Cheap, but not nasty Father Christmas gifts for 30+ children

[mrsm43s]

For a Father Christmas appearance at a huge family/friends/neighbours Christmas party.

-Needs to suitable from ages 3-15 years.
-One thing that suits all, so no-one disappointed (and it's pretty chaotic, so things might get mixed up)
-Cheap! Less than £1 per child, preferably less.

Last year I did these selection packs from Wilko. Can anyone see anything to beat that? I'd like to do something different, but can't really see anything else in budget that works as well.

Any suggestions welcome.

I think for that age range it has to be chocolate. You might get some 2 for £1 deal at Poundland or something similar from home bargains but I think the one you've linked is fine!

I'd make snowman soup
http://sweettreesessex.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=78
Just google for loads of recipes and the printable poem
Mini candy canes are in Poundland at the moment

I think it will have to be chocolate for each child at the price

Get the selection packs again OR maybe chocolate reindeeers/Santa from Aldi (there chcoclate is tasty)

I was going to say ththat packs of books that you can get from Costco or the book people, they are usually £10 per pack but have 10 books in but they would only suit your younger children!

What about the Aldi chocolate Santas/reindeers...the Lindt style ones?

Or a bag of chocolate coins, aldi have them for only 49p

Please remember tho that not all children can have chocolate. My DD is only 3 and does notice when kids get chocolate/cake and she doesn't. How about colouring books or grow your own snowman. eBay may be your friend here

I really like the idea of snowman soup (which I'd obviously make up myself rather than buying ready made), but the party is in my house, and I wonder if I might end up having to clean up lots of piles of hot choc powder? Really nice idea though, and I like the idea of something I make.

I think it probably will have to be chocolate. I did wonder about bags of chocolate coins (again Wilko, only 50p each), but for the extra 25p I think the selection packs look far better

Ah cross posted with a few others!

Yes, no-one has any issues with chocolate, no food allergies etc, so that shouldn't be a problem.

And I see someone else has suggested chocolate coins!

I think you will really struggle to find something that suits everyone in that age range
what about 3-7, 7-11, 11-15
then colour code by wrapping paper

Bath bomb?

Lots of ideas here
http://www.partypieces.co.uk/christmas-party-supplies/christmas-stocking-fillers/christmas-stocking-fillers-under-1-pound.html

Christmas themed mini rubber ducks

Bubbles

There are loads of different things on the Baker Ross website from snowman multi crayons to build a mini sailboat kit - all in budget

The works have 10 books for £10.

Argh! How do I delete that post???

Slinky springs. My kids have had the same ones for over a year and they STILL haven't broken! Despite being 3 and having a 1yo mad baby brother!

Ok, tried to post a link but linked to my eBay and Amazon accounts! Google "fuzzy worm".

Santa pencil?

If not chocolate I think the only other option is Christmas tat - Santa hats, antlers, elf socks and so on.

What about those light up bouncy balls that you can get in pound shops, or the squeezy ones in a net that bubble out when you squeeze them? Very compulsive for all ages.

Novelty glasses or headbands might go down well.

A chocolate Santa from aldi.

Have a look at home bargains as they do bulk boxes of selection boxes to buy online

www.homebargains.co.uk/products/1508-cadbury-christmas-selection-box-case-of-24.aspx

Fart cushions. Cheap mini ones are a 5 pack for £2.49 on Amazon. You could give them 1 each, plus chocolate.

Hours and hours of fun.

Our PTA Santa usually gives out those chunky glow sticks