By the time your daughter reaches the age of 10 or so, she’s probably got the tween mindset. Too young for dances and dating, but too old for Barbies and potato sack races. Still, every great birthday party deserves an equally awesome goody bag.
A goody bag should be fun, but age appropriate. And depending on how many young ladies are coming to the party, you’ll have to think about ways to fill the bag out without bursting your budget.
The first thing you need to consider is the bag itself. The typical plastic goody bags are probably going to be too immature for the tween girl crowd, so you’ll have to get a little more creative. Check out discount shops or dollar aisles and stores for small, cute gift bags. Some even have decorative boxes that are shaped like Chinese take-out containers. Line the gift bag or box with tissue paper, not only to dress it up, but to give the illusion that it is full.
As for the contents of the tween girl goody bag, there are three simple bases to cover.
- Feminine beauty stuff: You have to be careful about choosing items that won’t undermine another parent’s rules. For example, there are tons of cute, inexpensive eyeshadows available, but if a guest’s parents don’t allow her to wear it, the gift may not be well-received when the little lady gets home. Instead, think nail polish, lip gloss, hair accessories and simple jewelry. These are impressive gifts, but if you shop around, you can get some pretty sweet deals on them.
- Pretty, but functional, items: These can be simple items with a girly twist. For example, pastel, glittery pens or fun little notebooks in funky, bright colors.
- Chocolate: You can go for small sampler boxes of chocolates, full-size candy bars or split up a large bag of bite-size candy bars. Any way you slice it, all ladies love chocolate.
As children get older, their tastes and preferences mature, and birthday party goody bags should reflect the beauty of growing up. Tailoring your daughter’s treat bags to her new tween style will make her party that much more special and her guests will think you’re the coolest mom around.
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