PARTY BAGS – THE LOW COST OPTIONS
Everyone is feeling the effects of the recession and looking for ways to
Party Bags
save money no matter how small the amount but when it comes to hosting your childs birthday party it may seem a little harsh. In this post I will show how you can save when purchasing party bags without seeming mean and uncaring about the party.
The key to saving money is thinking ahead and preparing early. For example a month before the party, start looking for discount items that would be suitable as party bag fillers. This can be done in the supermarket or online. For example water pistols, crayon sets and stickers are widely available. It is just a matter of spotting the bargains. Don’t leave the party bag fillers to the last moment.
No matter how hard you try to reduce costs there is a certain standard of party bag below which you cannot go. Basically the minimum you can do is give out pre filled party bags you can purchase at a convenience store or supermarket. They tend to be focused mainly on boys and are based on soccer clubs such as Man Utd. They are cheap and cheerful so don’t expect a big reaction.
If the pre filled party bag option is not for you then you can try and assemble something a little different. First off you will need to purchase the party bags. These are availabe in a wide range of themes and are normally priced at about £1.00 for 6 bags, that is about 16p per bag. These bags will be a standard size and made of plastic.
Getting suitable presents to fill the party bags is the next job. Generally you will need about 4-6 items depending on your budget. One of the items can be a packet of crisps or a small chocolate bar. When it comes to sweets for the party bag you could include a piece of the birthday cake instead theyby saving the expense of extra sweets.
You can purchase packets of 12 party favours for an average price of £2.50 which works out at 20p each. Including chocolate / cake with 5 items will work out at a total cost of about £1.30 per party bag. If you have twenty guests this will be £27.
Once you start adding larger items or customising the party bags the price will increase but you should not need to go above £3.50 per bag. There
is of course the pre filled party bag option which you can purchase in our online shop for aprox £2.70. This is a super option and is great for
parents who do not want to compromise on quality whilst sticking to a budget.
Also don’t fall into the trap of thinking that all party bags need to be identical. A little variety goes a long way. That way you can mix and match the party bag fillers and add an element of surprise.
