Party Favors - My American Doll Boutique Party favors are a nice way to thank your guests for attending, reciprocate for their thoughtful presents, and send them on their way with their own "present" from your party. Birthday in a Box, Oriental Trading Company, Inc. and Celebrate Express sells dozens of cute favor sets that are a very good value. It's a good idea to have a couple extra favor bags for unexpected guests and siblings of guests who stay for the party. Be sure to make a favor bag for your child and any of his/her siblings who will want one. Providing medium colorful bags and having the children write their names on then decorate with stickers, glitter, rinestones etc. is a great why to keep the children active and occupied while the rest of the guests arrive. Caution-party favors can become expensive. Decide how much you want to spend and then keep track of the cost of items you purchase. Budget around $5-7 per child for favors and prizes, which includes one or two higher cost items ($1-2 each) and several low cost items (candy, stickers, pencils, etc.) per child. Birthday in a Box sells hundreds of favor items, including buttons, magnets, and stickers that can be personalized with a message or each guest's name. Often times it works out to be a better value purchasing the pre-assembled favor boxes and the children really enjoy them. Around 8-10 years of age your girls and their friends may outgrow the traditional trinket-filled party favor bags. At this point one large favor tied to the parties theme may be a better option. Celebrate Express has many options to choose from or you may simply want to wrap a new DRESS or PLAY doll outfit that matches the guest and their doll. Having a Party Checklist is a great way to stay organized and make the event less stressful for the host when you know you have thought of everything in advance. Here are some great links and unbeatable prices to find your party favors: Birthday in a Box Celebrate Express Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Sleepover Favor Set From: Birthday in a Box Slumber Party Favor Set From: Birthday in a Box Funky Girl Personalized Luggage Tag From: Birthday in a Box Butterfly Wand From: Birthday in a Box Email: sales@myamericandollboutique.com