Ideas for 3rd bday party favors ...

cmw&tdm

I really want to get one $5 or so item for each kid (possibly a boy and a girl item), as opposed to a party bag with candy and stickers and stuff.  Any ideas?

Thanks!!

mlm1128

Do you have a party theme?

I think I am doing trick or treat bags.

cmw&tdm

Thomas the train, but I don't think I want a Thomas favor, but I don't know.

mlm1128

Did you see what Happ was doing?  Conductor hats and whistles...that's a cute idea for a train party.

cmw&tdm

No, I didn't see that.  That's a cute idea though.  Thanks!

kirs10nBryce

We were just at a birthday party that had those "stained glass" things that kids paint.  The kids had a great time picking out which one they wanted to paint and painting what they chose.  Even my 2 1/2 year old enjoyed it and it served as not only a fun activity (note: do it on an old table outside if you can) but a fun favor to take home.  I'm not sure how much they cost but I don't think they were that expensive.

hikerbeth

One of DD's friends recently had a "Birthday CD" for his 3rd birthday.  It was awesome.  They compiled his favorite songs and printed a cute insert for the cover.  DD LOVES it and it's so much better than getting a baggie of plastic junk.

cp760

Similar to what a pp said, for my sons train birthday we gave out wooden train whistles, striped engineer caps and red bandanas. The kids loved dressing up in them.

Hats $3.99:  https://www.birthdayexpress.com/Childs-Engineer-Hat/26378/PartyItemDetail.aspx

Bandanas $1.33 each: https://www.birthdayexpress.com/Red-Bandana/52096/PartyItemDetail.aspx

Wooden whistle $1.33 (they also have small ones for 99 cents): https://www.birthdayexpress.com/Large-Wooden-Train-Whistle/49577/PartyItemDetail.aspx

The total was a little over $6 per child, but they are really nice items and my kids still use these sevearl years later. You could also check ebay.

cp760

Here's a free shipping code for Birthday Express. I forget when it expires. I just got it in my email the other day: Normal 0 KNM-866

omurray

I was gonna post this same question.  I'm loving the mixed CD idea!