Goody/Favor bags

[MissE1978]

At what age do you stop giving kids a goody bag. I was thinking under 10 you get one, over 10 you  do not. Does that sound okay? At the time of my sons birthday party 3 of my nieces will be over 10. (15, 13 and 12 to be exact) What are your opinions?

[bubblegum2007]

I ALWAYS GIVE OUT GOODIE BAGS - KINDA AS A THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT. IF THE STUFF YOU ARE GETTING IS TOO YOUNG MAYBE GIVE THEM A BIG CANDY BAR - OR A BAG OF CANDY FROM THE $1 STORE.

[MissE1978]

As of last year I still gave everyone a goody bag. I like the idea that you had! Thanks for suggesting it!!

Quoting bubblegum2007:

I ALWAYS GIVE OUT GOODIE BAGS - KINDA AS A THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT. IF THE STUFF YOU ARE GETTING IS TOO YOUNG MAYBE GIVE THEM A BIG CANDY BAR - OR A BAG OF CANDY FROM THE $1 STORE.

[bubblegum2007]

WE WENT TO A PARTY THAT GAVE OUT THE SWIMMING NOODLES (SWIM PARTY) AND ANOTHER THAT GAVE OUT BEACH BALLS.
YOU COULD EVEN LOOK INTO DOING A SMALL CRAFT THAT THEY COULD TAKE HOME =)

[lilmama81805]

i wouldnt because normally they dont like what they get becausei feel that after age ten isnt worth giving to the anymore. Unless u rhaving a party at chuckie cheese or build a bear ........i think that u r right

[bubblegum2007]

POT WITH BULB INSIDE - THEY COULD DECORATE THE POT.

MUG (AGAIN $1 STORE) AND A PACK OF HOT COCOA AND A BAGGIE OF MARSHMELLOWS.

[mommyo35]

i have also done the craft thing. one year they made bracelets,one year a jewelry box,and then last year dd had a lua and i gave out tiki cups.

[mooseyme]

I always give out goody bags to whoever comes to the party whatever their age.  They don't have to take it, but they always do.  :)  I think sometimes the older kids are more excited about the candy and eraser type toys then the younger kids.    lol

For older kids parties ... around 11 - 12 we stopped giving out goody bags to the guests.  We just do a craft or made tye dye or iron on letter t-shirts and decorate pillowcases. 

Maybe you could hire them as party helpers - tell them before hand that you'll give them a few dollars each to come up with some fun games and keep the kids entertained for an hour.  I know my oldest daughter loved being the game coordinator - and the kids loved it too. 

[luvu410]

Lol, I give out goody bags to the kids under 18. One year my niece turned 14, so I didn't get her a goody bag, and her feelings were hurt. IDK, I think they still like getting goody bags, as long as it doesn't have baby toys in it. Everyone loves candy lol.

[sara0212]

i wouldnt thats kinda  teenagers.unless your children are close to those ages i wouldnt. its more for lil ones

[Kivara]

I say, once your kid is too old for goody bags, stop. But if you are giving a goody bag to even one kid, its rude not to give to other kids. JMO

My cousins (24 & 26) were stoked that there were extra goody bags at one of my kids party, and had a blast with the plastic whistles, glo bracelets and candy! hehe