranged for you.

If time is tight or you are running out of ideas then consider looking at our pre-filled bags; we have already done the hard work for you. Look on our site for the full range, there are themes, sizes and budgets to suit everyone; no matter what you need we are sure you will find it here. If you can’t find what you are looking for then call our wonderful team who will be very happy to help you create your own bespoke bag.

Don’t take the party bags lightly

As we all know, party bags aren’t the life and soul of the party but they can make or break the experience. Choose the wrong theme, and the whole party-games experience can go sour. So, with a little care and consideration to what you’re picking will give those kids a birthday party to remember.

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