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Party bags for 10 year olds?

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Dancergirl · 27/05/2011 22:04

It's dd's 10th birthday party on Sunday. There was me thinking that as she's having a swimming party and they do the food, all I have to do is make her cake (tomorrow) and job done.

Suddenly remembered party bags!!!! I usually order stuff from Party Pieces but obviously no time for that now. So does anyone know where I can buy the bags and what sort of stuff should I put in them for 10 year olds? I thought maybe some sweets/choc, pencils, hair clips...?

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DioneTheDiabolist · 27/05/2011 22:07

Why not try Oxfam. They have a party-bag thing where the kids get some stuff but most of what is spent goes to charity with info on where it's going. At 10 I would think that it may be the right time (and cheapest option) to introduce charitable giving.

Mumofjz · 27/05/2011 22:09

Local supermarket do all the party bags and bits and pieces to go in and the stuff you mentioned sound good - good luck

dikkertjedap · 27/05/2011 22:18

I would put hair clips, sticker sheet, maybe lip balm or something like that and a few sweets. Places like Clinton's do party bags, as does John Lewis and all the major supermarkets. Alternatively go to an arts and craft shop and get some arts and craft/baking (cookie cutter for example) things to put in cellophane bags (which they will sell in their baking section).

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Bluebell99 · 27/05/2011 22:22

You can get the bags from supermarkets or card shops. How about stuff from Claire's or Accessorize, or Hawkins bazaar or supermarkets.

OwlMother · 27/05/2011 22:29

At my ds's 11th party, I'd run out of ideas for "decent" non junky things (personally I bin party bags practically as soon as we're home!) and bought large bars of chocolate around which we wrapped a band of coloured paper. My son then wrote "thank you for coming to my party" on each of the strips of paper and they were given out along with a piece of cake,

This was universally welcomed by the boys, and several parents mentioned that it was nice not to get the normal bits and pieces that normally kick about the house for ages afterwards.

DialsMavis · 27/05/2011 22:35

Have you checked whether party bags are still the done thing for her age group? I only ask as my DS (8.5) told me they are "childish" the other day! . He is still happy to accept them but apparently its not cool to have them at your own party . I was rather surprised and it might just be a foible of his little friendship group.

Timbachick · 27/05/2011 22:35

Ooooooh, good one OwlMother. My DS is having his 11th birthday party next week and I wondering what to do in lieu of party bags. You have solved my dilemma ... sorry for hijack.

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Dancergirl · 27/05/2011 23:35

Thanks all. Do you know if Wilkinsons sell party bag stuff? Cos we're going to be near one tomorrow and I want to avoid too much running around if poss.

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MCos · 27/05/2011 23:58

Yikes, DD1 party on Sunday. Must check if venue does party bags, can't remember!

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