Different b-day party favors?

what??

My son will be 4 soon and I am tired of the candy (which I usually do not do) and all the oriental trading type of stuff (which is what I usually lean towards).  Anyone have any creative, inexpensive ideas?  Thanks!

DandelionMom

I've heard of giving a gift card for $5 to each kid.??

For Gracie's b-day we gave an owl coloring book, crayons, bubbles, and raisins plus the candy the kids got out of the pinata.??

cokt

Target dollar bins always have books. This year I am doing a book and a cd of all of his favorite music because we are doing a music/guitar themed party.?