Ok, so I'm not trying to spend a fortune on favors. I'd like to keep it under $40 for 12 kids. 0-2yrs (5 kids), 2-4 (3 kids), 4-6 (4 kids).
Our theme is sock monkey, so I thought it would be cute to give
away sock monkeys. The only ones I have been able to find have been $6
and up (ty beanie babies)
I even thought about making my own, but the materials would cost more than that, plus I'd have to invest time.
Then I found these: Flying Sock Monkeys
A lot of 12 for $60 with free shipping. So that's $5 each kid. That is still SOOO expensive!
These are slingshots built into a sock monkey plush toy. Do you all think this would be a good gift for all of these ages???
I guess I'd be able to splurge and get these since they sound cool for the older kids. If I were to buy these individually they'd be about $8 each. I'm assuming they are a regular stuffed animal when not used as a slingshot, making it versatile for all age groups.
Re: Party favors help.
How about something like this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/127644211/sock-monkey-favor-bag-personalized?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=sock+monkey+favors&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
You could fill with a few treats and maybe a few items from the dollar store or the Target dollar bins - I found some mini tambourines, maraccas and egg shakers there.
Or this...
https://www.orientaltrading.com/plush-long-arm-sock-monkey-and-friends-a2-6_1676-12-1.fltr?Ntt=sock%20monkey
Might be fun too
https://www.orientaltrading.com/diy-monkeys-a2-48_9175-12-1.fltr?Ntt=sock%20monkey
avangel - I like your first suggestion. The thing is that for 12 kids it will cost $47 including shipping and that's not including the stuff that goes inside. Unless I were to make the bags myself.... which could work. I'll have to think about that one.
The oriental trading ideas are ok, but the first set is a mix bag, they aren't just sock monkeys, otherwise that would be ideal!
The second option is a no-go since most of the kids are under 4 and also the fact that all it is is a blank doll, it doesn't include anything... so that would add up too.
I think I may bite the bullet and spend the $60 and get the slingshot monkeys. I can add a tag to its neck with a ribbon and call it a day!
Thanks ladies.
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Hi Maggie. I sent you a PM yesterday.
I'm making the cake pops too, but not as favors. They're just gonna go on the desert table. They're so cute! I think they'll be a hit.
I decided to go ahead and get the flying sock monkeys afterall. $5 per kid is a lot, but I think we can swing it (pun intended
The seller is on vacation for 2 weeks! Thankfully I have enough time. 
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I never check my messages here. I will check it and get in touch