Money Saving Gift Bag Ideas for a 1st Birthday Party

Sometimes the 1st birthday party is a little more expensive then what we want it to be.  There is a lot to think about when planning a party.   Invitations, are you making them or buying them?  Decorations, how many do you need, and is there a theme to the party?  Food, cater or make it yourself?  See.  What did I tell you?  Gift bags, don’t forget gift bags at a birthday party.  All these little details have to be thought out once you selected a date.

It seems that the gift bag is always left to the very last moment, and sometimes forgotten in the big picture. I have decided, to give gift bags only to the little people who are coming to the party.

So what do I give them, candy, cupcakes, or little toys that parents can step on in the middle of the night? 
I myself have given candy.  It is easy, toss candy in little decorative baggies and you are done.  I know, lame.  Sometimes you just do not have time, money, energy or worse yet an idea what to give. 


Looking on line I have seen a bunch of cool things that are inexpensive and easy to use for gift bags. I personally like the dollar store. I get about 80% of the stuff from this stores and is my go-to place when it come to kid's birthday parties.

Be it a theme or favorite colors, here are some cute birthday parties gift bag ideas.
 

1. Customize water bottles, print custom monogrammed labels on pink or blue labels,  and adhered the label to a water bottles.
2. Staying on the label idea, you can use the theme and put a picture on the label and you can stick it to anything.  How about, a chocolate bar, bubbles, or juice boxes to name a few.
3. Make your own cookies.  Cut out the shape of the theme of the party.  Frost and bag them in little baggies. All kids love homemade cookies.

4. Chalk.I love giving chalk.  We use so much chalk during the summer it is crazy.  Get colored bags from the dollar store and boxes of chalk.  Put a couple of pieces of chalk in each bag and there you go.
5. If you are going with a farm or cowboy theme, use bandanas.  Use them as sacks by tying  ends together, stuff with treats and goodies for the kids.  Each person gets bandana a little package.
6. Little buckets with shovels, bubbles, sand sifter.  Even if it is not a beach them, they are easy to carry and hold all the goodies.

About the Author
Michelle Obrochta is a mother of two boys, a wife to a entertainer, and runs an balloon business. Planning is a passion of Michelle's, and is always quick to volunteer to help in planing an event, participate in a school function, or help make the event special.